A state of Palestine and the price of fearless journalism
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s announcement that Australia will recognise the state of Palestine at the UN in September marks a historic foreign policy shift, yet conditions are placed solely on Pa...
15 Aug 202548min
The March For Humanity
In this episode of New Politics, we cover the massive Sydney Harbour Bridge protest where up to 300,000 Australians defied torrential rain to demand justice for Palestine, an end to Israel’s genocide ...
8 Aug 202546min
Politics, Palestine and the continuing AUKUS mess
AUKUS turns costly as Australia signs a 50-year treaty with the UK – without US backing. The Nationals reignite the climate wars, aged care reforms are delayed, and Gareth Ward remains in Parliament d...
1 Aug 202543min
A Year of Delivery and Censuring Gaza
The first sitting week of Australia’s new federal Parliament has begun with a show of strength from the Albanese Labor government, now holding a record-breaking majority. In this episode, we explore w...
25 Jul 202548min
China, Censorship and the Great Australian Housing Mirage
In this episode, we break down a big week in Australian politics – from Anthony Albanese’s strategic reset of Australia–China relations through diplomacy and trade, to the Coalition’s continued Cold W...
18 Jul 202552min
Criminalising Dissent and the True Public Cost of Privatisation
This week, we expose the real costs of privatisation in Australia’s essential services – early childhood education, health, aged care, and universities – highlighting how deregulation, outsourcing, an...
11 Jul 202551min
The Obsession of a Date With Trump and More Police Brutality in NSW
In this episode, we dissect the media frenzy over whether Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will meet US President Donald Trump, arguing that diplomatic theatre won’t protect Australia from the fallout ...
4 Jul 202547min
The End Of The Rules Based International Order
In this episode, we examine the United States’ bombing of Iranian nuclear sites and Australia’s delayed yet predictable support, driven by hollow “alliance obligations” rhetoric. We unpack the media’s...
27 Jun 202545min
