One could quibble at the effectiveness of the Australian Communications and Media Authority as a media regulator. But who could doubt its provision of well-paid end-of-career gigs for former media executives?
After six years as chief executive and deputy chair, ex-News Corp, Nine and Abbott government spinner Creina Chapman is stepping down from the regulator on December 10. The search for her replacement to the $454,154-a-year role is under way, spearheaded by ex-ABC host turned Derwent executive recruiter Emma Alberici. Widely expected to eventually replace Chapman is current full-time authority member Adam Suckling.
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Myriam Robin is a senior writer based in the Melbourne newsroom. She has previously been a Rear Window columnist and editor, and before that reported on financial markets and media. Connect with Myriam on Twitter. Email Myriam at myriam.robin@afr.com
