Stephen Oliver (Australia)
Commissioning Editor
ABC

Stephen is a commissioning editor with a passion for people and impactful stories.

Previously an award-winning filmmaker, he has overseen some of the national broadcaster’s biggest hots including Love on the Spectrum, War on Waste, Ningaloo Nyinggulu, Better Date Than Never, Australia’s Wild Odyssey and Revelation. He is always open to discussing new ideas and ways to create content that makes the world a better place. 


Company Bio

The ABC is the home of documentary and specialist content for Australian audiences. We commission the highest volume of Australian documentary and specialist stories than any other platform averaging over 100 hours per year. In 2023, ABC documentaries made up 8 out of the top 10 factual programs viewed on Australian free-to-air channels and 50% of the top titles on Australian BVOD services.1 Our programs have won major awards including International Emmys, Rose d’ORs, AACTAs, Walkley Awards, Logies and Rockies. We commission high-quality, thought-provoking content that sparks curiosity, fosters better understanding and creates real world change.