Virginia Haussegger

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 examining the intersections of gender, politics and power is regularly published across Australian media, including in The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and The Canberra Times. 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 President of the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID), Deputy Chair of the Public Interest Journalism Initiative (PIJI), and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Canberra.

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.