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Monica jumps into a deep and murky pond of discontent – objectivity in journalism. Is it still important for the practice of journalism, and if so, how can it be reconciled with the push for our newsrooms to become more reflective of who we are as Australians, or is that not a question that should be asked because it is not a problem? And when it comes to difficult stories – like the Hamas/Israel war, should impartiality give way to humanitarian concerns?
Monica speaks to Kim Williams who will soon be taking the reigns of power at the ABC as the new chair. Kim Williams is a familiar name to those in the media business. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he is a perfect fit to Chair the ABC board. Kim has previously had leadership positions at the Sydney Opera House Trust, the Australian Film Commission, Musica Viva Australia, as well as a stint as an executive at the ABC and at News Corp.
So what is he wading into at the ABC?