Stan Grant steps down as Q+A host permanently after he copped relentless racial abuse
Stan Grant has permanently stepped away from his role as host of ABC’s Q+A, two months after he stepped down following racial abuse.
Patricia Karvelas will take over on a permanent basis.
The ABC’s news director Justin Stevens said Grant, 59, will continue to work on special projects for the national broadcaster.
‘We want to do all we can to support Stan and ensure he continues to play a major role in Australian media. He has the ability to lead our media toward a kinder and more constructive conversation,’ Mr Stevens said on Monday.
‘In Wiradjuri ‘dyiraamalang’ means a teacher and leader. Stan Grant, a proud Wiradjuri man, is both of those things and I’m looking forward to seeing what he does into the future.
Stan Grant is pictured with wife Tracey Holmes
Stan Grant has permanently stepped away from his role as host of ABC’s Q+A, two months after he stepped down following racial abuse
‘Patricia Karvelas has been doing an outstanding job as fill-in host and we’re delighted she has agreed to continue in that role.’
Grant remains on leave with no return date, an ABC spokesperson said.
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