Media personality, former magazine editor and former Australian of the Year Ita Buttrose is reportedly set to be named the chair of the ABC.
The appointment of the 77-year-old will bring to a close a troubled period for the government-funded corporation following the exit of the previous chair Justin Milne and managing director Michelle Guthrie six months ago.
Communications Minister Mitch Fifield is expected to bring up the matter with cabinet this week.