Biography

Kerry O'Brien is an Australian journalist based in Byron Bay. He is the former editor and host of The 7.30 Report and Four Corners on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). He has been awarded six Walkley Awards during his career. Kerry began his career as a news cadet at Channel 9 in Brisbane in 1966. He has worked in newspapers, wire service and television news and current affairs, as a general reporter, feature writer, political and foreign correspondent, interviewer and compere, and served as press secretary to Labor leader Gough Whitlam.
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Press secretary to Labor leader Gough Whitlam in 1977 and for deputy leader Lionel Bowen from 1977 to 1980. During this time he earned the nickname "Red". O'Brien's father was also a foundation member of the Rockhampton branch of the Labor Party.