Stefanovic’s fanboy interview shows free speech is not unfettered

June 25, 2026 — 5:19pm

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One of the tenets of rigorous reporting is that the journalist should not become the story.

After an 32-year career in the media, Karl Stefanovic threw his journalistic credibility to the wind when he put his arm around Tommy Robinson, Britain’s best known far-right agitator, who spearheads a vehemently anti-Muslim and anti-immigrant movement and boasts a two-decade history of criminal convictions, including assault, fraud, stalking and contempt of court.

Nine Entertainment is negotiating terms for the long-time Today host to leave the network following his incendiary podcast interview with Robinson.

Stefanovic has been among Nine’s highest-profile stars for the best part of two decades, since his baby-faced debut on........

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