Media specialist takes final spot on Convergence Review Committee

Louise McElvogue, a media specialist and one-time journalist, has taken the third and final spot on the federal government’s Convergence Review Committee.

The committee is undertaking a review of Australia’s media and communications regulatory framework. It will advise the government on potential amendments to keep the framework effective and appropriate.

McElvogue joins existing members Glen Boreham and Malcolm Long on the committee.

Senator Stephen Conroy, Federal Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, said: “McElvogue has broad experience in both traditional and new media and has worked with leading international broadcasters in both public service and commercial arenas, advising on technology, new media, programming rights and business strategy.”

McElvogue has worked as a print and television journalist for organisations including The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Guardian, the BBC and CNN. In 2005 she was appointed to the specialist board advising on domain name strategy in the UK.

“McElvogue is a founding partner of Macleod Media and has extensive experience advising high-profile media companies internationally and in Australia on digital strategies, including BBC Worldwide, ITV and the Discovery Channel,” Conroy said.