Seven withdraws

Seven West Media has withdrawn from the Australian Press Council, the principal body that handles complaints about Australian newspapers, magazines and digital news outlets.

Seven West Media is the owner of the Seven Network and West Australian Newspapers, according to the article.

The Australian Press Council is the principal body that responds to complaints about Australian newspapers, magazines and digital news outlets.

The article does not specify detailed reasons for the withdrawal. It reports that Seven West Media has pulled out and is setting up an alternative complaints process.

Editor-in-chief Bob Cronin said the company is establishing an alternative, independent complaint resolution body that will guarantee accountability of all the group’s publications, as stated in the article.

Bob Cronin said Seven West Media is setting up an alternative, independent complaint resolution body intended to guarantee accountability across the group’s publications.

The article indicates that Seven West Media plans to handle complaints through its new independent complaint resolution body. It does not provide details on how readers should lodge complaints or when the new process will be in place.

The article focuses on the withdrawal and the company’s plan to create an independent complaint resolution body. It does not discuss financial or regulatory impacts. Everyday investors may want to watch for further announcements from Seven West Media for details on the new complaints body and any implications for corporate governance or reputation.