ABC Content Chief Chris Oliver-Taylor Resigns After Role Reductions and Controversies

Oliver-Taylor's departure follows a divisive tenure marked by structural changes, legal disputes, and high-profile leadership turnover at the ABC.

Chris Oliver-Taylor, the ABC's chief content officer, is stepping down after less than two years in the role, citing significant changes to his responsibilities and the organization's structure.
His resignation comes after the ABC split its audio and screen divisions, reducing his oversight and elevating audio director Ben Latimer to the executive team.
Oliver-Taylor played a central role in the controversial dismissal of broadcaster Antoinette Lattouf, a decision tied to alleged breaches of social media policy, which remains the subject of an upcoming Federal Court trial.
The ABC is undergoing significant leadership changes, with managing director David Anderson also resigning and former Nine CEO Hugh Marks set to take over in March.
New ABC chair Kim Williams has been critical of the broadcaster's content strategy, particularly in documentaries and drama, and has pushed for a renewed focus on distinctive and ambitious programming.