Matters of State

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In the lead up to the NSW state election on March 25, join ABC Radio Sydney’s Sarah Macdonald and ABC News state political reporter Ashleigh Raper for Matters Of State, a podcast that will keep you across the big announcements, the crucial campaign moments, and the key questions for NSW.

  1. 03/28/2023

    NSW 05 – How Chris Minns and Labor won the NSW election

    Chris Minns has been sworn in as the 47th NSW Premier, but his government will likely need to work with the crossbench, with Labor now looking like it may not get an outright majority in the lower house. ABC Chief Election Analyst Antony Green joins Sarah Macdonald and Ashleigh Raper to analyse just how Labor were able to form government.

    23 min

  2. 03/21/2023

    NSW 04 – The Final Countdown

    Getting to the pointy end of the campaign. With only a few days to go before election day, Sarah Macdonald and Ashleigh Raper are joined by the Sydney Morning Herald's state political editor to reflect on the ups and downs of the campaign so far.

    24 min

  3. 03/14/2023

    NSW 03 – Koala wars, brumbies and regional NSW

    This election's about more than just Sydney. ABC Illawarra reporter Kelly Fuller joins Sarah Macdonald and Ashleigh Raper to analyse the key issues in regional NSW.

    25 min

  4. 03/07/2023

    NSW 02 — Who are Dominic Perrottet and Chris Minns?

    It's been a very 'presidential' NSW election campaign so far. But who are the major party leaders? Professor Andy Marks, Director of the Centre for Western Sydney and Pro Vice-Chancellor of Western Sydney University joins Ashleigh Raper and Sarah Macdonald to analyse the personalities of Dominic Perrottet and Chris Minns.

    26 min

  5. 02/28/2023

    NSW 01 — Where the state election will be won and lost

    ABC chief election analyst Antony Green joins Sarah Macdonald and Ashleigh Raper to analyse all the key seats and crucial numbers for the March 25 NSW state election.

    24 min

  6. 02/21/2023

    NSW 00 — It's here! Your new state election podcast

    Matters of State is a new weekly podcast that will keep you up-to-date with the state election and bring you in-depth analysis that digs beneath the surface of the campaign trail. Join us for Matters of State on Wednesdays on the ABC listen app. P.S. You can even call our election hotline to tell us what's driving your vote. The number is 02 8333 1702.

    7 min

  7. 11/30/2022

    VIC 06 | Dan’s secret plan that delivered victory

    The seeds of Labor’s victory, and of the Liberal’s loss, were sown years ago. Only Daniel Andrews knew this — and he was the only one who needed to.

    17 min

  8. 11/25/2022

    VIC 05 | Your form guide for the Victorian election

    Raf and Richard play policy spot the difference, talk ugly politics and guide you through the seats to watch on Saturday night.

    18 min
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In the lead up to the NSW state election on March 25, join ABC Radio Sydney’s Sarah Macdonald and ABC News state political reporter Ashleigh Raper for Matters Of State, a podcast that will keep you across the big announcements, the crucial campaign moments, and the key questions for NSW.

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  • Creator
    ABC
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2023
  • Episodes
    37
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2026, Australian Broadcasting Corporation. All right reserved.
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