Australian Politics: Recent Episodes
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Guardian Australia’s political editor, Karen Middleton, speaks with the federal housing and homelessness minister, Clare O’Neil. They discuss whether a double dissolution is on the horizon, the role housing will play in the upcoming federal election campaign and how the housing crisis is more than just a problem of economics
Guardian Australia’s political editor Karen Middleton speaks with Arthur Sinodinos AO, former ambassador to the US, chair of the Australia Practice at the Asia Group, as well as a former Liberal senator and adviser to John Howard. They talk about why Americans voted as they did, what the outcome means for Australia’s upcoming election, and how big a threat Donald Trump’s plans are to the Australian economy and security in the region
Guardian Australia’s political editor, Karen Middleton, speaks with the federal shadow transport and infrastructure minister, Bridget McKenzie. They discuss the prime minister’s upgrades with Qantas, opposition leader Peter Dutton’s free flight care of Gina Rinehart, and whether the parliamentary register of interests needs an overhaul
Guardian Australia’s political editor, Karen Middleton, speaks with Bob Brown – environmentalist, social justice campaigner, former senator and leader of the Australian Greens. They talk about the right to protest in a democracy in light of Lidia Thorpe’s recent protest against King Charles during his visit to Parliament House in Canberra, and Bob Brown’s decision to speak out against George W Bush in 2003
Guardian Australia political editor Karen Middleton and Essential Media executive director Peter Lewis take a look at the latest Essential poll to see how popular King Charles III is in Australia and what support there is to become a republic
After almost a full term as a politician, independent senator David Pocock joins political editor Karen Middleton. They discuss why he thinks Labor’s refusal to bargain with the crossbench is holding back changes that Australians need, if Albanese buying a multi-million dollar house this week is a bad look and what his past as a professional rugby player has taught him about his current job
Guardian Australia’s political editor Karen Middleton speaks with the member for Gwoja Chansey Paech about how Labor lost the law-and-order vote at August’s election, and what the future holds a year on from the voice to parliament referendum
Guardian Australia chief political correspondent Paul Karp and Essential Media executive director Peter Lewis take a look at the latest Essential poll to gauge what solutions to cost-of-living pressures Australians want implemented and how they think the government is handling the volatile situation in the Middle East
Guardian Australia’s political editor Karen Middleton speaks with economist and former deputy governor of the Reserve Bank, Guy Debelle. They discuss how the board makes decisions about the economy and the pressure they face in taking all sides into account
Guardian Australia’s political editor Karen Middleton speaks to Andrew Leigh, assistant minister for competition, charities and Treasury, about the federal government’s draft of a food and grocery code of conduct. They also discuss negative gearing and Labor’s census debacle You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport
Guardian Australia’s political editor, Karen Middleton, and Peter Lewis from Essential Media talk about Labor’s stalemate on housing, as well as how voters feel about stronger privacy regulations and the proposed social media ban for children
Guardian Australia’s political editor Karen Middleton speaks with former Kamala Harris White House staffer and PhD candidate Cory Alpert about the upcoming US election. Alpert explores some of the complexities of the US electoral system, the ‘October surprise’, and the impact of algorithms on the race to the White House
This week the federal opposition suggested that perhaps Qantas should be forced to sell off its low-cost stablemate Jetstar. This followed the recent release of the federal government’s aviation white paper, which includes ideas on how to make flights cheaper, boost competition and hold airlines to account for delays and cancellations. Guardian Australia’s political editor, Karen Middleton, talks with the minister for infrastructure, transport, regional development and local government, Catherine King, about her government’s plans for wide-ranging aviation reform and whether travellers will get a better deal
Guardian Australia’s chief political correspondent, Paul Karp, and Peter Lewis from Essential Media talk about the public support for Labor’s international student visa caps, and if the politics behind the reform are being driven by the upcoming election
Guardian Australia’s political reporter Amy Remeikis speaks with Queensland’s premier, Steven Miles, about the Great Barrier Reef, the housing crisis, youth crime and the upcoming election. You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport
Guardian Australia’s political editor Karen Middleton speaks with independent economist Saul Eslake about the government’s attempts to deal with inflation and why prices are still so high
Guardian Australia’s chief political correspondent, Paul Karp, and Peter Lewis from Essential Media talk about voters’ opinions of Peter Dutton’s call to stop people fleeing Gaza from entering Australia and whether he is driving division for political gain You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport
Guardian Australia’s political editor Karen Middleton speaks with New South Wales Liberal senator Andrew Bragg about the Coalition’s plan on housing, and the federal implications of the NSW Liberals’ catastrophic failure to lodge paperwork for the local government elections
Guardian Australia’s political editor Karen Middleton speaks with treasurer Jim Chalmers about the governments economic track record, a busy week in parliament, and the nature of the current political debate
Guardian Australia’s chief political correspondent, Paul Karp, and Peter Lewis from Essential Media talk about why there is still no appetite for systemic reform to close the gap, who the government listens to, and why trust and faith in government is so low
Recently, the Northern Territory’s police commissioner, Michael Murphy, issued an apology to the Indigenous people of his jurisdiction, declaring police have favoured protecting ‘settlers’ over Aboriginal people and he is ‘deeply sorry for the hurt and injustices’ this has caused them over more than a century. Murphy speaks to Guardian Australia’s political editor, Karen Middleton, on the reasons behind the apology and the changes he plans to make to the police force
Guardian Australia’s political editor, Karen Middleton, speaks to former attorney general George Brandis about his view that ASIO needs to answer to the attorney general’s department to be kept accountable. They also discuss the politics behind the creation of the Department of Home Affairs and what the recent changes mean.
Guardian Australia’s political reporter and politics live blogger, Amy Remeikis, speaks to Peter Lewis from Essential Media about the increased favourability of both Donald Trump and Peter Dutton among Australian voters. They also discuss the continued support for unions, despite declining membership and the recent furore over the CFMEU
Guardian Australia’s political editor Karen Middleton talks with Joe Hockey, former federal minister and ambassador to Washington, and now global president and founder of US-based consulting firm Bondi Partners. Hockey talks about what a Kamala Harris victory in the US election would mean for Australia, and whether there are upsides if Donald Trump returns for a second term. A second Trump presidency would send Australia down a dark economic path. Here’s how it might play out | Greg Jericho
Minister for home affairs and cyber security Clare O’Neil speaks with Guardian Australia’s political editor Karen Middleton about the allegations against the CFMEU. Following the release of a report by the strengthening democracy taskforce this week, O’Neil argues that democracy is a way to resolve our differences and the assassination attempt on Trump is an attack on democracy itself
Guardian Australia’s politics live blogger Amy Remeikis talks to Peter Lewis from Essential Media about Australian voter dissatisfaction in the political system and politicians; the split between older and younger voters; and whether democracy could learn something from community sport
Guardian Australia’s political editor, Karen Middleton, talks with immigration minister, Andrew Giles, about this week’s appointment of a new anti-semitism envoy and the upcoming Islamophobia envoy. They also discuss diversity in the Labor caucus and Giles’s latest rulings on visa cancellations
Guardian Australia’s political editor Karen Middleton speaks with the Greens leader Adam Bandt about Fatima Payman’s decision to quit the Labor party, calls for the Australian government to do more about the war in Gaza, and the Greens’ long-term objectives
Guardian Australia’s chief political correspondent Paul Karp and Peter Lewis from Essential Media talk about voter concerns over the cost and safety of Dutton’s nuclear energy policy. They also discuss Albanese’s approval rating dipping to to an all-time low and a satirical conspiracy theory about birds.
Last week Labor senator Fatima Payman made national headlines when she broke ranks with her party and voted in support of a Greens motion to recognise a state of Palestine. The Western Australian senator now claims she has been ‘exiled’ by the Labor party after the vote. Political editor Karen Middleton speaks to Nour Haydar about the consequences of crossing the floor
Guardian Australia’s chief political correspondent, Paul Karp, talks to Australian Border Force commissioner, Michael Outram, about Border Force’s response to two damning Australian Human Rights Commission reports into allegations of sexual discrimination and harassment across the ABF and its marine unit.
Guardian Australia political editor Karen Middleton speaks with the shadow foreign affairs minister and opposition leader in the Senate, Simon Birmingham. This follows both the visit of Chinese premier Li Qiang and Peter Dutton’s announcement of the Coalition’s seven proposed nuclear sites this week. They discuss the uncertainties and outcomes of the historic visit, relations with our Pacific neighbours and the opposition’s mixed messages on the role of renewables in the transition to net zero in 2050
Paul Karp, Guardian Australia’s chief political correspondent, and columnist Peter Lewis discuss what voters think about opposition leader Peter Dutton’s announcement to abandon Australia’s emissions reduction target for 2030. Climate experts have described it as a ‘destructive’ and ‘utterly irresponsible’ move that would breach Australia’s legally binding commitment to the Paris climate agreement. But voters are split on this controversial proposal.
