Paul Sakkal
Political reporter
Paul Sakkal is federal political correspondent for The Age and Sydney Morning Herald who previously covered Victorian politics and has won two Walkley awards.
MPs back tax on tech giants
But Coalition members of a parliamentary inquiry labelled Labor “weak” for failing to force Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, to renew deals with media businesses.
- by Paul Sakkal
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China relations
Australia entering biggest moment on the world stage, says top historian
Sir Niall Ferguson says Australia’s influence will be crucial in the West’s attempts to curtail China.
- by Paul Sakkal
Dutton pledges $5b to fast-track water and roads to new homes
In the most significant opposition plan to date on the housing crunch, Peter Dutton will promise to simplify building regulations and drive supply.
- by Paul Sakkal
Shorten’s successor: Clare O’Neil joins the country’s oldest union
“There’s only a couple more positions above her,” said Australian Workers Union Victorian boss Ronnie Hayden. “Our group is very happy Clare is joining.”
- by Paul Sakkal
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Building Bad
Setka stack fears as Greens stand to win big from Labor-union split
Labor’s decision to put the construction union into administration has triggered a revolt within a significant part of the union movement.
- by Paul Sakkal and Kieran Rooney
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Activist’s visa nixed after calling October 7 anniversary a ‘good day’
Khaled Beydoun has become an online celebrity for his pro-Palestinian activism but may be unable to return to Australia after his visa was revoked.
- by Paul Sakkal
Voice to voiceless: A year on, Yes leaders head overseas on sad anniversary
The bitter referendum campaign spent much of Anthony Albanese’s political capital, revived Dutton’s fortunes and left a void at the heart of the Indigenous rights movement.
- by Paul Sakkal
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Workplace culture
Greens staffers on ‘toxic, bullying’ culture in their own words
Adam Bandt was briefed on a series of scathing assessments of his party’s internal culture.
- by Paul Sakkal and James Massola
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Workplace culture
‘Bullied’ Marles staffer says support service lawyered up after ouster
The deputy prime minister’s chief of staff claims she was ‘bullied out’ of her job after reporting workplace issues, leaving her with panic attacks and flashbacks.
- by Nick Bonyhady and Paul Sakkal
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Political leadership
Payman’s party shares name with anti-Islam party linked to her top adviser
The ex-Labor senator has revealed “Australia’s Voice” but says she has not set key policies, secured donors or chosen candidates.
- by Paul Sakkal and Millie Muroi
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