Derryn Hinch
Derryn Nigel Hinch (born 9 February 1944) is a New Zealand-born media personality, politician, actor, journalist and published author. He is best known for his career in Australia, on Melbourne radio and television. He served as a Senator for Victoria from 2016 to 2019.
Derryn Hinch | |
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Derryn Hinch in 2012 | |
| Leader of Derryn Hinch's Justice Party | |
| In office 12 October 2015 – 2 March 2023 | |
| Deputy | Stuart Grimley |
| Preceded by | Party established |
| Succeeded by | Party dissolved |
| Senator for Victoria | |
| In office 2 July 2016 – 30 June 2019 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Derryn Nigel Hinch 9 February 1944 New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand |
| Political party | Derryn Hinch's Justice Party (2015−2023) |
| Spouses | Lana Wells
(m. 1965; div. 1970)Eve Carpenter
(m. 1972; div. 1980)
(m. 1997; div. 1998)Chanel Hayton
(m. 2006; div. 2012) |
| Domestic partner(s) | Lynda Stoner (esp. 1979; sep. 1982) Natasha Chadwick (esp. 2013; sep. 2015) & (esp. 2017) |
| Residence | Melbourne. Victoria, Australia |
| Education | New Plymouth Boys' High School |
| Occupation |
Television presenter
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| Profession | Journalist Politician |
| Website | www |
Hinch was elected to the Senate representing Victoria as the head of Derryn Hinch's Justice Party at the 2016 federal election. Aged 72 at the time, Hinch was, when elected, the oldest federal parliamentarian ever to be elected for the first time. He lost his senate seat in the 2019 election.
He remained host of his weekly program Hinch Live until the election campaign period officially commenced, in a decision supported by Sky News Live. He has been the host of 3AW's Drive radio show, and a National Public Affairs commentator for the Seven Network on Sunday Night, Today Tonight and Sunrise.
Hinch has been convicted of contempt of court three times, serving two prison sentences and one sentence of house detention.