Murdoch, Ten and Little Lachlan: one fell swoop to set up a dynasty for its third generation

A rundown of the mainstream reports on the return of Lachlan to the family fold. But what about the invisible Elisabeth?
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The ABC is busting a gut to cover the Murdoch changes, with The World Today getting a transcript.

Rupert Murdoch, with his 40%, has locked out the rest of the shareholders yet again, though they hold 86% of the shares, and returned the whole lot to his family, despite the unfabulous commercial history of his sons. Lachlan is now co-chairman of News Corporation and 21st Century Fox, so the pair cover both sides of the newly divided empire.

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David Tiley was the Editor of Screenhub from 2005 until he became Content Lead for Film in 2021 with a special interest in policy. He is a writer in screen media with a long career in educational programs, documentary, and government funding, with a side order in script editing. He values curiosity, humour and objectivity in support of Australian visions and the art of storytelling.