Ita Buttrose Tells Media Women to Persevere With Career

ABC Chairwoman Ita Buttrose addresses the National Press Club in Canberra, Australia, on May 5, 2021. AAP Image/Lukas Coch

Departing ABC chair Ita Buttrose says the media should not “inflict” itself on people in order to meet gender and diversity targets.

The 81-year-old media icon encouraged women to persevere with their careers in the industry, but also noted the work was not for everyone.