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Josh Frydenberg, media addict, scores another hit

A few days in the national conversation would have been like a puff of pure oxygen to his brain, awakening urges and impulses recently set aside.

Myriam RobinSenior writer

Jun 3, 2024 – 4.59pm

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A mere five days have passed since Josh Frydenberg was feted for his robust Sky News documentary on antisemitism in Australia. Its weighty and important subject aside, giving that man a microphone was always going to have repercussions.

We’re talking here about an addict, starved. A few days featuring prominently in the national conversation would have been like a puff of pure oxygen to his brain, awakening urges and impulses recently set aside.

Myriam Robin is a senior writer based in the Melbourne newsroom. She has previously been a Rear Window columnist and editor, and before that reported on financial markets and media.