News coverage tells us that former Prime Minister
Tony Abbott has been nominated to the board of
global media giant - Fox Corporation - the television
arm of the Murdoch empire.

The nomination comes a day after 92 year old Rupert
Murdoch announced he would be stepping down as
chairman of the corporation in favour of his son
Lachlan. Also nominated to the board of directors
was tech executive Peggy Johnson.

Both Abbott and Johnson will be considered by shareholders
at their general meeting in November.

How will this affect Australia? What kind of an impact
if any, will a former Australian Prime Minister make?

Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull lashed out at the
92 year old media mogul's "shocking" legacy saying he
had created an "anger-tainment ecosystem" and left
America the most divided it's been since the Civil War.

Mr Abbott has been contacted for comment.

Your thoughts please.

What are the Usual Suspects going to do, the past his use by date old Rupert has finally given it away at 92. Who will do their thinking for them now.

Hi Paul,

Here's some food for thought:

According to the Sydney Morning Herald:

" Rupert Murdoch may have technically stepped back from
running the media empire he built over many decades, but
don't be fooled by his new title of chairman "emeritus"
of News Corp and Fox - an honorary title typically retained
after retirement from academia - he will still be calling
the shots."

Unless of course his health deteriorates.

Would Marcia Langton be a better choice in Tony Abbott's place ?

Newly appointed CEO Lachlan Murdoch nominated former
Prime Minister Tony Abbott because he said Mr Abbott
brought "skills, experience and perspectives."

The nomination will be considered by shareholders at
the media giant's annual meeting in November.

Prof. Marcia Langton is tied to the Voice and
is busy assisting the government of the day at
every step to see the "generous request" made in
The Uluru Statement from the Heart come to fruition.