Addressing RN listeners on Thursday morning,Kelly said she would hang up the headphones in December but said that ABC listeners and viewers could expect to see her back in some capacity for the public broadcaster ahead of the next federal election.
“My days presenting RN breakfast are coming to an end,” she said,fighting back tears.
“After 17 years,it’s time. This has been an extraordinarily difficult decision to make. I absolutely love this job. I’ve given it my heart and soul,I really have. But breakfast hours are a hard taskmaster.”
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ABC managing director David Anderson paid tribute to Kelly on Thursday morning,describing her as “no doubt one of Australia’s most respected political journalists”.
“I admire her ability to engage Australians in important conversations across a wide brief,from breaking news and national crises through to sport,music and the arts,” he said.
“She’s fearless when it comes to the tough political issues but also incredibly empathetic when talking to people about their lives.