With a law degree from Melbourne University, John Jost was a political journalist for many years, later becoming Publications and New Projects Manager for The Age. He also had a career in television and radio, and was the founding presenter and interviewer for the ABC's '7.30 Report' in Melbourne, 1986-1992.
His play 'Bedlam: A Political Farce' (c. 1979) was workshopped in Melbourne and Sydney .
