In Conversation with Alex Malley
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television broadcasting |
| Founded | 2016 |
| Fate | Cancelled in 2017 |
| Headquarters | Australia |
| Owner | CPA Australia (financial supporter) |
In Conversation with Alex Malley was an Australian TV interview series broadcast on the Nine Network and financially supported by CPA Australia. The program showcased then-CEO Alex Malley conducting interviews with prominent figures from the realms of politics, business, and entertainment.
Cancellation
The series was terminated suddenly in 2017 following Malley's removal as CEO of CPA Australia amid disputes concerning his $1.7 million remuneration and the allocation of CPA funds toward producing and marketing the show, which also appeared to bolster Malley's personal brand.
A report released after his exit disclosed that CPA paid Channel Nine $4.16 million for broadcasting rights and an additional $1.2 million on billboard promotions. Shortly after Malley's resignation, all mentions of the show were expunged from CPA Australia's official website.
Season One
| Episode | Airdate | Guest |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 February 2016 | Laurie Oakes |
| 2 | 14 February 2016 | Alpha Cheng |
| 3 | 21 February 2016 | Gillian Triggs |
| 4 | 28 February 2016 | Nolan Bushnell |
| 5 | 6 March 2016 | Deborah Knight |
| 6 | 13 March 2016 | Tim Costello |
| 7 | 20 March 2016 | Bill Shorten |
| 8 | 27 March 2016 | Charlie Teo |
Season Two
| Episode | Airdate | Guest |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 October 2016 | Andre Rieu |
| 2 | 16 October 2016 | Neale Daniher |
| 3 | 30 October 2016 | Peter Overton |
| 4 | 6 November 2016 | Germaine Greer |
| 5 | 20 November 2016 | Layne Beachley |
| 6 | 27 November 2016 | John Frost |
| 7 | 4 December 2016 | Alexander Downer |
| 8 | 11 December 2016 | Fiona Wood |
Season Three
| Episode | Airdate | Guest |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 February 2017 | Michael Clarke |
| 2 | 26 February 2017 | Rudy Giuliani |
| 3 | 5 March 2017 | Nadia Comaneci |
| 4 | 12 March 2017 | Derryn Hinch |
| 5 | 19 March 2017 | Henry Winkler |
| 6 | 26 March 2017 | Andy Thomas |
| 7 | 2 April 2017 | Gai Waterhouse |
| 8 | 9 April 2017 | Don Meij |
Reception
Kylie Northover of The Sydney Morning Herald characterized the interview with violinist and conductor André Rieu as "a gentle half-hour conversation with the globe’s most accomplished classical musician ... an agreeable segment, though lacking in profound insights." Justin Burke from The Weekend Australian commended the program, observing that despite its conventional interviewer-to-guest setup, the episode featuring astronaut Andy Thomas, Australia's sole professional astronaut, was "essential viewing."