Justin Stevens
Justin Stevens is the head of ABC News, leading the public broadcaster in Australia. He has been vocal about the importance of transparency and accountability in journalism, emphasizing the need for a culture of self-reflection and acceptance of scrutiny within the organization. Stevens has been in the news recently for defending ABC journalists against criticisms from rivals in the media landscape, particularly from News Corp.
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Justin Stevens resigned from his position at ABC News, leading to the appointment of Simon Robinson.
Newly appointed chief hasn’t worked in Australia since 1990s
Australia· 2026-05-28
Justin Stevens is the ABC News director who has resigned.
Justin Stevens, ABC News director, resigns; Ben Roberts-Smith’s arrest referred to NACCAustralia· 2026-05-27
Justin Stevens has resigned after four years as the ABC’s director of news and current affairs.
ABC news director Justin Stevens resignsAustralia· 2026-05-27
ABC director of news Justin Stevens said he had known Rowland for a number of years and always hugely valued his experience.
Michael Rowland leaving ABC after 39 yearsAustralia· 2026-02-23
Justin Stevens, the ABC’s director of news, informed staff about the disposal freeze notices issued by the National Archives of Australia.
ABC staff told not to delete emails, documents relating to antisemitism, extremismAustralia· 2026-02-06
Justin Stevens is the News boss who supported the ABC's documentary.
Star ABC reporter had corridor stand-off with Liberal criticAustralia· 2025-12-08
Justin Stevens is the ABC news director who expressed support for John Lyons.
ABC barred from Trump’s UK press conference after clash with Australian journalist John Lyons | Australian media
United Kingdom· 2025-09-18
Justin Stevens acknowledged in communications with staff that culturally diverse, Indigenous and female staff faced heightening scrutiny.
Lattouf lawyer slams national broadcasterAustralia· 2025-08-21
In a separate email, the ABC’s News boss, Justin Stevens, urged staff to consider what they say publicly.
New social media rules for ABC staff after Lattouf sagaAustralia· 2025-08-20
Justin Stevens said discontinuing the program is no reflection on anyone on the show.
Who killed the political panel talk showAustralia· 2025-06-11
Justin Stevens described Antony Green as an 'Australian institution and much-loved figure with the public'.
Veteran ABC election analyst Antony Green hosts final broadcastUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-03
Justin Stevens issued a statement defending Tony Armstrong after he was targeted by racial abuse.
Tony Armstrong lashes racists in satirical social media sketchAustralia· 2025-03-21
Justin Stevens, the ABC news boss, defends the work of its journalists amidst scrutiny.
ABC news boss Justin Stevens hits back at Murdoch media rivalsAustralia· 2025-02-26