Guardian Australia’s political editor, Karen Middleton, speaks with the Australian prime minister, Anthony Albanese, about the Coalition’s decision to ditch the 2030 target, pro-Palestine protests outside electorate offices and the voice eight months on
Guardian Australia’s political editor Karen Middleton speaks with Bill Shorten, the minister for government services and the National Disability Insurance Scheme, on the misuse of the NDIS, robodebt and why he won’t be the next ambassador to France
How does age shape political views? Paul Karp, Guardian Australia’s chief political correspondent, and columnist Peter Lewis discuss how age effects views on current debates on age restrictions on social media, the age of criminal responsibility and criminalising hate speech. Based on new research on artificial intelligence in different workplaces, they also examine how voters are weighing up the risk and opportunities of this rapidly evolving technology
Karen Middleton, Guardian Australia’s political editor, speaks with shadow minister for immigration and citizenship Dan Tehan about ministerial direction 99 and the visas of non-citizens with serious criminal convictions. They also discuss Peter Dutton’s plans to cuts to migration and why there won’t be a nuclear reactor in Anglesea – a town in Tehan’s electorate
Guardian Australia’s political editor Karen Middleton speaks with the independent federal member for Indi, Helen Haines – well known for her strong interest against corruption and for transparency in government. When it comes to the transition to renewable energy, Haines is pushing for the government to improve the ways they’re addressing the concerns and hesitations of voters outside of metropolitan areas CSIRO puts cost of new nuclear plant at $8.6bn as Coalition stalls on policy details
Guardian Australia’s chief political correspondent, Paul Karp talks to Peter Lewis from Essential Media about whether or not voters think that Labor’s third federal budget will make a meaningful difference to their current cost of living, and their assessment of a $300 energy bill rebate. They also discuss public perceptions of Labor’s economic management and views on increasing government intervention You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport
In this episode of the Australian Politics podcast, Guardian Australia’s political editor, Karen Middleton, speaks with the treasurer, Jim Chalmers, about whether his third budget can really provide cost-of-living relief without fuelling inflation Exclusive: Labor to run $45m taxpayer-funded Future Made In Australia advertising campaign
Guardian Australia’s political editor Karen Middleton speaks with the shadow home affairs minister, James Paterson, about the government’s deportation bill. They also discuss immigration, relations with China and what might happen to home affairs under a Coalition government.
Guardian Australia’s chief political correspondent, Paul Karp, talks to Peter Lewis from Essential Media about the current national debate around online safety reform and the spread of violent content on social media platforms in the wake of the alleged stabbing at the Wakeley church and the attack at Bondi Junction as well as the prevention and reduction of crime reduction and the upcoming budget.
Karen Middleton, Guardian Australia’s political editor, speaks with minister for communications Michelle Rowland about the government’s plan for tackling misogyny online. They also discuss how parents can manage their lack of visibility over what their children are seeing online, and the role of public interest journalism
Guardian Australia’s political editor Karen Middleton speaks to Sarah Hanson-Young about the government’s legal showdown with Elon Musk’s X platform over violent content online, as well as the renewed focus on gender-based violence in Australia, and corporate greenwashing
Guardian Australia’s chief political correspondent, Paul Karp, talks to Peter Lewis from Essential Media about why voters are backing Labor’s Future Made in Australia plan while overestimating the cost of renewables
Guardian Australia’s foreign affairs and defence correspondent Daniel Hurst speaks to Ed Husic about how the industry and science minister is making his voice heard on the Israel-Gaza war, as well as the government’s push to support domestic manufacturing and deliver what it calls ‘a future made in Australia’
Political editor Karen Middleton speaks with Coalition spokesperson on foreign affairs, Simon Birmingham, about his party’s strong criticisms of foreign minister Penny Wong’s speech for a two-state solution and the recognition of Palestine as a state. The senator also responds to the announcement of an Australian adviser on the Israel Defense Forces missile strike on the World Central Kitchen aid convoy
Guardian Australia’s chief political correspondent, Paul Karp, talks to Peter Lewis from Essential Media about voters’ views on Australia’s housing system. Together they discuss how people are feeling about the role housing plays for Australians and if there are any viable solutions to the crisis on the table
Guardian Australia’s chief political correspondent Karen Middleton speaks to foreign minister Penny Wong after Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom was killed – alongside six of her colleagues – in Gaza by an Israeli airstrike on Monday. Wong speaks about Israel prime minister Benjamin Neyanyahu’s response to the attack and how the Australian government is calling for greater accountability
Guardian Australia’s chief political correspondent, Paul Karp, speaks to David Shoebridge, the Greens’s home affairs and immigration spokesperson, about Labor’s controversial deportation bill
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
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
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
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
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
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
Daniel Hurst, Guardian Australia’s foreign affairs and defence correspondent, speaks to Mike Burgess, the head of Australia’s domestic intelligence agency Asio, about the allegations he made this week that an unnamed former Australian politician was recruited by spies for a foreign regime. They also discuss increased community tensions in Australia as the Israel-Gaza conflict continues and whether Asio needs more oversight. You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport
Guardian Australia chief political correspondent Paul Karp talks to Peter Lewis from Essential Media about voters’ changing perceptions of Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton. They discuss what qualities make for successful opposition leaders and whether Dutton’s stance on issues such as asylum seekers and workplace relations play to his favour.
Daniel Hurst, Guardian Australia’s foreign affairs and defence correspondent, speaks to minister for defence industry Pat Conroy about the Albanese government’s decision on Tuesday to increase naval funding, following advice that the country’s warships were too old and not suited for strategic threats. Minister Conroy also discusses the treaty with Tuvalu to manage vulnerability to sea level rises, and humanitarian assistance to the Middle East.
The Greens housing spokesperson Max Chandler-Mather joins chief political correspondent Paul Karp to discuss what he calls ‘a tax system that continues to force house prices up’. Chandler-Mather makes the case for why changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing should go forward and why they would not jeopardise Labor’s electoral position at the next election
Chief political correspondent Paul Karp talks to Peter Lewis from Essential Media on the voter responses to Labor’s changes to the stage-three tax cuts. They also discuss changes to Peter Dutton’s and Anthony Albanese’s approval and disapproval ratings, and the impact (if any) Taylor Swift could have on Australian politics
Chief political correspondent Paul Karp talks to shadow finance minister Jane Hume about why the Coalition won’t stand in the way of Anthony Albanese’s revamped stage-three tax cuts. They also discuss if the Coalition will introduce further tax changes after the next election, as well as electoral reform How to listen to podcasts: everything you need to know
Chief political correspondent Paul Karp talks to the treasurer, Jim Chalmers, about the thinking behind the changes to the stage-three tax cuts. They also discuss how the budget will aim to help reduce inflation while also providing further cost of living relief
Chief political correspondent Paul Karp talks to Peter Lewis from Essential Media on the groups most supportive of tax cuts for low- and middle-income earners. They also discuss changes to Peter Dutton and Anthony Albanese’s approval and disapproval ratings over the summer break. In the aftermath of the Indigenous voice referendum outcome, voters were also asked about nationalism on Australia Day and Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander living standards
As we approach the end of the year, Guardian Australia’s politics team sits down to answer your questions. They cover dream parliament procedural reforms, the waning moderate pool in the Coalition, how misinformation has impacted political reporting and fairness in reporting on the humanitarian crisis in the Middle East
Guardian Australia’s political editor, Katharine Murphy, is joined by Essential Media’s Peter Lewis to discuss how cost of living and inaction on climate and housing affordability are making voters pessimistic about the future.
On parliament’s final sitting day for 2023, political editor Katharine Murphy sits down with federal MP and the leader of the Australian Greens, Adam Bandt. They discuss the recent Murray-Darling deals pushed by Senator Sarah Hanson-Young, the ‘water trigger’ policy on gas projects and whether Labor should revisit reforms to negative gearing and capital gains tax.
Political editor Katharine Murphy speaks to the climate change minister, Chris Bowen, about the annual climate change statement, one of the biggest policy shifts in Australian energy and the tensions of consensus at COP28 climate talks
Guardian Australia’s political editor, Katharine Murphy, is joined by Essential Media’s Peter Lewis to discuss Albanese’s fall in approval ratings, government performance on cost of living and opinions on the stage-three tax cuts Most voters now disapprove of Anthony Albanese’s performance as PM, Guardian Essential poll finds
Guardian Australia political editor Katharine Murphy speaks to finance journalist Alan Kohler about why decades of government, starting from Robert Menzies, gave up on affordable housing
The former British prime minister David Cameron has been installed as foreign secretary in Rishi Sunak’s reshuffle, in which Suella Braverman was also sacked from the cabinet. Guardian UK political editor Pippa Crerar reports
Guardian Australia’s chief political correspondent, Paul Karp, is joined by Peter Lewis of Essential Media to discuss Anthony Albanese’s falling approval ratings, the changing public perspective on conflict in Israel and Palestine and explore why Australians increasingly want to ‘stay out’ of affairs on the global stage
Guardian Australia’s political editor, Katharine Murphy, discusses her recent trip to China, Chinese-Australian diplomatic relations and Anthony Albanese’s viral Chinese social media nickname with Full Story host Laura Murphy-Oates
Political editor Katharine Murphy speaks to economics writers Shane Wright and Greg Jericho on the pain of rising interest rates, predictions for Tuesday’s RBA meeting and the economic tensions of climate change action Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast
Guardian Australia’s political editor Katharine Murphy is joined by Essential Media’s Peter Lewis to discuss the renewable transition, impacts on communities and support for nuclear energy
Guardian Australia political editor, Katharine Murphy, talks to the federal opposition’s foreign affairs spokesperson, Simon Birmingham, about Australia’s international alliances, the insecurity that comes with global conflict, and the changing face of the Liberal party
Guardian Australia political editor Katharine Murphy talks to Andrew Giles, Australian minister for immigration, citizenship and multicultural affairs. They discuss Labors’ anti-racism strategies, and how social cohesion in Australia is at a tipping point following a bruising referendum, and an escalation of conflict in the Middle East.
