Guardian Australia's political team examine what’s happening in Australian politics and why it matters to you
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The best analysis and discussion about Australian politics and #auspol news. Presented by Eddy Jokovich and David Lewis, we look at all the issues the mainstream media wants to cover up, and do the job most journalists avoid: holding power to account. Seriously. / Twitter @NewpoliticsAU / www.patreon.com/newpolitics / newpolitics.substack.com / www.newpolitics.com.au
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Katherine Murphy, Lenore Taylor and guests bring you all of the week's political news and analysis from Canberra
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An Australian politics podcast from Malcolm Farr and Dennis Atkins
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Bite sized chunks of Australian politics and news, served up with a side of crispy memes
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Unlock the complexities of Australian politics with 'Politics Done Differently' – the ultimate guide to understanding and engaging in democracy Down Under! From insightful analysis to thought-provoking discussions, we make politics accessible to all, challenging norms and amplifying diverse voices along the way. Join your host, Caterina Sullivan, as she seeks out expert insight from politicians around the country about the ever-evolving landscape of Australian politics. Tune in now!
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Join Lachlan Hamilton, Patrick Muldrew and Nic Jeffries as they simplify and demystify the Australian Political landscape.
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Guardian Essential report: can Labor live up to expectations?
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25:18Post-election Albanese has seen a surge in popularity but what is the electorate expecting from a second term Labor government and can they deliver during challenging times? Guardian Australia’s political reporter, Josh Butler sits down with chief political correspondent, Tom McIlroy and Essential Media’s executive director, Peter Lewis.…
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In this extended episode, we analyse the historic 2025 federal election, where Anthony Albanese led the Labor Party to one of the most decisive victories in Australian political history – winning up to 92 seats, achieving a 3% swing, and securing 55% of the two-party-preferred vote. We explore how Labor broke new ground in metropolitan seats across…
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The Final Week: Dutton’s collapse, Albanese’s edge and Labor to win
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1:06:48In the final week of the 2025 federal election campaign, we unpack Peter Dutton’s total campaign collapse, Anthony Albanese’s edge in the polls, and why a Labor victory now looks inevitable. From debate disasters and media blunders to desperate culture war tactics and vanishing credibility, we break down the major moments, analyse the role of indep…
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Guardian Essential report: is the real question now just how big Labor’s victory will be?
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15:12Just days out from the crucial vote, the latest Guardian Essential poll shows steady support for Labor. But with a significant number of undecided voters and a strong field of independents, questions remain about how convincing their victory will really be. Guardian Australia’s chief political correspondent, Tom McIlroy, sits down with Essential Me…
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After four weeks of the campaign: Is it all over?
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1:02:19Week four of the federal election campaign shrank to three working days – bookended by Easter Monday and ANZAC Day – and was upended by the death of Pope Francis, briefly halting campaigns by Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton. Nearly two million pre-poll votes now bank Labor’s incumbency edge while the Coalition flounders after three chaotic weeks.…
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Loose units and losing momentum: Dutton’s campaign continues to go downhill
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1:10:41In this extended episode, we dissect week three of the 2025 federal election campaign, where Peter Dutton’s Coalition descends further into chaos – facing a credibility crisis driven by misinformation, fear campaigns about Russia, China and Indonesia, and a housing stunt involving his own son. While Anthony Albanese and Labor’s upbeat campaign laun…
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Guardian Essential report: as Labor pulls further ahead, can Dutton outmanoeuvre Albanese?
