The Australian’s James Jeffrey departs to become speechwriter for Anthony Albanese

June 26, 2019 9:43

Columnist and sketch writer James Jeffrey has resigned from his role at The Australian to become a speechwriter for leader of the Labor party, Anthony Albanese.

Jeffrey has worked at the News Corp-owned title for 16 years and is the latest in a string of journalists to depart the publication.

After 16 wonderful years at @australian – yes, even the bits that involved @jonkudelka – I am off to toil in the word mines as speechwriter to @AlboMP. It’ll be bittersweet leaving here, but here’s to a grand new adventure.

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Hannah Blackiston

Hannah Blackiston was the deputy editor of Mumbrella. She worked with the company from March 2019 to November 2020.

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Anthony Albanese Anthony Klan James Jeffrey News Corp News Corp Australia Rick Morton The Australian

2 COMMENTS

Rushdie 27 Aug 19

What, you can sell your soul to Trump enabler and climate denier Murdoch, and just skip off into the Labour Party? What the hell are you thinking, Elbo?

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Richard Newman 14 Feb 20

I’m really sorry to see JJ go…his loss from Strewth is Albo’s and the Labour Party’s gain…good on him. JJ/Strewth was half the reason I bought the Australian (the other half was the Challenge multi-choice GK quiz and crossword!). Now half my motivation to buy it has gone!
Good luck to yer mate!

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