The ABC Board
The duties of the Board are set out in section 8 of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation Act 1983 (the ABC Act)
The ABC Board is responsible for the ABC’s operations. The duty of the Board is to ensure that the functions of the Corporation are performed efficiently with maximum benefit to the people of Australia, and to maintain the independence and integrity of the Corporation. The Board is also responsible for ensuring that the gathering and presentation of news and information is accurate and impartial, according to recognised standards of journalism, and that the ABC complies with legislative and legal requirements.
Up to seven Directors are appointed by the Governor-General on the recommendation of the Government. The Managing Director is appointed by the Board.
The ABC Act requires that Directors must be experienced in broadcasting, communications or management, or have expertise in financial or technical matters, or have cultural or other interests relevant to the provision of broadcasting services.
The Australian Government has established a merit-based appointment process for non-executive directors to the ABC.
Expressions of Interest for ABC Board Chairperson Position
The Department of Communications and the Arts are currently seeking expressions of interest for the Chairperson position on the ABC Board. For more information visit communications.gov.au
- A summary of the merit-based appointment process
- ABC Act (1983)
- Duties of the Board: ABC Act (1983)
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation (Selection criteria for the appointment of non-executive Directors) Determination 2013
The ABC Board
Board Committees
The Board Protocol
The members of the Board of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) agree to adopt, and be bound by, the letter and spirit of the following protocol.