The ABC board confirmed David Anderson will lead the organisation as MD for the next five years, assuring stability and continuity after the recent turbulence.
ABC staff have voted overwhelmingly to reject the proposed deferral of a 2 per cent pray rise which was was agreed on in last year’s three-year Enterprise Agreement.
ABC staff will vote this week on whether or not to accept the Federal Government's request to defer for six months a 2 per cent pay rise that is due to come into effect on October 1.
The Federal Government has announced three new ABC board appointments, with former Foxtel CEO Peter Tonagh, ex-Seven executive Mario D’Orazio, and Fiona Balfour joining as non-executive directors.
Publishing and media doyenne Ita Buttrose has been confirmed as the new chair of the ABC.
ABC chair Ita Buttrose has advised the government she is not seeking reappointment following the completion of her term in March next year.
Media executive and composer Kim Williams is set to take from Ita Buttrose as the new chairperson of the ABC after being recommended for the position by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
The Federal Government has promoted Peter Tonagh to deputy chairperson of the ABC board, six months after his appointment as a non-executive director.