February
‘Incoherent’ impartiality rule used to oust ABC host
Legal counsel for Antoinette Lattouf said the broadcaster’s claims that an Instagram post by her breached impartiality guidelines had no foundation in any policy, procedure or legislation.
‘Activist’ Lattouf should not have been hired, says Buttrose
The former ABC chairwoman denies causing Antoinette Lattouf to be dismissed, despite forwarding complaints and suggesting an “easy exit” through feigned illness
ABC boss concedes ‘step missing’ in removing Lattouf
Giving evidence ABC managing director David Anderson said he has ‘no problem’ with the statement Australia is a racist country because ‘it is based in fact’.
Anxious Lattouf ‘self-medicated with alcohol’ after ABC dismissal
Journalist Antoinette Lattouf’s psychiatrist testified that being let go by the national broadcaster over social media posts worsened her vulnerable condition.
‘We have an Antoinette issue’: Buttrose, execs discussed pulling host
ABC managing director David Anderson was concerned about a “barrage of complaints” about presenter Antoinette Lattouf’s stance on Gaza war.
August 2024
Higgins rape case judge calls for greater judicial accountability
Michael Lee urged media outlets to more aggressively fight suppression orders, which he said should only be used in a “small range of cases”.
April 2024
Why Ita Buttrose used to spy on ABC hosts’ Twitter posts
The former ABC chairwoman has strong views on lots of topics, but social media use by journalists is a particular bugbear.
January 2024
ABC tasks senior staff with creating ‘culturally safe’ newsroom
In an email, the public broadcaster’s news chief urged journalists to ‘pull together’ and ‘stay united’ amid escalating tensions and allegations of racism.
Harder, faster: Kim Williams takes lessons from News Corp to ABC
Pushing deep, structural change at News Corp put Kim Williams offside with editors early on in his short tenure there. How will he lead as ABC chairman?
December 2023
ABC chairman shortlist takes shape as clock ticks on Buttrose’s tenure
It is among the hardest jobs in Australian media. Here are some of the people tipped to oversee the public broadcaster’s board from next year.
ABC cuts Q+A schedule by 40pc in 2024
After a tumultuous year involving the departure of host Stan Grant and contentious discussions about Israel and Gaza, the show has been cut to 24 episodes for next year.
August 2023
Ita Buttrose to step down from ABC
The government now has three roles to fill on the public broadcaster’s board, after the chairwoman said she would not seek a second term.
July 2023
Government urged to inject young blood into ABC board
Communications minister Michelle Rowland announced a public review into funding and governance at the ABC and SBS.
May 2023
‘Who needs a day job?’: $23m Toorak mansion adds $4m in two years
A string of trophy home sales have revealed a buoyant prestige market, with homes in Sydney and Melbourne gaining millions as deep-pocketed buyers step up.
March 2023
ABC director wants more conservatives on the broadcaster
Melbourne businessman Joseph Gersh laments “centre-right” voices getting drowned out in the media.
December 2022
Ten top AFR Magazine reads in 2022
This year, writers went behind the scenes and analysed the big themes that defined Australia’s year in business and beyond.
August 2022
‘You need to look fabulous’: Carla Zampatti’s advice to women leaders
From parliamentary portraits to CEO appointments, a new exhibition charts the runaway success of this fashion icon.
November 2021
‘Political interference’: Ita Buttrose slams ABC inquiry
Ita Buttrose has labelled a Senate inquiry into its complaints handling process a ‘blatant attempt to usurp the role’ of the board and undermine the public broadcaster’s operational independence.
August 2021
Seven female business leaders who were trailblazers
The Financial Review’s 70th anniversary is an ideal opportunity to celebrate seven female business leaders who were trailblazers in their male-dominated areas of expertise.
May 2021
Former News Corp executive joins ABC board
The federal government has appointed a former boss of News Corp and Foxtel, Peter Tonagh, to the ABC board.