David Speers
David Speers is a respected political journalist and presenter, currently serving as the host for political debates on the ABC. He is recognized for his fair and thorough interviewing style, facilitating discussions that probe into the positions of political leaders and their policies.
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David Speers is a presenter whose travel expenses for covering the US election were reported.
The Australian culture section loses Stephen Romei; Newsmax Australia is dead; Annabel Crabb’s Civic Duty on ABC; and David Speers’ Insiders
Australia· 2026-02-05
Some of the toughest interviews I’ve done have been with female politicians,” says Insiders host David Speers.
Her essential wardrobe items and favourite fashion iconAustralia· 2026-01-25
David Speers is the host of Insiders and has conducted tough interviews with female politicians.
Lara Hamilton to represent Australia in ski mountaineeringAustralia· 2026-01-25
David Speers is best known for hosting the weekly political panel show Insiders on the ABC.
Insiders host reflects on how his wife Liz once nearly saved his lifeAustralia· 2026-01-23
David Speers is the host of Insiders and attended a dinner with John Connolly.
Federal Court has had enough of this Instagram-famous cavoodleAustralia· 2025-08-28
David Speers questioned James Paterson about the implications of tax reform.
Labor’s second term goal is now clear. But Jim Chalmers’ gambit is not an alibi for failureAustralia· 2025-06-22
David Speers was nominated for the Ray Martin Award.
ABC dominates nominations ahead of Ten, Nine and SevenAustralia· 2025-06-15
Insiders host David Speers was mentioned as a potential candidate.
Jacob Greber to replace Laura Tingle on ABC’s 7.30Australia· 2025-06-12
David Speers was one of the rotating hosts after Tony Jones.
ABC axes political panel show after 18 years on airAustralia· 2025-06-11
Asked by Insiders host David Speers if dropping the principle of solidarity was a strange way to run a shadow cabinet.
Hogan defends Littleproud’s leadership and judgmentAustralia· 2025-05-25
David Speers moderated the ABC’s federal election debate.
Front-runner emerges to replace Laura Tingle on ABC’s 7.30Australia· 2025-05-15
David Speers is part of the all-star line-up for ABC's coverage.
Where to watch on TV, what time do polls close and when will we know the results?Australia· 2025-05-03
Speers hosted the debate and asked critical questions about government policies.
Leaders debate ends without answers on key housing, budget, climate change questions from Anthony Albanese or Peter DuttonAustralia· 2025-04-16David Speers is the debate host who fact-checked Peter Dutton during the debate.
Who won? Peter Dutton, Anthony Albanese expert verdicts revealedAustralia· 2025-04-16
Speers is the host for the upcoming debate.
News Corp queries audience ‘independence’ after Albanese declared debate winnerAustralia· 2025-04-09
