Karen Jane Barlow
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Meddling journalist. Chief political correspondent at @thesaturdaypaper.com.au #ausvotes
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Exclusive: Murray Watt has revealed a clear preference for working with the Coalition over urgent environment law reform #epbc #auspol www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/politic... via @thesaturdaypaper.com.au
Exclusive: Watt on his plans for urgent environment law reform
Environment Minister Murray Watt rejects criticisms that he’s bowing to Western Australian interests on key reform, and wants to seize a window of opportunity to work with Opposition Leader Sussan Ley...
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September 7, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Exclusive: Murray Watt has revealed a clear preference for working with the Coalition over urgent environment law reform #epbc #auspol www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/politic... via @thesaturdaypaper.com.au
Exclusive: Environment Minister Murray Watt wants to seize a window of opportunity to work with Opposition Leader Sussan Ley for a deal by the end of the year. environment law reform #auspol #nature #epbc www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/politic... via @thesaturdaypaper.com.au
Exclusive: Watt on his plans for urgent environment law reform
Environment Minister Murray Watt rejects criticisms that he’s bowing to Western Australian interests on key reform, and wants to seize a window of opportunity to work with Opposition Leader Sussan Ley...
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September 5, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Exclusive: Environment Minister Murray Watt wants to seize a window of opportunity to work with Opposition Leader Sussan Ley for a deal by the end of the year. environment law reform #auspol #nature #epbc www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/politic... via @thesaturdaypaper.com.au
Far bigger in scale than the mission to get the teal seats back, embracing cultural diversity particularly the Chinese diaspora holds the key to the Coalition forming gov't again.
That makes the PM's China trip so interesting.
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That makes the PM's China trip so interesting.
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‘Thanking their lucky stars’: How the Chinese vote shaped Albanese’s trip
As the Albanese government celebrates the success of the prime minister’s trip to China, it is clear the diplomatic visit has electoral implications in at least 15 seats.
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July 26, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Far bigger in scale than the mission to get the teal seats back, embracing cultural diversity particularly the Chinese diaspora holds the key to the Coalition forming gov't again.
That makes the PM's China trip so interesting.
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That makes the PM's China trip so interesting.
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And here are the new
MPs and Senators in the ALP's first Left-majority caucus - part 2 #ausvotes www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/politic... via @thesaturdaypaper.com.au
MPs and Senators in the ALP's first Left-majority caucus - part 2 #ausvotes www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/politic... via @thesaturdaypaper.com.au
Class of 2025: Part II
The prime minister’s ambition to leave office at a time of his own choosing is buttressed by a historically large Left-leaning caucus committed to the Labor agenda.
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July 20, 2025 at 8:42 AM
And here are the new
MPs and Senators in the ALP's first Left-majority caucus - part 2 #ausvotes www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/politic... via @thesaturdaypaper.com.au
MPs and Senators in the ALP's first Left-majority caucus - part 2 #ausvotes www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/politic... via @thesaturdaypaper.com.au
Just ahead of the return of parliament, here are the new
MPs and Senators in the ALP's first Left-majority caucus - part 1 #auspol www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/politic... via @thesaturdaypaper.com.au
MPs and Senators in the ALP's first Left-majority caucus - part 1 #auspol www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/politic... via @thesaturdaypaper.com.au
Exclusive: Labor has first Left-majority caucus
A survey of new members and senators shows Labor’s caucus has a Left majority for the first time since national groupings were introduced – and details their home ownership, education and previous car...
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July 20, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Just ahead of the return of parliament, here are the new
MPs and Senators in the ALP's first Left-majority caucus - part 1 #auspol www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/politic... via @thesaturdaypaper.com.au
MPs and Senators in the ALP's first Left-majority caucus - part 1 #auspol www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/politic... via @thesaturdaypaper.com.au
Hard frozen pants #Canberra #handwashing
July 19, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Hard frozen pants #Canberra #handwashing
Meet the new members and senators of Labor’s caucus which has a Left majority for the first time since national groupings were introduced #auspol
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Exclusive: Labor has first Left-majority caucus
A survey of new members and senators shows Labor’s caucus has a Left majority for the first time since national groupings were introduced – and details their home ownership, education and previous car...
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June 27, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Meet the new members and senators of Labor’s caucus which has a Left majority for the first time since national groupings were introduced #auspol
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“He doesn’t have a political threat in the parliament, apart from the old Winston Churchill line of ‘those that are sitting behind him’.” #auspol
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Albanese’s grand plan for Labor
The prime minister has staked out a course for his second term that he hopes will address calls for bolder action, including from young voters and his Left faction colleagues.
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June 14, 2025 at 3:21 AM
“He doesn’t have a political threat in the parliament, apart from the old Winston Churchill line of ‘those that are sitting behind him’.” #auspol
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RIP Brian Wilson 🎹 www.nytimes.com/2025/06/11/a...
Brian Wilson, Songwriter and Leader of the Beach Boys, Dies at 82
A hitmaker elevated and burdened by the label of genius, he transcended the breezy surf genre to create complex harmonies and intricate soundscapes in the studio.
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June 11, 2025 at 9:09 PM
RIP Brian Wilson 🎹 www.nytimes.com/2025/06/11/a...
