Independent review into doctored audio scandal raised in Heston Russells 7NEWS Spotlight investigation [Video]

The ABC is commissioning an independent review into its own journalism after a 7NEWS Spotlight investigation unearthed audio that was allegedly doctored to accuse Australian Commando Heston Russell of war crimes.

Outgoing ABC Managing Director David Anderson on Friday afternoon said the 2022 story would fall under the scope of a review to “fully understand what has occurred and make any necessary recommendations”.

The ABC has removed the online article and associated video content “until further notice”.

“Further information on the review will be provided and I will give an update on the findings at an appropriate time,” Anderson said.

“I will be providing an update regarding who will heading up the independent review in the coming days.”

Shadow Minister for Communications David Coleman said the ABC “must commit to being totally transparent on this review and to releasing its findings in a timely fashion”.

“After all, taxpayers fund the ABC and deserve to know all of the facts about what has gone on here,” Coleman said.

“Communications …