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Monica Attard

Award-Winning Journalist, Broadcaster, Author, Media & Communications Expert

A former Moscow correspondent and multiple Walkley Award winner, Monica Attard is known for her incisive reporting, in-depth interviews, and expertise in media and communications, inspiring audiences with her insights into journalism and global affairs.

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Monica Attard is one of Australia’s most respected journalists and broadcasters, with a career spanning nearly three decades at the ABC. Renowned for her incisive reporting, interviewing skills, and deep understanding of global affairs, Monica has covered some of the most pivotal events of the late 20th and early 21st centuries.

In 1990, she was posted to Moscow as the Soviet Union collapsed, witnessing and reporting on the coup against Mikhail Gorbachev, the fall of Soviet communism, and the rise of Boris Yeltsin. She covered numerous ethnic conflicts in the former Soviet republics, including the first Chechen war. Her exceptional work during this period earned her three Walkley Awards, including the prestigious Gold Walkley, and an Order of Australia for her services to journalism.

Returning to Australia in 1994, Monica hosted PM and The World Today on ABC Radio, before creating the award-winning Sunday Profile, a program known for its in-depth interviews with newsmakers across the country and internationally. Her work on Sunday Profile earned her two additional Walkley Awards for Best Broadcast Interviewing.

Monica later hosted Media Watch on ABC TV and has worked with CNN International. She holds a law degree and is the creator and former Managing Editor of The Global Mail. Transitioning into academia, she served as Head of Journalism at the UTS School of Communication and was appointed Co-Director of the UTS Centre for Media Transition, mentoring the next generation of journalists and shaping the future of media practice.

Monica Attard is widely respected for her fearless reporting, eloquent storytelling, and unmatched ability to analyse complex issues, making her a sought-after speaker on journalism, media ethics, and global affairs.

Monica Attard was extremely well received by our audience. She was very well prepared, and able to read and manage the room to ensure everyone was heard and the debate moved. Monica was totally professional and very accommodating - a real pleasure to work with as well. Elanco Animal Health
Monica was very well received by our audience and provided very insightful and knowledgeable facilitation of the event. She was very well prepared and adeptly steered discussion across a range of issues in a complex topic area. She is a very skilled and professional facilitator. COAG Reform Council
Monica was a warm and welcoming MC/Facilitator, who was very encouraging of all participants. She had researched the topic well and asked excellent questions that started the panel discussion in a very interesting and inclusive style. Monica was very approachable, and clearly and implicitly incorporated the key messages for the evening into the delivery of her introduction and panel discussion questions. We were delighted that the lecture and discussion evening worked so well and are confident that Monica made a valuable contribution to this success. Peter MacCallum Cancer Institute
Monica was approachable and engaged making her very easy to work with. Her style is polished and professional yet relaxed. She kept proceedings on track and organised while being genuinely interested in the event's content. Green Globe Awards
Monica was very well received by the audience and her high public profile generated interest in our event. She engaged with the audience and managed the panel discussion well. Council of Social Service NSW
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