
Simon Robinson
Simon Robinson is the newly appointed head of ABC News, returning to Australia after spending decades abroad, primarily as the executive editor of Reuters. With a background that includes reporting for Who Weekly in the 1990s and extensive experience as a correspondent for Time magazine, Robinson has covered significant global events from various locations, including Africa and the Middle East.
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Simon Robinson is the new ABC News boss who has been living and working outside Australia for many years.
Newly appointed chief hasn’t worked in Australia since 1990sThe Sydney Morning Herald·
Australia· 2026-05-28











