Niki Savva
Niki Savva is an Australian political columnist and author, known for her sharp insights into the dynamics of Australian politics. With a career spanning journalism and communications, she has served as a senior advisor to former Prime Minister Tony Abbott and has written extensively on political strategy and governance. Savva is also the author of several books, including 'The Road to Ruin,' which examines the political landscape during the Coalition's years in power, making her a well-respected voice in political commentary.
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Niki Savva is a regular columnist for The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald.
One Nation may well win Sussan Ley’s seat – that would be terrible for all of us
Australia· 2026-03-04
Niki Savva is a regular columnist and the author of 'Earthquake', detailing the 2025 election.
Fury in the Liberal Party meant there was no time for protection racketsAustralia· 2026-03-03
Niki Savva is a columnist who reported on the tax plans of Taylor and Hume.
Angus Taylor and Jane Hume vow to return party to lower tax rootsAustralia· 2026-02-15
Niki Savva is a columnist whose appearances were ranked with the masthead their copy runs in.
The Australian culture section loses Stephen Romei; Newsmax Australia is dead; Annabel Crabb’s Civic Duty on ABC; and David Speers’ InsidersAustralia· 2026-02-05
Niki Savva penned a new book.
A look back on gossip-laden 12 monthsAustralia· 2025-12-12
Niki Savva’s new book contains an anecdote about the PM's personal life.
Qantas makes Stuart Broad take a walkAustralia· 2025-11-27
Niki Savva is the author of the book from which this article is an edited extract.
Inside Peter Dutton’s $17 billion blunderAustralia· 2025-11-21
Niki Savva is a veteran political journalist and columnist who interviewed Keating.
Paul Keating says Sir John Kerr should have been arrestedAustralia· 2025-11-11
Niki Savva revealed this week that Hastie was cut out of the decision-making process while serving as shadow defence spokesman.
Could Trumpism by another name work here?Australia· 2025-10-09
This is an edited extract from Niki Savva’s book Earthquake: the election that shook Australia.
Tensions within Liberal party before 2025 election revealed in ‘Earthquake’ bookAustralia· 2025-10-06
Columnist Niki Savva would be releasing a book, appropriately titled Earthquake.
Labor faces internal housing battle in PM’s heartlandAustralia· 2025-07-22
Niki Savva set to release tell-all book on 2025 election.
Niki Savva set to release tell-all book on 2025 electionAustralia· 2025-06-15
Niki Savva is criticized for the removal of Mark Dreyfus and Ed Husic from the Labor front bench.
Australia must put its money where its mouth is on human rightsAustralia· 2025-05-16
Niki Savva is a regular columnist and author of The Road to Ruin.
Richard Marles’ criticism of Mark Dreyfus and Ed Husic undermines LaborAustralia· 2025-05-14
Niki Savva is a political commentator who recently got her social media identity back.
Mark Latham , outspoken former Labor leader, can’t keep out of corporate boxesAustralia· 2025-05-07
Niki Savva expressed surprise at the scale of the Labor Party's victory in the election.
Đòn thuế của ông Trump thay đổi cục diện bầu cử Australia thế nào
Vietnam· 2025-05-06
Niki Savva usually gets it right about our politicians.
Dutton’s shambolic campaign has made it easy for AlbaneseAustralia· 2025-05-01
Niki Savva is a regular columnist and author of several books.
Who will win the Australian election 2025? Peter Dutton has led one of the worst campaigns in living memoryAustralia· 2025-04-30
Savva critiques Peter Dutton's fitness for prime minister.
Blame shortage on voters, politicians, not BoomersAustralia· 2025-04-16
Niki Savva is a regular columnist and author of several books.
Peter Dutton has to win over voters, and win back his partAustralia· 2025-04-15
Niki Savva's article highlights Peter Dutton's policy shortcomings.
Tariff debacle gives us a chance to distance ourselves from the USAustralia· 2025-04-03
Niki Savva is a regular columnist and author of several books.
Peter Dutton was tipped for a federal election 2025 win. How quickly that view has changedAustralia· 2025-04-02
Niki Savva discusses the potential impact of teal candidates on the upcoming election.
Cometh the election hour, cometh the tealsAustralia· 2025-03-06
Niki Savva is a regular columnist and author of The Road to Ruin.
Teals set to seize balance of power in sink-or-swim electionAustralia· 2025-03-05