Media and governance
Ita Buttrose
Former ABC chair and magazine editor.
Magazine publishing
Buttrose was the founding editor of Cleo when the magazine launched in 1972. She subsequently edited The Australian Women’s Weekly and moved into senior newspaper and publishing roles. The ABC’s profile traces her work across magazines, newspapers and broadcasting.
Public recognition
She was named Australian of the Year in 2013. That recognition followed decades in Australian media and public service, including advocacy relating to health and ageing.
ABC chair
She chaired the Australian Broadcasting Corporation from 2019 until March 2024. The ABC records the dates of her appointment and departure, as well as her earlier publishing career.