In a shock move ABC managing director Michelle Guthrie departed after the directors decided it was not in the public broadcaster's best interests for her to continue to lead the organisation.
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.
The ABC is launching a cadetship scheme to encourage women to enter the film and television industry as part of its support for International Women’s Day and the #PressforProgress campaign.
The Australian screen industry has more potential to “go global” than is currently being realised, according to ABC managing director Michelle Guthrie.
The ABC today affirmed plans to constantly increase investment in Australian production as it unveiled a strategy dubbed Investing in Audiences.
When David Anderson was appointed as the ABC’s director of television in March succeeding Richard Finlayson, he believed the level of first-run Australian content including drama was too low.
Josie Mason-Campbell will join the public broadcaster as head of non-scripted production.
ABC chairman Justin Milne has resigned following mounting public and internal pressure, while Michael Carrington has been appointed acting director, entertainment and specialist..