Kate Torney has had a 30-year career spanning, journalism and media, the creative industries and the development sectors. She is currently

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of the Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation and was formerly the

of the

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from 2015 to 2021 where she led an $88 million redevelopment of the heritage building, which attracts 11 million visitors each year. Prior to this, Kate was

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Director leading a team of more than1500 people in 56 locations across Australia and around the world. In this role she oversaw all news and current affairs content for the national broadcaster, from radio and television bulletins to long-form programs including Four Corners and Australian Story. She also led the expansion of the ABC's digital services and the launch of

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. Before her role as Director, Kate worked in a variety of roles, including as a radio and TV reporter, producer, bureau chief,

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and

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. Kate served as member and former Chair of

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(NSLA), and currently serves on the board of ''The Conversation'' and is Chair of the Wheeler Centre. She was formerly a member of the Ministerial Council for Volunteers and the Ministerial Council for the Creative State.

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