Karen Barlow
Canberra Times
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Recent articles by Karen:
Assistant Minister for Charities Andrew Leigh removes the gag from charities
Andrew Leigh says charities shouldn't be muzzled nor wasting time filling out unnecessary forms. → Read More
Jim Chalmers hopes Glyn Davis, Labor's APS reset spell 'a new dawn'
I'm a federal politics and public sector reporter with an interest in national security, integrity and regulation. Contact me with general tips and thoughts at sarah.basfordcanales@canberratimes.com.au or confidential tips to sbasfordcanales@protonmail.com. → Read More
Anthony Albanese says more changes coming for the Australian Public Service
New Prime Minister has signalled a new era for the public service, offering respect to the bureaucracy and... → Read More
Prime Minister Anthony Alabanese to live at The Lodge, as he vows more for Canberrans
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese plans to lead the country from The Lodge in Canberra as part of his efforts to restore the city's status as the national capital. → Read More
How David Pocock and territory rights undid Senator Zed Seselja
A former star rugby player is poised to get across the line to represent the ACT in the... → Read More
Katy Gallagher rises to put Canberra inside the Anthony Albanese Labor government
The new Finance Minister is now arguably the most senior federal representative ever for the ACT. → Read More
Anthony Albanese is set to take over as prime minister. That's the easy part
So before reality hits, here is what the triumphant winner needs to do first. → Read More
Third leaders' debate: Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese battle wages, integrity and character in the final head-to-head
After Lego Masters was the warm up for the last leaders' debate on Channel Nine, this latest one on Channel Seven was all about the Big Brother lead-in vibe. → Read More
Federal election 2022: David Pocock outlines political donations, backs reform
David Pocock talks 'extreme' action and backing farmers while pledging to back political donations reform if he wins... → Read More
Katy Gallagher set to need preferences for re-election amid David Pocock's support in 2022 ACT Senate race
Katy Gallagher on the ACT Senate race, not letting the PM off the hook and remembering Kimberley Kitching. → Read More
Climate 200-Redbridge polls show David Pocock and Zed Seselja neck and neck in ACT Senate race
The ACT Senate race is pointing towards a boilover, with two new polls commissioned by climate-focused fundraising group Climate 200 showing ACT Liberal senator Zed Seselja and independent candidate David Pocock virtually neck and neck. → Read More
Interest rates decision: Reserve Bank lifts the official cash rate from 0.1% to 0.35%
In a momentous decision, the Reserve Bank Board has lifted interest rates for the first time in 11... → Read More
Federal election 2022: Post-COVID Anthony Albanese readying for 'big re-emergence'
Labor's boss is about to come back from the bug. → Read More
Greens disappointed by Kim Rubenstein, David Pocock over preferences in Senate for 2022 federal election
You can vote anyway you want, but this is what the candidates are suggesting for the tight ACT... → Read More
Labor to preference independent David Pocock second in ACT senate race
You can vote anyway you want, but this is what the candidates are suggesting for the tight ACT... → Read More
Scott Morrison blasted for Solomon Islands security pact 'failure' after Pacific nation signs deal with China
The Prime Minister should have taken responsibility in responding to the Solomon Islands' security pact with China, but... → Read More
Undecided? Gaffes be gone. Here's the Scott Morrison, Anthony Albanese leaders contest
Who are these two men running 2022's presidential style race to be Australia's prime minister? → Read More
Back 'on the agenda': Zed Seselja secures $11.4m to reopen mothballed AIS Arena
After two years closed to major events, the mothballed AIS Arena in Bruce will be upgraded using $11.4... → Read More
Which seats could decide who wins government in the 2022 federal election
For the major parties to win power outright in 2022 it is ruthlessly about the number of seats. → Read More
Scott Morrison calls 2022 federal election for Saturday May 21
It's on. The race to win the federal election is now officially underway. → Read More