Guardian Australia’s political editor, Katharine Murphy, is joined by Essential Media’s Peter Lewis to discuss the latest Guardian Essential poll
In the wake of Australia voting no to an Indigenous voice to parliament, the key voice architect Prof Marcia Langton said ‘reconciliation is dead’. Anthony Albanese disagreed, saying ‘tonight is not the end of the road’ as he called for ‘optimism’. Laura Murphy-Oates speaks to Guardian Australia’s editor-in-chief Lenore Taylor, Indigenous affairs editor Lorena Allam and political editor Katharine Murphy about what the no vote means for Australia and for the fight for Indigenous rights
Misinformation and fear about the Indigenous voice to parliament has been spreading like wildfire. In the first referendum to be held in the age of social media, it’s never been more important – and more difficult – to sort fact from fiction. Now that voting day has finally arrived, here’s Guardian Australia’s political reporter Amy Remeikis factchecking the pervasive misinformation of the campaign
Guardian Australia political editor Katharine Murphy talks to opposition MP Julian Leeser about the centre-right perspective on the voice to parliament and how the referendum could still succeed How to listen to podcasts: everything you need to know
Guardian Australia’s political editor, Katharine Murphy, is joined by Essential Media’s Peter Lewis to discuss the latest Guardian Essential poll Voice referendum explainer; latest voice poll results; help us monitor ads and misinformation How to listen to podcasts: everything you need to know
Guardian Australia political editor Katharine Murphy talks to prime minister Anthony Albanese about why a yes vote is still possible and how the push for constitutional recognition for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples has raised the national conversation around Indigenous rights Voice referendum explainer; latest voice poll results; help us monitor ads and misinformation
Guardian Australia’s political editor, Katharine Murphy, talks to energy minister, Chris Bowen, about preparing communities for the renewable transition, whether or not Australia will follow the UK in stepping off net zero targets and the fake (or real) fight over nuclear
Guardian Australia’s political editor Katharine Murphy is joined by Essential Media’s Peter Lewis to discuss no voters narrowly overtaking yes voters in polling on the voice to parliament campaign, as well as opinions on the government’s industrial relations reform bill
Guardian Australia political editor Katharine Murphy talks to deputy opposition leader Sussan Ley about the divisiveness of the Indigenous voice to parliament referendum debate. They also discuss how the Coalition is going about re-engaging women ahead of the next election, housing policy and the cost-of-living crisis
Guardian Australia’s political editor, Katharine Murphy, talks to the treasurer, Jim Chalmers, about the per capita recession and whether the economy is headed for a hard or soft landing. They also discuss Qantas, trade in the Asean region and the stage-three tax cuts
Guardian Australia’s political editor Katharine Murphy is joined by Essential Media’s Peter Lewis to discuss why the no vote is maintaining pole position in the lead-up to the referendum on the Indigenous voice to parliament, how voters might change their minds and how stressed out Australians are about their economic circumstances
Guardian Australia’s political editor Katharine Murphy speaks to Senator Patrick Dodson about the voice referendum. They discuss the outcomes for parliament in the case of either a yes or no result and the significance of the referendum for Dodson’s life’s work on truth telling and improving the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Chief political correspondent Paul Karp is joined by the senator and deputy Nationals leader Perin Davey to discuss the Murray-Darling Basin plan’s proposed water buyback provisions, as well as the Indigenous voice to parliament and whether the country is ready for summer
Chief political correspondent Paul Karp is joined by Essential Media’s Peter Lewis to discuss the latest polling data on preferred party and leader. Voters were also asked about their views on rent freezes and rental caps. This has been a persistent demand from the Greens, who have had a slight uptick in their preferred primary vote
The national reconstruction fund is a $15bn fund focused on diversifying and transforming Australia’s industry and economy. Unions are pushing for a five-fold increase of the fund and greater investment in manufacturing renewable energy. Guardian Australia’s chief political correspondent, Paul Karp, interviews federal industry minister Ed Husic and chair of the fund Martjn Wilder.
Around six million Australians will have the cost of their medicines halved from 1 September as the Labor’s 60-day dispensing changes pass the Senate, despite a last-ditch Coalition-led effort to block the scheme. Chief political correspondent Paul Karp talks with Mark Butler, the federal minister for health and aged care, about opposition to the scheme from the pharmacy lobby, cross-jurisdictional crackdowns on vaping and the circumstances impacting the urgent care clinic rollout
The Guardian Essential poll has shown the no vote in the Indigenous voice to parliament referendum is overtaking the yes vote. Chief political correspondent Paul Karp is joined by Essential Media’s Peter Lewis to discuss why this is happening. They also discuss attitudes towards the legalisation of drugs and frustration over the cost-of-living crisis.
This week, the Senate passed safety net legislation which enacted key budget pledges focusing on the cost of living, including a $54 per fortnight increase to the jobseeker rate. Chief political correspondent Paul Karp talks with Amanda Rishworth, the federal minister for social services, about the government’s cost of living package, as well as plans to reduce the harms associated with problem gambling, and the quest to eliminate family and domestic violence
Guardian Australia’s foreign affairs and defence correspondent Daniel Hurst talks to the minister for defence industry, international development and the Pacific, Pat Conroy. They discuss Australia’s new infantry fighting vehicles contract and whether or not the Aukus nuclear submarine plan will sail through the US Congress
In the wake of the PwC tax advice scandal and the robodebt royal commission findings, chief political correspondent Paul Karp talks with Katy Gallagher, the federal minister for women, finance and the public service, about the government’s reform plans
Chief political correspondent Paul Karp speaks to Bill Shorten about the next steps towards accountability – following the royal commission report into robodebt. The minister for government services and the national disability insurance scheme also discusses Labor’s plans for NDIS reforms
The Guardian Essential poll has now started tracking undecided voters on the Indigenous voice to parliament referendum. Chief political correspondent Paul Karp is joined by Essential Media’s Peter Lewis to discuss these latest updates, along with voters’ views on the Ashes controversy and strategy in the ancient game of scissors, paper, rock
Chief political correspondent Paul Karp is joined by defence and foreign affairs correspondent Daniel Hurst and political reporter Josh Butler to answer your questions on the voice campaign, the National Anti-Corruption Commission, Aukus and housing
Parliament’s standing house committee on social policy and legal affairs released the report from its inquiry on online gambling advertising on Wednesday. It recommended a phased, comprehensive ban on online betting ads within three years. Chief political correspondent Paul Karp talks to committee chair and Labor MP Peta Murphy about what the inquiry found and the challenges ahead
In the latest Guardian Essential poll, almost half of voters say that Australia is heading in the wrong direction. Chief political correspondent Paul Karp is joined by Essential Media’s Peter Lewis to discuss Anthony Albanese’s drop in popularity and how this also indicates a growing discontent among under-35 voters – towards binary politics and housing policy in Australia
This week, the joint committee on electoral matters released its interim report into the 2022 federal election. It recommended an ambitious suite of law reforms including caps on political donations and spending on advertising. But is there any appetite from the major parties for this kind of reform? Chief political correspondent Paul Karp talks with the federal government’s special minister of state Don Farrell and the Greens spokesperson for democracy Larissa Waters
The minister for aged care and minister for sport Anika Wells talks to chief political correspondent Paul Karp about her new aged care taskforce and how she sees the future of aged care in Australia
Chief political correspondent Paul Karp is joined by Essential Media’s Peter Lewis to discuss the latest Guardian Essential poll, which shows a hardening of both the yes and no votes for the Indigenous voice to parliament. They also discuss the generational divide on responses to the latest interest rate rises and calls for regulation of AI
Chief political correspondent Paul Karp talks to unions and small businesses about the Albanese government’s recent industrial relations reforms. Zach Smith from CFMEU’s construction division and Matthew Addison from the Council of of Small Business Organisations Australia also discuss interest rates, minimum wage and corporate profits
Labor senator Deborah O’Neill and Greens senator Barbara Pocock join chief political correspondent Paul Karp to discuss the PwC scandal and what needs to happen next, after a fortnight of frenetic Senate estimates committees
Chief political correspondent Paul Karp is joined by Essential Media’s Peter Lewis to analyse the latest Guardian Essential poll. Together, they discuss polling on solutions to the housing crisis, betting ads and racial politics
National party leader David Littleproud joins chief political correspondent Paul Karp to discuss the one-year anniversary of the Albanese government, and how the Liberals and Nationals are working together in opposition
Trade minister Don Farrell speaks with Guardian Australia’s foreign affairs and defence correspondent Daniel Hurst about the minister’s first visit to Beijing where he met with China’s commerce minister. They discuss the results of the meeting, and the implications for the future of Australia’s trade with China and beyond
Chief political correspondent Paul Karp is joined by Essential Media’s Peter Lewis to analyse the latest Guardian Essential poll. Together they discuss the federal budget, leader popularity, the Indigenous voice to parliament and the question of a republic
In a budget week special, chief political correspondent Paul Karp speaks to treasurer Jim Chalmers and shadow finance minister Jane Hume. They discuss the projected budget surplus, net zero and if Labor’s measures for Australia’s cost-of-living woes really go far enough
Australian housing minister Julie Collins joins chief political correspondent Paul Karp to discuss what the government is proposing to help people afford housing as the cost-of-living crisis puts more people under pressure. They discuss the possibility of rent freezes, improving renters’ rights and when she thinks they’ll be able to pass Labor’s housing accord
Chief political correspondent Paul Karp is joined by Essential Media’s Peter Lewis to analyse the latest Guardian Essential poll. Together, they discuss further changes to jobseeker payments and greater cost-of-living relief, economic literacy, government spending and leader popularity
The shadow minister for immigration and citizenship, Dan Tehan, speaks to Guardian Australia’s chief political correspondent, Paul Karp, about why he thinks that Labor’s migration review is “advancing a big Australia by stealth”. They also discuss the Liberal party in Victoria, after the Aston byelection and the party’s position on the voice to parliament
This week, Guardian Australia’s politics team Paul Karp, Amy Remeikis, Josh Butler and Daniel Hurst sit down to answer your questions. Is the rate of jobseeker too low? What is next for the Coalition? And how influential is Sky News, anyway?
