ABC director of news Gaven Morris.Credit:Dominic Lorrimer
ABC managing director David Anderson said Mr Morris’ contribution to the broadcaster was enormous.
“As the very best leaders do,he has always led by example,with a huge work ethic,absolute integrity,fearless independence and a lot of courage,” Mr Anderson said.
“His strategic vision and boundless drive and energy have been integral to a string of achievements,including leading the 2010 launch of the ABC NEWS Channel;spearheading ABC News’s rise to digital excellence;creating the journalistic powerhouses of ABC Investigations and the Specialist Reporting Team;fostering news’s culture of diversity and inclusion;and driving the strategy to make news’s content and services more relevant to all Australians.”
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Mr Morris told staff on Thursday he would continue to work for the ABC as long as required to find a replacement. He currently has no plans for his future,other than to take a break.
“To have had the opportunity to lead ABC News is a personal and career highlight,” he said. “It’s without doubt a challenging job,but also fulfilling and worthwhile. I’ve given it my all.”
Mr Morris’ exit comes towards the end of a difficult 12 months for ABC’s news arm,which has been the subject of heavy public and government scrutiny.