Kim Williams
Kim Williams is a prominent Australian media executive and the current Managing Director of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). With a career spanning several decades in the media industry, he has played a significant role in shaping public broadcasting in Australia. Recently, he made headlines for his comments regarding Peter Dutton's proposed efficiency audit of the ABC, emphasizing the need for improved funding and the importance of public service media as an investment in democracy.
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Kim Williams is the chair of ABC News who had discussions regarding the future direction of the newsroom.
Newly appointed chief hasn’t worked in Australia since 1990s
Australia· 2026-05-28
Kim Williams is the newly appointed chair of the ABC and has a long history in media and arts administration.
The ABC Chair on Chronic Pain, AI, and ‘Hideous’ Editorial BlundersAustralia· 2026-02-26
ABC chairman Kim Williams has already established himself as a bit of a jet-setter in the two years since he got his feet under the desk at the top of the public broadcaster.
ABC’s Kim Williams and Hugh Marks notch up $56,000 in travel expensesAustralia· 2026-02-24
Kim Williams is one of Kathy Lette's former husbands, whom she still loves and remains close to.
Lunch with author Kathy Lette on ageing fabulously … and giving cheek to the KingAustralia· 2026-02-03
Kim Williams was alleged to have interfered in the operations of the ABC.
Corporate deals, a family feud and court battlesAustralia· 2025-12-21
Kim Williams, the ABC’s chair, expressed a desire for more hard news in place of lifestyle stories.
ABC boss says it won’t operate in fearAustralia· 2025-11-19
Kim Williams is the chair of the ABC who has been virtually invisible since Marks' ascent.
Hollywood Hugh, live from BulgariaAustralia· 2025-10-23
Kim Williams is the chair of the ABC and is described as a strong advocate for the broadcaster.
Hugh Marks interview:Former Nine Entertainment CEO Hugh Marks on new ABC role and being at the centre of a sex scandalAustralia· 2025-09-02
Kim Williams is the chair of the ABC and supports Marks' vision for better content.
We Need Our Own ‘MasterChef’ or ‘Bluey’ to Secure Future FundingAustralia· 2025-08-13
Joe Gersh has been in contact with ABC chair Kim Williams regarding challenges faced by the ABC.
Joe Gersh thinks Melbourne is falling behind Sydney. And he knows how to fix itAustralia· 2025-08-06
Kim Williams is the ABC chairman spotted in Parliament House looking dapper.
Wellmania author Brigid Delaney quits Albanese government for side hustlesAustralia· 2025-07-09
Lattouf wanted an apology from Kim Williams, the chair of the ABC, for his comments about her.
New Liberal senator’s email missive to colleagues leakedAustralia· 2025-07-03
Kim Williams, the chair of the ABC, is mentioned in relation to Antoinette Lattouf's request for an apology.
Antoinette Lattouf still waiting on apology from ABC, particularly wants to hear from Kim WilliamsAustralia· 2025-07-02Kim Williams has lashed Austen Tayshus after it emerged the once-prominent comedian continues to invoke the ABC chair’s name in heated messages.
Kim Williams lashes Austen Tayshus amid fresh scandalAustralia· 2025-06-27
ABC chairman Kim Williams’ vision is that the broadcaster will become a 'national campfire'.
Parnell Palme McGuinness on the left-right dimension and why she’ll miss the TV showAustralia· 2025-06-15
Kim Williams is known for her latte art and works at Happy Out.
‘It’s a stunning setting for any cafe, but this one has extra-special credentials’ – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-05-06
Peter Dutton refused to meet with ABC chairman Kim Williams during the campaign.
Peter Dutton’s armour cracks far too lateAustralia· 2025-05-04
Kim Williams is the advocate-in-chief for the ABC and has a strong enthusiasm for the broadcaster.
Media Watch’s Kim Williams Austen Tayshus saga hands win to ABC boss Hugh MarksAustralia· 2025-05-01
Kim Williams is the chairman of the ABC and is involved in lobbying on behalf of Gutman.
The ABC of interference, brought to you by a celebrity chairAustralia· 2025-04-29
Williams commented on Dutton’s proposed efficiency audit of ABC, expressing concern over its underperformance in documentaries.
Kim Williams comments on Dutton’s proposed efficiency audit of ABCAustralia· 2025-04-03
