The Guardian Australia reports profit growth amid editorial changes

Introduction: Why the Guardian Australia matters

The Guardian Australia plays a prominent role in the Australian media landscape as the local edition of the British news organisation The Guardian. Its independence, editorial decisions and financial performance are important to readers, media analysts and advertisers because they affect the sustainability of investigative journalism, the range of public-interest reporting available, and how audiences access news.

Main developments and context

Ownership and editorial independence

The Guardian Australia is owned by Guardian Media Group, which in turn is owned by the Scott Trust. The trust structure is designed to preserve editorial independence and protect the outlet from commercial pressures. Leadership changes have continued to shape the outlet: Lenore Taylor was named editor of Guardian Australia, and in September 2025 Tom McIlroy was named political editor, reflecting ongoing editorial appointments at the title.

Audience standing and app features

On audience measures theguardian.com’s Australian site has been a top news destination, ranking No. 5 among Australian news websites in both June 2018 and July 2021. The Guardian’s mobile app offers free access with optional subscription benefits — unlimited reading, ad-free browsing and offline downloads — positioning subscriptions as a revenue route alongside advertising.

Financial results

Financial disclosures for GNM Australia Pty Ltd, the Australian subsidiary of Guardian News & Media, show increased profitability in recent reporting. The company cleared a $1.27 million profit in FY24, more than double the $619,492 profit reported in FY23. The Guardian Australia also reported that it posted its first profit since launch and that profits doubled in 2024, indicating a stronger financial footing for the operation.

Conclusion: What this means for readers

The Guardian Australia’s combination of editorial independence, audience reach and renewed profitability suggests greater resilience for its local reporting. For readers, that could mean continued investment in national and political coverage and sustained availability of digital services such as the app. Observers will watch whether revenue gains translate into expanded reporting capacity, and whether subscription growth continues to support the title’s independent journalism in the years ahead.