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Katina CurtisCanberra Bureau Chief, The West Australian

Katina Curtis is the Canberra bureau chief for The West Australian. She has been covering federal politics for more than a decade, reporting on four elections, six prime ministers and 11 budgets – so far. During her time in the Canberra press gallery, Katina has worked for the Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and AAP before she joined Seven West Media in 2022.

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Spotlight shines on political gravy plane

Scrutiny of political perks adds to the public perception that politicians are in it for themselves. The rules should be tightened.

Katina Curtis

POLITICS CommentsPM insists he ‘did not ever’ call Joyce for Qantas upgrades

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has issued a statement insisting he ‘did not ever’ call Alan Joyce for Qantas upgrades.

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Liberals claim Collie backs nuclear power plan

The Liberals believe there is overwhelming support for nuclear power in Collie as leader Peter Dutton says the party would ‘condense the timelines’ for building new technology power stations around the country.

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Coalition demands Albo answer Qatar questions

The Coalition is calling for Anthony Albanese to declare whether he acted ‘on behalf of Qantas’ during the Government’s decision last year to block Qatar Airways’ bid for more flights into Australia. 

Katina Curtis, Ellen Ransley & Jessica Wang

Federal politicsCommentsCOVID inquiry warns fall in trust will hurt future responses

Australia fared relatively well during the COVID-19 pandemic but there were significant costs to individuals, society, the health system and a collapse in trust that could hinder responses to future crises.

Katina Curtis

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Biodiversity subsidies an ‘economic Armageddon’ for mining

The Opposition warns the resources sector may face ‘economic Armageddon’ due to an international biodiversity agreement by Labor.

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Labor elder Kim Carr warns party against deals with Greens

Minority government may be beckoning but a Labor elder warns his party must not do deals with the Greens.

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Albo’s Qantas relationship under fire over seat upgrades

Anthony Albanese’s relationship with Qantas is under the microscope amid claims he contacted former chief Alan Joyce for seat upgrades and suggestions he failed to declare those given to his former wife. 

Ellen Ransley and Katina Curtis

Federal politicsCommentsDutton calls for Federal repeat of Qld election result

Queensland has voted out a ‘very bad Labor government’, Peter Dutton has declared, as he called on Australians to now give the Albanese Government the boot. 

Ellen Ransley and Katina Curtis

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Thorpe’s defence ‘heir’ thin, senators discuss taking action

Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe claims ‘no one can kick me out’ of politics after she protested during the King’s speech in parliament, however, as senators discuss action, her defence appears ‘heir’ thin.

Katina Curtis and Georgina Noack

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PM responds after China accuses Australia of hate crimes

China has unleashed a fiery verbal barrage, accusing Australia of hate crimes and being ‘plagued by systemic racism’. But the Prime Minister said Australia won’t be deterred from raising human rights issues.

Katina Curtis and Max Corstorphan

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Care economy not a real job? Old attitudes need a rethink

The female-dominated care sector has a hard enough time finding staff amid enormous demand for their services. Disparaging workers as not having real jobs won’t help.

Katina Curtis