The Assembly

The Assembly's previous graduate students return and are mentored by Leigh Sales as they prepare and interview comedian, book author and renowned radio and TV personality, Andy Lee.

Renowned interviewer, Leigh Sales mentors autistic journalism students in The Assembly. In this episode, celebrated actor and producer Claudia Karvan shares insights into her work and relationships.

Autistic journalism students interview one of the most famous performers in Australia - Jimmy Barnes. He's at his most candid and vulnerable in this interview, revealing the highs and lows of working as a famous musician.

With a growing confidence, the Autistic journalism students engage comedian Dave Hughes in a candid and at times chaotic conversation about life, love, overcoming demons and the pursuit of happiness.

This week The Assembly sees the Autistic journalism students interview hugely popular Australian singer and actress, Jessica Mauboy.

In this episode, multi Olympic gold medallist Ian Thorpe opens up about pressure, mental health and dating in the public eye.

In the first, returning episode of The Assembly, the student journalists meet Leigh Sales and begin their preparation for their first celebrity interview with actor Richard Roxburgh.

The Assembly, a collective of Autistic journalism students mentored by Leigh Sales, interviews Australian music phenomenon, Guy Sebastian.

Renowned interviewer, Leigh Sales mentors Autistic journalism students in The Assembly, and in this episode, the students interview journalist Ray Martin, with heart-warming results.

Hosted by veteran ABC journalist, Leigh Sales, this week The Assembly sees the Autistic journalism students interview Australian entertainment royalty, Julia Morris.

Renowned interviewer, Leigh Sales mentors Autistic journalism students as the interview Australian sporting legend Steve Waugh, with hilarious results.

Leigh Sales hosts The Assembly, where she mentors Autistic journalist students as they interview legendary Aussie cook and businesswoman, Maggie Beer.

Leigh Sales mentors a collective of Autistic journalism students on The Assembly, as they interview Australia's biggest names starting with renowned actor Sam Neill.

Renowned interviewer, Leigh Sales mentors Autistic journalism students in The Assembly, and in this episode, the students interview comedian Hamish Blake, with hilarious and heart-warming results.

The Assembly, a collective of Autistic journalism students mentored by Leigh Sales, interviews the Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, to cut through the spin.

Hosted by veteran ABC journalist, Leigh Sales, this week The Assembly sees the Autistic journalism students interview Australian music royalty, Delta Goodrem.

Renowned interviewer, Leigh Sales mentors Autistic journalism students as they interview Australian sporting legend Adam Goodes, with surprising results.

Leigh Sales hosts The Assembly, where she mentors Autistic journalist students as they interview legendary Aussie broadcaster Amanda Keller.

In this special "behind the scenes" episode, renowned interviewer Leigh Sales meets up with five of the students to reflect on their time learning journalism and interviewing celebrated Australians.