Any tea leaves on ABC coverage?
yes, ABC will cover the election, with Antony Green, David Speers etc involved 
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The election hasnât even been called yet but we are being subjected to sit-down interviews with the alternative PM, Peter Dutton.
Both Nineâs 60 Minutes and Sky News Australia broadcast interviews with Dutton on Sunday, leading to a Sky News website almost entirely filled with stories and photographs of Dutton and his exclusive interview with Sky News Sunday Agenda.
Antony Green will step down from his on-air role following this election.
The article also includes Leigh Salesâ interview with Antony.
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End of an era, one of the best parts of election night.
@AntonyG if you see this, all the best for the future, and thanks for all your work over the years
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Article says Casey Briggs will be taking over Antonyâs role as chief election and data analyst
I am gonna get crucified for this haha, but I think Casey will be a step up from Antony on almost all fronts. Better on air, more versatile. Antony is a legend for how he has made this role so unique, but I think preparing Casey to be his successor is fantastic planning from the ABC.
New roles for Antony Green and Casey Briggs
After more than three decades of elections Antony Green has decided this yearâs upcoming federal poll will be his last as the ABCâs Chief Elections Analyst.
Since his first on-air appearance in 1991 Antony has provided his insights and expertise for more than 90 Australian elections, including 13 federal polls as well as dozens of by-elections, several rounds of local elections and work covering overseas elections in the UK, New Zealand and Canada.
His final two on-air election appearances will be for the ABCâs WA state election coverage on Saturday 8 March and the soon-to-be-announced federal election.
Thankfully, Antony is staying with the ABC and will continue to consult on our election coverage in a behind-the-scenes role.
Following the federal election Casey Briggs will become the ABCâs Chief Election and Data Analyst, continuing to work closely with Antony.
Antony Green: âThere are so many whoâve helped and backed me in my career. So many have trusted my knowledge, analytical skills and judgment on election night and backed me
on ideas for the internet and in developing my results touchscreen. It is impossible to name them all.
âI used to say election night was like bungee jumping for intellectuals. You leap into the election night void hoping the thin stream of data from the Electoral Commission doesnât snap. Election night still provides that adrenalin rush.
âCovering elections for the last 36 years has been a wonderful and at time exhilarating experience. But each passing year has also made it a more exhausting experience. It is time to move on.â
Justin Stevens, Director, News: "Antony Green is an Australian institution and much-loved figure with the public. For more than three decades he has performed one of the ABCâs most important roles with precision, impartiality, dedication and unprecedented expertise. He has the ABCâs immense gratitude and respect. Iâm sure our audience joins me in thanking him and wishing him well as he prepares for his final federal election broadcast.
âItâs fantastic to have someone of the calibre of Casey Briggs to step into this key role after this federal election. Caseyâs analysis and insights are superb. He is ready for this step and I look forward to seeing his work on future elections.â
Casey Briggs : âFor more than three decades Antony Green has set the bar for election analysis. He is sharp, fast and, even under the immense pressure of the night, manages to keep his sense of humour. For me, it has been such a privilege to have had a front row seat to watch and learn from the master at work.
âWe will all miss him from our screens, but Iâm thankful that at least we get a couple more chances to celebrate his monumental contribution to Australia and its democracy.â
ABC journalist and presenter Leigh Sales has worked alongside Antony for many years, including on the 2016, 2019 and 2022 federal election nights, and spoke to him for this story about his incredible career - please click here.
Leigh says: âIâm in awe of Antonyâs knowledge and his ability to communicate complex ideas simply. I couldnât have more respect for his professionalism and the invaluable contribution heâs made.â
FACTS ABOUT ANTONY GREEN:
- Antony was born in the UK and his family moved to Australia in 1964 when he was four.
- He studied at James Ruse Agricultural High, then did a degree in science and worked as a computer programmer before returning to Sydney University to study economics with a major in politics.
- Antony joined the ABC in August 1989 on a six-month contract as an election researcher for the 1990 election.
- His first on-air appearance was for the 1991 NSW state election, when the Liberal Party led by Nick Greiner narrowly defeated the Labor Party led by Bob Carr.
- His first on-air appearance on federal election night was in1993, when the Labor Party led by Paul Keating defeated the Coalition led by John Hewson. This was also the first federal election to use the ABCâs election computer system which Antony helped design.
- In 2016 he was awarded an Order of Australia for âhis distinguished service to the broadcast media as an analyst and commentator for state and federal elections, and to the community as a key interpreter of Australian democracyâ.
- Outside electoral systems, Antonyâs passions are cycling and travel, especially when combined.
Antony Green on why heâs retiring in his own words (from his blog):
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Surely Antony Green for a Gold Logie in his final election year!?
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Or Hall of Fame
Or a Walkley Award for Most Outstanding Contribution to Journalism
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End of an era. One last Federal Election
Last chance for the graphics to fail!
Though he wonât be totally retired - just from his on-air role, working behind the scenes.
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Surely that legacy will continue with Casey though
A federal election is the key moment for Australians to have their say on how our country is run. In the lead-up to the next poll, the ABC will be engaging with more Australians than ever before to make sure their voices are heard and their concerns are addressed in the national conversation.
Today the ABC is launching Your Say, part of the ABC Australia Votes: Your Vote, Your Say election coverage.
Your Say harnesses the unparalleled resources across ABC NEWS and the ABC Local Radio network. With reporters and radio programs based in more than 60 locations, the ABC has more journalists living and working across rural, regional and metropolitan Australia than any other media organisation.
Justin Stevens, ABC Director, News: âThrough initiatives such as Your Say weâll explore what Australians want for the future of this country and shine a spotlight on what is really concerning our communities, conversations that could shape the outcome of the election.
âOur journalists want to know what issues you care about, the questions you want us to ask, and the information you need from the politicians and parties.â
What do you want to hear from the candidates?
What questions do you want them to answer?
What are the issues you want the next federal government to focus on?
What do you need to know or have more clearly explained?
The information and insights gathered will help inform our coverage and ensure it is valuable and relevant to you.
Have your say here and tune in to your Local ABC Radio to talk to us.
@Leo_Puglisi6 has also paid tribute to Antony Green in an article he wrote for The Guardian
Promo on 7 just featured Hugh Whitfeld as the person who will call the seats on election night.
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