Free TV chairman Jeff Browne resigns following network brawl

April 18, 2013 11:53

Jeff Browne the chairman of commercial television lobby and marketing group Free TV has resigned following infighting among the major television networks over proposed changes to the media ownership rules.

In an email sent to the board of the organisation Browne, who is also the managing director of Nine Network, said he was resigning in order to provide “fresh start” for the organisation.

The resignation followed a report in The Australian on Monday which quoted fellow Free TV directors and accused Browne of using his industry role to favour his employer.

These claims were rejected by Browne who in his resignation to the board wrote:

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Nic Christensen

Nic Christensen worked for Mumbrella from 2013 to 2016, in roles including deputy editor and media & technology editor. He is former media writer for The Australian and has also worked as a reporter for The Daily Telegraph and senior producer for Radio 2GB.

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