ABC appoints former Coalition media adviser Fiona Cameron as ombudsman

Public broadcaster says newly-created independent position will help maintain audience trust and confidence

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The board of the ABC has appointed media executive and former Coalition adviser Fiona Cameron to the newly created role of ABC ombudsman.

The new role was recommended by an independent review that found the public broadcaster's internal complaints unit was efficient" but could benefit from the addition of someone to handle appeals and reviews.

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