Ita Buttrose

Ita Buttrose AO is a pioneering Australian media executive, journalist, and women's rights advocate born in 1942. She is best known for her groundbreaking work as the youngest editor of an Australian major newspaper and her role in founding and editing Cleo magazine, which revolutionized women's magazines in Australia by addressing contemporary issues and women's liberation. Buttrose's career spans decades of achievement in publishing, television, and media management, where she consistently advocated for women's representation and rights. She served as Editor-in-Chief of The Australian Women's Weekly and later held executive positions at major Australian media organizations. Beyond her professional achievements, Buttrose has been a vocal advocate for women's education, workplace equality, and social issues affecting women and families. Her legacy includes not only the publications she shaped but also her mentorship of female journalists and her ongoing advocacy for women's representation in media and society. Ita Buttrose remains an influential figure in Australian media and continues to contribute to public discourse on important social issues.