Chief political correspondent Paul Karp is joined by Essential Media’s Peter Lewis to analyse the latest Guardian Essential poll. Together they discuss majority support for the Indigenous voice to parliament and Peter Dutton’s championing of the no campaign, as well as the appetite for changes to privacy laws and public opinion of the government and opposition
Chief political correspondent Paul Karp and political reporter Josh Butler are joined by the Berowra MP and former shadow cabinet minister Julian Leeser, where they discuss the referendum on the Indigenous voice to parliament, his resignation this week from the shadow cabinet and the future direction of the Liberal party
Chief political correspondent Paul Karp is joined by Liberal senator James Paterson, the shadow minister for cybersecurity and countering foreign interference to discuss Aukus, the continued fallout from the Aston byelection, and the dangers of TikTok
Chief political correspondent, Paul Karp, is joined by Essential Media’s Peter Lewis to analyse the latest Guardian Essential poll. They discuss climate policy and emissions caps, cost of living, protocol for deciding to go to war and the prime minister’s approval rating
Chief political correspondent Paul Karp is joined by the Greens’ housing spokesperson Max Chandler-Mather to discuss the housing crisis, Labor’s climate policy and the Indigenous voice to parliament
Chief political correspondent Paul Karp is joined by Labor MP Peter Khalil who is chair of the parliamentary joint committee on intelligence and security. They discuss the 20th anniversary of the Iraq war, the Aukus deal, Julian Assange and politically motivated violent extremism Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast
Chief political correspondent, Paul Karp, is joined by Essential Media’s Peter Lewis to analyse the latest Guardian Essential poll. Together, they discuss public opinion on the Aukus nuclear submarines and whether the deal will remain part of the national discussion; the dip in support for the voice to parliament and the upcoming NSW State election Guardian Essential poll: Perrottet the preferred NSW premier but both parties’ election policies fail to excite Selling the Aukus deal to the public presents clear challenges for the Labor government
This week new details on the Aukus defence partnership were finally announced, including that the government is planning to spend up to $368bn on nuclear powered submarines. Deputy prime minister and defence minister Richard Marles speaks with foreign affairs and defence correspondent Daniel Hurst. Marles argues the agreement with the UK and US won’t affect the stabilisation of our relationship with China and that Australia’s sovereignty will not be compromised by a reliance on US defence capabilities Aukus submarine deal will be ‘too big to fail’, Richard Marles says Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast
Political editor Katharine Murphy speaks to economics writers Shane Wright and Greg Jericho about inflation and whether the reserve bank is doing its best to curb it, any prospects of a recession and the upcoming budget
Political editor Katharine Murphy and Essential Media’s Peter Lewis analyse the latest Guardian Essential poll. Together, they discuss the latest survey results on superannuation changes and stage-three tax cuts, aspirational voting and how people across Australia are imagining their financial futures, as well as the shifting popularity of Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton
With Labor requiring the support of the Greens to pass the safeguard mechanism, the party’s leader talks to the Guardian Australia political editor, Katharine Murphy, about its stance on stopping new oil and gas projects and what it is willing to negotiate on. They also discuss party leadership, superannuation tax changes and social housing
This week, Guardian Australia’s politics team sit down to answer your questions. Is there such thing as a safe seat? How prepared has the Albanese government been for the pushback on the voice? And what responsibility does the current government have in keeping us safe from Covid?
Political editor Katharine Murphy is joined by Essential Media’s Peter Lewis to analyse the latest Guardian Essential poll. They discuss the factors that Australians are blaming for cost of living pressures, and the potential impact of the Reserve Bank’s actions on the Albanese government
Political editor Katharine Murphy speaks to Labor MP Gordon Reid, Liberal MP Bridget Archer and crossbencher Allegra Spender about the launch of their new Friends of the Uluru Statement group in Parliament House. They discuss the significance of the voice to parliament campaign and the power of creating safe spaces to answer questions on the upcoming referendum
Political editor Katharine Murphy speaks to health minister Mark Butler about the challenges and recommendations of improving primary care, in response to the Strengthening Medicare taskforce’s report. They also discuss how general practice needs better incentives to attract medical graduates and manage increasing rates of chronic illness
Political editor Katharine Murphy is joined by Essential Media’s Peter Lewis to analyse the latest Guardian Essential poll. They discuss how the majority of Australians continue to support an Indigenous voice to parliament, and the risks opposition leader Peter Dutton might face if he continues to oppose the voice
Political editor Katharine Murphy speaks to prime minister Anthony Albanese about his time in office so far, the Indigenous voice to parliament and the challenges stemming from instability in Europe. Albanese also says it is likely he would have pursued the Aukus defence agreement had Labor been in power during the Morrison era
Political editor Katharine Murphy speaks to the treasurer, Jim Chalmers, about the objectives of a ‘values-based capitalism’ that strengthens democracy, ahead of his upcoming essay for The Monthly. He also responds to this week’s inflation figures and reveals an intention to address entrenched disadvantage in the May budget
This year Australia has seen a change of government, the introduction of a large progressive crossbench and a slew of concerns, from the rising cost of living to modern threats against national security. Political editor Katharine Murphy talks to Jane Lee about the Albanese government’s achievements and its biggest challenges going into the new year
In the final episode of Australian Politics for 2022, political editor Katharine Murphy speaks to the minister for home affairs and cyber security Clare O’Neil about the strategic challenges for Australia and the region. These include the increased likelihood of cyber-attacks, decreasing trust in democracy and growing risks of foreign interference
With superannuation assets of Australians totalling over $3tn, political editor Katharine Murphy talks to former Labor minister and trade unionist Greg Combet about how super funds can work with the government to address Australia’s shortage of social and affordable housing – and invest in a transition to renewable energy
After a late-night sitting with the industrial relations package and the Territory Rights Bill, David Pocock speaks with political editor Katharine Murphy. They discuss how he makes informed decisions and what he has learnt about the workings of federal politics
Political editor Katharine Murphy is joined by Essential Media’s Peter Lewis and the Australia Institute’s Ebony Bennett to analyse the latest Guardian Essential poll. Together, they discuss the busy end of the parliamentary term, the party leaders’ approval ratings, and the state of the Liberal party after electoral losses federally and in Victoria
Political editor Katharine Murphy speaks to foreign minister Penny Wong about the value of multilateral summits, how Australia is trying to stabilise its relationship with China, and the release of an Australian academic from prison in Myanmar
Guardian Australia’s political reporters Paul Karp, Amy Remeikis and Josh Butler answer your burning #auspol questions. What is the future for women and conservatives? Should public health be left in the hands of the individual? What would fixed election dates look like?
Guardian Australia political reporter Paul Karp is joined by the executive director of Essential Media, Peter Lewis, and the deputy director of the Australia Institute, Ebony Bennett, for analysis of the latest Guardian Essential poll and a discussion of the industrial relations bill and other Labor government policies Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updates Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast
This week, political editor Katharine Murphy speaks to Chris Bowen, minister for climate change and energy, about the focus on ‘loss and damage’ at Cop27 in Egypt, as well as rising energy prices and the future of the safeguard mechanism
This week, political editor Katharine Murphy speaks to Amanda Rishworth, minister for social services, about the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children, and what helps breaks cycles of violence and gambling addiction
Political editor Katharine Murphy and Essential Media’s Peter Lewis analyse the latest Guardian Essential poll. They discuss the reception to the budget, household concerns about energy prices and Peter Dutton’s plans for a return to government
This week, Labor released its first budget in nine years, with the Albanese government touting it as a ‘bread-and-butter affair’. Political editor Katharine Murphy speaks to Jim Chalmers about releasing a budget during a cost-of-living crisis and why this budget has everyone talking about energy
Political editor Katharine Murphy talks to Senator Murray Watt, the emergency management minister, after his recent visits to flood-affected states. They discuss the need for a national approach to natural disasters and feedback from farming communities about climate risks
Political editor Katharine Murphy is joined by Essential Media’s Peter Lewis and the Australia Institute’s Ebony Bennett to analyse the latest Guardian Essential poll. They discuss election promises, the stage-three tax cuts and what the Labor government might deliver in its first budget
Political editor Katharine Murphy talks to Catherine King, the minister for infrastructure, transport, regional development and local government, about possible plans to review community development grants approved before the recent election and the challenges of developing modern, sustainable infrastructure
Katharine Murphy speaks to economics writers Shane Wright and Greg Jericho about Great Britain’s trickle-down woes, looming dangers in the world economy, and the future of the stage three cuts
Political editor Katharine Murphy returns to the podcast and is joined by Essential Media’s Peter Lewis and the Australia Institute’s Ebony Bennett to analyse the latest Guardian Essential poll. Together, they discuss stage-three tax cuts, demands for privacy law reforms and updates on the integrity commission
Chief political correspondent Sarah Martin talks to the chair of the government’s Women’s Economic Equality Taskforce, Sam Mostyn, about the barriers women face in economic participation and how federal budgets, policies and social change can lead us towards a fairer Australia
Guardian political reporter Paul Karp is joined by Essential Media’s Peter Lewis and the Australia Institute’s Ebony Bennett to analyse the latest Guardian Essential poll, discuss the effect of Queen Elizabeth’s death on the future of an Australian republic, and look ahead to what the federal budget might contain
This week, while parliament is suspended, Guardian Australia’s politics team sit down to answer your questions. We cover when the right time is to start talking about a republic, Labor potentially watering down its plans for a federal Icac, along with the government’s ongoing response to Covid
Chief political correspondent Sarah Martin talks to Andrew Giles, Australian minister for immigration, citizenship and multicultural affairs, about Labor’s plan to improve the system for skilled migration and issues affecting migrants already in the country
Guardian Australia’s chief political correspondent, Sarah Martin, is joined by Peter Lewis from Essential Media and Ebony Bennett and Bill Brown from the Australia Institute to analyse the latest Guardian Essential poll, the week in politics and to unpack the new federal integrity commission How to listen to podcasts: everything you need to know
Chief political correspondent Sarah Martin talks to Julie Collins, the federal housing minister, about Labor’s election promise to build 30,000 affordable homes and how she’s working with states and territories to address the social housing shortage Get our free news app, morning email briefing or daily news podcast
Chief political correspondent Sarah Martin speaks to industry and science minister, Ed Husic, about how to encourage more innovation in Australia, if industries are ready for the new safeguard mechanism, and how we need to do more to provide affordable gas while we wait for new low emissions technology
Chief political correspondent Sarah Martin is joined by Essential Media’s Peter Lewis and the Australia Institute’s Ebony Bennett to analyse the latest Guardian Essential poll on the country’s economy. They also discuss Scott Morrison’s five secret ministries, data on the most popular politicians and what the upcoming jobs summit should accomplish
Sarah Martin, Guardian Australia’s chief political correspondent, talks to the minister for international development and the Pacific, who is newly returned from a visit to Solomon Islands. Together they discuss the climate crisis, democracy and China’s growing presence in the region
Australia’s environment and water minister, Tanya Plibersek, talks to Guardian Australia’s political editor, Katharine Murphy, about how Labor will decide which mines get approval and which don’t, whether or not the Albanese Labor government will institute a climate trigger — and how do we prepare for an eventual drought in Australia?