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19:28As the election draws near, Labor has extended its lead against the Coalition in the latest Essential poll, raising new questions about what Peter Dutton needs to do to shift the momentum in his favour. Political reporter Dan Jervis-Bardy sits down with Essential Media’s executive director Peter Lewis to unpack the strategies and dynamics shaping t…
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Leaks, lies and sabotage: The Coalition’s second-week election meltdown
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1:07:58We analyse the turbulent second week of the 2025 federal election campaign, where the Liberal–National Coalition’s strategy descended into chaos. The week’s headline issue – the Port of Darwin lease to a Chinese company – was rebranded by Peter Dutton as a national security crisis, only to be politically outplayed by Anthony Albanese, exposing the …
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The Week 1 Report and the campaign to get Dutton out of Dickson
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1:09:45In this bumper episode, we analyse the first week of the 2025 federal election campaign, covering rising tensions over Chinese research vessels and national security scare campaigns, Dutton’s Kirribilli House gaffe, and the resurgence of Cold War-era rhetoric, and Prime Minister Albanese’s responses. We speak with Ellie Smith, the Climate 200-backe…
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Guardian Essential report: power v poise – Australian Politics podcast
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21:37At the electoral crossroads, Guardian Australia’s political reporter Krishani Dhanji talks to Essential Media’s executive director Peter Lewis about what risks and rewards await Peter Dutton and Anthony Albanese as they gamble over the projection of strong v steady leadership to win the hearts and minds of Australian voters. Plus: who would people …
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It’s On: The 2025 Election Preview and Budget Analysis
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53:08The federal election has been announced for May 3, and we unpack Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ pre-election Budget – marked by cautious politics, modest tax cuts, and the usual barrage from conservative media. Despite early signals of a deficit, the Budget offered little reform, continuing Labor’s trend of incrementalism and risk-averse fiscal policy, wi…
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Housing with Purple Pingers and an election on the horizon
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1:01:32In this episode, we speak with Jordan Van Den Lamb (Purple Pingers), Victorian Socialists Senate candidate and founder of shitrentals.org, about housing affordability. We also look at the upcoming federal budget and the media's selective portrayal of budget deficits, often negative under Labor but positive under Liberal governments. We then explore…
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Guardian Essential report: as Albanese’s approval rating rises, why do the lads stand out? – Australian Politics podcast
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23:06As the prime minister hits his highest approval ratings in 18 months, the Guardian Essential poll goes deep into demographics this week. Why do young Australian men support Trump and Dutton more than anyone else? Could Dutton take advantage of this trend? Guardian Australia’s political reporter Josh Butler talks to Essential Media’s executive direc…
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The WA election delivered another massive win for Labor, securing a third term – despite a 10 per cent swing against Labor, votes shifted to Greens, independents, and One Nation, signaling dissatisfaction with the Liberals rather than enthusiasm for their return. With a federal election looming, the Liberal Party’s lack of readiness for government …
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The economic recovery, US alliance tensions, and News Corp exposed
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1:02:49This episode explores Australia’s emerging economic recovery from a per capita recession under both the Morrison and Albanese governments, spotlighting improved interest rates, lower inflation, and rising employment and wages that bolster Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ positive narrative ahead of a potential federal election. The show then shifts to inter…
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Guardian Essential report: How do the major parties plan to win your vote?
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22:33Has the interest rate cut made any difference to how people intend to vote at the upcoming federal election? Guardian Australia’s political reporter Dan Jervis-Bardy and Essential Media’s executive director Peter Lewis discuss how voters are responding to major political parties’ campaign rhetoric on key issues affecting their lives…
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In this episode, we question whether Australia should remain aligned with an increasingly unpredictable United States and explore how this sudden shift in American foreign policy, after years of condemning Russian aggression, is forcing Australia to reconsider its security ties under ANZUS and the AUKUS agreement. We also explore the domestic fallo…
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We really need to talk about Zionism
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43:58In this episode, we examine the influence of Zionist groups in Australian media and politics, exposing how News Corporation and right-wing activists manipulate public sentiment and suppress criticism of Israel. A failed Daily Telegraph stunt at Cairo Takeaway in Sydney reveals the media’s role in fueling Islamophobia. We also discuss the suppressio…
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Guardian Essential report: how do you make voters care about policy? – Australian Politics podcast
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21:20Guardian Australia’s political reporter Dan Jervis-Bardy and Essential Media’s executive director Peter Lewis discuss the mood of voters and look at the challenges of running a successful election campaign in the era of TrumpAutor: The Guardian
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Managing Trump, not Closing the Gap, dirty election deals
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47:39This episode examines Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s phone call to President Donald Trump over looming US steel and aluminium tariffs, the AUKUS agreement and its US$500 million payment, and the potential political fallout ahead of the federal election. It also explores the Closing the Gap report and the need for structural reform on Indigenous …
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The ABC of Peter Dutton and the sacking of a journalist
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46:30We examine the return of Parliament in 2025, the government’s shelving of the Environmental Protection Agency, and stalled gambling advertising legislation that may never advance. There’s a lot of announcements but drawing parallels to Morrison-era inertia, we question whether the government is stuck rehashing old plans rather than delivering genui…
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Australia’s culture wars, Trump’s mayhem, and a fragile ceasefire
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56:49In this first New Politics podcast episode of 2025, we examine conservative calls to celebrate Australia Day (Invasion Day) despite widespread ambivalence, Sussan Ley’s bizarre comparison of the First Fleet to an Elon Musk Mars mission, and highlight Grace Tame’s “Fuck Murdoch” T-shirt controversy. We also look at the start of Donald Trump’s second…
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2025 election countdown: the battle for Australia’s future
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29:11In this episode of New Politics, we explore the key issues that will shape Australia’s 2025 federal election, from economic challenges and leadership struggles to the growing influence of independents. As Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton prepare for a high-stakes battle, we analyse their strategies, the shifting political landscape, and what it al…
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2024: The Review of a Big Year in Politics
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54:53In this episode, we explore the key issues that shaped Australian federal politics throughout 2024, examining the highs and lows, the moments that truly mattered, and those that didn’t. The state of the economy, the role of the media, the ongoing housing crisis, the conflict in Palestine, Indigenous affairs, and the performances of political leader…
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Labor leadership disinformation and an environmental fail
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46:03In this episode, we explore the media's exaggerated reports of a rift between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek—a conflict that appears more fiction than fact that was triggered by yet another failed approach to the environment. We look at the Australian Greens' proposal for a progressive alliance with the Lab…
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Does the economy need a defibrillator? Cherelle Murphy on what might get it going again
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36:53Guardian Australia political editor Karen Middleton speaks with Cherelle Murphy, chief economist for EY Oceania, about this week’s sluggish national accounts figures and how the government can revive a barely breathing economyAutor: The Guardian
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Guardian Essential report: do voters’ views on housing and wages spell trouble for Labor?
