ABC appoints former Nine boss Hugh Marks as managing director

December 17, 2024 8:16

Kim Williams has today announced former Nine boss Hugh Marks as the new ABC managing director.

The national broadcaster has confirmed that Marks was appointed by the ABC Board unanimously following an extensive domestic and international search. He has been appointed for a five-year term, in accordance with the ABC Act, and will also serve as editor-in-chief.

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Lauren McNamara

Lauren McNamara is a freelance journalist. She previously spent three years at Mumbrella, most recently as the associate editor. She left her staff role in August 2025.

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Frank Howson 17 Dec 24

Kim Williams and now Hugh Marks? What is going on! Positioning ducks in a row to enable future Dutton/Rinehart government to close ABC TV and sell off ABC Radio?

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Amazing 17 Dec 24

Did anyone on the ABC board bother to read the Nine culture report?

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Tops marks 17 Dec 24

Great get for the ABC!

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Good while it lasted. 17 Dec 24

Damn, Aunty was already on life support, guess they decided to finally pull the plug.
There will no longer be any legitimate criticism of the LNP in Australia.

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On Station 17 Dec 24

Will the ABC code of ethics let him throw a fundraiser for Dutton this time around?

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Joke 18 Dec 24

Are you kidding me

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