Paul Sakkal
AustraliajournalistMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Paul Sakkal is a journalist known for his insightful reporting on political issues in Australia, including the rise of far-right movements and their implications for social media and public discourse.
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Paul Sakkal is the chief political correspondent for the masthead.
Paris Hilton a bright spot on an otherwise dismal showing in SeattleAustralia· 2026-06-20
Paul Sakkal is a chief political correspondent who engages in discussions about the Liberal-National Coalition.
‘Underestimate Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce at your peril’Australia· 2026-02-06
Paul Sakkal is a journalist from the AFR who was mentioned in the context of guest appearances.
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
Correspondent Paul Sakkal writes that Albanese is 'addicted to winning after last May’s election'.
Relentless campaign of criticism was bound to take a toll on PMAustralia· 2026-01-19
Paul Sakkal first reported on the climate compromise discussions among MPs.
Sussan Ley needs Coalition climate war to end, and fast, to take fight to LaborAustralia· 2025-09-18
Paul Sakkal has won the Federal Parliamentary Press Gallery Journalist of the Year for his agenda-setting reporting.
Paul Sakkal wins Press Gallery Journalist of the YearAustralia· 2025-08-28
Paul Sakkal was appointed as chief political correspondent for Nine Entertainment.
Guardian struggles to fill political editor role eight months after Middleton exitAustralia· 2025-08-19
Paul Sakkal has done an outstanding job covering the prime minister's trip.
Big picture of prime minister’s visit is that Xi Jinping sees Australia as a fruit ripe for pluckingAustralia· 2025-07-17
Paul Sakkal revealed Dutton was considering an election pledge to hold a referendum on deporting criminal dual nationals.
I’m sorry to say that while the federal election will be close and exciting, it won’t be particularly inspiringAustralia· 2025-03-21
Dutton raised the idea of a referendum on citizenship powers, confirming the report by my colleague Paul Sakkal.
Dutton talks tough on migration but is yet to reveal what voters must knowAustralia· 2025-03-20
Paul Sakkal reported on the $2 billion impasse that has emerged between Allan and her federal counterparts.
The Allan-Albanese rail stand-off is about politics, not transport projectsAustralia· 2025-02-12
Paul Sakkal’s Sun-Herald article was a must-read for anyone who cares about Australia’s future.
Online neo-Nazis highlight danger of misinformationAustralia· 2025-02-09
