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In a stunning turn of events, Andrew Greene, the ABC’s seasoned defence correspondent, has abruptly resigned following explosive revelations that he failed to disclose a lavish trip paid for by a German defence giant — all while reporting on the company’s bid for a major Australian navy contract.

Greene, who has been a trusted ABC voice on defence matters for over a decade, now finds his reputation in jeopardy after the broadcaster’s watchdog show, Media Watch, uncovered the controversial junket. The program exposed that the German shipbuilder ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems had funded Greene’s visit to its shipyards, an important detail missing from his glowing report on ABC Radio’s The World Today.

The report, which painted a rosy picture of booming business at the shipyards, was swiftly pulled down amid accusations of undisclosed conflicts of interest.

Sources reveal that ABC launched an internal probe into “serious allegations” surrounding Greene’s failure to disclose the trip, raising questions about journalistic integrity and transparency at the national broadcaster.

The resignation comes just two months after these damaging revelations surfaced, shaking public confidence and sparking fierce debates about media ethics.

Is this the end of Greene’s career? And what does this scandal mean for the ABC’s credibility going forward?

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