Virginia Haussegger AM is an award-winning journalist, author and one of Australia’s most influential voices on gender equality, leadership, and media.
With a career spanning more than three decades, Virginia has reported from global hotspots, led national news broadcasts, and anchored flagship programs across the ABC, Seven Network and Channel Nine. For 15 years, she was the trusted face of ABC News Canberra — a clear, authoritative voice guiding audiences through Australia’s most defining moments.
Virginia’s thought-provoking commentary is regularly published in The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and The Canberra Times, where she examines the intersections of gender, politics, and power. Her latest book, Unfinished Revolution: The Feminist Fightback (NewSouth, 2025), is a powerful and deeply personal call to action for women’s equality and collective courage. She also hosts BroadTalk, a podcast featuring candid conversations with Australia’s most prominent female leaders about courage, influence, and change.
Recognised nationally for her advocacy and leadership, Virginia was named ACT Australian of the Year (2019) and appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for her service to journalism and gender equity. She is currently Chair of the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID) and Deputy Chair of the Public Interest Journalism Initiative (PIJI).
A commanding and compassionate speaker, Virginia brings warmth, wit, and insight to every stage. Her keynotes challenge complacency and spark action — inspiring audiences to lead with purpose, courage, and conviction.