Mr Doyle and Dr Martin retire after serving on the Press Council for nine years each, across three consecutive terms. “The new appointments announced today bring deep and varied experiences to their roles, which will strengthen the APC’s ability to promote press freedom and uphold high editorial standards in a dynamic media environment,” said APC Chair, Neville Stevens, AO. Public and Independent Journalist Council Members have an important leadership and governance role in the operations of the APC, and Adjudication Panel Members are critical in upholding the APC’s standards. John Doyle, AC, and Dr Suzanne Martin, came to an end on 28 August. At the same time, the terms of two long-serving Public Members, The Hon. Veteran cinematographer David Brill, AM, ACS, and Claire Alder, independent workplace investigator, lawyer and former Deputy District Judge (England and Wales), have been appointed as Adjudication Panel Members.
The Australian Press Council (APC) is very pleased to announce the appointment of Simone Carton, ACT Law Society CEO, as a Public Member, and Alan Sunderland, a Walkley-award winning journalist, as an Independent Journalist Member.
The principal body with responsibility for responding to complaints about the Australian press has today announced the appointments of new Public, Independent Journalist and Adjudication Panel Members and the retirement of two Public Members.
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