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James Paterson on Andrew Hastie, Sussan Ley and himself
Episode 467
Opposition finance spokesman James Paterson canvasses the economy and the budget, says the Liberals need to sort out its stance on net zero sooner ra…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Former diplomat Ian Parmeter on an Israel-led 'one-state solution'
Episode 466
The former Australian ambassador turned scholar says despite more countries recognising Palestine as a state, a peaceful two-state solution is slippi…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Tony Wood on 'politics trumping climate policy' and the hard road ahead
Episode 465
The energy expert says Australia's only on track to cut its emissions by around 50% by 2035 – 'so we're going to have to step up the pace' in the nex…
9 months ago
Abul Rizvi on how silence and stalling stoke anti-migrant fears
Episode 464
A former deputy secretary of the immigration department under the Howard government says 'it's time politicians on both sides pulled up their socks'.…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Health Minister Mark Butler on kids on the NDIS through to aged care funding
Episode 463
The health minister also says fewer kids are now vaping because of the government's ban, which 'exploded' as a health problem during the COVID years.…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Shadow Treasurer Ted O'Brien and industry chief Andrew McKellar's reform wish list
Episode 462
Both men say the government has a 'spending problem' and are urging the federal government to think beyond raising taxes – especially for business.
Me…
9 months, 4 weeks ago
Union boss Sally McManus on the push for shorter work hours in the age of AI
Episode 461
McManus doesn't expect instant wins on shorter work hours from next week's economic summit, but says it still needs to be on the table – along with A…
10 months ago
Jim Chalmers wants roundtable to 'crack open' the challenge of slow housing approvals
Episode 460
Housing is on the agenda at next week's productivity roundtable, with the Treasurer wanting better regulation and faster approvals to build more home…
10 months ago
Talking about 'blokes' issues' with ex-Olympian and Labor MP Dan Repacholi
Episode 459
The former five-time Olympic shooter and coal miner wants men of all ages not to be afraid of speaking about their health – as he used to be.
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10 months, 1 week ago
YouTube, podcasters and leading economists: Allegra Spender on how she's trying to influence tax reform
Episode 458
The influential crossbench MP warns young working people are going backwards financially. She also backs the government's proposed YouTube ban for ki…
10 months, 2 weeks ago