Today , the mother of a 23-year-old son , who describes her age as `` not yet 60 , '' still contributes the odd political commentary , volunteers with aboriginal-support groups , and is `` plotting her next book . '' Meet Kerry-Anne Walsh , the straight-talking Aussie political journalist . She is a former Australian politician who has been covering politics for more than 20 years and was recently named one of Australia's top 100 journalists by The Sydney Morning Herald. Now set to be turned into screen drama , starring Rachel Griffiths . Walsh worked in Canberra press gallery 25 years , before quitting in 2009 .
Meet Kerry-Anne Walsh , the straight-talking Aussie political journalist . She is a former Australian politician who has been covering politics for more than 20 years and was recently named one of Australia's top 100 journalists by The Sydney Morning Herald. Now set to be turned into screen drama , starring Rachel Griffiths . Walsh worked in Canberra press gallery 25 years , before quitting in 2009 .