Dr Ron Brunton

Dr Ron Brunton has been appointed director of the Australian Broadcasting Association.

Dr Brunton is currently director of Encompass Research Pty Ltd, an organisation involved in anthropological and socio-economic research. He has been a columnist for The Courier Mail since 1997 and was a senior fellow at the Institute of Public Affairs from 1995-2001.

Dr Brunton has lectured in anthropology at universities throughout Australia and at the University of Papa New Guinea. His appointment to the ABC board commenced May 1 and is for a duration of five years.