--- title: "Alan Kohler announces retirement from ABC after 31 years" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/media/alan-kohler-announces-retirement-from-abc-after-31-years" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/alan-kohler-announces-retirement-from-abc-after-31-years" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/media/alan-kohler-announces-retirement-from-abc-after-31-years.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/alan-kohler-announces-retirement-from-abc-after-31-years" category: "Media" area: "Asia-Pacific" published: "2026-09-30T02:46:11.830Z" source_reported: "2026-09-30T02:06:16.000Z" updated: "2026-09-30T02:46:11.830Z" trust_score: 72 critic_score: 95 hype_score: 15 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-09-30T03:45:12.616663+00:00" --- # Alan Kohler announces retirement from ABC after 31 years *The veteran finance presenter will depart at the end of 2026, citing a desire to spend more time with family.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 72 of 100, higher is better. Multiple named sources and ABC statement give corroborated evidence, raising trust to 72. - Craft 95 of 100, higher is better. Quotes, context, specific figures and next steps show solid craft, yielding a 95 score. - Hype 15 of 100, lower is better. Headlines are factual; no sensational language, resulting in low hype. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - Alan Kohler, 74, will retire from the ABC at the end of 2026 after 31 years as a finance presenter. - Kohler stated he wishes to spend more time with his six grandchildren. - ABC managing director Hugh Marks praised Kohler's "extraordinary contribution to the ABC, our audiences and the nation." - Kohler's final finance report will be presented on December 16, 2026. Alan Kohler, the ABC's finance presenter, has announced his retirement from the national broadcaster. His departure is scheduled for the end of 2026, marking the conclusion of a 31-year tenure with the ABC. Kohler, who is 74 years old, stated that he wishes to spend more time with his family, including his six grandchildren. ABC managing director Hugh Marks described Kohler's contribution as "extraordinary" to the ABC, its audiences, and the nation. Marks added that Kohler had helped Australians understand complex financial issues with clarity and an engaging style. ABC news boss Simon Robinson indicated that Kohler would remain connected to the ABC and that discussions about future projects were planned. Kohler is expected to present his final finance report on December 16, 2026. ## Disagreement on departure date WA Today reported that Kohler will depart at the end of the year, while ABC Australia and Mumbrella stated he will retire at the end of 2026. WA Today also specified his final finance report would be on December 16. ## What the coverage left out None of the left-rated or centre-rated reports mentioned the specific date of Alan Kohler's final finance report, December 16, 2026, which was stated in WA Today's full report. ## Who covered it Shares of the 8 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 50% (4) - Centre: 50% (4) - Right: 0% (0) 0 of 8 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-30T03:45:12.616663+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 5 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-30T04:00:21.843Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - The left-rated reports focused on Alan Kohler's retirement from the ABC after 31 years. They highlighted his long career, his role as the lead 7pm News finance presenter for 24 years, and his ability to explain complex financial matters. ABC Australia quoted Kohler saying he "love[s] the ABC, always have, even more so after I joined it." Both ABC Australia and Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, and Brisbane Times digests mentioned his desire to spend more time with family, including his six grandchildren. ABC Australia also noted his past roles as editor of The Australian Financial Review and The Age, and his current weekly column and podcast. Hugh Marks' statement about Kohler's "extraordinary contribution" was also featured. ### Centre - The centre-rated reports highlighted Alan Kohler's retirement from the ABC after three decades. WA Today detailed his career history, including previous roles as editor of The Australian Financial Review and The Age, and his current work on a podcast. WA Today quoted Kohler stating, "I find it very hard to imagine this wonderful place not being part of my life, but I’m 74 and it’s time to spend more time with my family, including the six grandchildren." The reports also included comments from ABC managing director Hugh Marks and news boss Simon Robinson. Mumbrella's digest noted that Kohler plans a podcast with his son Chris. Dailymail.com's digest referred to him as a "Veteran financial journalist". ### Right No separate framing summary. **Provisional coverage gap:** right. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - veryLow: 1 - mixed: 1 - high: 4 - veryHigh: 2 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [Mumbrella](https://mumbrella.com.au/alan-kohler-plans-podcast-with-son-chris-as-he-retires-from-abc-939358) — Alan Kohler plans podcast with son Chris as he retires from ABC - [Sydney Morning Herald](https://smh.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/abc-finance-guru-alan-kohler-announces-retirement-20260930-p611p1.html) — ABC finance guru Alan Kohler announces retirement - [The Age](https://theage.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/abc-finance-guru-alan-kohler-announces-retirement-20260930-p611p1.html) — ABC finance guru Alan Kohler announces retirement - [Brisbane Times](https://brisbanetimes.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/abc-finance-guru-alan-kohler-announces-retirement-20260930-p611p1.html) — ABC finance guru Alan Kohler announces retirement - [WA today](https://watoday.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/abc-finance-guru-alan-kohler-announces-retirement-20260930-p611p1.html) — ABC finance guru Alan Kohler announces retirement - [dailymail.com](https://dailymail.com/news/article-16171315/ABC-star-Alan-Kohler-retiring-three-decades-national-broadcaster.html) — ABC star Alan Kohler retiring after three decades - [cedarnews.net](https://cedarnews.net/newstasks/1016411/finance-presenter-alan-kohler-retiring-three-decades) — Finance presenter Alan Kohler retiring after three decades at ABC - [ABC Australia](https://abc.net.au/news/2026-09-30/alan-kohler-retires/107208178) — Finance presenter Alan Kohler retiring after three decades at ABC ## Questions **When will Alan Kohler retire from the ABC?** Alan Kohler will retire from the ABC at the end of 2026. He announced his decision after 31 years with the national broadcaster, stating a desire to spend more time with his family. **Why is Alan Kohler retiring?** Kohler, who is 74 years old, stated that he wishes to spend more time with his family, including his six grandchildren. He also expressed that it is time for a new chapter after a long career. **What has Alan Kohler done during his career at the ABC?** During his 31 years at the ABC, Alan Kohler served as a business and economics correspondent, the lead finance presenter on the 7pm News, hosted Inside Business, and currently writes a weekly column and hosts a podcast. He is credited with helping Australians understand complex financial issues. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/media/alan-kohler-announces-retirement-from-abc-after-31-years. 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