Kerry O'Brien

Kerry O’Brien is a former ABC journalist and presenter of programs such as Four Corners and 7:30. He is a key member of ABC Alumni, a group of prominent former staff who campaign for a well-funded, independent public broadcaster.

Kerry's recent articles

I have not seen an Australia so bereft of trust in its politicians, so cynical of their motives and their promises as it is today

I have not seen an Australia so bereft of trust in its politicians, so cynical of their motives and their promises as it is today

A strong, independent public broadcaster, with its governing board appointed at arms-length from executive government, and funded by and accountable to a healthily functioning parliament, is a gift to democracy.