Matt Peacock

Matt Peacock
Born
Matthew James Peacock

(1952-07-12)12 July 1952
Died30 October 2024(2024-10-30) (aged 72)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Occupations
  • Television and radio journalist
  • correspondent
  • author
Years active1973–2024
EmployerABC Australia
Notable workKiller Company

Matthew James Peacock AM (12 July 1952 – 30 October 2024) was an Australian television and radio journalist, correspondent and author who worked for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation in their News and Current Affairs Department specialising in politics, environment and science. He later also served as a director on the ABC Board. He authored Killer Company, a critically lauded 2009 book on the asbestos industry during that time.