Jack Waterford

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jack Waterford
Occupation	Journalist
Date Of Birth	Feb 12, 1952(1952-02-12)
Age	72
Birthplace	Coonamble
Country	Australia
Birth City	Coonamble
Horoscope	Aquarius

Jack Waterford Biography

Jack Waterford is one of the most popular and richest Celebrity who was born on February 12, 1952 in Coonamble, Coonamble, Australia. John Edward O’Brien Waterford AM (born 12 February 1952), better known as Jack Waterford, is an Australian journalist and commentator. He has a long affiliation with The Canberra Times.

He was named a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the 2007 Australia Day Honours, “for service to journalism, particularly as a commentator on national politics, the law, to raising debate on ethical issues and public sector accountability, and to the community in the area of Indigenous affairs”.

In March 2007, Waterford was named Canberra Citizen of the Year. Presenting the award, ACT Chief Minister Jon Stanhope said Waterford was a champion of many causes and a leading figure in his trade.

Jack Waterford Net Worth

Jack Waterford is one of the richest Journalist from Australia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jack Waterford 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Waterford graduated in law from the Australian National University. He began his journalism career as a cadet with The Canberra Times in 1972, covering a broad range of rounds before being appointed Deputy Editor in 1987, Editor in 1995, and Editor-in-Chief in 2001. Waterford is well known for his investigative journalism using Freedom of Information legislation and for his work and advocacy on indigenous health issues and on the national trachoma and eye health program. He has delivered papers at many public forums and written book chapters on areas as diverse as press freedom, the High Court of Australia, public administration and the Petrov Affair.

Waterford received the Graham Perkin Australian Journalist of the Year Award in 1985.

He was appointed to a Jefferson Fellowship at the East–West Center in 1987. He is a board member of the Asia Pacific Journalism Centre.

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Facts & Trivia

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Top Facts about Jack Waterford

1. Jack Waterford is an Australian journalist and commentator.
2. He was the editor-in-chief of The Canberra Times from 1995-2009.
3. Waterford has won multiple awards for his journalism, including a Walkley Award.
4. He is known for his political commentary and analysis in Australia.
5. Waterford has written several books on Australian politics and history.
6. He has been critical of government secrecy and surveillance practices.
7. In 2018, he was awarded the Order of Australia for his services to journalism.
8. Waterford currently writes a regular column for The Canberra Times.
9. He is considered one of Australia’s most respected journalists and commentators.
10. Waterford has been active in advocating for press freedom in Australia.