Godfrey menyampaikan apresiasi mendalam kepada seluruh pihak dan kolaborator yang telah mempercayakan kisah mereka untuk ditayangkan oleh jaringan televisi multikultural tersebut.

"I depart with gratitude for the people and experiences that have defined my time at SBS," katanya.

Ia menegaskan bahwa sebuah kehormatan besar baginya untuk bisa ikut serta membagikan cerita-cerita tersebut kepada seluruh masyarakat Australia.

"I’m especially thankful to those who have trusted us to tell their stories, and to the many collaborators willing to take risks to create impact.

It has been a privilege to play a small part in sharing those stories with Australians," ujarnya.

Warisan dan Dampak bagi SBS

Menanggapi keputusan tersebut, Managing Director SBS Jane Palfreyman menyatakan bahwa warisan yang ditinggalkan oleh Godfrey melampaui program-program yang telah ia komisioning.

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Keberadaan program-program tersebut dinilai telah memberikan dampak mendalam bagi diskursus sosiokultural serta kedewasaan publik Australia dalam memahami identitas dan budaya.

"John’s legacy extends far beyond the groundbreaking series like Go Back to Where You Came From that he commissioned for this network.

It is reflected in the profound impact these programs have had on Australia’s national conversations – shaping our understanding of identity, culture and community," ujar Palfreyman.

Palfreyman menilai bahwa lewat tayangan dokumenter penting, Godfrey berhasil mendorong keterlibatan bermakna masyarakat terhadap sejarah nasional, kebijakan publik, hingga isu sosial kontemporer.

"Through landmark productions such as Filthy Rich and Homeless, First Contact and The Australian Wars, John championed storytelling that challenged assumptions, broadened perspectives and encouraged meaningful engagement with our nation’s history, public policy and contemporary social issues.