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Ita Buttrose becomes patron of Women in Media

Trailblazing editor and ABC Chair takes up another industry role.

Ita Buttrose AC OBE has been named national patron of advocacy group Women in Media.

“We are immensely proud that Ita Buttrose has chosen to support Women in Media,” says Co-Chair Anita Jacoby. “Ita is an icon and inspiration to generations of Australian women. A pre-eminent journalist, media industry powerhouse and trailblazer for women, her patronage will greatly assist Women in Media’s efforts to improve diversity, equality and inclusion for all women in the media sector.”

Ms Buttrose said, “I welcome the opportunity to encourage women to make the most of their talents as they pursue careers in the media. I was 11 years old when I made the decision to become a journalist. It’s a decision I have never regretted. All the good things in my career have been through journalism. I’ve enjoyed them all – I still am.’’

Buttrose will alswo give the keynote address at the 2023 Women in Media national conference, to be held for the first time in Sydney on September 8-9.

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