SBS Our House

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SBS Our House

Australia’s new federal parliament is its most diverse yet. But what does that mean, and will that change the culture inside the chamber? This new podcast series from SBS News explores these questions with the people most affected.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    When can we expect an election?

    An election is on its way in Australia - but just when is unclear. Your summer holiday probably won't be interrupted, but you'll need to be ready to vote by May.

    5 min

  2. 22/12/2024

    2024 Politics Year in Review: An election looms after a year of struggling with the cost of living

    Cost of living issues dominated Australian politics this year. But as politicians gear up for an election within the next six months, some of the key issues that will be taken to the polls surfaced throughout the year.

    7 min

  3. 30/08/2024

    INTERVIEW: Rona Glynn-McDonald on Amplifying the quality of Australia's political debate

    A new organisation has launched in Australia with the aim of tackling political polarisation and division. Amplify says it has deliberately chosen to stand apart from affiliation to a political party to encourage national debate on community-driven solutions to policy challenges like housing and education. Kaytetye woman from Central Australia Rona Glynn-McDonald is a board member of Amplify. She has told Biwa Kwan the group is taking a different approach to finding policy solutions, including in areas like Indigenous affairs after the defeat of last year's Voice to Parliament referendum.

    10 min

  4. 21/08/2024

    Consequences for politicians' bad behaviour under new laws

    Federal politicians will face consequences for bad behaviour under new laws to be introduced to parliament. It comes as women on the crossbench have raised concerns about the way they are treated in the chamber.

    6 min

  5. 20/08/2024

    Legislation passes forcing CFMEU into administration

    The federal government has passed laws to force the CFMEU into administration, compromising with the opposition on the deal. Experts anticipate there will be minimal changes for construction workers, although finding new leaders within the union may be a challenge.

    5 min

  6. 04/07/2024

    INTERVIEW: Senator Fatima Payman speaks to SBS

    On the day Senator Payman announces her resignation from the Labor Party, she talks to SBS Chief Political Correspondent Anna Henderson.

    9 min

  7. 02/07/2024

    Fatima Payman crossed the floor: why is it so controversial?

    A Labor Senator crossed the floor, voting against her party, for the first time in several decades. So why is this such a big deal? SBS Explains:

    5 min

  8. 10/06/2024

    'All negativity and no plan': Criticism of Coalition's emission policy

    The coalition says it is committed to the Paris agreement, but will scrap Australia's legally binding climate targets. The position has opened the opposition up to criticism, with Labor saying their climate stance lacks substance.

    3 min
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Australia’s new federal parliament is its most diverse yet. But what does that mean, and will that change the culture inside the chamber? This new podcast series from SBS News explores these questions with the people most affected.

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  • Creator
    SBS
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    42
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025, Special Broadcasting Services
  • Show Website
    SBS Our House

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