Sky News staff ‘busted’ watching Married At First Sight during their Federal Budget coverage

By KINTA WALSH-COTTON FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA

Published: 05:20 GMT, 26 March 2025 | Updated: 05:35 GMT, 26 March 2025

Sky News Australia staff appeared to be taking in a Married At First Sight episode on Tuesday night during their 2025-2026 Federal Budget coverage. 

Journalist Sharri Markson shared images to Instagram of her posing in Sky News Canberra studios while the controversial Channel Nine series was seen playing in the background.

Sharri, 41, appeared oblivious to the huge TV screen behind her, which was airing a scene of controversial couple Awhina Rutene and Adrian Araouzou fighting in their apartment bedroom.

‘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 her segments, opting for a long scarlet skirt and matching shirt and jacket.

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. 

Sky News Australia staff appeared to be taking in a Married At First Sight episode on Tuesday night during their 2025-2026 Federal Budget coverage. Journalist Sharri Markson shared images to Instagram of her posing in Sky News Canberra studios while the controversial Channel Nine series was seen playing in the background

Sharri, 41, appeared oblivious to the huge TV screen behind her, which was airing a scene of controversial couple Awhina Rutene and Adrian Araouzou fighting in their apartment bedroom 

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.

Sharri dressed in all red for her segments, opting for a long scarlet skirt and matching shirt and jacket. She is seen posing with Sky News AM Agenda host Laura Jayes 

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.

Follow Daily Mail Australia for live coverage of the 2025 Budget.  

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