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Tom Tilley (television presenter)
Australian communicator (born 1981) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Tom Tilley (born 1981)[1] is an Australian political speechwriter and former television, radio presenter and journalist. He was previously the host of daily radio news program Hack on Triple J between 2011 and 2019. Since 2024 he has been the speechwriter and communications advisor for New South Wales Transport Minister John Graham.[2]
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Interested in journalism from a young age, Tilley undertook work experience at a radio station and for a newspaper during high school, but was initially discouraged by relatives from pursuing it as a career due to the difficulties in finding work within the industry.[3] He worked as an investment banker at Deutsche Bank for two years after graduating from Macquarie University before choosing to change career paths.[1] After travelling overseas and teaching himself video editing skills, Tilley decided that journalism was what he ultimately wanted to break into.[1]
Tilley began working at the ABC in late 2005, undertaking secretarial work in its newsroom as a casual employee.[1] He later moved into radio presenting, first during the late-night 'graveyard shift', and later as a talk-back presenter.[3] In 2007, Tilley succeeded in landing a role as a reporter for daily Triple J news and current affairs radio program Hack, initially answering phone calls from listeners and working as an off location reporter from the Northern Territory.[1][3] In 2011, he became host of the program, a role which he held until 2019.[1][4] In 2014, Tilley hosted the first of a number of live studio-based debate and discussion forums broadcast on TV station ABC2.[5] As of July 2017, Tilley has hosted nine of these specials, including five under the Hack Live brand.[6]
Tilley announced in November 2019 that would be stepping down from hosting Hack at the end of the year. He would begin a new role as a contributor and part time host for Network 10's The Project, a program he had previously appeared on as a guest presenter throughout 2019. Prior to leaving the ABC, Tilley also filled-in as host of ABC radio program PM and was the reporter in an episode of current affairs program Foreign Correspondent.[4][7]
Tilley has also been a fill in presenter on the Nine Network's Today Extra.
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Personal life
Tilley grew up in Mudgee, NSW with his parents and three brothers.[1] He attended Mudgee High School where he became school captain.[8]
Tilley’s father was the Pastor of the Mudgee congregation of Revival Centres International, a fundamentalist Pentecostal church established in Melbourne in the 1950s. Tilley effectively left the church when he moved to Sydney to study, formally doing so at age 21.[9]
Following high school, he moved to Newport, Sydney to complete a Bachelor of Commerce at Macquarie University.[1][10] He now resides in Tamarama.[1]
Tilley is a bassist for Client Liaison during their live performances,[1] and also has experience as a DJ.[11] In 2016, he was a finalist in the Cleo Bachelor of the Year award.[12]
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Awards and nominations
National Live Music Awards
The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) are a broad recognition of Australia's diverse live industry, celebrating the success of the Australian live scene. The awards commenced in 2016.
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