Kerry O'Brien
Kerry O'Brien is one of the most prominent and respected names in Australian journalism.
Born in Warwick, Queensland, Kerry O'Brien started as a news cadet 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 compère, and also served as press secretary to former Labor Prime Minister Gough Whitlam.
Kerry O'Brien came to The 7.30 Report, after six years as compere/interviewer of the ABC's highly respected Lateline program. Since December 1995, Kerry has been Editor and compere of the national 7.30 Report. He also anchors and moderates the ABC's election telecasts.