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25:25Guardian Australia’s chief political correspondent, Paul Karp, and Essential Media’s executive director, Peter Lewis, discuss the public’s disappointment with Labor’s handling of the housing crisis and what that means for the party in the lead-up to a federal electionAutor: The Guardian
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The End of Parliament and Chasing War Criminals
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43:14We explore whether the Australian Greens have learned some tough political lessons on housing policy, reflect on the conclusion of the federal parliamentary year with many critical issues still unresolved, and look at the International Criminal Court’s pursuit of accountability for Israel’s war crimes in Palestine. #auspol Support New Politics: Pat…
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Chris Bowen on Cop29, reducing emissions and rolling out renewables
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42:19Guardian Australia’s political editor, Karen Middleton, speaks with the federal minister for climate change and energy, Chris Bowen. They discuss the wins and losses from the recent Cop29 climate conference in Baku, the pace of the transition to renewables and whether Australia needs to brace for blackouts over summer…
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Money, power and politics: Who really wins in Australia’s democracy?
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50:03We explore the proposed reforms to Australia’s donation laws and ask: who really benefits from these changes? The climate wars rage on, with the latest battle centred on the government’s delayed 2035 emissions reduction targets. Meanwhile, the Albanese government attempts to outflank the Liberal Party with increasingly hardline policies on immigrat…
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Amanda Rishworth on tackling gender-based violence
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37:05This Monday marks International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Guardian Australia’s political editor, Karen Middleton, speaks with the social services minister, Amanda Rishworth, about battling online misogynists, and stopping the welfare system empowering angry exesAutor: The Guardian
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Guardian Essential report: Australians worry about the climate crisis and the economy as Trump returns
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27:33Guardian Australia chief political correspondent, Paul Karp, and Essential Media executive director, Peter Lewis, talk about what Australians think about Donald Trump’s election winAutor: The Guardian
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The ridiculous social media ban and exporting Israel violence
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42:27We explore the government’s controversial plan to target under-16s with a social media ban, explore the continued media manipulation surrounding Israel, and examine why football violence seems to receive a troubling level of acceptance when perpetrated by racist Israeli football hooligans. Meanwhile, the mainstream media stirs up excitement over an…
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Clare O’Neil on Labor’s plan to fix the housing crisis
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30:45Guardian Australia’s political editor, Karen Middleton, speaks with the federal housing and homelessness minister, Clare O’Neil. They discuss whether a double dissolution is on the horizon, the role housing will play in the upcoming federal election campaign and how the housing crisis is more than just a problem of economics…
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We analyze the aftermath of the US election, where Donald Trump’s victory signals the return of the conman, criminal and clown show. Vote Dutton, Get Rinehart? We ask if voting for Peter Dutton is bringing Gina Rinehart’s influence into federal politics, and the answer is probably “yes”. We also cover the current state of the economy, proposed chan…
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Arthur Sinodinos on what Trump keeping his promises means for Australia
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43:43Guardian Australia’s political editor Karen Middleton speaks with Arthur Sinodinos AO, former ambassador to the US, chair of the Australia Practice at the Asia Group, as well as a former Liberal senator and adviser to John Howard. They talk about why Americans voted as they did, what the outcome means for Australia’s upcoming election, and how big …
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Queensland power shift, a flight attack on Labor, COVID and US election
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50:15In this episode, we analyze the results of the Queensland election and uncover who the real losers are, as the media moves to yet another issue to target the federal Labor government—this time, over alleged flight upgrades. We also discuss the release of the Covid-19 Report, which reveals the severe mismanagement of the pandemic response by the pre…
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Bridget McKenzie on the Qantas saga and conflicts of interest
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39:34Guardian Australia’s political editor, Karen Middleton, speaks with the federal shadow transport and infrastructure minister, Bridget McKenzie. They discuss the prime minister’s upgrades with Qantas, opposition leader Peter Dutton’s free flight care of Gina Rinehart, and whether the parliamentary register of interests needs an overhaul…
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Senator Lidia Thorpe confronts the king with her candid views on him and the royal family’s role in colonisation and genocide, raising the question of whether it’s time to reignite the debate about Australia becoming a republic and create a long overdue Treaty with Indigenous people. Meanwhile, the community-backed teal independent movement continu…
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Bob Brown on Lidia Thorpe and the right to protest
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38:39Guardian Australia’s political editor, Karen Middleton, speaks with Bob Brown – environmentalist, social justice campaigner, former senator and leader of the Australian Greens. They talk about the right to protest in a democracy in light of Lidia Thorpe’s recent protest against King Charles during his visit to Parliament House in Canberra, and Bob …
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Guardian Essential report: why has support for the Australian republic gone tepid?
