ABC current affairs chief Denise Eriksen resigns

Denise Eriksen, the ABC’s head of current affairs, has resigned after just under a year in the role.

The announcement from ABC:

The ABC’s Head of Current Affairs, Denise Eriksen, has today tendered her resignation for personal reasons.

“The recent successful launch of two new business programs and the appointment of a new Executive Producer for 7.30 means my immediate work is complete and it’s an appropriate time for me to leave,” said Ms Eriksen. “I’ve relished working with the amazing team in ABC Current Affairs – on television and radio. They are second to none in bringing the stories Australia needs to hear to our audiences – professionally and with dedication and determination. Long may that continue and I wish them all good things in the future.