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Guardian Australia's political team examine what’s happening in Australian politics and why it matters to you

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Accountability, robodebt and regional housing: Helen Haines unpacks it all

Tom McIlroy speaks to independent MP Helen Haines to talk through her ambitious agenda for the new parliamentary term, her sharp disappointment with the robodebt royal commission fallout, and what the government’s response says about political accountability

24 min
4 JUL

O’Brien on Liberal ‘soul-searching’ amid nuclear and net-zero policy review

After a bruising election loss, the Coalition is at a crossroads. Can it reinvent itself as a credible alternative to Labor, or will internal divisions over nuclear energy, net zero and the Liberal party’s identity doom it to another term in opposition? Guardian Australia chief political correspondent, Tom McIlroy, speaks with the deputy opposition leader, Ted O’Brien, about the road ahead – from climate policy to rebuilding trust – and whether the Coalition can rise from the ashes of defeat

22 min
27 JUN

Greens leader Larissa Waters on holding the Labor government to account — Australian Politics podcast

The new leader of the Australian Greens, Senator Larissa Waters from Queensland talks about her vision for the party, the challenges of a shifting political landscape, and why she believes this is a moment for bold reforms Labor must rewrite current environment laws which ‘facilitate development’, says Larissa Waters

23 min
20 JUN

Coalition frontbencher Julian Leeser on why a closer alliance with the US is necessary

In a year shaped by rising global tensions and growing concerns over social cohesion at home, the shadow attorney general, Julian Leeser, presents his views on Australia’s place in the world

23 min
13 JUN

Senator Maria Kovacic on what the Coalition needs to move forward

‘If we don’t listen it’s not going to get better for us – it will get worse,’ says the NSW Liberal moderate and newly appointed shadow assistant minister, joining Guardian Australia’s chief political correspondent Tom McIlroy to discuss her party’s future

24 min
6 JUN

Nicolette Boele on climate, business and making a difference

Nicolette Boele was declared the winner in the Sydney seat of Bradfield this week, after a month of counting and recounting in her race against Liberal Gisele Kapterian. She is preparing to take her seat in parliament after a wafer-thin victory of just 26 votes. Boele speaks to chief political correspondent Tom McIlroy about why Labor needs to stop “walking both sides of the fence” on climate and energy and where she thinks the government could improve productivity.

23 min
14 MAY

Guardian Essential report: can Labor live up to expectations?

Post-election Albanese has seen a surge in popularity but what is the electorate expecting from a second term Labor government and can they deliver during challenging times? Guardian Australia’s political reporter, Josh Butler sits down with chief political correspondent, Tom McIlroy and Essential Media’s executive director, Peter Lewis.

25 min
30 APR

Guardian Essential report: is the real question now just how big Labor’s victory will be?

Just days out from the crucial vote, the latest Guardian Essential poll shows steady support for Labor. But with a significant number of undecided voters and a strong field of independents, questions remain about how convincing their victory will really be. Guardian Australia’s chief political correspondent, Tom McIlroy, sits down with Essential Media’s executive director, Peter Lewis, to explore more. Please note the correct Essential poll two-party basis figure is Labor leading the Coalition 52% to 48%

15 min

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Karen Middleton

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Great journalism

30/04/2019

Ms Aussie

Love this podcast. As an Australian living overseas this podcast gives me a clear understanding of what the key issues in Australian politics are back home. Thanks to the Guardian Australia team for doing such a great job.
It’s a “Two Cheers for Journalism” kind of podcast

06/07/2021

[Rrr]

This is strictly a middle-of-the-road, left-of-the-moderate-left kind of podcast from the “Guardian Australia” website. Tune in to hear how many times the host can say “right?” in between every clause of a conditional hypothetical to her guest.
Great journalism

07/04/2019

Hollie Would

Katherine provides great insight into Australian politics. As an Australian living abroad, this podcast helps me get a thorough wrap up of what’s happening in Canberra.
What politicians do

02/07/2018

mdarmourpaul

This is a very centrist account of Australian economics. ‘Politics’ is discussed more as ‘what politicians do’, not about actual conflicts over material resources and competing productions of space (which is why the host always says platitudes like ‘cut the politics, citizens want results!’). A podcast like this is sorely needed and I find it frustrating that both the host and guests subscribe to outdated neoliberal common sense.