Michael Veitch

Michael Veitch began his career in the 1980s writing and performing in television comedy with programs such as the D-Generation and Fast Forward before working as a newspaper columnist and regular broadcaster for ABC radio in Melbourne and Tasmania. Between 2005-2010 he presented the national TV arts program for ABC Television, Sunday Arts.

In addition to numerous TV, film and theatre credits, Michael has published twelve books on subjects including travel, biography, history, marine exploration and military history. His most recent work, Borneo – The Last Campaign will be released in August this year.

Michael is also the author of three plays, Flak, Mystery in the Air and Hell Ship which have each toured extensively across Australia. In 2020, he was admitted into the RAAF as a Special Capability Reserve officer, joining the History and Heritage Branch as a Community Liaison Officer with the rank of Wing Commander.