Justin Milne

Justin Milne
Born	(1952-11-19) November 19, 1952 Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Occupation(s)	Corporate leader, company director
Years active	1980s–present
Known for	Chairman of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, CEO of OzEmail, head of broadband services at Telstra

Justin Trevor Milne (born 19 November 1952) is a prominent Australian corporate leader and company director, recognized for his executive positions such as Chairman of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), head of broadband services at Telstra, and CEO of OzEmail. His board memberships have included Tabcorp, the National Basketball League, NetComm Wireless, ME Bank, MYOB Group, and NBN Co.

Originating from Adelaide, South Australia, Milne attended St Peter's College, Adelaide and completed a Bachelor of Arts at Flinders University. He launched his professional journey within the film sector at the South Australian Film Corporation, where he produced documentaries and contributed to projects like Peter Weir's The Last Wave. In the 1980s, he purchased a film company based in Sydney before shifting focus to technology by co-founding Globe Media, an automotive sales platform. Subsequently, Milne took on directorial roles at MSN, OzEmail, and Telstra. His appointment as ABC Chairman occurred in 2017.

In September 2018, after the removal of ABC Managing Director Michelle Guthrie, accusations surfaced claiming Milne had sought the dismissal of journalist Emma Alberici, leading to staff demonstrations and demands for investigation. Further allegations suggested attempts to oust political editor Andrew Probyn due to his election reporting. Milne refuted these claims but resigned amid the ensuing dispute.

During this period, Milne simultaneously held roles at ABC, NBN Co, and NetComm Wireless—a supplier to NBN Co—raising questions regarding potential conflicts of interest and challenges in managing multiple responsibilities.