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ABC secretly replaced news director without his knowledge

Published Tuesday, June 9, 2026 · Updated June 9

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ABC managing director Hugh Marks secretly hired a recruitment firm to find a replacement for news director Justin Stevens, a move that was unknown to Stevens. This action stemmed from disagreements over the future direction of ABC News and ultimately resulted in Stevens' resignation.

What We Know — Key Points

  • ABC managing director Hugh Marks confirmed he secretly engaged a recruitment company to find a replacement for news director Justin Stevens.
  • The secret search was due to disagreements over the direction of ABC News, which ultimately led to Justin Stevens' resignation.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

  • The GuardianLeft-leaning

    ABC managing director Hugh Marks secretly engaged a recruitment company to replace news director Justin Stevens due to disagreements over the direction of ABC News, leading to Stevens' resignation. Marks also indicated broader organizational changes and addressed a controversy surrounding Grace Tame's podcast.

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