‘A period of rebirth’: Lyndon Terracini steps down early from Opera Australia

The artistic director has resigned a year before his contract ends - within a week of former ACCC chair Rod Sims taking the beleaguered company's helm

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Within a week of former Australian Consumer and Competition Commission chair Rod Sims taking the helm at Opera Australia, the company's creative leader has announced his resignation, more than 12 months before his contract expires.

Opera Australia announced on Thursday its artistic director of 13 years, Lyndon Terracini, would stand down from his position early, formally leaving the company next Friday 14 October.

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