Iain Finlay (born 21 October 1935) is an Australian author, journalist, television host, and humanitarian. He is known for his work as a foreign correspondent for ABC News.[1]
One of Finlay's earliest jobs was reporting for the United Press during the Melbourne Olympic Games in 1956.[2]
He co-founded and hosted the science and technology television series Beyond 2000.[2] He was a presenter on the ABC current affairs radio program PM, and also hosted This Day Tonight. [3] He has written both fiction and non-fiction books.
Finlay has reported all over the world and has visited more than 100 countries.[2] He was named the 2017 Australia Day ambassador.[1]
Finlay and Trish Clark have two children together and live in Tweed Heads.[2] Together, they work on humanitarian and education initiatives in Asia, including building a primary school in Laos.[1]