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22:26Guardian Australia political editor Karen Middleton and Essential Media executive director Peter Lewis take a look at the latest Essential poll to see how popular King Charles III is in Australia and what support there is to become a republicAutor: The Guardian
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NACC disasters, the Voice one year on, and 4.3 million reasons to not buy a house
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54:26The National Anti-Corruption Commission has failed to do its job once again, this time finding no corruption in the Paladin affair. Meanwhile, one year after the defeat of the Voice to Parliament referendum, the issue of Indigenous recognition remains stalled. Upcoming elections in the ACT and Queensland are shaping up as potential litmus tests for…
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David Pocock on why negotiation is key to good government
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36:40After almost a full term as a politician, independent senator David Pocock joins political editor Karen Middleton. They discuss why he thinks Labor’s refusal to bargain with the crossbench is holding back changes that Australians need, if Albanese buying a multi-million dollar house this week is a bad look and what his past as a professional rugby …
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Albanese v Dutton and the political struggle over Israel and Palestine
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49:07We explore a turbulent week in Australian politics: the Prime Minister sought to commemorate the victims of the October 7 attacks in Israel and Palestine, but faced sharp criticism from opposition leader Peter Dutton, who continues to push a divisive, far-right agenda. We examine how the Israel-Palestine conflict has deeply impacted Australia’s pol…
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The former NT attorney general on whether the criminal justice system is being used as a form of ‘racial control’
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31:27Guardian Australia’s political editor Karen Middleton speaks with the member for Gwoja Chansey Paech about how Labor lost the law-and-order vote at August’s election, and what the future holds a year on from the voice to parliament referendumAutor: The Guardian
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Guardian Essential report: how much are people willing to change to combat cost of living?
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25:51Guardian Australia chief political correspondent Paul Karp and Essential Media executive director Peter Lewis take a look at the latest Essential poll to gauge what solutions to cost-of-living pressures Australians want implemented and how they think the government is handling the volatile situation in the Middle East…
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The surplus, Queensland election and Middle East tensions exploited in Australia
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46:33The Labor government has delivered its second consecutive surplus, but not everyone is pleased. Meanwhile, the Queensland election campaign is in full swing, a new special envoy for combating Islamophobia has been appointed, though few seem to know who it is, and the politics of the middle east and national security are becoming a heated topic of d…
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The former deputy governor takes us inside the RBA
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39:44Guardian Australia’s political editor Karen Middleton speaks with economist and former deputy governor of the Reserve Bank, Guy Debelle. They discuss how the board makes decisions about the economy and the pressure they face in taking all sides into accountAutor: The Guardian
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The Greens interest rates overreach and who is going to stop Israel?
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47:34Interest rates are on hold, but the Australian Greens are calling on the government to take control of the Reserve Bank. Meanwhile, questions arise about potential changes to negative gearing, while Peter Dutton's nuclear fantasy roadshow continues to unfold. At the same time, the world is paying the price for failing to hold the Israeli government…
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Andrew Leigh on the power imbalance between supermarkets and their customers – Australian politics podcast
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32:08Guardian Australia’s political editor Karen Middleton speaks to Andrew Leigh, assistant minister for competition, charities and Treasury, about the federal government’s draft of a food and grocery code of conduct. They also discuss negative gearing and Labor’s census debacle You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport…
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