# Journalist resigns from Walkley board after critic wins award

Richard Guilliatt stepped down from the board of Australia's Walkley Awards after a journalist who had publicly criticized him won a reporting prize. The resignation underscores ongoing tensions within the Australian journalism community regarding award processes and personal critiques.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/jul/11/shadow-of-doubt-podcast-journalist-richard-guilliatt-walkley-awards-ntwnfb) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:00:23 GMT