‘This opportunity must not be lost’: Nine urged to put journalists first as Mike Sneesby exits

The union responsible for mobilising Nine’s journalists into a five-day strike that resulted in better pay and work conditions is now calling upon the network to “not waste the opportunity” created by CEO Mike Sneesby’s departure.

Nine announced on Thursday morning that Sneesby would be leaving the company, effective September 30.

MEAA has since called on Nine to “reset the business with a clearer focus on supporting quality journalism”, saying the next managing director appointed by Nine “must restore investment in journalism to regain public trust after a series of scandals at the company”