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Milne retreats, pursued by ducks

In a classic ironic twist, Justin Milne resigns from the Chair of the ABC after leading the Board to oust Michelle Guthrie.

27 Sep 2018

David Tiley

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It turns out that the removal of Michelle Guthrie has ended with her ouster ousted. It is a true version of the worm Ourobourus which eats its own tail.

Some time before 1992, US journalist Eric Sevareid said that ‘Dealing with network executives is like being nibbled to death by ducks.’ Justin Milne is still alive and flourishing on other boards, but he has exited the ABC Board in a flurry of feathers and indignant quacking.

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David Tiley

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.