Melbourne Symphony Orchestra's Managing Director Sophie Galaise resigns, Richard Wigley replaces her, and Peter Garrett leads an independent review with KPMG Australia.

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra's (MSO) Managing Director Sophie Galaise has resigned, with Richard Wigley, a New Zealander musician, replacing her. Peter Garrett, former federal arts minister and Midnight Oil frontman, will lead an independent external review of the orchestra, assisted by KPMG Australia. The review will assess MSO's policies, procedures, and processes, particularly regarding freedom of speech and artistic expression on stage.