This week, a deal was reached to resolve the years-long succession battle over the Murdoch media empire
At 94, Rupert Murdoch had long intended for his politically conservative son, Lachlan, to succeed him... ensuring that the company's media outlets would continue to reflect his conservative views
It's believed the deal puts an end to Rupert's fears that his older, more politically centrist children would outvote Lachlan after his death and shift the editorial direction.
Journalist and publisher Eric Beecher, who was once hired by Rupert Murdoch as editor of The Herald in Melbourne, offers a unique perspective on the situation
Beecher is the author of The Men Who Killed the News, a book that explores media moguls with long histories of abusing their power.
Rupert Murdoch, 94, had been embroiled in a court battle with several of his children over future control of his media empire. Photo: AFP