#BREAKING: Pay rise by 2.4% for public offices in the jurisdiction of Remuneration Tribunal, including MPs. It applies from 1 July and is based on economic conditions and other matters.
June 11, 2025 at 1:19 AM
#BREAKING: Pay rise by 2.4% for public offices in the jurisdiction of Remuneration Tribunal, including MPs. It applies from 1 July and is based on economic conditions and other matters.
#Breaking: PM Albanese has announced the appointment of Steven Kennedy to replace Glyn Davis as Secretary of the
Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet. Jenny Wilkinson shifts from Finance to become Treasury Secretary, the first woman to be appointed to the role. #auspol #NPC
Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet. Jenny Wilkinson shifts from Finance to become Treasury Secretary, the first woman to be appointed to the role. #auspol #NPC
June 10, 2025 at 2:30 AM
June 8, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Exclusive: The Administrative Review Tribunal is struggling with a huge caseload and delays built up from visa decisions by the Morrison government to “fling open the borders after Covid”. www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/law-cri... via @thesaturdaypaper.com.au
Exclusive: New review tribunal overwhelmed by backlogs
The federal appeals tribunal, revamped to address a backload of cases, is now swamped as a result of volatile policy over international student intake.
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June 7, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Exclusive: The Administrative Review Tribunal is struggling with a huge caseload and delays built up from visa decisions by the Morrison government to “fling open the borders after Covid”. www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/law-cri... via @thesaturdaypaper.com.au
The AEC recount for #Bradfield has been finalised in favour of Independent candidate Nicolette Boele. She bests Gisele Kapterian by 26 votes #auspol #ausvotes
June 4, 2025 at 5:53 AM
The AEC recount for #Bradfield has been finalised in favour of Independent candidate Nicolette Boele. She bests Gisele Kapterian by 26 votes #auspol #ausvotes
The Liberal leader talks to The Saturday Paper as the Ley era begins. Not a common occurrence #auspol www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/politic... via @thesaturdaypaper.com.au
The Ley interview: ‘I don’t mind what people think of me’
EXCLUSIVE: The leader of the opposition has reunited the Coalition in her first weeks and now sets about the mammoth task of reconnecting to the electorate.
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May 31, 2025 at 6:23 AM
The Liberal leader talks to The Saturday Paper as the Ley era begins. Not a common occurrence #auspol www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/politic... via @thesaturdaypaper.com.au
#BREAKING After a partial recount by the AEC for the seat of #Goldstein, Liberal Tim Wilson has won by 175 votes.
Independent Zoe Daniel has conceded to Wilson, and thanked the AEC, voters and volunteers but also said: "This is not the end. It’s not even the end of the beginning." #auspol
Independent Zoe Daniel has conceded to Wilson, and thanked the AEC, voters and volunteers but also said: "This is not the end. It’s not even the end of the beginning." #auspol
May 31, 2025 at 4:13 AM
#BREAKING After a partial recount by the AEC for the seat of #Goldstein, Liberal Tim Wilson has won by 175 votes.
Independent Zoe Daniel has conceded to Wilson, and thanked the AEC, voters and volunteers but also said: "This is not the end. It’s not even the end of the beginning." #auspol
Independent Zoe Daniel has conceded to Wilson, and thanked the AEC, voters and volunteers but also said: "This is not the end. It’s not even the end of the beginning." #auspol
Not over yet in the full recount, but ONE vote between Kapterian and Boele at the moment. #Bradfield #ausvotes #auspol
May 29, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Not over yet in the full recount, but ONE vote between Kapterian and Boele at the moment. #Bradfield #ausvotes #auspol
A senior Liberal figure tells The Saturday Paper: “Everybody in the National Party hates the LNP because, in their eyes, they think the LNP are basically a bunch of transvestite Nats who’ve had a Liberal sex change.” #auspol www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/politic... via @thesaturdaypaper.com.au
‘Tail’s wagged the dog’: The Coalition’s implosion
The Nationals staked their political future on four policy positions, in what looks increasingly like a messy and misguided coup.
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May 24, 2025 at 2:59 AM
A senior Liberal figure tells The Saturday Paper: “Everybody in the National Party hates the LNP because, in their eyes, they think the LNP are basically a bunch of transvestite Nats who’ve had a Liberal sex change.” #auspol www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/politic... via @thesaturdaypaper.com.au
Election analyst Ben Raue and ABC chief election analyst Antony Green have also called Boele the provisional winner #auspol
Sky News calling Bradfield "for now" for independent Nicolette Boele. She is currently 40 votes ahead of Liberal Gisele Kapterian. Likely automatic recount at this stage #auspol
May 19, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Election analyst Ben Raue and ABC chief election analyst Antony Green have also called Boele the provisional winner #auspol
Sky News calling Bradfield "for now" for independent Nicolette Boele. She is currently 40 votes ahead of Liberal Gisele Kapterian. Likely automatic recount at this stage #auspol
May 19, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Sky News calling Bradfield "for now" for independent Nicolette Boele. She is currently 40 votes ahead of Liberal Gisele Kapterian. Likely automatic recount at this stage #auspol