Leonardo Puglisi (/pʌɡˈliːsi/ pug-LEE-see; born 12 November 2007) is an Australian journalist. He is the founder of online news channel 6 News Australia. He lives in Melbourne, Victoria.

Career

Puglisi began his media career in 2019, founding what was then initially known as HMV Local News but rebranded in 2020 as 6 News. Puglisi first came to attention in 2020 when he covered the secretive demolition of a bell tower at Hawthorn West Primary School in Hawthorn, Victoria.

He has been the subject of a number of conspiracy theories, including that he was a "front" for the Morrison government and that he was being funded by Rupert Murdoch.

Notable interviews

• Scott Morrison - Prime Minister of Australia (2018–2022)
• Anthony Albanese - Prime Minister of Australia (2022-) (interviewed during his tenure as Opposition Leader)
• Kevin Rudd - Former Prime Minister of Australia (2007-2010, 2013)
• Bob Katter - Member of the House of Representatives for Division of Kennedy
• Fatima Payman - Member of the Senate for Western Australia, following her crossing the floor.