Derryn Hinch
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Senator Derryn Hinch |
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| Senator for Victoria | |
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Assumed office 2 July 2016 |
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| Leader of Derryn Hinch's Justice Party | |
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Assumed office 12 October 2015 |
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| Preceded by | Party established |
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Derryn Nigel Hinch 9 February 1944 New Plymouth, New Zealand |
| Political party | Justice Party (2016—present) |
| Spouse(s) | Lana Wells (m. circa 1965; div. circa 1970) Eve Carpenter (m. 1972; div. 1980) Jacki Weaver (m. 1983; div. 1996) and (m. 1997; div. 1998) Chanel Hayton (m. 2006; div. 2012) |
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Journalist Politician |
| Religion | None (Atheism) |
| Website | humanheadline |
Derryn Nigel Hinch (born 9 February 1944 in New Zealand) is an Australian Senator for Victoria and media personality, best known for his work on Melbourne radio and television.
Hinch was elected to the senate representing Victoria as the head of "Derryn Hinch's Justice Party" at the 2016 federal election. Aged 72, Hinch is the oldest federal parliamentarian to ever be elected.
He remained host of his weekly program Hinch Live until the election campaign period officially commenced, in a decision supported by Sky News Live.
He has been the host of 3AW's Drive radio show, and a National Public Affairs commentator for the Seven Network on Sunday Night, Today Tonight and Sunrise. He has also been a police reporter, foreign correspondent, newspaper editor, television show host, actor (usually playing as himself), novelist and vintner. In January 2014, Hinch was found in contempt of court and served a 50-day prison sentence.
Hinch began his career at the age of 15 with the Taranaki Herald in New Plymouth, New Zealand in 1960. In 1963, he came to Australia on the MV Wanganella and joined The Sun in Sydney. By 1966 he had become a foreign correspondent for the Fairfax organisation, and in New York became bureau chief in 1972. He remained living in New York for 11 years. Hinch returned to Sydney and was editor of The Sun in 1976-1977.
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