Amanda Patterson departs as Nine News Qld Director

Nine’s Queensland News Director Amanda Patterson has departed the network today after 8 years in the role.

A Nine spokesperson told TV Tonight, “Nine can confirm a leadership change was announced today within the Queensland TV News & Current Affairs department. An internal and external recruitment process will now commence.”

A staff email from News & Current Affairs boss Fiona Dear said, ““I wanted to let you know that QTQ News Director Amanda Paterson has finished up with Nine today.

“While we formalise and internal and external recruitment process to replace the role, Kate Donnison has agreed to step in on a short-term basis until QTQ EP Brendan Hockings returns from the US and his annual leave.

“Brendan will then act in the role until we finalise the recruitment process to ensure stability in leadership during this time.”

Patterson became Queensland News Director in 2016  Patterson was previously Queensland Bureau Chief at A Current Affair and reporter, becoming a three-time Walkley Award finalist.

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