The Guardian has reportedly appointed its deputy editor as the head of its online expansion into Australia, a British newspaper report says, just days after journalists at the British newspaper voted to go on strike if voluntary editorial redundancies become compulsory.

Katharine Viner, who joined the newspaper in 1997, was set to lead a Guardian Australia team that would work in collaboration with Graeme Wood, the former of accommodation website Wotif.com and backer of non-profit, online media venture The Global Mail, the London Evening Standard reported.

Kath Viner ... reportedly chosen as the new head of Guardian Australia. Credit:Twitter

A spokeswoman for The Guardian would not comment on the report, only saying in a statement to AAP: ''As the Guardian's reach grows it's natural that we continually explore a wide range of opportunities and partnerships.''

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