Karen Jane Barlow
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Meddling journalist. Chief political correspondent at @thesaturdaypaper.com.au #ausvotes
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February 13, 2026 at 2:19 AM
February 12, 2026 at 11:45 PM
February 12, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Very sad news about Jon Kudelka.
He wrote this last year about what really matters.
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He wrote this last year about what really matters.
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Lessons from political cartooning
After being diagnosed with an inoperable glioblastoma, The Saturday Paper’s editorial cartoonist took time to consider what really matters – and it is not politics.
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February 9, 2026 at 4:18 AM
Very sad news about Jon Kudelka.
He wrote this last year about what really matters.
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/life/2025/04...
He wrote this last year about what really matters.
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/life/2025/04...
What the Coalition's implosion means for #QT.
As there are 28 Libs in House & 28 cross-benchers, there will be alternating questions between the Libs & cross-benchers - after the first one from the Libs - for the first 8 questions. Then a 2nd set of 8 questions starting with cross-benchers #auspol
As there are 28 Libs in House & 28 cross-benchers, there will be alternating questions between the Libs & cross-benchers - after the first one from the Libs - for the first 8 questions. Then a 2nd set of 8 questions starting with cross-benchers #auspol
February 3, 2026 at 1:17 AM
Barnaby Joyce tells Sky News the next One Nation recruit will be announced in "less than 24 hours." Will only say it is not LNP federal member Colin Boyce #auspol
February 1, 2026 at 10:26 PM
Barnaby Joyce tells Sky News the next One Nation recruit will be announced in "less than 24 hours." Will only say it is not LNP federal member Colin Boyce #auspol
Exclusive: While the Coalition implodes, the path to getting stuff done in Parliament firms in the other direction. My interview with Larissa Waters #auspol www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/politic... via @thesaturdaypaper.com.au
Exclusive: Larissa Waters on the Greens’ pitch to Labor
In an interview with The Saturday Paper, the leader of the Australian Greens outlines her vision for the party as a ‘happy outcome’ of the split between the Liberal and National parties.
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January 30, 2026 at 9:04 PM
Exclusive: While the Coalition implodes, the path to getting stuff done in Parliament firms in the other direction. My interview with Larissa Waters #auspol www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/politic... via @thesaturdaypaper.com.au
New: Statement from Liberal backbencher Andrew Hastie.
Hastie states he does not have the support needed to become Liberal leader and he won't be challenging Sussan Ley when parliament returns next week.
Over to you Angus Taylor #auspol
Hastie states he does not have the support needed to become Liberal leader and he won't be challenging Sussan Ley when parliament returns next week.
Over to you Angus Taylor #auspol
January 30, 2026 at 5:19 AM
New: Statement from Liberal backbencher Andrew Hastie.
Hastie states he does not have the support needed to become Liberal leader and he won't be challenging Sussan Ley when parliament returns next week.
Over to you Angus Taylor #auspol
Hastie states he does not have the support needed to become Liberal leader and he won't be challenging Sussan Ley when parliament returns next week.
Over to you Angus Taylor #auspol
Imagine having the opportunity to write and publish insightful, worthy words about the crisis in conservative politics in Australia and instead you serve up this heavily gendered bile instead.
January 28, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Imagine having the opportunity to write and publish insightful, worthy words about the crisis in conservative politics in Australia and instead you serve up this heavily gendered bile instead.
Breaking: It's on for the Nats.
LNP Nats member for Flynn Colin Boyce tells Sky News he going to move a spill motion for leadership of the Nats. #auspol
LNP Nats member for Flynn Colin Boyce tells Sky News he going to move a spill motion for leadership of the Nats. #auspol
January 28, 2026 at 12:19 AM
Breaking: It's on for the Nats.
LNP Nats member for Flynn Colin Boyce tells Sky News he going to move a spill motion for leadership of the Nats. #auspol
LNP Nats member for Flynn Colin Boyce tells Sky News he going to move a spill motion for leadership of the Nats. #auspol
In last week's AUKUS yarn, the SatPaper had Greg Moriarty as a front runner for Washington due to his "rare unblemished record on public assessments of the US president." #auspol
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‘Rich dummy’: How the AUKUS deal is set to fail
Defence experts say while Australia keeps meeting downpayments on the promised Virginia-class nuclear submarines, it is getting nothing in return for a deal that shows signs of failure on several fron...
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January 24, 2026 at 10:21 PM
In last week's AUKUS yarn, the SatPaper had Greg Moriarty as a front runner for Washington due to his "rare unblemished record on public assessments of the US president." #auspol
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I am very sad to hear of the death of Nationals elder Ron Boswell. I spoke to him so recently regarding how the Coalition should handle One Nation. Wise words www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/politic... via @thesaturdaypaper.com.au
Exclusive: Libs brace for Price’s defection to One Nation
As Barnaby Joyce announces he will run for One Nation, Liberals are preparing for further defections to the far-right party.
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January 6, 2026 at 5:15 AM
I am very sad to hear of the death of Nationals elder Ron Boswell. I spoke to him so recently regarding how the Coalition should handle One Nation. Wise words www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/politic... via @thesaturdaypaper.com.au
A handy guide to how the minority senate is working. Labor is mostly working with the Greens and the word is: “It’s a case study in attacking the low-hanging fruit, with a few notable exceptions ... This isn’t big reform." www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/politic... via @thesaturdaypaper.com.au
Full list: what Albanese has legislated this term
A survey of Labor’s legislative achievements in 2025 testifies to Anthony Albanese’s methodical approach but not to his extraordinary mandate.
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December 27, 2025 at 11:35 AM
A handy guide to how the minority senate is working. Labor is mostly working with the Greens and the word is: “It’s a case study in attacking the low-hanging fruit, with a few notable exceptions ... This isn’t big reform." www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/politic... via @thesaturdaypaper.com.au
The portrait unveiling for former Liberal PM Malcolm Turnbull at Parliament House. Current PM Anthony Albanese helped do the honours #Auspol
November 26, 2025 at 11:44 PM
The portrait unveiling for former Liberal PM Malcolm Turnbull at Parliament House. Current PM Anthony Albanese helped do the honours #Auspol
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