Ita Buttrose won't be seeking reappointment as chair of the national broadcaster the ABC when her term ends in March 2024.
The federal government will begin a selection process, via the independent Nomination Panel for ABC and SBS appointments, to appoint the next chair.
Communications minister Michelle Rowland says Ita Buttrose was the right chair for the right time. She was appointed March 2019.
“Ms Buttrose is a giant of Australia’s media industry, and the government thanks her for her exemplary service as Chair of the ABC," she says.
“Ms Buttrose is a formidable corporate leader who has served with distinction, speaking truth to power and upholding governance standards to protect independent public broadcasting.
“She has much to do in the remainder of her term and will leave the ABC stronger than when she was entrusted with the role in 2019.
“She navigated the public broadcaster through a challenging period that included strident political criticism, the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing transformation of the ABC so it can remain an essential part of Australian life in the digital age.
“The government respects Ms Buttrose’s decision and wishes her well for the remainder of her term and her future endeavours.”
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