Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchShadow immigration minister Paul Scarr on the ‘mass migration’ myth
In the aftermath of former frontbencher Andrew Hastie’s fighting words, opposition leader Sussan Ley continues to struggle with persistent internal t…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
AI and the productivity challenge with Andrew Leigh
This week, the Albanese government has been criticised for a tactical backdown on its plan to wind back tax concessions on superannuation balances wo…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
The human cost of a broken aged care system with Penny Allman-Payne
As Labor’s new aged care system gets set to begin on 1 November, Greens senator Penny Allman-Payne speaks about her father’s recent move into residen…
8 months ago
Clare O’Neil on Labor’s scheme for first home buyers
This week, Labor expanded Australia’s first home guarantee to allow more buyers access to a mortgage with a reduced deposit of 5%. But the plan has m…
8 months, 1 week ago
Guardian Essential Report: Albanese’s pragmatism during messy times
Political reporter Dan Jervis-Bardy speaks to executive director of Essential Media Peter Lewis about Australian voters’ views on the government’s cl…
8 months, 1 week ago
Amanda Rishworth on the future of work and AI
Political reporter Josh Butler speaks to Amanda Rishworth, the minister for employment and workplace relations, about the Albanese government’s upcom…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Matt Kean on Australia’s future in a climate crisis
The Albanese government has now put a number on its climate ambition: a target of a 62-70% emissions cut by 2035 compared to 2005 levels. It comes af…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
David Pocock on the 2035 climate targets and political will
In a defining week for climate action, the Albanese government has unveiled a commitment to cut emissions between 62% and 70% on 2005 levels by 2035.…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Jane Hume on rebuilding trust in the Liberal party
The fallout in the Liberal party over Jacinta Nampijinpa Price’s inflammatory comments about Indian migrants has now culminated in her sacking from t…
9 months ago
Kristy McBain on natural disaster preparation and ambitious climate targets
While many Australians are feeling relieved about the end of a cold winter, the minister for emergency management and regional development is already…
9 months, 1 week ago