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Reuters executive Simon Robinson expected to replace Justin Stevens as ABC news director

Media | The Guardian · Amanda Meade Media correspondent · last updated

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A top news executive from Reuters, Simon Robinson, is expected to be appointed as news director of the ABC in coming days, Guardian Australia can reveal.

He will be the external replacement for Justin Stevens who resigned on Wednesday after four years in the role, citing personal and professional reasons.

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