Channel Nine Political Correspondent Laurie Oakes won the Gold Walkley in 2010 for his coverage of the Labor leaks during the federal election campaign.
The 69-year-old journalist has been in the media for over 40 years but his passion for the job hasn't faded.
Oakes has been described as a “veteran of the veterans” and his ability to sniff out breaking political news has earned him the respect of politicians and peers alike.
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He talks to SBS Online about the secret behind asking the tough questions, why he's had more leaks than a plumber, and the days when former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd used to clean his house.
