Michelle Guthrie has made explosive claims on the ABC’s Four Corners that former Chair, Justin Milne, inappropriately touched her at a board dinner last year.

ABC Chairman Justin Milne has resigned amidst of allegations of political interference.

The crisis within Australia's national broadcaster began on Monday when Managing Director Michelle Guthrie was sacked.

Within 24 hours allegations against Justin Milne began to emerge amidst threats of legal action from Guthrie.

Members of the ABC Board are currently meeting with Chairman Justin Milne to discuss his future.

It is believed the board members are urging him to stand aside as ongoing revelations about his role in pressuring the former Managing Director continue to emerge.

Leaks continue from those supporting the sacked Managing Director and those supporting the board, as both parties position themselves for threatened legal action concerning Michelle Guthrie's sacking.

ABC staff were reported to have been seen high fiving* in the foyer when news of Michelle Guthrie's sacking was released on Monday.

There is set to be more disruption within the national broadcaster today as Chairman Justin Milne's position becomes increasingly untenable after revelations that he emailed Michelle Guthrie urging her to sack Emma Alberici during a dispute over an article she wrote earlier this year.

Michelle Guthrie has released a statement saying she is devastated by the news of her demise at the ABC
 

The ABC board has sacked managing director Michelle Guthrie.

The ABC, in partnership with Kidney Health Australia have announced Alex Tighe as the recipient of the inaugural Mark Colvin journalism scholarship.

The 12-month paid cadetship commemorates the life and work of the esteemed ABC journalist, who died in 2017 due to complications related to kidney disease.

His Excellency Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove congratulated Alex during a ceremony at Admiralty House in Sydney as part of Kidney Health Australia’s 50th anniversary celebrations.