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    • 11 HRS AGO
    Election 2025: Why Albo has a spring in his step and Dutton's big bet on defence

    This week's podcast guests are Canberra Bureau Chief Tom McIlroy and Foreign affairs and Defence correspondent Andrew Tillet. They join Lisa Murray and Phil Coorey to discuss the coalition's plan to increase defence spending, the erosion of trust in institutions and the potential risks of following American political trends in Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 23 HRS AGO
    The battle of the teals in Kooyong and Bradfield

    The threat teal independents pose in this election - to the dominance of the two-party system, to the stability of our parliament and to the Liberal Party’s base - is very real. Today, we focus on two of these seats: Bradfield in Sydney and Kooyong in Melbourne where the teals and the Libs are neck and neck. City reporter for The Age Rachael Dexter and NSW political editor Alexandra Smith join Jacqueline Maley to discuss. Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 1 DAY AGO
    How much do voters know about Dutton?

    As voters get ready to cast pre-poll ballots on Tuesday, the image of Peter Dutton with a petrol hose in his hand will be at the top of their minds — but has he done enough to tell them who is he? And Anthony Albanese "sharpened up" his performance on the campaign trail — so, is a "solid campaign" enough to keep him in the lodge for another term? Patricia Karvelas and Jacob Greber  break it all down on Politics Now. Got a burning question? Got a burning political query? Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at thepartyroom@abc.net.au

    • 2 DAYS AGO
    Coalition losing ground ahead of early voting

    With two weeks to go in this election race – polls continue to show the Coalition losing ground. Support for Peter Dutton is slipping away in the very suburbs he's targeting. And time is running out. Early voting begins on Tuesday.

    • 23 HRS AGO
    Australians love a battler, but crying poor doesn’t work in an election

    Australians love a ‘battler’. Images of shearers, Anzacs, and gold diggers are deeply entrenched in our history. Politicians know that too. Why else do we see them in hard hats and high visibility vests? But a couple of moments in this election campaign have hit a nerve. They came from a blue blood Liberal candidate in Melbourne, and the opposition leader’s son in a press conference in Brisbane. Today, Frank Bongiorno, professor of history at the Australian National University, on what happens when members of the political class play down their wealth, in order to commune with the common people.   Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 3 DAYS AGO
    Loose units and losing momentum: Dutton’s campaign continues to go downhill

    In 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 launch in Perth focused on economic progress, the Liberals doubled down on culture wars and cuts. As housing affordability, foreign policy blunders, and leadership failures dominate the headlines, opinion polls show the Coalition slipping further behind – raising serious questions about whether Dutton is fit to lead or if this election is already lost for the opposition. Support New Politics, just $5 per month:  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/newpoliticsSubstack: https://newpolitics.substack.com Song listing: ‘Good Stuff’, The B-52s.‘Mysterious Ways’, U2 (cover version by In Sympathy).‘La femme d’Argent, AIR.‘Wild’, Spoon.‘Humiliation’, The National.

    • 4 DAYS AGO
    Two blunders and tap dancing with the truth: election special podcast with Michelle Grattan and Amanda Dunn

    editorial@theconversation.edu.au Policy tracker: https://stories.theconversation.com/policy-tracker/ Mentioned in this episode: Sign up to The Conversation's newsletter https://theconversation.com/au/newsletters How Australian Democracy Works 'How Australian Democracy Works' edited by Politics Editor Amanda Dunn is out now in all good book stores. The Conversation Weekly Search for 'The Conversation Weekly' wherever you get your podcasts. Mentioned in this episode: Sign up to The Conversation's newsletter https://theconversation.com/au/newsletters

    • 5 DAYS AGO
    Back to Back Barries: is it all over for the Coalition?

    Just over halfway into the election campaign, Australians have now heard from both major parties on their solutions to the housing crisis. But with the flooding of media messaging, are voters able to tell the difference in what’s being offered? And while there have been missteps on both sides – Peter Dutton pulling his son in front of the cameras, and Anthony Albanese’s awkward moment with Tanya Plibersek – the odds are increasingly in Labor’s favour. Barrie Cassidy and Tony Barry discuss why we could get majority Labor government, what happens when politicians deploy their family on the campaign trail, and how Donald Trump is the unavoidable third candidate in this election See all our Australian election 2025 coverage Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast

    • 5 DAYS AGO
    Your Shortcut to... Week 3 of the federal election campaign

    In the words of the great Bon Jovi, we're halfway there (until polling day that is). In our Squiz Shortcut to Week 3 of the election campaign, we’ll get you across the big housing policies announced by the 2 major parties, why Russia has entered the chat, as well as the issues covered in the second leaders’ debate. And we have some more excellent questions from Squizers in Ask The Squiz including one on how preferential voting works. How's that for some sizzle...   Squiz Recommends:  Reading: This article from Domain goes into the details of the housing policies announced by the 2 major parties Reading: Here’s the link to the AEC guide to costs for the 2022 federal election Email us:  Send us your questions about the election to hello@thesquiz.com.au. You can ask us anything about politics, how the government works, whatever’s on your mind, and we'll pick the top few to answer next week. Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here

    • 5 DAYS AGO
    Housing dominates second leaders debate ahead of 2025 federal election

    Housing policy and national security issues have dominated the second leaders debate between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton. Housing affordability in particular has been as a key issue in the campaign, with both parties aiming major policies at first homebuyers in recent days.

    • 5 DAYS AGO
    Is the campaign getting away from Peter Dutton?

