In the final part of this series, we examine the forces likely to shape Australia’s Murdoch news empire post-Rupert
• Part one: a very Australian coup
• Part two: inside the News Corp tribe
• Part three: how News Corp defends its interests
Since Rupert Murdoch’s accident on Lachlan’s yacht, Sarissa, in January, the power structure inside News has finally tilted toward his son Lachlan, even if Rupert’s recent visit to Sydney and his role in the Coalition’s leadership changes suggest he’s still a force to be reckoned with.
Lachlan and his brother, James, have been running the global entertainment and news empire comprised of News Corp and 21st Century Fox in a complex power-sharing arrangement since 2015. But insiders say Rupert still has the last word. Lachlan is executive co-chairman of both companies with his father at the helm of News Corp. James is CEO of 21st Century Fox, the entertainment business, which is midway through being sold.
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