Matthew Knott
The Sydney Morning Herald
Sydney, NSW, Australia
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‘She failed to act’: Damning findings for robo-debt public servant now in new $900k job
The royal commission report found Kathryn Campbell kept the true nature of the robo-debt scheme secret when advising cabinet because she knew Scott Morrison wanted budget savings. → Read More
Albanese called to reconsider trip as Beijing ‘reaches into our democracy’
Australia’s push to stabilise relations with China is facing its biggest test as Beijing issues arrest warrants against pro-democracy activists. → Read More
Military expert warns of ‘very serious risk’ of China war within five years
A leading expert says Australia would be exposed to cyber and kinetic attacks from China if drawn into war over Taiwan, while former Labor leader Kim Beazley says Australia is completely dependent on the US for security. → Read More
‘China is our best publicity agent’: Tibet urges tougher line on Beijing
The head of Tibet’s government-in-exile says it is unfair for Australia to hold countries such as Russia and Iran to a higher human rights standard than China. → Read More
Be brave, strip soldiers’ medals, says expert who sparked war crimes inquiry
The sociologist who triggered the Brereton war crimes inquiry says soldiers who oversaw alleged wrongdoing in Afghanistan should be stripped of their honours. → Read More
Former SAS soldier Ben Roberts-Smith committed war crimes
A Federal Court judge has found the decorated war veteran murdered four unarmed Afghan prisoners and bullied a colleague. → Read More
The reckoning over Afghanistan war crimes is only just beginning
The wheels of justice and public debate have continued to grind beyond the confines of the landmark Ben Roberts-Smith case – and medals, reputations and, potentially, former soldiers’ freedom are at stake. → Read More
No PwC staff with links to leak can work with government, AFP investigating
The head of the Finance Department said the consulting firm undermined confidence by failing to disclose the extent of the breach. → Read More
ASIO agents embedded in Defence to protect AUKUS secrets from foreign spies
ASIO boss Mike Burgess said AUKUS secrets provide extra threats to security, and defended the agency’s decision to quietly disrupt foreign interference plots rather than seek prosecutions. → Read More
Albanese ‘to travel to China’ but opposition warns trade sanctions should be lifted first
In a new sign of thawing tensions, the PM says he will push ahead with a trip to Beijing, but the Coalition is demanding “absolute clarity” on the removal of trade barriers. → Read More
The Labor frenemies working to repair relations with China
Ten years ago, Penny Wong and Don Farrell were brawling over their spots on the Senate ticket. Now they are teaming up to thaw Beijing. → Read More
The first 72 hours: How an attack on Taiwan could rapidly reach Australia
Within 72 hours of a conflict breaking out over Taiwan, Chinese missile bombardments and devastating cyberattacks would begin pummelling Australia. For the first time since World War II, the mainland would be under attack. → Read More
Australia faces the threat of war with China within three years – and we’re not ready
Are we prepared for full-scale conflict? Our panel of national security experts says no. → Read More
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern to resign
An emotional Ardern revealed she wouldn’t have the energy for a new term after the next election. → Read More
The thorniest political challenges ahead in 2023
From a Voice to parliament to energy politics, Anthony Albanese and his top ministers will confront a slew of challenges, but there are difficulties for the Coalition, Greens, and teal MPs too. → Read More
Making up with a superpower: Wong’s China visit and why it matters
Will Wong’s visit make China less of a threat? Foreign Affairs Correspondent Matthew Knott and North Asia Correspondent Eryk Bagshaw debate the issues arising from Penny Wong’s mission. → Read More
Suspected Medibank hackers post stolen data
Hundreds of names, addresses, birthdates and Medicare details have been posted under a “good-list” and a “naughty-list” on a blog linked to a ransomware group. → Read More
‘No one wants to see that’: Australians dismayed at vision of blasts, terrorists at Bali event
Australians in Bali have been left shocked at footage of the 2002 bombings carnage and of the terrorists who plotted them being played on big screens during a 20th anniversary commemoration ceremony. → Read More
China’s ambassador frustrated by slow progress in repairing Australia relationship
China’s Ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian says: “It seems we’re not moving fast enough, not as fast as China would expect.” → Read More
‘Burning question’: Will Pope Francis break the Catholic Church’s glass ceiling?
Upheaval at a major gathering of Australian Catholics reflected a heated global debate about whether women should be allowed into the ordained ministry. → Read More