Recent Work
Democracy's Watchdogs
Nick was profiled by journalism organisation Democracy’s Watchdogs about his 20 years as one of Australia’s leading investigative journalists. Nick has exposed the mafia’s infiltration of federal politics, war crimes committed by Australian special forces soldiers in Afghanistan, corruption inside Australia’s two biggest casino firms, the Chinese government’s covert infiltration of Australian politics, bribery by the Reserve Bank of Australia, and much more.
Australia’s war secrets: elite soldiers murdered Afghan prisoners
An award winning edition of 60 Minutes exposes the shocking allegations about the conduct of some of Australia’s elite soldiers during the conflict in Afghanistan. After two years of exhaustive research, award-winning journalists Nick McKenzie and Chris Masters reveal unpalatable truths about a group of men Australians think of as heroes.
Interference: Beijing’s infiltration of Australia’s political system
In 2017, Nick led a groundbreaking investigation by Four Corners, The Age and Sydney Morning Herald, revealing how the Chinese Communist Party was covertly influencing Australia's politicians. The story was reported around the world. In response, the federal government passed new laws to ban foreign interference.
The Age
The Age is a mirror of Victoria’s social nerve-centre, with its combination of hard-hitting local, international, breaking, sports and business news, plus dazzling reportage of local affairs and culture. And we do mean dazzling. Melbourne is Australia’s fashion, arts and sporting heartland; wider Victoria is a driver of the nation’s economy.
Pivotal to the paper’s loyal following is the Fairfax brand of authentic, credible and unbiased reporting, from political correspondents, editors, entertainment writers and photographers alike. Because our discerning, high net-worth readers deserve to get every news angle.
The Sydney Morning Herald
First printed under its present masthead in 1841 – and with a history stretching further back – the print edition of The Sydney Morning Herald remains the city’s most talked-about and trusted news source. That’s because readers associate the paper with its heritage values of fair, independent and accurate reporting. And its resolutely modern approach, with stories delivered at a cracking pace as they unfold overnight.
Four Corners
Four Corners is Australia's premier television current affairs program.
It has been part of the national story since August 1961, exposing scandals, triggering inquiries, firing debate, confronting taboos and interpreting fads, trends and sub-cultures.
Its consistently high standards of journalism and film-making have earned international recognition and an array of Walkleys, Logies and other national awards.
Financial Review
For more than 50 years The Australian Financial Review has been the authority on business, finance and investment news in Australia. It has a reputation for independent, award-winning journalism and is essential reading for Australia’s business and investor community.
Our audience demands a newspaper that adapts to their changing needs. The Australian Financial Review meets these needs every day through innovative features and sections.
ABC 7:30
7.30 provides the best analysis of local, national and international events from an Australian perspective, Monday to Thursday on ABC.
60 Minutes
60 Minutes first went to air on February 11, 1979, under executive producer Gerald Stone and with reporters Ray Martin, George Negus and Ian Leslie. Today, 60 Minutes is Australia’s leading current affairs program with a proven record of excellence over three decades. Liz Hayes, Tara Brown, Tom Steinfort, Liam Bartlett and Sarah Abo investigate, analyse and uncover the issues affecting all Australians.