Harper Sullivan

Harper Sullivan is an Australia-based political analyst and journalist who has spent more than a decade covering federal politics, public policy, and the mechanics of elections. He began his career in Canberra as a junior reporter, tracing legislation from committee rooms to the floor of parliament, before moving into analysis at national scale. Over the years, Sullivan has built a reputation for clear, evidence-led reporting on party strategy, parliamentary negotiations, and the policy consequences of shifting political incentives. He has regularly appeared on radio and contributed to long-form explainers examining budgeting, housing, health policy, and national security debates. His work is often cited for its focus on what changes for voters, not just what happens in press conferences. Most recently, he has led coverage of election integrity, misinformation risk, and how coalition and opposition positions translate into legislative outcomes across the states.