I have heard from several newsagents that representative of the ANF has been critical of me at public meetings and critical of what I have said about the MPA pilot of proposed new magazine supply rules.
The first time I heard this I contacted the ANF staffer who reportedly spoke about me, Ann Nugent in Queensland. Ann did not respond.
After a week or so I contacted ANF CEO Alf Maccioni about this and other comments reportedly made. I copied Ann in that email. Neither has responded.
If what I am told ANF staffers have been saying is true they have sought to damage my character. That they are not prepared to respond to my reasonable request to discuss this speaks volumes in my view.
Yes, I think their handling of the MPA trial is another example of the ANF being out of touch with newsagents. Their lack of consultation and communication is on the public record. Their failure to engage with those who criticise them served to fuel more criticism.
I’d like to publicly debate the CEO of the ANF on his handling of this matter. Such a debate would either reveal ore than newsagents have been told today and through that assuage their concerns. Alternatively, it could highlight the extend of the poor representation of newsagents by the ANF on this matter. I have emailed Alf suggesting a debate. I’ll let you know if he responds.
Hope you’re not holding your breath waiting for a response Mark.
The ANF are a disgrace ,their motto is “strength in unity”
Another meaningless statement ,the reality is, follow us ,pay your membership so we the ANF staff can keep our jobs .
The ANF appear to be working overtime putting out their “spin” and making all the efforts to keep their members in line
No response.
Being an ANF member I would love to see you guys have the debate
Shaun, I want to clarify here for all – by debate I mean a thorough and respectful conversation on this topic, going deep into our respective positions. I like it when a position I have on a topic is challenges as it makes me reassess my position and that hast to be good.