Derryn Hinch

Presenter, TV Personality

1944 –

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Who is Derryn Hinch?

Derryn Nigel Hinch is a New Zealand-born Australian-citizen media personality, best known for his work on Melbourne radio and television.

He was the host of 3AW's Drive radio show until December 2012 and he is currently 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 novelist and vintner.

Hinch is a critic of Australia's criminal justice system; his idealism and outspokenness, and perhaps especially his attitudes towards various sex offender laws in Australia, have generated substantial controversy throughout his career. In January 2014, Hinch was found in contempt of court and served a 50 day jail sentence.

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Born
Feb 9, 1944
New Plymouth
Also known as
  • Derryn Nigel Hinch
  • The Human Headline
  • Hunch
Spouses
Nationality
  • Australia
  • New Zealand
Profession

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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