Veteran broadcast journalist Janine Perrett will fill in for Paul Barry this month as the ABC searches for a replacement.
Perrett, who has filled in for Barry twice before, will host three episodes – starting September 16 – while he’s on leave. While this latest stint is not a formal audition, Perrett is widely considered a top contender to replace Barry.. The ABC has yet to settle on a permanent replacement for the high-rating 15-minute weekly slot but has made a number of informal approaches, internal and external, to high-profile journalists.
host Monica Attard suggested Perrett for the role, saying she brings gravitas to its demanding nature. Anderson and ABC chairman Kim Williams attended the ABC’s annual strategy meeting which was held at its Ultimo headquarters this week and brought together senior leaders from across the country.Williams also delivered the 2024 John Monash Oration in Sydney on Wednesday evening, using the speech to urge the ABC and Australian media to recommit themselves to objectivity and trust.
“Trust is the crucial issue. Once the media compromises its absolute commitment to the truth, how can the people be expected to trust what it reports?
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