Tony Jones is one of Australia's most respected journalists, with a career spanning over four decades in radio and television current affairs.
Best known as the inaugural host of ABC's Q&A, Tony led the national conversation from 2008 to 2019, facilitating robust public dialogue with Australia's key political and cultural figures. He previously hosted Lateline from 1999 to 2019, earning a reputation for his incisive interviewing style and in-depth analysis. As a foreign correspondent, Tony reported from London and Washington, covering major global events including the fall of communism in Eastern Europe, the Gulf War, and the collapse of apartheid in South Africa.
Throughout his distinguished career, Tony has been recognised with multiple awards, including six Walkley Awards for excellence in journalism. Notably, his report "Frozen Asset" on the exploitation of Antarctica earned a Gold Medal at the New York Film and Television Festival and was an International Emmy Award finalist.
In addition to his journalism career, Tony is a published author of political thrillers, including The Twentieth Man (2017) and In Darkness Visible (2019), drawing on his extensive experience in international affairs.
Tony continues to be a prominent voice in public discourse and a trusted moderator for high-stakes conversations.
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