Christian Kerr
Christian Kerr | |
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| Born | Template:Birth date |
| Died | December 1, 2021 (aged 56) |
| Occupation(s) | Political commentator, journalist, conservative staffer |
| Known for | Co-founder of Crikey, columnist for The Australian |
Christian Gregory Kerr (24 March 1965 – 1 December 2021) was an Australian political commentator and conservative staffer, best known as a co-founder of the digital news platform Crikey and as a columnist for The Australian.
Kerr, born in 1965, held advisory roles within the Howard government, working closely with cabinet members such as Robert Hill, Amanda Vanstone, and former South Australian Premier John Olsen. He also gained experience in the private sector as the corporate relations manager for the construction company Baulderstone Hornibrook.
Initially writing under the pseudonym "Hillary Bray" for Crikey, Kerr began publishing articles under his own name from mid-2004. By 2008, he had joined Rupert Murdoch’s The Australian as a columnist.
His involvement extended to contributing to the conservative think tank Institute of Public Affairs Review, serving as a contributing editor for the Australian edition of The Spectator, and making frequent appearances on media outlets including ABC Radio National, Sky News Australia, ABC Television’s News Breakfast, as well as prominent radio stations such as 774, 2GB, and 5AA. On the international stage, Kerr was featured on platforms like the BBC World Service, Radio New Zealand, and Al Jazeera.
Beyond these roles, Kerr wrote for publications including GQ, Rolling Stone, Quadrant, The Age, The Sunday Age, and Adelaide’s Sunday Mail. His television appearances spanned programs such as the 7:30 Report, the 7PM Project, Channel 9’s Sunday show, and Today Tonight.
Christian Kerr died in December 2021 at the age of 56.