The ABC has issued a directive to its news division to remain impartial in the marriage equality debate and give both sides an equal hearing.
ABC journalists have been warned to make sure "all perspectives are given a fair hearing" when reporting on the same-sex marriage debate.
In an email from news editorial policy manager Mark Maley this morning, staff in the news division were told it was "very important that we are impartial".
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