David Chau: named finance presenter on ABC 7PM News, replacing Alan Kohler. Has presented finance reports on the ABC News Channel since 2019; joined the ABC in 2017 as a digital producer after five years as a litigation lawyer. Kohler, at the ABC for 31 years, brought forward his departure and presents his last 7PM News finance report on Wednesday 14 October. The ABC also named Jessica Irvine, formerly National Economics Editor at News Corp, as Money Correspondent from next month. Announced by the ABC. Reported 12/10/2026.
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