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In the Australian Politics podcast, Guardian Australia's political team examine what’s happening in Australian politics and why it matters to you

Australian Politics The Guardian

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    • 4.6 • 1.2K Ratings

In the Australian Politics podcast, Guardian Australia's political team examine what’s happening in Australian politics and why it matters to you

    Essential Report: underwhelmed by democracy and overwhelmed by the news

    Essential Report: underwhelmed by democracy and overwhelmed by the news

    Guardian Australia chief political correspondent Paul Karp talks to Peter Lewis from Essential Media about voters’ views on the institutions and guardrails that are the basis for Australian democracy. Together they discuss continued warnings signs for Anthony Albanese, the appetite for electoral reform and the alternatives to news media gatekeepers

    • 27 min
    Andrew Leigh on how competition reform can make our lives better

    Andrew Leigh on how competition reform can make our lives better

    Guardian Australia’s chief political correspondent Paul Karp speaks to the assistant minister for competition, Andrew Leigh about Labor’s plans for reforming grocery prices as the Greens push for greater powers for the ACCC to address the supermarket duopoly. They also discuss national competition policy, wage growth and non-compete clauses for workers

    • 25 min
    Karen Middleton on the state of Australian politics

    Karen Middleton on the state of Australian politics

    Guardian Australia’s new political editor, Karen Middleton, tells Nour Haydar how she got hooked on politics You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

    • 23 min
    Yanis Varoufakis on technofeudalism and the ‘new cold war’

    Yanis Varoufakis on technofeudalism and the ‘new cold war’

    Chief political correspondent Paul Karp speaks to economist and former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis about his new book Technofeudalism and how the fiefdoms of tech firms are heightening geopolitical and economic tensions. They also discuss Australia’s role in between the US and China, the future of Aukus and the upcoming federal budget

    • 34 min
    Essential report: will a Trump win upset Aukus?

    Essential report: will a Trump win upset Aukus?

    Guardian Australia chief political correspondent Paul Karp talks to Peter Lewis from Essential Media about voters’ views on global issues, including the relationship with our Asia Pacific neighbours, Australia’s alliance with the US and Israel’s ongoing conflict in Gaza

    • 22 min
    Amanda Rishworth on closing the gender retirement gap – Australian politics podcast

    Amanda Rishworth on closing the gender retirement gap – Australian politics podcast

    This week, the Albanese government unveiled a plan to pay superannuation on publicly funded paid parental leave. Chief political correspondent Paul Karp talks to social services minister Amanda Rishworth about the effect the plan might have on closing the retirement savings gap. They also discuss cost-of-living relief for those on the lowest incomes and the effect of online influencers on violence against women

    • 23 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
1.2K Ratings

1.2K Ratings

Cleo_11 ,

Great podcast

I am just listening to Jane Hume. Does she really believe in what she says? Please! The electorate isn’t as stupid as she thinks we are.

Franciuma ,

Informative, but eye rolling moments

I like this show but some of the speakers (looking at you Peter Lewis the stats guy) either need to go or to stop thinking theyre a comedic genius and stick to the facts - listening to someone build up for 30 seconds to a subpar joke because they like the sound of their own voice constantly turns me off the pod which is a shame because the findings are often interesting

Combat_Hawk ,

Misinformation Disinformation

It makes sense about the limitations of truth in political advertising. I am not sure shifting the blame to online platforms is totally accurate. Traditional media has played an active role in misinformation and disinformation. I believe most people know not to trust a politician completely. What then can be done to improve media reporting online and through traditional media?

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