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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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