The announcement that the former News Corp boss will replace Ita Buttrose comes at a time of crisis for the ABC.
The ABC should be battening down the outdoor furniture because Hurricane Kim is about to make landfall.
The former professional clarinettist with a distinguished media pedigree has become the very public face of one of Australia’s most cherished and scrutinised organisations.
ABC chair Ita Buttrose has slammed a staff vote of no-confidence in managing director David Anderson following the sacking of broadcaster Antoinette Lattouf.
Antoinette Lattouf’s unlawful termination case against the public broadcaster will continue after a resolution could not be reached by her and the organisation’s lawyers in a mediation hearing.
The messages also reveal a member of the group Lawyers for Israel calling Lattouf’s lawyer Josh Bornstein,who is Jewish,a “traiter”.
The media industry’s year was filled with shock resignations,succession plans and landmark court rulings.
Michelle Rowland says cabinet guidelines stipulate that full-time chief executive roles,including the top jobs at the ABC,SBS,and Australia Post require the prime minister’s approval.
The abrupt demise of The Drum shocked viewers,upset staff and once again shone a light on the ABC’s lack of news strategy.
The former 7.30 host has shared her thoughts on some of the greatest challenges facing the media in a landmark public address.
Nicholas Owens SC,who represented Nine and this masthead in the Ben Roberts-Smith case,will join the former staffer’s legal team.