Guardian Australia’s political editor, Katharine Murphy, is joined by the executive director of Essential Media, Peter Lewis, and deputy director of the Australia Institute, Ebony Bennett, to analyse the latest Guardian Essential poll and discuss how the country has reacted to the Labor government’s push to enshrine an Indigenous voice in the constitution
After a week of debate and negotiation, the government has managed to pass its climate legislation. Guardian Australia’s political editor, Katharine Murphy, speaks to the federal minister for climate change and energy, Chris Bowen, about the future changes needed to combat climate change and how the Coalition’s political strategy shows they have learnt no lessons from their election defeat How to listen to podcasts: everything you need to know
Katharine Murphy is joined by Shane Wright and Greg Jericho to discuss Jim Chalmers’ economic statement – its predictions on inflation and wages growth, its impact on Labor’s election policy agenda and the likelihood of a recession
Guardian Australia’s political editor, Katharine Murphy, is joined by the executive director of Essential Media, Peter Lewis, and deputy director of the Australia Institute, Ebony Bennett, for analysis of the latest Guardian Essential poll and a discussion on voters’ expectations for the new Labor government.
Felicity Wade from the Labor Environment Action Network joins political editor Katharine Murphy to discuss the group’s view of overhauling Australia’s environment laws – in order to commit to climate action Grassroots push to include climate change in Labor’s revamp of national conservation laws
Greens leader Adam Bandt talks to political editor Katharine Murphy about the upcoming parliament, Labor’s 43% emissions target, and the need to work together to achieve sustainable climate goals
Guardian Australia’s political editor, Katharine Murphy, is joined by the executive director of Essential Media, Peter Lewis, and deputy editor of the Australia Institute, Ebony Bennett, for analysis of the latest Guardian Essential poll and a discussion on how Labor is projecting its values, domestically and abroad
As the start of federal parliament inches closer, Guardian Australia’s Canberra bureau answers some of your most burning political questions – from Peter Dutton’s move further to the right as opposition leader to what parliament will look like under Anthony Albanese’s leadership. Plus, will we see a federal integrity commission and what is the latest when it comes to Labor and the super profits tax?
Treasurer Jim Chalmers talks to political editor Katharine Murphy about how Labor will manage inflationary pressures, rising interest rates, increased cost of living and falling real wages – and what will happen to fuel excise after September
Guardian Australia political editor Katharine Murphy is joined by Richard Denniss, the chief economist at the Australian Institute, and John Remington from Essential Media. Together they analyse the latest Guardian Essential poll and discuss why the Labor government has its work cut out for themselves – if they are to meet their own policy agenda
Political editor Katharine Murphy and newly appointed energy and climate change minister Chris Bowen discuss how he’s working with states and territories to help fix the energy crisis, “meeting and beating” Labor’s 43% emissions reduction target, and dealing with a large Senate crossbench
This week, the Liberal MP Peter Dutton was nominated and elected opposition leader, with the Nationals MP David Littleproud replacing Barnaby Joyce as deputy. Guardian Australia’s political editor, Katharine Murphy, and rural and regional editor , Gabrielle Chan, discusses the two new leaders, their history and how they may go about attempting to retake government with the Full Story’s Laura Murphy-Oates.
Guardian Australia political editor Katharine Murphy speaks to the Essential director Peter Lewis and The Australia Institute chief economist Richard Denniss in the wake of the federal election result. They assess how accurate polling was, unpack the latest Guardian Essential poll looking at how much support exists for the Albanese government’s priorities, and consider how Peter Dutton will respond to this agenda
The Guardian Australia’s political editor, Katharine Murphy, discusses the election result and the country’s economic situation with economics columnist Greg Jericho and the senior economics correspondent for the Age and the Sydney Morning Herald, Shane Wright.
Anthony Albanese will be the prime minister of Australia, perhaps in minority government with independents who campaigned on climate change, integrity and respect for women, doubling the cross-bench in the lower house. Editor-in-chief Lenore Taylor and political editor Katharine Murphy join Jane Lee to discuss how we got here Do you have 5min to take our listener survey?
Each week of the 2022 federal election campaign, Guardian Australia’s politics team are answering questions from listeners. This week we cover what a new government might do in its first 100 days, the possible makeup of the new Senate and how deals on confidence and supply between independents and a major party could shape up Australia federal election 2022 LIVE – latest news and updates Read our latest election briefing and listen to the campaign catchup podcast Voting guide to the election: everything you need to know Who should I vote for? Labor and Coalition policy guide Full coverage; Seat explorer; Election promises tracker Get our free news app; get our morning email briefing
In the last few days of Australia’s federal election campaign we’ve seen the polls tighten and Labor’s lead shrink. Guardian Australia political editor Katharine Murphy and the executive director of Essential, Peter Lewis, unpack the Guardian Essential poll. As undecided voters start to make choices about who they will back this weekend, the team looks at what the demographic and geographic data say about where the votes may go
Each week of the election campaign, Guardian Australia’s politics team answers questions from listeners. This week we cover how minor party preferences will affect the outcome, who are the most talented politicians in the country and the blurring of lines between government grants and election promises
Each week of the election campaign, Guardian Australia’s politics team answers questions from listeners. This week they cover gaffes, gotcha questions, and what makes a good prime minister.
Three weeks out from the federal election, Guardian Australia’s chief political correspondent Sarah Martin and executive director of Essential, Peter Lewis, unpack the latest Guardian Essential poll. They discuss the large number of undecided voters, the case for integrity among the major parties and how cost of living concerns are driving voter preferences
Each week of the election campaign, Guardian Australia’s politics team answers questions from listeners. This week they cover preferences, how they work, and where they go. As well as why the Greens target seats already held by progressive candidates
Each week of the election campaign, Guardian Australia’s politics team answers questions from listeners. This week they cover LNP divisions over Warringah, the contest for marginal seats in Queensland and the bipartisan silence on the future of the Covid pandemic in Australia
With the federal election in full swing, Guardian Australia political editor Katharine Murphy and Peter Lewis, the executive director of Essential, unpack the Guardian Essential poll and discuss the possible deciding factors for the election campaign. The latest polling shows women make up the majority of people who have not made up their mind about Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese. Will they ultimately be the deciding factor on polling day?
Each week of the election campaign the politics team will be answering your questions on the podcast. This week they cover how Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese have handled media, Albanese’s first-day gaffe and how it impacts on public perception of him, protest votes and how the votes for minor parties and independents will affect the election
In the first episode of our new Campaign Catchup podcast, political editor Katharine Murphy breaks down the opening election salvos from the major parties, and argues that either side could ultimately need the independents or micro parties to form government
Political editor Katharine Murphy talks to shadow treasurer Jim Chalmers about Labor’s roadmap for the imminent federal election, budget fallout and if Morrison’s dwindling popularity signals a win for Labor after nine years of a Coalition government
With the federal election to be called imminently, Katharine Murphy unpacks the latest Essential Poll with Peter Lewis, the executive director of Essential. Can Labor capitalise on an unpopular prime minister or will the Coalition’s shift in tactics at a local level save the seats they need to win the election?
