All Brands Owned by News Corp Australia

Who owns News Corp Australia?
News Corp Australia is a wholly owned subsidiary of News Corporation, an American media conglomerate listed on NASDAQ under ticker symbols NWSA and NWS. News Corporation is controlled by the Murdoch family through a dual-class share structure, with the family holding approximately 40% of the voting power. Rupert Murdoch served as Chairman until November 2023, when he stepped down and appointed his son Lachlan Murdoch as Chairman. News Corp Australia is led by Michael Miller, who serves as Executive Chairman of News Corp Australasia.

Is News Corp Australia publicly traded?
No, News Corp Australia is not publicly traded as a separate entity. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of News Corporation, which is publicly traded on NASDAQ under ticker symbols NWSA (Class A) and NWS (Class B). Investors can gain exposure to News Corp Australia by purchasing shares of News Corporation.

When was News Corp Australia founded?
News Corp Australia traces its origins to 1923, when Keith Murdoch established the Herald and Weekly Times in Melbourne. The company became part of Rupert Murdoch's global media empire in the 1950s and 1960s, and was formally incorporated as News Ltd (later renamed News Corp Australia) as the Australian subsidiary of News Corporation, which was established in 1979.

What newspapers does News Corp Australia own?
News Corp Australia operates The Australian (national daily), The Daily Telegraph (Sydney), the Herald Sun (Melbourne), The Courier-Mail (Brisbane), The Advertiser (Adelaide), The Mercury (Hobart), the NT News (Darwin), and numerous community and suburban newspapers. The company is the largest newspaper publisher in Australia by circulation.

What is Sky News Australia?
Sky News Australia is a 24-hour news and opinion channel operated by News Corp Australia. It is available on Foxtel and as a streaming service. Sky News Australia provides a mix of news, opinion, and commentary programming, and has built a large digital audience through its YouTube channel and social media platforms. News Corp Australia acquired full ownership of Sky News Australia in 2016, buying out the remaining stake from British Sky Broadcasting.

What is Foxtel?
Foxtel is Australia's largest subscription television provider, offering cable and satellite television services along with streaming platforms Kayo Sports (sports-focused) and Binge (entertainment-focused). Foxtel is a joint venture between News Corp Australia (65%) and Telstra (35%). Foxtel has been transitioning from traditional cable to streaming, with Kayo Sports and Binge attracting significant subscriber growth.

What is the News Media Bargaining Code?
The News Media Bargaining Code is Australian legislation introduced in 2021 that requires digital platforms including Google and Meta to negotiate payment for news content with Australian news publishers. The Code generated significant revenue for News Corp Australia and other publishers through commercial deals with the platforms. However, in 2025, Meta announced that it would stop paying for news content under the Code, creating uncertainty about future revenue from this source.

Who is the CEO of News Corp Australia?
Michael Miller serves as Executive Chairman of News Corp Australasia, the leadership role for News Corporation's Australian operations. Miller was appointed to the role in 2016 and oversees News Corp Australia's newspapers, Sky News Australia, and the company's stake in Foxtel.