The Frontbench

Daily Mail Australia

The Daily Mail’s political podcast, The Frontbench, exposes what's really happening behind closed doors at Parliament House. Join Political Editor Peter van Onselen and Reporter Nicholas Comino each Tuesday as they tell you who's winning, who's losing, the drama behind the scenes and how the big decisions in Canberra affect you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. 22 hrs ago

    Jim's spending addiction, rate rises, and Pauline at the pub

    The Frontbench exposes what's really happening behind closed doors at Parliament House. Join Political Editor Peter van Onselen and Reporter Nicholas Comino each Tuesday as they tell you who's winning, who's losing, the drama behind the scenes and how the big decisions in Canberra affect you. In this week's episode, Peter and Nicholas kick off with a critique of the government's spin on the latest budget deficit figures and the ongoing impact of interest rate rises on the cost of living. They debate the growing threat of AI in relation to national security, balancing the risks of cyber attacks against the urgency of the global 'AI arms race'. Finally, they delve into the continued surge of One Nation's popularity, particularly in regional areas, where Peter reveals what it was like interviewing and following Pauline Hanson for a day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. 22 Sept

    Dire polls, One Nation 'Lite' and all eyes on Albo and Kylie at the AFL GF

    The Frontbench exposes what's really happening behind closed doors at Parliament House. Join Political Editor Peter van Onselen and Reporter Nicholas Comino each Tuesday as they tell you who's winning, who's losing, the drama behind the scenes and how the big decisions in Canberra affect you. In this premiere episode, Peter and Nicholas dive into the current state of Australian politics by analysing Anthony Albanese's shifting leadership style, the coalition's struggles against the rising popularity of Pauline Hanson's One Nation, and the implications of the latest Newspoll figures showing a mass departure from major parties. The duo also discusses the Prime Minister's controversial overseas trip amidst domestic pressures and unpacks Jim Chalmers' recent intergenerational report. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    The Daily Mail’s political podcast, The Frontbench, exposes what's really happening behind closed doors at Parliament House. Join Political Editor Peter van Onselen and Reporter Nicholas Comino each Tuesday as they tell you who's winning, who's losing, the drama behind the scenes and how the big decisions in Canberra affect you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Daily Mail’s political podcast, The Frontbench, exposes what's really happening behind closed doors at Parliament House. Join Political Editor Peter van Onselen and Reporter Nicholas Comino each Tuesday as they tell you who's winning, who's losing, the drama behind the scenes and how the big decisions in Canberra affect you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    Daily Mail Australia
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Daily Mail Australia
  • Show Website
    The Frontbench