
Guardian Australia's political team examine what’s happening in Australian politics and why it matters to you
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 296 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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In our final episode for 2025, political editor Tom McIlroy speaks with Melissa Clarke from ABC RN Breakfast and Michael Read from the Australian Financial Review. The press gallery colleagues discuss the prime minister’s performance and his seemingl... more
After the furore over Pauline Hanson’s burqa stunt and Barnaby Joyce’s defection to One Nation, the latest Guardian Essential Poll shows a surge in the party’s primary vote. Essential Media’s executive director, Peter Lewis and Guardian Australia pol... more
This week Labor committed additional military support for Ukraine in its war against Russia as part of a Nato-led initiative. The government also announced new sanctions on Russia’s so-called shadow fleet of oil tankers, which are a source of revenue... more
Ever since she was elected opposition leader, Sussan Ley has faced strong criticisms from within her party and across the parliament. Some commentators even predicted she’d be out of the job already. But she has made it to the last sitting week of pa... more
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Clare O’Neill is a superb politician, she knows her stuff whatever portfolio she is given. The interviewer was good on housing questions, but when he asked about climate change action he failed to follow up with why the govt is continuing to approve fossil fuel expansions and neglect the environment. Clare is so good she probably would have a given plausible sounding answer, but the govt is failing badly climate mitigation.
Interview with Liberal Julian Leesa was pathetic. No probing questions or challenges to his assertions. This was like a Liberal party PR puff piece. I expect more critical questioning from the Guardian
This was my favourite Saturday listen for a long time- I’m sad only to see it updated only twice a month now. I enjoyed immensely the long form interviews where you got to listen to (mostly) intelligent conversations with particular politicians (whether I like/agree with them or not) and policy experts. I don’t care who hosts, or if you rotate it around between the politics team…but please bring it back more frequently!
To stay in the loop about Australian politics. Some episodes are a tad bland but generally contemporary topics are reflected well and discussed quantitatively, different points of view compared. Bravo, more of this please.
Tedious interview with Andrew Giles leaves no doubt why labor votes are leaving in droves. Sick of the overly curated talking points.
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Focused on the intricacies of Australian politics, the content frequently reviews current events, policy implications, and the evolving landscape of political affiliations. A significant aspect of the dialogue involves interviews with key political figures, including ministers, opposition leaders, and emerging politicians, who provide insights into their roles and perspectives on pressing issues. The episodes often tackle hot topics such as climate change, immigration, housing policies, and national security, while also reflecting on the influences of global politics. Notably, the podcast emphasizes personal narratives and expert opinions, making it a valuable resource for listeners interested in a comprehensive understanding of Australia's... more
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