    This week on the campaign saw the release of competing housing policies, and the appearance of Peter Dutton’s son Harry.  But in many ways the campaign continued to be overshadowed by Donald Trump. Labor is making increasingly explicit attacks trying to link Dutton to the US president. And Dutton’s cause wasn’t helped with one of his key frontbenchers aped a Trump slogan. Does this mean the wheels have fallen off the Coalition campaign? Chief Political Correspondent David Crowe and National Affairs Editor James Massola join Jacqueline Maley to discuss.  Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 6 DAYS AGO
    The election housing policies explained

    This week, Peter Dutton and Anthony Albanese unveiled big new policies supposed to make it easier for young Australians to buy their first home. From a five percent deposit scheme to tax deductions for mortgage interest, will the policies really help and which party will leave Australians in a better position? Recently, we brought you our Housing Hostages series with our business editor Michael Janda, all about the housing crisis, how we landed in it and how we get out of it. Today, Michael is back to explain the new policies and analyse what they’d do to the housing market. Featured:  Michael Janda, ABC business editor

    • 6 DAYS AGO
    ​Guardian Essential report:​ as Labor pulls further ahead, can Dutton outmanoeuvre Albanese?

    As 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 the two major parties’ campaigns

    • 15 APR
    Election 2025: Taking apart both sides’ ‘diabolical’ housing policies

    This week, political editor Phillip Coorey, deputy editor, news, Jessica Gardner, economics editor John Kehoe, and senior writer Myriam Robin take apart Labor and the Coalition’s housing policies, discuss why tax reform is so hard and unpack the battle for Kooyong. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 3 DAYS AGO
    What the major parties are offering on Indigenous affairs

    At one point during this term of government, Indigenous affairs dominated national debate. Politicians, pundits and the public couldn't stop talking about it.  But since the Voice referendum failed, it’s become something of a taboo. Labor is eager to move on, while the Coalition is more focused on scoring points than offering a plan.  Now, with the election weeks away, there are glimpses of what might come next. Labor says it’s about delivering jobs. The Coalition says it’s about cutting waste. Today, contributor for The Saturday Paper, Ben Abbatangelo, on what the major parties are really offering – and what it all means for First Nations people around the country.   If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support.   Socials: Stay in touch with us on Instagram Guest: Contributor for The Saturday Paper Ben Abbatangelo Photo: AAP Image / Lukas Coch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 15 APR
    What we must learn from our 'worst' election campaign

    This week our revered economics editor Ross Gittins wrote an essay for the Age and Sydney Morning Herald, in which he lamented the state of this election campaign in particular, and Australian politics in general.  The essay was titled “They treat us like mugs”, and Ross did not miss with his critique of the timidity and cynicism of the two major parties’ campaigns.  Gittins joins Jacqueline Maley in the studio, to talk through his searing critique.    Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 6 DAYS AGO
    How Albanese is using Trump as a weapon

    Donald Trump’s presence looms large on the campaign trail, as both leaders face questions about how they would handle his trade war. The market chaos and escalating tensions between China and the US may have once seemed like the last thing Labor needed during an election campaign. But insiders now believe they’ve been granted a rare opportunity: to hold firm in the face of uncertainty and prove that changing government in this global political climate is too great a risk.  Today, special correspondent for The Saturday Paper, Jason Koutsoukis, on Anthony Albanese’s Trump strategy – and how Peter Dutton is fighting back.   If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support.   Socials: Stay in touch with us on Instagram Guest: Special correspondent for The Saturday Paper, Jason Koutsoukis. Photo: Aaron Schwartz/Sipa USA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 14 APR
    The housing pitch for young voters

    With less than three weeks until the Federal Election, first-time home buyers have become a big campaign focus for both major parties. It comes after Labor and the Coalition unveiled their housing policies over the weekend. Labor is promising to cut home deposits for first-time buyers from 20% to 5%, while the Opposition wants to make some mortgage repayments tax deductible. In today's deep dive, we'll break down the latest on these housing policy announcements, and discuss what they could mean for young Aussies. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Harry SekulichProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 13 APR
    Major parties bet the house on election campaigns

    Labor and the Coalition announced competing housing policies at their official campaign launches. Could either one win the election? Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our regular host is Claire Harvey and our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton, Stephanie Coombes and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 11 APR
    Leaks, lies and sabotage: The Coalition’s second-week election meltdown

    We 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 Coalition’s hypocrisy in approving the deal back in 2015. Behind the scenes, internal sabotage from the NSW Liberal division is threatening Dutton’s campaign, allegedly paving the way for Angus Taylor as a post-election leader. Meanwhile, the Coalition’s hasty withdrawal of its work-from-home policy reveals its lack of preparation and voter resonance, while the credibility of Kooyong candidate Amelia Hamer was shattered by revelations she owns multi-million-dollar properties despite claiming to be a struggling renter. Internationally, both major parties remain silent on Israel’s war crimes in Gaza – only the Greens and a few independents have called out the massacre of Palestinian aid workers – while Penny Wong and Albanese offer evasive platitudes. On the climate front, Albanese faced criticism for Labor’s approval of new coal and gas expansions, while Dutton made headlines for kicking a football into the head of an Iraqi–Australian cameraman – a moment symbolic of his broader political insensitivity. As polls continue to favour Labor, global instability, Trump-style economic chaos, and Coalition disunity threaten to derail the opposition’s chances. Support New Politics, just $5 per month!:  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/newpoliticsSubstack: https://newpolitics.substack.com Song listing: ‘Good Stuff’, The B-52s.‘Bonnie and Clyde’, Serge Gainsbourg (French Accent Remix)‘Familiar’, Agnes Obel.‘Wild’, Spoon.‘Bumper’, The Cannanes.‘Humiliation’, The National.

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