Media Watch host Paul Barry will depart the ABC present in December.
The 72-year-old veteran TV host introduced his departure on Thursday afternoon.
‘It is a fantastic privilege to host Media Watch and I’ve loved it enormously,’ Mr Barry mentioned.
‘However I have been within the sizzling seat for 11 years and it is time to give another person a go.’
‘Due to all our viewers. I will be with you till December. And I am certain this system will go on to nice issues with out me.
‘I am hanging up the mic on the finish of this yr. However numerous enjoyable available earlier than then.’
Media Watch host Paul Barry will depart the ABC present in December
Mr Barry first hosted Media Watch in 2000 earlier than his return in 2013. It’s unclear if he’ll stay on the community.
An ABC spokesperson mentioned: ‘The award-winning journalist will depart the present on the finish of the yr with a observe file of unbiased commentary, evaluation and strong dialogue concerning the media trade and its ethics – or lack thereof.’
The ABC will announce a brand new host later this yr.
The English-born journalist has gained numerous awards for his investigative journalism, and first joined the ABC in 1987, a yr after he moved from the UK.
