Kelvin Bissett
Nine Network Investigations Editor Kelvin Bissett believes there is a public right to know. And he especially wants to know what it is that the politicians and their bureaucrats desperately want to keep secret. Reportage based on spin and strategic leaks are for others - Kelvin’s desire is to reveal the truth and untold stories behind government decision making.
After a brief cadetship with Cumberland Newspapers, Kelvin joined the Daily Mirror in 1990 and after its closure, the Daily Telegraph. With the election of the Carr Government in 1995, Kelvin spent a marathon seven-year stint on the NSW Parliament press gallery covering transport, education, health and legal reform. He tried his hand at a number of senior production roles and Business Editor before being appointed in 2004 to pioneer the newspaper’s Freedom of Information investigation program. Kelvin joined the Nine Network’s news team in March 2009.
He lives on Sydney’s North Shore with his adored wife Didi and their children Jemima and Joseph.
Articles by Kelvin Bissett
MySchool wowsers trying to lock out parents
School league tables splashed across newspapers earlier this year, heralding an unprecedented era of education openness in this country, are…... Read more
Another 43,117 Aussies are suddenly disabled
A cash giveaway to millions of pensioners last year has triggered an outbreak of crook backs. The nation has for…... Read more
Pimp my MP
When it comes to the cars parked in the garages of our Federal parliamentarians, saving the planet for the kids…... Read more
Facebook Recommendations
Read all about it
Punch live
Up to the minute Twitter chatter
Recent posts
The latest and greatest
The Punch is moving house
Good morning Punchers. After four years of excellent fun and great conversation, this is the final post…
Will Pope Francis have the vision to tackle this?
I have had some close calls, one that involved what looked to me like an AK47 pointed my way, followed…
Advocating risk management is not “victim blaming”
In a world in which there are still people who subscribe to the vile notion that certain victims of sexual…
Nosebleed Section
choice ringside rantings
From: Hasbro, go straight to gaol, do not pass go
Tim says:
They should update other things in the game too. Instead of a get out of jail free card, they should have a Dodgy Lawyer card that not only gets you out of jail straight away but also gives you a fat payout in compensation for daring to arrest you in the first place. Instead of getting a hotel when you… [read more]From: A guide to summer festivals especially if you wouldn’t go
Kel says:
If you want a festival for older people or for families alike, get amongst the respectable punters at Bluesfest. A truly amazing festival experience to be had of ALL AGES. And all the young "festivalgoers" usually write themselves off on the first night, only to never hear from them again the rest of… [read more]Gentle jabs to the ribs
Superman needs saving
Can somebody please save Superman? He seems to be going through a bit of a crisis. Eighteen months ago,… Read more
