Although Laurie Oakes has described himself as centrist in terms of political ideology, his longstanding presence in Australian media gave him substantial influence in shaping public understanding of politics. He was known for his journalistic integrity and ability to break major political stories.
Over his distinguished career, Oakes earned widespread recognition, receiving numerous awards for his contributions to journalism. Notable honors include the prestigious Walkley Award and the Graham Perkin Australian Journalist of the Year Award.
While Oakes has maintained a relatively private personal life, it is known that he is married. However, he generally kept his family life separate from his professional activities, focusing public attention on his journalistic work rather than personal matters.
Return to the previous page| Profession: | Australian journalist |
| Date of Birth: | August 14, 1943 (age 75 years) |
| Nationality: | Australian |
| Ethnicity: | White |
| T.V. Show(s): | Sunday |
| Birth Place: | Newcastle, Australia |
| Education: | University of Sydney |
| Awards: | Logie Awards Hall of Fame |
| Net Worth 2021: | 3 million |
