Paul Barry will take over one of the ABC’s most high-profile presenting jobs early in July, when Jonathan Holmes vacates the chair of Media Watch.
After five and a half years, Holmes has decided to move on.
“I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time at Media Watch“, he says. “I believe it’s one of the most important jobs the ABC has to offer. Whether it likes it or not, the Australian media needs a critical eye, and Media Watch has an ability to name and shame swiftly and publicly in a way that the regulators cannot.
