Paul Karp
Paul Karp is a seasoned journalist who recently served as the chief political correspondent for The Guardian Australia before moving to The Australian Financial Review. He has a background in covering Australian politics and has been recognized for his insightful reporting. Karp was cleared of wrongdoing following a complaint made by his former colleague, Karen Middleton, which has brought him into the news amidst a backdrop of significant staff changes at The Guardian.
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Paul Karp left Guardian Australia in January after serving as chief political correspondent.
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Paul Karp lodged a counter-claim against Karen Middleton after she made a complaint.
Masthead finally lands its new political editorAustralia· 2025-09-15
Paul Karp also left the Guardian’s Canberra bureau in quick succession.
Katharine Murphy quits as Anthony Albanese’s press secretaryAustralia· 2025-06-25
Paul Karp is the long-standing chief political correspondent who faced bullying allegations from Middleton.
Guardian Australia faces its biggest test. Has it lost its edge?Australia· 2025-04-11
Paul Karp is the chief political correspondent who left the bureau during a period of instability.
Guardian Australia political editor exits after months of turmoilAustralia· 2025-03-14
Paul Karp was the chief political correspondent who was cleared of any wrongdoing after a complaint made by Karen Middleton.
Guardian staff stonewalled over status of absent political editorAustralia· 2025-03-05