Joe Aston
Joe Aston is an Australian journalist and columnist known for his work with the Australian Financial Review. He has gained attention for his critical commentary on political and business affairs, particularly in relation to the Australian political landscape. His writing often features sharp insights and analyses, making him a notable figure in contemporary Australian journalism.
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Joe Aston is a former AFR scribe who is rumored to help Alan Joyce as a ghostwriter for his memoir.
Inside Niki Savva’s very Canberra bubble book launch
Australia· 2025-11-26
Commentator Joe Aston revealed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had received at least 22 free Qantas upgrades.
Public servants forced to fly economy as tribunal contradicts governmentAustralia· 2025-08-14
Marina has acted in many high-profile media cases, including Craig McLachlan’s defamation claim against this masthead and Christie Whelan Browne, representing The Australian Financial Review and columnist Joe Aston.
Chris Hemsworth’s trainer James Duigan sells home in Byron hinterland town Newrybar to music engineer Tom MisnerAustralia· 2025-07-12
Former AFR columnist Joe Aston’s book launch was attended by media insiders and political elites.
Premier Chris Minns won’t boycott Merivale venuesAustralia· 2025-06-30
Joe Aston was also an official speaker at the Sorrento Writers Festival.
Bennelong Liberal candidate Scott Yung cries foulAustralia· 2025-04-30
Speakers at the gabfest included Qantas tormentor Joe Aston.
Former NSW Liberal MP facing child sex charges pours beers at Leichhardt OvalAustralia· 2025-04-28
Joe Aston is a journalist and founder of the Rampart website, who attended the event.
Twiggy branches out with VIP plus-one at society shindigAustralia· 2025-04-27
Joe Aston is a columnist who wrote critically about Albanese's son gaining Qantas membership.
Inside Anthony Albanese’s mission to make Labor a long-term option for AustraliaAustralia· 2025-04-11
