Matthew Knott
Matthew Knott is a national security correspondent known for his insightful analysis of political and economic issues. In recent news, he discussed the 2024 federal budget, highlighting the subtle yet significant economic risks posed by global figures like Donald Trump, while noting the government's deliberate avoidance of direct references to such influential leaders.
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Matthew Knott is the foreign affairs and national security correspondent for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age.
Canadian PM Mark Carney addresses parliament, Labor’s FOI bill ditched in Senate
Australia· 2026-03-05
In an interview with my colleagues Peter Hartcher and Matthew Knott, published earlier this week, Herzog said he hoped his visit to Australia would help rekindle the historically close bonds between the two countries after years of tension.
Israeli president to arrive in Sydney; Palestine Action Group launch last-minute challenge to ‘extraordinary’ police powersAustralia· 2026-02-08
Matthew Knott is the foreign affairs and national security correspondent for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age.
The Bondi shooting has hastened Australia’s hate speech legislation. It’s time for Anthony Albanese to slow downAustralia· 2026-01-15
Read more from foreign affairs and national security correspondent Matthew Knott here.
Tsunami warnings remain for South America; RBA interest rate cut on the cards after inflation falls; Jim Chalmers backs Palestine recognitionAustralia· 2025-07-30
Foreign affairs and national security correspondent Matthew Knott is a joint finalist in the Outstanding Foreign Correspondent category.
The Sydney Morning Herald earns 15 finalist nominations in Kennedy AwardsAustralia· 2025-07-27
Read Matthew’s full analysis here.
Experts verdict by SMH + The Age expertsAustralia· 2025-03-25
