The year in review: the 2022 election

The year in review: the 2022 election

It was a big year in politics and the biggest event was the federal election in May. It wasn't clear who was going to win the election, even though opinion polls were suggesting Labor was going to win. In that first hour after the polls closed on election night, it seemed the Coalition was on track to achieve their second consecutive surprise election victory – didn't quite work out that way though. Labor achieved a narrow victory, there were many seats won by independent candidates, and the Coalition lost badly. Paul Keating once said that when the government changes, the country changes as well and Australia now has a new government, new prime minister in Anthony Albanese, and an opportunity to steer the country in a new direction. And, despite what the media kept saying, this was an exciting election campaign, and one of the most important in Australia’s history.

Looking at Labor has been performing since the election in May, it appears the election result has been validated – they've implemented anti-corruption commission legislation, reformed industrial relations, repaired the relationship with Pacific Islands and started to repair the relationship with China. They've put the Voice to Parliament on the political map, they've introduced legislation to stabilise energy prices. This is a government that wants to do things, they don't want to waste time. At looking at some of their achievements over the past seven months, they’ve achieved more than the Coalition managed to achieve over nine years They are riding high in the polls at the moment but that's not going to last forever. But it also suggests the electorate is happy with the choice they made at the 2022 federal election.

Jaksot(306)

The Board of Peace and the Business of War

The Board of Peace and the Business of War

In this episode, we examine Donald Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace” and what it means for Gaza, Palestine, Israel and the future of international law. Promoted as a reconstruction and peacekeeping pl...

27 Helmi 20min

Liberal Party reboot: Same message, same mistakes?

Liberal Party reboot: Same message, same mistakes?

In this episode, we examine the new Shadow Cabinet and ask whether the Liberal Party’s latest leadership change represents genuine renewal or simply a rebranding of the same conservative messaging tha...

19 Helmi 39min

Dire straits: Can Taylor stop the Liberal Party collapse?

Dire straits: Can Taylor stop the Liberal Party collapse?

Today on New Politics, we explore the escalating crisis inside the Liberal Party following the leadership elevation of Angus Taylor and ask whether the Coalition can recover from its devastating 2025 ...

13 Helmi 31min

When a war criminal comes to town

When a war criminal comes to town

This today’s episode of the New Politics podcast, we explore the political firestorm surrounding Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit to Sydney and why it became a nationwide flashpoint over Gaza, f...

11 Helmi 19min

Thought Crimes and Punishment

Thought Crimes and Punishment

In this episode, we examine Australia’s newly passed anti-hate speech laws and ask when protecting communities crosses the line into criminalising dissent. Rushed through parliament after the Bondi te...

5 Helmi 28min

America’s greatest threat: The United States

America’s greatest threat: The United States

In this episode, we examine growing global concern over the United States as political instability and erratic leadership under President Donald Trump increasingly undermine the post-1945 internationa...

29 Tammi 32min

The Long-Read Essay: When dissent becomes a crime

The Long-Read Essay: When dissent becomes a crime

In this long-read episode, we revisit Australia’s anti-Semitism report from July 2025 and the growing politics of fear surrounding protest, free speech, and criticisms of Israel. As new federal anti-h...

22 Tammi 25min

The Long-Read Essay: American Fascism and Trump Unmasked

The Long-Read Essay: American Fascism and Trump Unmasked

Donald Trump’s second presidency has exposed the United States’ rapid slide into authoritarianism, with chaos, corruption and unchecked executive power now defining American politics. In this long-rea...

15 Tammi 19min

Suosittua kategoriassa Politiikka ja uutiset

uutiscast
aikalisa
politiikan-puskaradio
ootsa-kuullut-tasta-2
rss-ootsa-kuullut-tasta
tervo-halme
rss-podme-livebox
rss-asiastudio
otetaan-yhdet
rss-vaalirankkurit-podcast
et-sa-noin-voi-sanoo-esittaa
rss-raha-talous-ja-politiikka
rss-sinivalkoinen-islam
rss-hyvaa-huomenta-bryssel
the-ulkopolitist
rss-polikulaari-pitka-kiekko-ja-muut-ts-podcastit
rss-tasta-on-kyse-ivan-puopolo-verkkouutiset
rss-girls-finish-f1rst
rss-50100-podcast
rss-kuka-mina-olen