ABC announces new projects for Patricia Karvelas and Greg Jennett
The ABC has announced new roles in 2025 for Patricia Karvelas and Greg Jennett, both of whom recently wrapped long-term roles at the national broadcaster.
Patricia Karvelas will take over as presenter of Afternoon Briefing each weekday on ABC iview and the ABC NEWS Channel, after announcing she’ll be farewelling Radio National after 10 years.
She’ll also be presenting Q+A and weekly political wrap The Party Room, writing a column for ABC News online, and launching an ABC podcast Politics Now in 2025.
Afternoon Briefing host Greg Jennett is moving into a senior role in the Northbourne, Canberra newsroom presenting the ACT 7PM news from Sunday to Thursday, conducting interviews for Stateline, and working with the Canberra Parliament House team on the federal election coverage.
“I’m so excited to be anchoring a daily national affairs and politics program, especially at a time when Australians are seeking not just accountability but explanation of really complex issues,” Karvelas said.
“Afternoon Briefing has become appointment viewing and is a key part of the news agenda daily.
“Being able to launch a podcast which is fast and responsive and engaging on moving political stories has been my dream. It’s how I consume content and I know there’s a strong desire from our audience for non-appointment content that meets people in their headphones when it suits them.”
Greg Jennett adds: “I’m proud of what we’ve done with Afternoon Briefing these last three years. It has become an accessible place for politicians of all stripes and levels of experience to discuss and debate the issues of the day.
“Over the years I’ve been privileged to report on some of the most remarkable events in the life of our nation. In 2025 I’ll devote my energies to other stories around the nation’s capital, while still being close enough to hear that thrum from the Hill that’s been a constant in my reporting for the last couple of decades or so. I’m looking forward to what comes next.”
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Nathan Jolly is the Features Editor at Mumbrella. He joined the team in July, 2023.
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