Greg Jennett
Gregory Jennett | |
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| Born | Gregory Robert Jennett August 15, 1968 Australia |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, television host |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Known for | Presenter for ABC News ACT, former Washington correspondent, host of Afternoon Briefing on ABC News |
Gregory Robert Jennett (born 15 August 1968) is a seasoned Australian journalist and television host.
Jennett serves as the presenter for the ACT edition of ABC News, broadcasting on the ABC TV channel in Canberra from Monday through Thursday each week on ABC News.
Career
After completing his secondary education at Newington College in 1986, Jennett embarked on his journalism career in 1995. He has specialized in political reporting for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, initially working in radio before transitioning to television news coverage.
He formerly anchored the Capital Hill program on ABC News.
Between 2020 and 2021, Jennett was stationed at ABC's Washington bureau as a correspondent. In 2022, he took over as host of Afternoon Briefing on ABC News, succeeding Patricia Karvelas.
Starting in 2025, Jennett will assume the role of presenter for ABC News ACT from Sunday to Thursday, taking over from James Glenday. Subsequently, Karvelas will resume hosting duties for Afternoon Briefing.