Peta Credlin

Peta Credlin AO
Credlin in 2024
Born	March 1971 (age 54) Wycheproof, Victoria, Australia
Nationality	Australian
Alma mater	University of Melbourne Australian National University
Occupation(s)	Political adviser, political journalist, lawyer
Political party	Liberal
Spouse	Brian Loughnane (m. 2002)

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Peta-Louise Mary Credlin AO (born March 1971) is an Australian media personality and former political advisor who served as Chief of Staff to Tony Abbott during his term as prime minister of Australia from 2013 to 2015.

Credlin was previously chief of staff to Tony Abbott as Leader of the Opposition. Since 2016, she has been the host of Credlin and co-host of Jones & Co on Sky News Live. Credlin is a controversial figure in Australian media.