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Laura Murphy-Oates is a Wayilwan woman, an award-winning journalist and respected presenter with a strong reputation for thoughtful, impactful storytelling. With experience across NITV, SBS, ABC, and Guardian Australia, Laura has built a career reporting on some of the country's most pressing issues, including youth justice, racial discrimination, and the health outcomes of First Nations communities.
She is the recipient of several accolades, including the 2018 Walkley Young Journalist of the Year Award, and has reported for flagship programs such as Dateline, The Feed, Hack, and most recently as the founding host of Full Story, Guardian Australia’s daily news podcast, -with an audience of over 200,000 monthly listeners.
Laura is also a sought-after master of ceremonies (MC) and facilitator, regularly engaged by Australia’s leading ideas festivals and cultural institutions, including Antidote, Vivid Ideas, and the Art Gallery of New South Wales. Her natural presence, informed perspective and ability to connect with diverse audiences make her an asset to any event.
Talking Points
First Nations Knowing
Laura brings a strong focus on First Nations knowledge systems and ways of being.. In 2024 she completed her Master’s in Social Change Leadership with a focus on Indigenous storytelling, exploring how Blak narratives can reshape the national conversation.First Nations Knowing
Key Takeaways:
- An understanding of the value and relevance of First Nations knowledges - Insight into the role of First Nations storytelling in social and cultural change
- Practical ideas for respectfully embedding First Nations perspectives across sectors
Gender Inequality
Laura has reported extensively on gender equity across media, healthcare and workplaces, completing an Our Watch fellowship in 2021 focusing on media’s role in preventing violence against women and children. Her presentations bring an intersectional perspective that challenges assumptions and highlights the lived experience of women and marginalised communities.Gender Inequality
Key Takeaways:
- A deeper awareness of the systemic nature of gender inequality
- Real-world examples of how inequality plays out across industries
- Tools for fostering equity and inclusion in the workplace and beyond
Australian Politics
Having covered multiple elections, budgets, and the Voice to Parliament Referendum, Laura offers unique insights into the political landscape. She has interviewed key politicians and analysts, providing audiences with context, clarity and commentary on current affairs.Australian Politics
Key Takeaways:
- A clearer understanding of Australia’s political environment and decision-making processes
- Key moments and movements shaping current political discourse
- A framework for interpreting media coverage and political messaging
MC & Facilitation
With a calm, confident and inclusive approach, Laura is a highly skilled MC and facilitator. She has hosted major public events and moderated complex conversations with warmth, insight and professionalism.
MC & Facilitation
Laura’s body of work was outstanding... we couldn’t look away. The fact that she was a winner in two categories also speaks to the high quality of her work, the depth of her reporting, her a ... keep reading Walkley Advisory Board
