Karen Middleton

Karen Middleton, press gallery journalist and political commentator, breaks down the Nationals-Liberals collapse and rapid reunion. She outlines the reconciliation terms and who gained from the deal. She probes whether promises of lasting unity are believable and the consequences for Sussan Ley’s leadership and party credibility.

Karen Middleton, a seasoned Press Gallery journalist, dives into the fallout from Labor's hate speech laws and the resulting turmoil within the Coalition. She discusses how three senior Nationals were forced off the frontbench after defying party lines and the shocking mass resignations that followed. Middleton highlights the internal strife and pressures from One Nation, weighing Sussan Ley's leadership precariously. The implications for both political dynamics and potential impacts on free speech create a riveting analysis.