Ranald Macdonald

Ranald Macdonald AO is the founder of the Australian Press Council and former CEO and editor-in-chief of The Age.

A journalist, media executive, broadcaster and educator, Ranald also served as the Chairman of the Boston University College of Communication Department of Journalism.

In 1981, Ranald prompted the Victorian Government to establish the Norris Inquiry into press ownership in Victoria.

Articles written by Ranald Macdonald (4)

17 October 2023 | How the media failed Australia in the Referendum 'campaign'
16 October 2020 | A clear picture of how the ABC fared in the current Federal Budget
18 July 2020 | ABC Fact Check proves Government lied about funding
11 October 2019 | Australia's Right-wing stranglehold over public interest journalism

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