Political editor Katharine Murphy and Treasurer Josh Frydenberg reflect on his terms in parliament with the Morrison government, and discuss the political outlook across the country in the lead-up to the 2022 election: the rise of independents and how he hopes Australians will see national security threats in the region as a case for voting Liberal
Political editor Katharine Murphy and Senator Jacqui Lambie discuss the political outlook of Tasmanians in the lead-up to the election, how the local Labor members are not doing enough to make Labor visible throughout the state and why she believes her candidate can take Eric Abetz’s senate seat
Political reporter Paul Karp joins Peter Lewis, the executive director of Essential, and Ebony Bennett, deputy director of the Australia Institute, to analyse the latest Guardian Essential poll and unpick why catastrophic climate events have created the perfect political storm for the Morrison government
Will South Australians change government this weekend? Political editor Katharine Murphy and chief political correspondent Sarah Martin discuss the clever campaign the Labor party have run – and how the Liberals’ messages about the economy don’t seem to be cutting through
Katharine Murphy talks to Labor’s foreign affairs spokesperson, Penny Wong, about the Aukus deal, Scott Morrison’s approach to China relations and the task of managing politics and diplomacy in the region – while also reflecting modern Australia
Katharine Murphy analyses the Guardian Essential poll with Essential’s executive director Peter Lewis. They examine how the major political parties are trying to get their narrative across while the public is focused on floods and the invasion of Ukraine. There have been several major announcements in the last week to try to sway people in the lead-up to the federal election but the poll is showing voters are still split on who they can trust on various issues Morrison wants khaki election but voters aren’t convinced Coalition best to handle war, survey suggests Peter Lewis: Australians are ready for a change of government – but we can’t watch the political contest as if it’s a spectator sport
Katharine Murphy speaks to the Australian National University’s professor of international security and intelligence studies John Blaxland and Guardian Australia’s foreign affairs and defence correspondent Daniel Hurst about the events leading up to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, what lies ahead for global peace and security, and the effect of Australia’s response on its international reputation and the upcoming federal election
Katharine Murphy speaks to economics writers Shane Wright and Greg Jericho to discuss the state of Australia’s economy, the upcoming federal budget and the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Katharine Murphy analyses the Guardian Essential poll with Essential’s executive director Peter Lewis. They examine how people have reacted to the last two weeks of national security coverage and what this tells us about how voters scrutinise political messages.
Katharine Murphy discusses with Jane Lee the drama of the federal parliament’s first sitting fortnight – from the failed Religious Discrimination Bill to attacks on Labor on national security – as both major parties count down the days till the election is called.
Katharine Murphy speaks to Jenkins about the parliamentary response to her inquiry and what needs to practically change to make a difference in Australia
Katharine Murphy analyses the Guardian Essential poll with Peter Lewis, the executive director of Essential . They’re both interviewed by Ebony Bennett, deputy director of The Australia Institute, about the week in politics and why voters are less critical of the Coalition’s handling of the pandemic even as the prime minister, Scott Morrison, continues to face criticism Katharine Murphy on why the 2022 Australian election is tougher for Scott Morrison – video Guardian Essential poll: voter anger cooling at Morrison government handling of pandemic
Katharine Murphy and Guardian Australia’s team of political reporters look at the year to come in politics. What seats could the Coalition lose this election, why would someone leak text messages from Gladys Berejiklian, and who is behind big political donations?
Katharine Murphy speaks to finance minister Simon Birmingham about the mid-year budget update, jobs and wage growth, and how the Coalition is responding to the Jenkins review into commonwealth parliamentary workplaces
Katharine Murphy and Guardian Australia’s team of political reporters answer your most burning political questions. What lies ahead for Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese in an election year? What would a federal integrity commission look like? Will Australia go to war against China? The team also share some of their highs and lows from the year in politics
Katharine Murphy speaks to the executive director of Essential about how Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese are polling post-Covid lockdowns and the sexual harassment allegations in Parliament House
Katharine Murphy speaks to the federal shadow treasurer about the ALP’s economic and climate policy ahead of an election year
Guardian Australia’s foreign affairs and defence correspondent Daniel Hurst speaks to China’s acting ambassador to Australia, Wang Xining, on the future of the relationship between the two countries China’s infamous list of grievances with Australia ‘should be longer than 14 points’, top diplomat says
At the G20 in Rome in the wake of the controversial Aukus deal in which Australia opted to buy nuclear submarines from the US and UK and ditch the $90bn existing deal with France – Katharine Murphy speaks with the political editor of the Australian Financial Review, Phil Coorey and the chief political correspondent of the SMH and the Age, David Crowe about the growing tensions with France and what this could mean for Australia in the international arena
This week Scott Morrison finally released what he said was a plan to reach net zero emissions by 2050. But is it? In the final episode of Guardian Australia’s special investigative series before the Cop26 summit in Glasgow, editor Lenore Taylor, political editor Katharine Murphy, climate and environment editor Adam Morton and reporter Graham Readfearn discuss the implications of ‘the Australian way’ plan and what it means for the global talks
Katharine Murphy speaks to the independent Indi MP Helen Haines about her plan to reintroduce a federal integrity commission bill to the lower house next week and why a commonwealth anti-corruption watchdog is vital for democracy
Katharine Murphy speaks to Guardian Australia’s climate and environment editor Adam Morton about the Coalition’s approach to net zero emissions and the global push for greater action on global heating
Katharine Murphy and Guardian Australia’s team of political reporters answer your most burning political questions. Will Scott Morrison attend the Cop26 summit, is a federal election looming, and is a federal anti-corruption body on the horizon?
Katharine Murphy speaks to New South Wales energy minister Matt Kean about the state’s plan to cut emissions in half by 2030 – a move that has added pressure on the Morrison government to act on climate change Matt Kean urges moderates to push party harder on net zero
Katharine Murphy speaks to Guardian Australia’s economics writer Greg Jericho and the senior economics correspondent for the Age and the Sydney Morning Herald, Shane Wright, about Australia’s economic recovery after Covid and the possibility of a post-pandemic federal election
Katharine Murphy speaks to Tosca Looby, the director of SBS’s latest feature documentary Strong Female Lead, about the sexism Julia Gillard faced as prime minister and why this documentary needed to be made in light of recent revelations about Parliament House’s workplace culture
Katharine Murphy speaks to Labor Greenway MP Michelle Rowland and her colleague McMahon MP Chris Bowen about how their constituents are coping with Sydney’s growing Covid-19 outbreak
Katharine Murphy speaks to the Saturday Paper’s chief political correspondent, Karen Middleton, about the situation in Afghanistan and the Australian government’s approach to Afghans who helped the defence forces on the ground
The federal treasurer joins Katharine Murphy to discuss the Coalition government’s approach to the pandemic recovery, and climate plans in preparation for Cop26 Josh Frydenberg admits climate change a major preoccupation in global markets
Shadow finance minister Katy Gallagher is the chair of the Senate select committee into the federal government’s response to Covid-19. This week, her teenage daughter tested positive for coronavirus
Katharine Murphy speaks with the federal resources minister, Keith Pitt, about the government’s gas-fired recovery plan, the export of energy resources and Australia’s record on climate action
Katharine Murphy speaks with Prof Jodie McVernon, the director of epidemiology at the Doherty Institute, about how lockdowns went from being unacceptable in democracies to front and centre of the pandemic response – and she predicts public health measures will remain for some time to come
Katharine Murphy speaks to journalist Gabrielle Chan about her upcoming book, Why you should give a f*ck about farming. Gabrielle talks about how farming is at the intersection of the world’s greatest existential threats. She also explains how food consumption has become increasingly tribal and polarised, which is very similar to the changes we’ve witnessed in politics over recent years
Katharine Murphy speaks with the executive director of Refugee Legal, David Manne, to discuss Australia’s history of offshore detention and the ongoing political implications
This week Katharine Murphy interviews the federal Labor MP Andrew Giles on why he wrote to the auditor general regarding the $660m Coalition car park fund
This week Katharine Murphy interviews former federal Liberal MP Julia Banks – the only member of her party to win a seat held by the opposition at the 2016 election. In her new book, Banks outlines the culture she faced in Canberra, including allegedly being inappropriately touched by a male Coalition MP at Parliament House
This week Katharine Murphy interviews Nationals senator Matt Canavan on Australia’s climate wars. The Nationals’ reinstated party leader, Barnaby Joyce, is an outspoken critic of policies that address climate change and target net zero, so how does the party justify its stance? Why is it fighting the inevitable global transition to renewables?
With the National party voting to return Barnaby Joyce as leader and deputy prime minister earlier this week, Katharine Murphy sits down with Gabrielle Chan to dissect what this means for the party, the climate and the Australian federal election
Katharine Murphy speaks with Australia’s trade minister, Dan Tehan, about the new agreement struck with Britain. From more tariff-free meat to visa working rights, what’s in it for Australia?
This week Katharine Murphy and Guardian Australia’s team of Canberra reporters answer your most burning political questions. Will Scott Morrison make an exception for the Biloela family? How will Australians be affected by the new Medicare changes? What is the conspiracy theory surrounding Dan Andrews?
Katharine Murphy speaks with Anthony Albanese to mark his two years as Labor leader. How can the leader increase his visibility? How has Scott Morrison shaped himself against a backdrop of crises? Is Labor ready to tackle another election contest in the face of the 2019 loss?
This week Katharine Murphy talks to Liberal senator Andrew Bragg about his new book Buraadja, which details the successes and failures of the Liberal party’s approach to Indigenous affairs. Bragg, who has strongly endorsed constitutional recognition, outlines how parliament can introduce an Indigenous voice and honour the Uluru Statement from the Heart, while upholding parliamentary sovereignty
The federal government this week confirmed it would spend up to $600m on a new gas-fired power plant in NSW’s Hunter region, despite the International Energy Agency saying there should be no new investments in coal, oil or gas. Katharine Murphy sits down with environment editor Adam Morton to investigate why. With more affordable and cleaner options available, what’s the justification? What impact will this have on the economy and the environment?
