Patricia Karvelas is returning to her old role of hosting Afternoon Briefing on ABC, as she farewells radio after 10 years on the airwaves. Karvelas confirmed on October 8 that she would not be hosting RN Breakfast after she replaced long-term host Fran Kelly in early 2022. Instead, she’ll be shifting her focus to a new cross-platform role by hosting Afternoon Briefing each weekday as well as presenting Q+A in 2025.
The seasoned ABC political journalist will also continue her weekly political wrap The Party Room – which she co-hosts with Kelly – and online analysis. Karvelas, who launched Afternoon Briefing in 2018, said she was excited to get started with her new roles next year. “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,” she 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.
” As Afternoon Briefing host, Karvelas will replace Greg Jennett, who will present the ACT 7pm News from Sunday to Thursday and conduct Stateline interviews in 2025. “I’m proud of what we’ve d.
