Ben Doherty
Senior reporter at The Guardian, experienced in defence and international reporting, who reported on Australians serving on the US submarine and contributed field reporting to the conversation.
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Mar 12, 2026 • 23min
Newsroom edition: Labor is walking a tightrope as the politics of war hits Australia
Ben Doherty, senior reporter experienced in defence reporting; Mike Ticher, political and policy analyst; Gabrielle Jackson, commentator on politics and social issues. They discuss Australia’s growing role in the Iran conflict, legal and parliamentary questions about involvement, media reporting on Australians attached to US forces, political risks for Labor, and strain in relationships with allies like the UAE.
Feb 18, 2026 • 17min
The political furore over Islamic State families
Ben Doherty, senior reporter and former foreign correspondent for The Guardian, discusses 34 Australians in Syrian detention camps. He describes who they are and how some were radicalised. He details grim camp conditions and the chaotic attempts to flee. He examines government policies, legal tools for return and accountability, and the political pressures shaping repatriation decisions.
