Age, Biography and Wiki
David Speers (David Gordon Speers) was born on 9 September, 1974 in Sydney, Australia, is an Australian journalist. Discover David Speers's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 49 years old?
| Popular As |
David Gordon Speers |
| Occupation |
Political editor, journalist, television host |
| Age |
49 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
| Born |
9 September, 1974 |
| Birthday |
9 September |
| Birthplace |
Sydney, Australia |
| Nationality |
Australia
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He is a member of famous editor with the age 49 years old group.
David Speers Height, Weight & Measurements
At 49 years old, David Speers height not available right now. We will update David Speers's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is David Speers's Wife?
His wife is Liz
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Liz |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
2 |
David Speers Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is David Speers worth at the age of 49 years old? David Speers’s income source is mostly from being a successful editor. He is from Australia. We have estimated David Speers's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
editor |
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Timeline
David Gordon Speers (born 9 September 1974) is an Australian journalist and host of Insiders on ABC TV.
Previously he was political editor at Sky News Australia, as well as host of PM Agenda, The Last Word and Speers Tonight.
Speers began his career in Geelong, Victoria in the newsroom of radio station K-Rock.
Speers then worked at 2GB, 2UE and 3AW.
In 2000, Speers joined Sky News as a political editor.
During his time with Sky News, Speers hosted the channel's flagship PM Agenda program Monday to Thursday afternoons.
Additionally, he presented political updates and conducts interviews throughout the day on the 24-hour news channel.
He has been a member of the National Press Club board since 2005 and is currently a director.
Between 2006 and 2015, Speers has been awarded with an ASTRA Award for "outstanding performance" by a presenter or journalist every year with the exception of 2010.
Speers was chosen to moderate the leaders' debate between John Howard and Kevin Rudd for the 2007 Australian federal election and again in the 2010 Australian federal election between Julia Gillard and Tony Abbott, as well as the 2013 Australian federal election between Kevin Rudd and Tony Abbott.
He lives in Canberra, and is married to Liz, with whom he has two children, born in 2010 and 2014.
Speers plays the trumpet and demonstrated this ability while hosting the 2010 ASTRA Awards.
Speers won a Walkley Award in December 2014 for a notable interview with Attorney General George Brandis, in which Brandis struggled to explain what metadata was despite being the minister in charge of proposed new laws surrounding the storage and police access of metadata.
He also previously commuted from his home in Canberra once a week to Sky News' primary studios in Sydney to host primetime program The Nation with David Speers before the program ended in 2015.
The awards were discontinued after 2015.
Speers won the same award at the 2015 event (which Speers also hosted) for his notable "The Fixer" interview with Christopher Pyne on PM Agenda.
On 28 January 2016, Speers began hosting a new weekly Sky News format Speers Tonight from Canberra.
In 2016, Speers was named one of the 50 most powerful people in Australian television by News Corp Australia.
Speers won the Subscription Television Award for Best Male Presenter at the 2017 AACTA Awards.
Speers' parents are Peter Speers and Robyn (née Cowled).
In June 2019, Speers was appointed as host of the ABC's Insiders, replacing Barrie Cassidy from February 2020.
Speers regularly appears on ABC News, News Breakfast and ABC Local Radio including Mornings with Virginia Trioli on ABC Radio Melbourne.
In July 2023, Speers was appointed as ABC national political lead, a new position, following the departure of former political editor Andrew Probyn.
In 2020, Speers released the book On Mutiny (ISBN 9780733644146) which covered the removal of Malcolm Turnbull as prime minister.
Speers has also written regular articles for financial website Switzer.
