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ABC set to announce news director imminently
The first external hire in decades will lead the ABC News division, with Simon Robinson due to start in September after Justin Stevens resigned.
- London-Based Reuters executive editor Simon Robinson has been appointed as the ABC's new director of news, starting in September. Robinson, who began his career in Australia, has served at Reuters for 16 years.
- Robinson replaces Justin Stevens, a 20-year ABC veteran who resigned Wednesday for "reasons both professional and personal." Managing Director Hugh Marks rejected suggestions he forced the resignation.
- The appointment marks a significant shift from the ABC's history of internal promotions, with Marks stating a "globally experienced executive is the right thing at this point in time for the ABC."
- During Thursday's Senate hearing, Liberal Senator Sarah Henderson alleged Stevens "very much looks like he was pushed" for recent controversies, while Marks confirmed he interviewed candidates through an external provider.
- The incoming director will lead the ABC's news division, which employs about 2,000 people across Australia and faces intense government scrutiny as a taxpayer-funded broadcaster subject to freedom of information legislation.
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He has no TV experience and is little known in Australia. The ABC just handed him its biggest news job
The new boss of ABC News is an Aussie, but he’s been living and working outside the country since the 20th century.
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Simon Robinson expected to take ABC news director role
Reuters executive Simon Robinson is expected to be appointed as the ABC’s news director in the coming days, following Justin Stevens immediate resignation. Robinson is expected to replace Stevens, who resigned on Wednesday after four years in the role, citing personal and professional reasons. During Senate estimates, ABC Managing Director Hugh Marks confirmed that the broadcaster will seek an external candidate for the role. According to The Gu…
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