Katharine Murphy talks to Christine Morgan, CEO of the national mental health commission, about the budget’s $2.3bn mental health package which the Coalition has touted as ‘the largest single mental health and suicide prevention’ plan. Will the extra funding fix systemic problems? Or will the proposal fail when it comes to negotiating with the states and territories? For immediate support, you can call Lifeline 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue 1300 22 46 36
Katharine Murphy talks to the finance minister in an exclusive interview ahead of the federal budget. They discuss the ongoing challenges the Covid pandemic holds for Australia’s economy, and Birmingham’s personal reflections on parliament’s cultural reckoning
This week, Katharine Murphy sits down with economics writers Shane Wright and Greg Jericho to discuss the Australian economy. With house prices soaring, stimulus payments being reduced and a budget on the way, what can people expect financially over the coming months?
This week Katharine Murphy speaks with Erwin Jackson, the policy director at Investor Group on Climate Change, to discuss the Biden administration’s pressure on Australia to cut greenhouse gas emissions faster than planned. With the global summit of 40 world leaders held this week, how will Australia face up to the challenge of transitioning to a net zero world?
Katharine Murphy sits down with Labor MP Chris Bowen to talk about Labor’s potential roadmap to zero net emissions. Why is Australia lagging so badly behind in the electric vehicle market? Why have the past 10 years needed for crucial changes been squandered? How will Labor win over voters who are reluctant for the looming and necessary transition?
Katharine Murphy sits down with fellow Canberra reporters Sarah Martin, Paul Karp and Amy Remeikis to answer your most urgent political questions. Is Scott Morrison’s approval rating high enough to keep him in office? Why haven’t the promised 4m Covid vaccines been rolled out? Does the toxic culture within parliament extend outside the Coalition?
Katharine Murphy sits down with the Nationals’ deputy leader, David Littleproud, to discuss the party’s stance on reducing carbon emissions. They discuss how communities in regional areas want to see progress in tackling climate change, and whether the party is ready to address the facts or continue its turbulent stance
In a sit-down interview, political reporter Daniel Hurst speaks to Asio chief Mike Burgess about lessons from Christchurch and why the organisation is no longer using the umbrella term ‘rightwing extremism’ • Australia’s spy chief vows to call out rightwing terrorism when there’s a specific threat
Katharine Murphy talks to sex discrimination commissioner Kate Jenkins as she starts her investigation into parliament’s workplace culture. Jenkins discusses the risk factors in all workplaces which can heighten the risk to safety, and how she plans to bring about cultural change in Canberra
After a turbulent two weeks in parliament, Katharine Murphy talks to Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young about her experiences in fighting toxic cultures in the workplace. They discuss the ways women in the spotlight can be supported, and whether the domino-like effect will continue
Katharine Murphy and Daniel Hurst talk to Liberal senator James Paterson about his new role as the chair of Australia’s security and intelligence committee. After the the US Capitol riot and the Christchurch attack, what threats does Australia face from terrorism, and how should extremism be managed in online spaces?
This week Katharine Murphy speaks to Labor MPs Peta Murphy and Kate Thwaites after the allegations made by a former Liberal staffer, Brittany Higgins, revealed the toxic culture embedded within Australia’s parliament. The MPs discuss parliamentary workplace norms, lack of training and HR management, and the steps needed to address it.
Katharine Murphy sits down with her team in Canberra to answer your most urgent political questions for 2021. When will the government roll out a vaccine? Will there be an election this year? How can we hold our politicians more accountable after the scandals of 2020?
In the first episode of the Australian politics podcast for 2021, Katharine Murphy talks with former special forces captain and barrister Keith Wolahan after he unseated veteran Liberal MP Kevin Andrews in a party preselection. How did Wolahan pull off the first unseat of a federal Liberal since 1990? What factions in the party does he associate himself? How will he approach the Liberals’ waning popularity in Victoria?
Looking back at the year, Katharine Murphy sits down with Labor MP Andrew Giles and Liberal MP Fiona Martin to discuss Australia’s other epidemic: loneliness. With coronavirus exacerbating the country’s feelings of isolation, which age groups have been hit hardest? How has social media use increased loneliness among young people? And what measures will the government take to solve the problem?
On the last sitting day of parliament, politics editor Katharine Murphy and political reporter Paul Karp talk to Labor MP Tony Burke about the government’s omnibus industrial relations bill. With unions concerned the provision will cut pay and conditions, Burke discusses how the Morrison government’s gagging of parliamentary debate is putting workers, and democracy, at risk
Katharine Murphy talks to MP Anne Webster after her defamation case against conspiracy theorist Karen Brewer. Webster intends to bring forward legislation that would force Facebook and other platforms to assume editorial responsibility for the content they publish, in an effort to combat proliferating misinformation. How would the legislation work? Will senior ministers support it? What impact would it have on Australian media? Australian MP targeted by conspiracy posts calls for Facebook to be treated as publisher
This week politics editor Katharine Murphy talks to Victorian frontbencher Clare O’Neil about Labor’s vision for Australia’s workforce. With mounting issues including low wage growth, the gig economy and underpayment, how can the government change policy direction during Covid? What sweeping changes are needed to improve innovation, immigration and the climate?
With China’s increasingly authoritarian assertiveness clashing against Australia’s agenda, Katharine Murphy sits down with Daniel Hurst to discuss what can be salvaged. Will Beijing’s hegemonic ambitions win in the ongoing trade tensions?
While the Coalition has been delaying introducing its own federal anti-corruption bill, the independent member for Indi, Helen Haines, has drafted her own bill. Katharine Murphy speaks to her about the differences between the two bills as well as what the culture is like in parliament for women.
Guardian Australia political editor Katharine Murphy speaks to the ACT chief minister, Labor’s Andrew Barr, and to the attorney general, Shane Rattenbury of the Greens, about coalition building and compromise
Katharine Murphy speaks to Ben Morton, assistant minister to the prime minister, about the government’s deregulation agenda, and whether they will implement the recommendations made by Graeme Samuel to strengthen national environmental protections
Katharine Murphy speaks to the shadow early childhood education minister, Amanda Rishworth, about Labor’s new promise to overhaul the childcare subsidy system. How would the proposed reform change productivity in the workforce? And will the public support a Medicare-like system for the sector?
Katharine Murphy talks to Liberal MPs Katie Allen and Jason Falinski about Covid’s impact on aged care in Australia and the royal commission findings that the sector is ‘unfit for purpose’. With the pandemic highlighting and exacerbating its problems, how can aged care be transformed in time for the baby boomer surge?
Guardian Australia political editor Katharine Murphy chats with Canberra reporters Daniel Hurst and Paul Karp about Labor’s budget reply. After unveiling three substantial commitments in childcare, energy and manufacturing, Guardian Australia looks at whether the reply will boost Labor’s visibility, and if the Coalition’s flexible budget will be enough to keep supporters during a time of crisis. Anthony Albanese unveils childcare and energy plans in budget 2020 reply speech
After the first presidential debate airs Katharine Murphy talks to Kent Getsinger, the chair of Democrats Abroad in Australia, about how US expats will be voting. Are voters willing to back Joe Biden? Will the reaction from the debate bring in more votes? How has Covid-19 impacted the foreign voting system?
Katharine Murphy talks to Joel Fitzgibbon, the member for Hunter, about Labor’s stance on climate and fossil fuel industries. They discuss Labor’s response to Scott Morrison’s push for a ‘gas-led recovery’, as well as Anthony Albanese’s potential as the next prime minister
This week Katharine Murphy catches up with finance writers Greg Jericho and Shane Wright on the state of Australia’s economy. They discuss the government’s decision to reduce jobseeker, Victoria’s impact on the national economy and the October budget
In this episode David Marr interviews Katharine Murphy on her new Quarterly Essay that examines the first wave of the coronavirus and Scott Morrison’s handling of it. They discuss Scott Morrison problem-solving approach, the importance of his faith, and his dislike of tough questions
This week, Guardian Australia political editor Katharine Murphy sits down with Liberal MP Tim Wilson to discuss his new book The New Social Contract, which aims to reignite liberalism’s appeal to Australian voters. They talk about solving intergenerational inequalities in Australia regarding home ownership and employment, as well as how liberals can aim to weather the Covid-19 economic crisis
This week Katharine Murphy talks to Senate president Scott Ryan about the impact of Covid on parliamentary sittings, and whether public health officials and executives should determine when parliaments sit. Ryan questions the current impact of restrictions on Victorian residents and looks at their future consequences
Misha Schubert, the chief executive of the peak body Science and Technology Australia, joins the Guardian’s Katharine Murphy to discuss the value of science in today’s world and whether it is being adequately funded in this country
The federal leader of the opposition, Anthony Albanese, joins Guardian Australia’s political editor, Katharine Murphy, for a wide-ranging discussion on how to keep the government honest during the Covid-19 outbreak, climate change policy and what the Labor party needs to do to win the next election
The shadow health minister Chris Bowen joins Guardian Australia political editor Katharine Murphy to discuss the opposition’s role during the coronavirus pandemic and the future of the Labor party. Bowen says the opposition’s strategy has been to concentrate on suggesting ways the government can improve their response while holding the government to account on things they could be doing better, such as the Covidsafe app. He also discusses the need for the party to find a cohesive message at the next election, using an economic agenda to create change and ensure no one gets left behind.
This week Katharine Murphy talks to Peter Lewis, the executive director of Essential, about the changes in polling since surveys failed during the 2019 federal election campaign. What do the changes tell us about the pandemic’s impact on the relationship between Australians and government? And will it change with the rise of the second wave?
Guardian Australia’s environment editor, Adam Morton, joins Katharine Murphy to discuss the recent damning review of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act. The review, led by Graeme Samuel, starkly states the current protection laws are ineffective and have led to an unsustainable environmental trajectory. Could the sweeping changes recommended lead to better legislation? And will the government act?
