Josh Bavas
Josh Bavas is a journalist with Nine News who recently made headlines for his tense exchange with Australian politician Bob Katter during an anti-immigration press conference, where Katter threatened him and accused him of asking a racist question.
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Josh Bavas was threatened by Bob Katter for asking about the MP’s Lebanese heritage.
Albanese unveils Bob Katter’s official portrait at Parliament House Member’s Hall
Australia· 2025-11-06
Australian federal politician Bob Katter threatened Nine News reporter Josh Bavas during a press conference.
Chicago resident says deploying the National guard would be a ‘band-aid’
United States· 2025-09-02
Josh Bavas is noted for continuing to show up for work despite being abused by a member of parliament.
MP rarely shows up to parliamentAustralia· 2025-09-02
Josh Bavas is a Nine News reporter who was threatened by Bob Katter.
Video: Man rescues child seen walking on monorail track at HersheyparkUnited States· 2025-09-01
Australian federal politician Bob Katter threatened Nine News reporter Josh Bavas, calling him a racist and saying he was 'restraining' himself in the situation.
Xi Jinping greets Putin animatedlyUnited States· 2025-09-01
Josh Bavas asked Bob Katter about his family’s Lebanese heritage at a press conference.
Premier Minns praise points to return of an ally to cabinetAustralia· 2025-08-31
Josh Bavas is a Nine News reporter who was threatened by Bob Katter during a press conference.
How Xi Jinping showcases Beijing as a global leaderUnited States· 2025-08-31Josh Bavas was threatened by Australian federal politician Bob Katter during a press conference.
Watch: Australian lawmaker threatens to punch journalistUnited States· 2025-08-30
Josh Bavas was threatened by MP Robbie Katter during a press conference.
Albanese condemns MP's threat to journalist Josh Bavas at Brisbane press conferenceAustralia· 2025-08-29
Josh Bavas was threatened by Bob Katter while questioning him about immigrants.
Bob Katter threatens to punch Nine reporter Josh Bavas during anti-immigration press conferenceAustralia· 2025-08-28
