An ABC radio presenter has been taken off the air after it was revealed she was the voice behind a controversial anti gay marriage television commercial produced for Katter's Australian Party. A spokeswoman for the ABC said Suzanne McGill, a casual weekend presenter for regional Local Radio in Western Australia, "did not seek nor obtain permission for external voiceover work as required in accordance with ABC policies". "ABC editorial and workplace policies apply to all staff, regardless of employment status," she said. "To that end, the ABC will conduct a formal investigation. Ms McGill will not be on air while the matter is investigated." Rumours began circulating late last night that an ABC employee was the "S. McGill" listed as voicing the advertisement on the electoral ad's authorisation card. James Newburrie, who writes a blog called Equal Love Campaign, compared Ms McGill's voice to the one featured in the advertisement. The blog article was picked up by marriage equa! lity advocate Michael James, of Rip 'n' Roll campaign fame, and tweeted to various news outlets, including this one. Previously, a spokesman for Katter's Australian Party said the ad was voiced by a ''professional voice over reader'' but would not reveal the production company used in the ad. State party leader Aidan McLindon issued a statement today, calling for federal communications minister Stephen Conroy to ensure the ABC reinstated Ms McGill. "The ABC must reinstate Ms McGill and Stephen Conroy
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