Key facts
- David Munk has been appointed the new editor of Guardian Australia.
- Munk previously served as deputy editor and international news editor for the publication.
- He has also held senior roles at The Guardian in the UK.
- Guardian Australia is recognized as the fourth most-read news site in the country.
- Munk aims to continue the publication's commitment to independent journalism.
David Munk has been appointed the new editor of Guardian Australia, as announced by Guardian News and Media. Munk, who previously served as deputy editor, succeeds Lenore Taylor, who stepped down in February after a decade in the role. Munk has a history with the publication, having spent five years as international news editor and another five as deputy editor. He also held senior positions at The Guardian in the UK.
Under the previous leadership of Taylor and Munk, Guardian Australia established itself as a progressive media voice, recognized for its reporting on political, environmental, and Indigenous issues, and has won multiple industry awards. The publication ranks as the fourth most-read news site in Australia, with a unique audience of 7.4 million, surpassing established newspaper mastheads.