Media veteran Doyle named to lead Australia Day Council
Melissa Doyle, former Sunrise host and House of Wellness co-host, is named chair of National Australia Day Council.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed Doyle's appointment on Sunday morning. Doyle replaces John Foreman.
Doyle said she was honoured and thrilled to celebrate special Australians. The Australia Day Council promotes the national day.
It builds national pride and runs awards and ambassador programs. Doyle spent decades as a television host and journalist.
She works with charities. They include Make-A-Wish, the Alannah and Madeleine Foundation, and the Children's Hospital of Westmead.
She was named a Member of the Order of Australia in 2016. She leads the GWS Giants football club.
- Chair of National Australia Day Council
- New role
- Three years
- Term length
- Member of the Order of Australia, 2016
- Honours award
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
- Confirmed by
Why it mattersDoyle's appointment brings a high-profile media voice to lead Australia Day celebrations. She will shape how the nation promotes national pride and community success.
AustraliaAustralia Day's awards programs, ambassador initiatives, and public celebrations will now be guided by a prominent Australian broadcaster and long-time charity advocate.
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