SkyNews Australia staff were busted watching Married At First Sight on Tuesday night amid the 2025-2026 Federal Budget lockup.
Australian journalist Sharri Markson shared images to Instagram in a shock moment which saw the controversial Channel Nine series playing in the background at the SkyNews Canberra studios.
Unaware of her surroundings, the author, 41, was all smiles as she posed in a red ensemble for the photo, oblivious to the huge TV screen behind her which had couple Awhina Rutene and Adrian Araouzou plastered on it.
‘Out of lock-up and onto Sky News for budget analysis in Canberra!’ Sharri captioned the reel of photos.
Sharri dressed in all red for the photos, opting for a long skirt, shirt, and conservative jacket over the top as she paired it with bright red lipstick.
The TV presenter curled her long brunette tresses and finished her accessories with staple pieces of gold jewellery.
SkyNews Australia staff were busted watching Married At First Sight on Tuesday night amid the 2025-2026 Federal Budget lockup when journalist Sharri Markson, 41, shared images showing the controversial series playing at the Canberra studios
Unaware of her surroundings, the author was all smiles as she posed in a red ensemble for the photo, oblivious to the huge TV screen behind her which had couple Awhina Rutene and Adrian Araouzou plastered on it
She was seen posing with radio star Ross Greenwood in one image, before she moved on to take another picture with AM Agenda host Laura Jayes.
Sharri is an investigations editor at The Australian as well as the host of the Sky News Australia program Sharri, which airs 8-9pm from Monday to Thursday.
She is also the winner of numerous awards in journalism, including two Walkley Awards.
It comes after Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down the Federal Budget on Tuesday night, with Anthony Albanese’s government announcing several promises to ease the cost-of-living for struggling Australians.
Among those promises are two tax cuts starting from next year, along with a $150 energy rebate and wiping $19billion from existing student debt.
Those tax cuts have passed the House of Representatives and will go the Senate.
Aussies have also been told nine out of ten GP visits will essentially be free as part of the government’s overhaul of Medicare, with $7.9billion injected into bulk-billing incentives.
Dr Chalmers has also committed to delivering a $793million women’s health package.
‘Out of lock-up and onto Sky News for budget analysis in Canberra!’ Sharri captioned the reel of photos, posing with AM Agenda host Laura Jayes in one of the photos
Meanwhile, a potential date for the election has been set, with the Prime Minister expected to call the election for May 3, according to Labor insiders, news.com.au reported.
Anthony Albanese could call the election as early as Friday.
The PM had earlier refused to be swayed on giving an election date, simply saying it would be held in May.
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