Simon Robinson
AustraliajournalistMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%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 news boss at ABC who faced a grilling from Leigh Sales during his first week.
New ABC news chief did not confirm there would be job cuts, but pointedly avoided ruling them outThe Sydney Morning Herald·Australia· 2026-09-18
Australia· 2026-09-18
Simon Robinson is the incoming news director at the ABC.
Gina Rinehart’s media monitoring tests her commitment to freedom of speechThe Sydney Morning Herald·Australia· 2026-07-16
Australia· 2026-07-16
Simon Robinson is set to replace Justin Stevens as ABC news chief.
ABC chair defends broadcaster against bias claims in Sky News interview with Chris KennyThe Sydney Morning Herald·Australia· 2026-07-16
Australia· 2026-07-16
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
Australia· 2026-05-28
