The Australian Press Council (APC) today announced that Yvette Lamont will step down as CEO and Executive Director, with her resignation taking effect mid-July 2026.
Ms Lamont has led the organisation since September 2021, and has overseen a significant period of transition and renewal, with a particular focus on ensuring the Council’s independent complaints process is robust, timely, free and accessible to all Australians.
During her tenure, the organisation undertook a program of operational reform and financial stabilisation and is well placed as it looks to its next phase.
Chair Dr Bronte Adams thanked Ms Lamont for her contribution.
“Yvette has led the organisation through a genuinely challenging few years — delivering financial stabilisation, structural reform and navigating a media environment that hasn’t stood still. The APC is in a stronger position as a result.
Personally, and on behalf of the Council, I wish to thank Yvette for her dedication and the results she has achieved. We wish her well in the next chapter of her career.”
Ms Lamont said the decision followed careful reflection.
“It has been a privilege to lead the Australian Press Council. I’m proud of the work the team has done, and I leave knowing the organisation is well placed with a sound foundation to best execute its functions. I would also like to thank former Chairman Neville Stevens AO and current Chair Dr Bronte Adams AM for their support and encouragement during my term.
All Australians can be confident that the APC continues to adapt to the changing media environment and community standards, with a clear focus on the public interest in providing the community with an independent and easily accessed complaints process.”
The APC will provide further information on the CEO recruitment process in due course.