Joel Tozer heads Four Corners, Chris Bendall moves to Insiders.
The ABC announced this 7:30′s Joel Tozer as executive producer of Four corners and Chris Bendall, formerly of The projectas executive producer of Insiders.
Tozer (pictured left) replaces Matthew Carney, who announced his departure last month after a 25-year career at the ABC.
Joel Tozer is executive producer of 7:30 am been working on it since mid-2022 and before 60 minutes. He has won several Walkley Awards as well as a number of other awards in the field of journalism. He will continue to report to and work closely with Head of Research and Current Affairs Jo Puccini.
“The Four corners team delivers excellent journalism and it is a privilege to step into a role shaped by such talent. Leading the program in 2026 is an extraordinary opportunity and I am thrilled to be leading a team that is committed to journalism and truly moving the national conversation,” he said.
Jo Puccini said: “I really enjoyed working with Joel while he was here 7:30 amwhere he has demonstrated exceptional editorial leadership and integrity. I look forward to continuing our partnership and seeing the excellent work he will deliver in this new role.”
Chris Bendall (pictured right) succeeds Sam Clark, who became editor-in-chief of ABC National News last month. He has more than 20 years of background in television news and current affairs, with a passion for politics. He has been working on Ten’s for the past 10 years The projectthe last five as executive producer.
Chris Bendall said: “Political reporting has always been an important part of my career. Providing information and understanding of the issues shaping the lives of Australians is an incredible responsibility.
“For anyone interested in Australian politics, Insiders Viewing has always been by appointment. It delivers the insight viewers demand with the impartiality, balance and honesty they rightly expect, and it does it all with a healthy dose of irreverence.
“I am excited to join a program with such a proud legacy and future, at a time when reliable political analysis has never been more essential.”
ABC, News Director Justin Stevens said: “Joel Tozer and Chris Bendall are experienced and formidably talented editorial leaders who will continue to take these important programs into their next chapters.
“With the national Investigative Reporting Team, the State and Territory News Investigations Team and teams such as Four corners, 7:30Background Briefing, the Specialist Reporting Team and ABC News Verify, ABC’s dedicated investigative journalism has never been stronger.
“With programs like Insiders, 7:30 am and Afternoon Briefing, as well as the Canberra Parliament House team, state newsrooms, Stateline and other expert contributors, our reporting and analysis across all platforms of politics, policy and the issues that matter to Australians locally and nationally is also the best it has ever been.
“I am excited about what ABC News will continue to accomplish in our investigative and political reporting in 2026.”
ABC will advertise the role of 7:30 am Executive producer in the coming days.
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