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Ken Randall | |
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| Born | c. 1936 |
| Died | 6 January 2025 (aged 88) |
| Occupation | political journalist |
| Known for | Being the longest serving president of the National Press Club |
| Television | Order in the House |
Kenneth Maxwell Randall AM (c. 1936 – 6 January 2025) was an Australian political journalist.
He is perhaps best known for being the longest serving president of the National Press Club in Canberra, which was a role he held for 22 years.[1]
Career
[edit]Randall was a founding staff member of The Australian newspaper when it was launched in 1964.[1]
He had a long association with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. His work with the ABC took him from Hobart to Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra.[1]
In 1984, Randall was appointed moderator for Australia's first ever televised federal election debate, which occurred prior to the 1984 Australian federal election.[2][3]
In the mid-1990's, Randall appeared on ABC TV's Order in the House[1][4][5]
Awards
[edit]In the 1997 Queen's Birthday Honours, Randall was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for his service to journalism and public affairs, particularly through his role with the National Press Club.[6][7]
In 2001 he was awarded the Centenary Medal for his service to the Australian society in journalism.[8]
He then became a Member of the Order of Australia in the 2009 Queen's Birthday Honours for his continued service to journalism and public affairs.[9][10]
Death
[edit]He died on 6 January 2025 at the age of 88.[1]
His death prompted various tributes including from current president of the National Press Club, Laura Tingle.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f Greene, Andrew (7 January 2025). "Ken Randall, journalist, ABC host and former National Press Club president, dies aged 88". ABC News. Retrieved 11 January 2025.
- ^ O'Reilly, Neill (21 October 1984). "The great television debate". The Sun-Herald. p. 4. Retrieved 11 January 2025.
...chaired by the president of the National Press Club, freelance journalist Ken Randall.
- ^ Steketee, Mike (27 November 1984). "ASIO taps: Hawke stumbles". The Sydney Morning Herald. p. 1. Retrieved 11 January 2025.
The debate chairman and president of the club, Mr Ken Randall, is between them.
- ^ Enker, Debi (26 March 1995). "Matter of debate". The Age. p. 105. Retrieved 11 January 2025.
The past weeks - during what McKew and commentator Ken Randall have described as...
- ^ Weiniger, Peter (15 May 1997). "Standing orders, comedy and current affairs". The Age. p. 66. Retrieved 11 January 2025.
...Canberra veteran Ken Randall contributes regular interviews with politicians.
- ^ "Award: 883196". Australian Honours Search Facility. Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 9 June 1997. Retrieved 11 January 2025.
- ^ "The Queen's Birthday Honours". The Sydney Morning Herald. 9 June 1997. p. 4. Retrieved 11 January 2025.
- ^ "Award: 1126728". Australian Honours Search Facility. Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 1 January 2001. Retrieved 11 January 2025.
- ^ "Award: 1140880". Australian Honours Search Facility. Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 8 June 2009. Retrieved 11 January 2025.
- ^ "Canberrans earn top honours". ABC News. 8 June 2009. Retrieved 11 January 2025.
Category:1936 births Category:2025 deaths Category:Australian political journalists