“An interview with Senator Duniam broadcast on 20 April 2021 concerned anti-logging protests in Gippsland, Victoria and in Tasmania,” the Sky apology said. “During the interview, Senator Duniam made claims about Senator Hanson-Young which he now accepts were false and defamatory. Senator Duniam has withdrawn those claims unconditionally and apologised to Senator Hanson-Young for making them. Sky News also apologises to Senator Hanson-Young and her family for broadcasting the claims and unreservedly withdraws those claims.”
Hanson-Young said it was “gutter journalism” to use her seven-year old niece to attack her. “These claims were utterly false, and have caused ongoing harm and stress to my family,” the Greens senator said.
Walkley Foundation CEO steps down, Michael Brissenden new awards chair
July 29, 2021 11:10
Louisa Graham will step down as chief executive of the Walkley Foundation later this year, with plans to find a new chief executive now under way. While Lenore Taylor will step down as chair of the Walkley Awards Judging Board, to be replaced by Michael Brissenden.
Chair of the Walkley Foundation, Marina Go, said: “Louisa has displayed tremendous leadership throughout her tenure and the board thanks her for her service to the media industry.”
Michael Brissenden, new chair of the Walkley Judging Board
Graham’s decision to leave the Walkley Foundation at the end of her contract marks ten years of working for the Foundation, first as general manager and then as chief executive for four years.
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Media Diversity Australia expands team ahead of new research plans
May 14, 2021 10:33
Not-for-profit Media Diversity Australia has expanded its team as it plans to grow and have more impact on an industry it sees as lacking in diversity.
Chris Vaughan has joined the team as its operations director, bringing experience from his work in the finance industry, as well as media and advertising.
Vaughan said the work Media Diversity Australia does is close to his heart.
“I moved to Australia at the age of seven from London, it took many years before I saw someone else who looked like me let alone on the TV. It was because of that and many other reasons, that I feel very passionate about playing a part in this narrative to ensure that the seven year old me today is able to see more diverse cultures represented equally across all media platforms,” Vaughan said.
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