ABC Managing Director Hugh Marks has poached Kiah Officer, presently 9 Government Counsel, to grow to be ABC Common Counsel, main the broadcaster’s authorized crew.

Since 2006 she has been at 9 Leisure, as Government Counsel since 2018. She beforehand labored at PBL Media, 9 Community and Information Company and for Blake Dawson Waldon (now Ashurst Legal professionals).

“The ABC performs an necessary function within the Australian media panorama and I welcome the chance to help in presenting its distinctive voice to the Australian neighborhood,” she stated.

Hugh Marks added, “Kiah Officer brings exceptionally sturdy credentials and expertise to this key function on the ABC and within the media business. Will probably be nice to have her within the devoted and proficient ABC Authorized crew.”

A beginning date is but to be introduced.