Patricia Karvelas (born 28 January [1] 1981 [citation needed]) is an Australian radio presenter, current affairs journalist and political correspondent. Karvelas hosted Breakfast on ABC Radio National from 2021 until 2024. Oct 9, 2024 · ABC News journalist and presenter Patricia Karvelas will take on an expanded role across platforms in 2025, with a key anchoring role on the ABC NEWS Channel in national politics. Jun 11, 2025 · As the ABC announces they have discontinued their weekly panel show, Q+A, after a record-breaking 18 years, we revisit our exclusive interview with host Patricia Karvelas, which appeared in our January 2025 issue. Patricia Karvelas is a prominent and highly respected Australian journalist, television and radio host, podcaster, political journalist, and commentator. Patricia began her professional career at the ABC and SBS 20 years ago, and has since worked across every medium across the Australian media landscape. Oct 9, 2024 · Patricia Karvelas is leaving ABC Radio National to take on an expanded role with the broadcaster in 2025. She has hosted the ABC’s flagship Breakfast news program RN Breakfast since 2021. Oct 9, 2024 · Patricia Karvelas has announced she will leave RN breakfast after three years at the helm. Karvelas, who replaced long-term host Fran Kelly in early 2022, made the announcement on Wednesday, revealing her plans to “lean into a new cross-platform role”. Jul 14, 2025 · In my time as the Agriculture Minister, I saw the benefits of that flowing through to Australian farmers, and of course the relationship trade wise goes well beyond that.