Free TV appoints public policy veteran ahead of new prominence framework

Kalila Welch

January 31, 2024 9:15

Free TV Australia has appointed SBS Australia’s Michael Coonan to head up the industry body’s regulatory affairs as director of public policy.

With an extensive background in government affairs, Coonan takes on the newly created role as Free TV Australia prepares to navigate the proposed amendments to prominence and anti-siphoning laws currently under review by the Senate.

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Kalila Welch

Kalila Welch joined the Mumbrella editorial team in November 2021. She took a brief career break in mid 2023 to complete her Masters of Journalism before returning to Mumbrella for a year.

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