Katharine Murphy sits down with Guardian reporter Paul Karp and Nine senior economics correspondent Shane Wright to discuss the Australian economy and the government’s various stimulus packages. As conditions remain grim, with 992,300 Australians out of work, and the unemployment rate rising to 7.4% in June, how will the government navigate Australia’s recovery?
Ravaged by the twin crises of the bushfires and pandemic, the seat of Eden-Monaro in the south-east of NSW goes to a byelection on Saturday. If the Coalition wins, it will be the first time in a century the government has won a byelection from the opposition and that will be bad news for Anthony Albanese. Paul Karp takes a look at the contest and explains what the outcomes could mean
Katharine Murphy speaks with Jake Wallis and Tom Uren, analysts from the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, about their recent investigation into online disinformation, and China’s increasing employment of it since the outbreak of Covid-19. What are the differences between disinformation peddled by China and the US governments, and what role has it played in Australian politics?
This week Katharine Murphy talks with the Australian trade, tourism and investment minister, Simon Birmingham. They discuss the challenges of economic recovery after the bushfires and coronavirus, and address the escalating trade actions from China. Will Birmingham appease an angered Beijing and reverse China’s tariffs? Or will the relationship see a continued decline in civility?
This week, Katharine Murphy speaks with Labor senator Pat Dodson about Indigenous deaths in custody and the Black Lives Matter protests being held across Australia. They discuss the underlying causes that give rise to First Nations people dying in custody, Dodson’s work on the royal commission into Aboriginal deaths in custody 30 years ago, and the current movement for change
Guardian Australia’s environment editor, Adam Morton, joins political editor, Katharine Murphy, to discuss the week’s news on energy policy. From the release of the government’s technology roadmap to a leaked document that sees gas as the future of Australian energy, why is Australia making a roadmap without a destination?
After taking a break, Katharine Murphy is back to speak with Labor’s shadow treasurer, Jim Chalmers, about the post-coronavirus economy. They discuss the nation’s level of debt and the possible long-term changes to Australia’s welfare system. Will a universal basic income be introduced in the future? How can we stop intergenerational unemployment? What lessons from the global financial crisis can be used?
Katharine Murphy talks to Laura Murphy-Oates about how the government has transformed its identity almost entirely as it responds to Covid-19
The government has mismanaged a series of crises in the first few months of 2020. Now we’ve got coronavirus. Political editor Katharine Murphy is joined in the studio by her colleagues Sarah Martin and Paul Karp to discuss the intense start to the year and how the government has performed
Social media is increasingly being used by foreign actors to spread misinformation and to confuse public debate, both in Australia and overseas. A Senate committee is looking into the risk posed to Australia’s democracy by this foreign interference, chaired by Jenny McAllister. Katharine Murphy chats to McAllister and the shadow minister for cybersecurity, Tim Watts, about the inquiry
Independent MP for Warringah, Zali Steggall, is seeking bipartisan support for a climate change bill aimed at transitioning Australia to a decarbonised economy. Katharine Murphy sits down with Steggall to discuss her adjustment into politics, whether the bill can pass the upcoming conscience vote, and if modern Liberal voters are willing to embrace climate policy
The Liberal MP for North Sydney, Trent Zimmerman, joins Katharine Murphy to discuss his party’s historical stance on climate change, how denialism was brought into Australian politics and how he navigates the party line when his constituents largely believe in the need to take action on climate • Trent Zimmerman backs net zero emissions target but foresees more Coalition in-fighting
Minister for Indigenous Australians Ken Wyatt joins Katharine Murphy for a wide-ranging conversation on why changes were made in how we measure targets in the Closing the Gap report and why despite broad public support for constitutional recognition there are members of the Coalition party room who may campaign against it Report: Ken Wyatt expects colleagues to campaign against recognition
How shall we stare down the challenges of the next decade? Where will we find the hope and solutions required for the 2020s? Listen to a live Guardian Australia panel taking on these big topics. Featuring Guardian editor-in-chief Katharine Viner, Guardian Australia editor Lenore Taylor, political editor Katharine Murphy, Indigenous affairs editor Lorena Allam and writer David Marr
As bushfires and smoke continue to plague our summer, Katharine Murphy speaks to Mike Bowers and Brett Mason, chief political correspondent at SBS, about what it’s been like on fire grounds this season and how the political ramifications are shaping up • Terror on all sides: inside a firestorm tearing through the Australian bush
Katharine Murphy sits down for a final reflection on the year that was with Guardian Australia’s Canberra team. How has Scott Morrison evolved as prime minister? How is Labor holding up after the election? And what lessons can we bring into reporting on fake news and Facebook’s hold on democracy?
Katharine Murphy sits down with Martin Parkinson, the former secretary of the prime minister’s department and the bureaucrat at the centre of policymaking on climate change during the Howard, Rudd and Gillard governments. Will Australia and the world move fast enough to avoid 2C of warming? How will the use of carryover credits affect Australia’s future? They also discuss the impact of populism on the global economy and the future of economic growth
The economy is showing growth figures on par with the global financial crisis and none of the government’s tax breaks seem to be making a difference. The Coalition is refusing to use the word stimulus to avoid admitting economic despair, but in doing so it’s failed to communicate the need for spending at a critical time. So, what should they be doing to stimulate growth next year? Katharine Murphy is joined by Greg Jericho and the Age and the SMH’s senior economics correspondent, Shane Wright
Shadow health minister Chris Bowen joins Katharine Murphy for a detailed chat about Labor’s election loss, his shift to the health portfolio and why the upcoming religious freedom bill is a ‘dog’s breakfast’
In a wide-ranging interview with Katharine Murphy and Lenore Taylor, the ex-PM opens up about how climate denialism has come to Australia supported by the Murdoch newspapers, how the rightwing of the Liberal party ‘operate like terrorists’, and why laws targeting secondary boycotts could be unconstitutional Malcolm Turnbull says Liberals’ struggles with climate denial are hurting Australia
The official campaign post-mortem has been completed by Jay Weatherill and Craig Emerson, but will it set a new trajectory for Labor or simply mark another lost election? Katharine Murphy sits down with Weatherill to discuss the findings of the ‘warts-and-all’ review. Was Bill Shorten found untrustworthy by voters? Will the party continue to be overshadowed by the Rudd-Gillard-Rudd years? How will they combat disinformation in the future?
As Arthur Sinodinos takes over from Joe Hockey as ambassador to the US, Katharine Murphy talks through his 20-year career. From Scott Morrison’s work ethic and views on climate change to the future of working with Donald Trump, Sinodinos discusses the Coalition’s approach to the next term
Katharine Murphy sits down with the president of the National Farmers’ Federation, Fiona Simson, to talk about their new drought policy. It looks at long-term objectives it thinks the Coalition should be considering to enhance resilience for farmers. But is the government likely to listen? What did Barnaby Joyce achieve as drought envoy? – Full Story podcast
How does Australia rank on a global scale for its policies on education, employment, immigration and climate change? Katharine Murphy talks to Andrew Wear, a Victorian public servant and author who is looking to foreign countries for inspiration on policy. Wear discusses how Australia is a global leader in immigration, but risks falling behind in other areas.
Scott Morrison appears to have made a calculation: that he gains more than he loses from a close relationship with Donald Trump. But as Trump faces an impeachment inquiry, continues a trade war with China and ramps up military activity around Iran, is it wise to be seen to be so close to this president? Recently returned from her trip to the US, political editor Katharine Murphy speaks about what she saw, and what it means for Australia’s foreign policy. Introducing Guardian Australia’s Full Story podcast
Labor MP Tim Watts and former Guardian Australia political correspondent Gabrielle Chan join Katharine Murphy to discuss identity and multiculturalism in Australia, from the White Australia policy to the recent debate around Gladys Liu. Particular focus is paid to the Asian-Australian community, with observations drawn from Watts’s new book, The Golden Country: Australia’s Changing Identity
The shadow climate minister, Mark Butler, sits down with Katharine Murphy to discuss Labor’s ambitious climate policies. Did they lead to Labor’s election loss? And will Labor’s stance on climate change remain ‘unshakeable’?• Labor’s climate policies are ‘unshakeable’ despite election loss, Mark Butler says
Katharine Murphy talks with Liberal MPs Tim Wilson and Jason Falinski on the state of the economy. With the pressing sense that time and opportunity are being wasted, they try to dispel the notion the Morrison government doesn’t want new policy reform. Will they act on climate change and its impact? What’s their plan for overcoming disruption? What does the future of work in Australia look like?
The latest GDP figures showed the worst annual economic growth for 18 years. Guardian writer Greg Jericho and senior economics correspondent at Nine newspapers, Shane Wright, join Katharine Murphy to discuss why these figures are so bad. Why are living standards falling? Is low growth the new normal? And what’s the likelihood of a recession?
It’s been 12 months since Scott Morrison took over from Malcolm Turnbull as prime minister. Guardian Australia’s political editor, Katharine Murphy, chief political correspondent, Sarah Martin, and reporter Paul Karp discuss his first year and answer your questions on politics
Christine Morgan has been tasked with cutting suicide rates in Australia as Scott Morrison’s suicide prevention adviser. With suicide as the leading cause of death among young Australians, and at twice the rate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people compared to that of non-Indigenous Australians, Katharine Murphy talks to Morgan about the state of Australia’s mental health system. Does it, despite good intentions, perversely increase the risks of self-harm and suicide? Will these deficiencies warrant redesigning the system from scratch? Scott Morrison’s suicide prevention adviser says mental health system may increase risk of self-harm The crisis support service Lifeline is 13 11 14