Carson Scott
Carson Scott | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Known for | Business journalism, chief business correspondent at Sky News Australia |
Carson Scott is an Australian journalist recognized for his expertise in business journalism.
After joining Sky News Australia in 2007, he took on the role of chief business correspondent and served as the anchor for Sky News Business, where he led multiple programs centered on business topics.
Career
Scott became well-known for his dynamic reporting on the Reserve Bank of Australia's monthly interest rate announcements. Prior to his tenure at Sky News Australia, he worked with Sky News in London and was a presenter at Russia Today from its inception in 2005, hosting the program Business Today. He has openly criticized RT for its lack of neutrality and balance, often referencing ongoing editorial conflicts.
In 1995, Scott was honored with the Reader's Digest Investigative Journalism Award. Later, in 2013, News Corp Australia recognized him as one of the most influential figures in Australian television news.
His academic qualifications include a graduate diploma in journalism, degrees in arts and law, and he was admitted to legal practice in 2001.