Mediaweek | ABC's Chris Uhlmann to replace Laurie Oakes on Channel 9 Brisbane Times The ABC's political editor Chris Uhlmann is taking up a new role with Channel Nine. Uhlmann will replace Laurie Oakes, who retired this month. Chris Uhlmann L and Steve Lewis R at Parliament House in Canberra on Thursday 5 May. Canberra's own ... ABC broadcaster Chris Uhlmann replaces Laurie Oakes as Channel Nine's chief political correspondent – a month ... |