Williams wants to lead audiences in new directions,and says there’s always room for improvement where funding is concerned.
The dismissal of Antoinette Lattouf was the spark for a fire that new chairman Kim Williams will be left to hose down. Is he up to the job?
Kim Williams could usher in a return to the principles that made the national broadcaster a formidable media presence.
The announcement that the former News Corp boss will replace Ita Buttrose comes at a time of crisis for the ABC.
The ABC should be battening down the outdoor furniture because Hurricane Kim is about to make landfall.
The former professional clarinettist with a distinguished media pedigree has become the very public face of one of Australia’s most cherished and scrutinised organisations.
The former deputy premier was in fine form at a referendum night party hosted at lobbyist Michael Kauter’s Mosman villa.
One can only speculate about the discussions inside Communication Minister Mitch Fifield’s office as the team prepares to announce its pick for the ABC’s new chair with publishing doyenne Ita Buttrose in pole position.
The broadcaster’s chairman role could see a high-profile media boss or a top lawyer taking the reins,with headhunters making approaches in recent weeks.
The government has begun the search for the next ABC chairman,after a"firestorm"week for the public broadcaster that resulted in the resignation of Justin Milne.
Michelle Guthrie's sacking has left the door wide open for those vying for one of the country's highest profile and most difficult media jobs.