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<h2>Early Life and Background</h2>
<p>Malcolm Farr was born on August 2, 1951. He began his journalism career in Australia and has since built a distinguished presence in the field of political reporting.</p>

<h2>Journalism Career</h2>
<p>Farr has worked for several major Australian publications throughout his career. He was based in Canberra for 26 years, covering national politics. During this time, he worked for prominent newspapers including the Sydney Daily Telegraph. His career also spans roles at Brisbane newspapers such as The Australian and the Brisbane Sun, as well as Sydney publications like The Daily Mirror and The Telegraph. Additionally, he contributed to The Australian in Melbourne and worked internationally for the International Daily News in Rome.</p>

<h2>Broadcast Media Contributions</h2>
<p>Outside of print journalism, Malcolm Farr has been a regular <a href="/biography/malcolm-farr">commentator</a> on Australian television. He frequently appears on political programs such as <i>Meet the Press</i> on Network Ten and ABC TV’s <i>Insiders</i>, providing analysis and commentary on current political affairs.</p>

<h2>Federal Parliamentary Press Gallery and Charitable Efforts</h2>
<p>Farr served as the President of the Federal Parliamentary Press Gallery from 2001 to 2005. During his tenure, he helped establish the Gallery’s Mid-Winter Ball, an annual event that has since raised over $3 million for various charities.</p>

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<h2>Walkley Foundation and Literary Involvement</h2>
<p>From 1999 to 2004, Farr was the <a href="/biography/malcolm-farr">chairman</a> of the Walkley Foundation Board, the organization responsible for Australia's most prestigious journalism awards. He later served as the chief judge of the Walkley Award for non-fiction books from 2005 to 2015, further underscoring his role in promoting quality journalism and literary excellence.</p>

<h2>Current Roles</h2>
<p>Malcolm Farr is currently the National Political Editor for News.com.au, one of Australia’s leading digital news platforms. He is also a contributing <a href="/biography/malcolm-farr">writer</a> to The Punch, offering opinion pieces and political commentary aimed at engaging a broad audience.</p>

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