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Chris Bowen on why it's ‘a little frustrating’ bidding for COP 31
Episode 457
We're joined on this podcast by the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen who outlines Australia's ongoing energy transition.
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10 months, 3 weeks ago
Malcolm Turnbull on Australia's 'dumb' defence debate
Episode 456
The former prime minister warns debate about national security has 'never been dumber' – and AUKUS risks costing Australia far more than anyone wants…
11 months ago
Larissa Waters on why we deserve more than a government that just tinkers
Episode 455
With the government's big win at the election, how hard will the Greens push on legislation this term. We ask new leader Senator Larissa Waters.
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11 months, 1 week ago
Kerrynne Liddle on seizing more opportunities with Indigenous Australians
Episode 454
The shadow minister for Indigenous Australians and social services says we need 'unpleasant conversations' to achieve real outcomes – like keeping fa…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Treasury veteran Ken Henry on the "enormous damage" the tax system does to young people
Episode 453
Former secretary of the Treasury Ken Henry joins us to talk about his 40+ years experience in working to reform Australia's tax system.
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11 months, 3 weeks ago
An 'impatient' Jim Chalmers on taking political risks in Labor's second term
Episode 452
From new ways to fast-track cheaper homes and renewable energy to bigger tax reforms, Treasurer Jim Chalmers tells the podcast his door is open for f…
1 year ago
Senator Tammy Tyrrell on wild days in Tasmania
Episode 451
On the podcast this week we're joined by Independent Tasmanian Senator Tammy Tyrrell to discuss chaotic state of politics on the Apple Isle.
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1 year ago
Historian Emma Shortis warns against falling into Trump's trade traps
Episode 450
Ahead of Anthony Albanese's likely first meeting with Donald Trump this month, a US politics expert says 'begging' for lower tariffs would be a mista…
1 year ago
Zoe McKenzie on everything that went wrong and whether a gender quota could help the Liberals
Episode 449
We're joined by Liberal Zoe McKenzie who was elected to the Melbourne electorate of Flinders in 2022. She joins us to talk about the Liberal party fu…
1 year ago
Jim Chalmers on keeping Australia out of recession amid the 'dark shadow' of global instability
Episode 448
From super changes to avoiding recession, federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers joins the podcast to discuss the government's priorities when Parziament ret…
1 year ago