ABC names Judith Whelan as editorial director
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) has named Judith Whelan as editorial director, replacing Craig McMurtrie following his decision to retire.
Currently ABC director of regional and local, Whelan will take over the role in February 2023, bringing more than thirty years of journalism experience.
Judith Whelan
Before joining the ABC, Whelan was editor of The Sydney Morning Herald, as well as its news director and the editor of its weekend edition, following more than seven years as the editor of Good Weekend.
David Anderson, ABC managing director, said the ABC’s editorial policies, standards, and processes were in good hands with Judith’s decision to take on this very important role.
“The Australian public and ABC employees can have confidence that a journalist and editorial leader of Judith’s calibre will support fearless independent public interest journalism, while ensuring that the ABC continues to meet high editorial standards.
“With the newly announced role of the ABC Ombudsman, the ABC is committed to upholding the highest and most rigorous standards of journalism and production.
Whelan said: “Australians place enormous trust in the ABC to be transparent, accurate and balanced in our reporting. We have always set ourselves the highest standards of editorial accountability and that commitment has given us recognition as Australia’s most trusted media brand.
“With that trust comes responsibility to continue to meet the very highest journalistic standards. There are few media organisations better placed than the ABC to deliver on those expectations and I am honoured to have been given a leading role in this important work.”
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Darcy Song was a reporter at Mumbrella, covering media owners, adtech and social platforms. She left in October 2023.
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