The payout - in the hundreds of thousands - will obviously come from the ABC, meaning it's essentially tax-payer funded.
Marks also praised the Grace Tame podcast: 'I think everyone can relate to what she really believes in.'
Curiously, the Reuters connection to the ABC runs deeper than the lecture.
Media timing remains undefeated.
During Senate estimates, Hugh Marks confirmed the broadcaster will be seeking an external candidate for the role.
Less than 24 hours after Stevens resigned, Hugh Marks faced questions over whether the ABC news boss had been pushed.
He's spent almost 19 years at the organisation.
ABC emergency news articles will be distributed via AAP to support regional publishers during public safety events.
She steps into the role following the departure of Sabra Lane.
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