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ACM chairman Antony Catalano steps down after assault charges

Antony Catalano faces assault, false imprisonment, and threats charges after an alleged violent incident; he immediately took a six-month leave to enter rehabilitation for mental health and substance issues.

  • Saturday, March 14, 2026, Antony Catalano stepped down as ACM chairman after facing assault and threats charges in Melbourne.
  • According to the police informant, the police allege the woman was dragged to a laundry area where Catalano grabbed a clothes iron and held it toward her head.
  • CCTV footage shown in court captured the episode and Jason Gullaci, SC conceded there was no doubt Catalano made physical contact while the woman was hospitalised with a fractured coccyx.
  • The boards of 20 Cashews Pty Ltd and View Media Group placed Catalano on immediate leave, and Magistrate Rohan Lawrence granted bail on Friday, setting the case for May 11.
  • Records show a prior, uncharged headbutting allegation from 2018 and recent psychiatric admission last month at his Byron Bay waterfront residence, after drug use.
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'I am deeply ashamed': ACM's Antony Catalano to enter rehab after assault charge

Antony Catalano has stepped down as ACM executive chairman after appearing in a Melbourne court on alleged assault charges.

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ACM chairman Antony Catalano steps down after assault charges

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Media boss Antony Catalano to enter rehab after assault charge

The businessman said he would seek help for substance abuse and mental health problems after being charged with assaulting a woman.

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ABC Australia broke the news in Australia on Friday, March 13, 2026.
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