The Liberal federal executive finally intervened in NSW. The trigger was an unbelievable snafu that saw a raft of Liberal local council candidates miss the deadline for nomination.
- Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
Bill Shorten has announced he will retire from parliament in February where he will become vice-chancellor of the University of Canberra. Shorten will remain as Minister and in cabinet until February.
Today we're joined on the podcast by Ghaith Krayem, a spokesman for the group Muslim Votes Matter. The group plans to back candidates who support the issues it says Muslims care about.
After weeks of controversy, Burgess has now attempted to clean up the mess he left after his ABC Insiders interview last month.
Jim Chalmers mightn’t have expected his weekend comment that interest rate rises were “smashing” the Australian economy to set off the reaction it has. it’s been something of a Chalmers mantra.
Andrew Hauser, the deputy governor of the RBA, joined us to talk about the RBA's thinking when it comes to inflation. Hauser formerly worked at the Bank of England and was chosen by Jim Chalmers.
The about-faces comes after outrage from LBGTQI groups, some Labor MPs and members of the public.
The CFMEU is raging about being routed by a government that had no option – after turning a blind eye for too long to known and suspected malfeasance.
The advocacy group Muslim Votes Matter has put together a high-profile speakers list to launch its national campaign in Melbourne on Sunday.
As thousands of union members held rallies in cities across the country, its former Queensland secretary said he would launch a challenge against putting the union into administration.
Delivering the Curtin Oration this week, Chalmers said Dutton was “the most divisive leader of a major political party in Australia’s modern history – and not by accident, by choice”.
An “aviation industry ombuds scheme” and improved assistance for passengers with a disability will be among measures the federal government will announce to force airlines to act on public discontent.
The battle between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris showcases the differences between presidential and Westminster systems, and the contrasts between the US and Australia in money, campaigning and razzmatazz.
We're joined on the podcast by former Australian ambassador to Washington, Joe Hockey, who's been attending the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Minister for the NDIS, Bill Shorten, has reached a deal with the states which paves the way for the government and opposition on Thursday to pass the legislation for tightening the NDIS.
A new Parliamentary Standards Commission will oversee behaviour codes for parliamentarians and their staff. The primary function of the commission will be to investigate allegations of code breaches.
Independent Senator David Pocock will seek to remove the discretion of the prime minister to decide the number of extra staff crossbenchers receive.
Amid continued fractious debate about visas for Palestinians, the Albanese government will be trying in parliament this week to “land” two crucial pieces of legislation.
Dutton and Burke this week have faced off in the fractious debate about Palestinians fleeing to Australia – an issue that risks putting another tear in our social cohesion fabric.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers joined the podcast to discuss a range of issues from RBA reform, the latest employment figures and wages.
Joining the podcast is Independent member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie. Wilkie has advocated for gambling reform during his entire political career.
A war of words has broken out between Australian and US political veterans over whether the status of Taiwan is a key Western security interest.
The new scheme, called the Trust Exchange (TEx), would allow people to verify their identities based on information already held by the federal government.
The Albanese government next week will introduce legislation to force the appointment of an administrator into the recalcitrant CFMEU, after the union tried a delaying tactic to drag out court action.
The Albanese government might be likened to the harried house-husband struggling with untidy rooms while a property inspection looms that threatens a forced move into less salubrious accommodation.
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