Labor–Greens neoliberal battle and the ABC’s support for Trump
The reforms to aged care, seemingly pulled straight from the neoliberal playbook, are based on a user-pay mentality, and it’s no wonder they’re supported by the Liberal Party. So why are they supporte...
20 Sep 202444min
Labor pays the price in the fruitless quest for bipartisanship
In this episode, we discuss Bill Shorten’s departure from politics and the legacy he leaves behind, the proposed reforms to the Reserve Bank Board and yet another failure of bipartisanship, the protes...
13 Sep 202442min
Behind the gridlock on fair taxes, environment protection and housing
We explore the rising demands for a super-profits tax and a wealth tax – bring it on! – and question why the government continues to negotiate environmental policies with the Liberal Party, Australia’...
6 Sep 202446min
Go left Labor and eat the rich
In this episode, we explore the implications of the Country Liberal Party's recent victory in the Northern Territory and whether there are lessons for the federal government to heed. We also discuss P...
30 Aug 202447min
Is Dutton a racist?
In today's episode of New Politics, we ask the question: is Peter Dutton a racist or not? We put this claim to the test. Plus, we'll explore the Liberal Party's recent debacle in the NSW local council...
23 Aug 202449min
AUKUS disaster, media going down, Robodebt and the big silence on Gaza
In this episode, we explore the AUKUS deal, surely one of worst deals in Australian history, the government's support for the media's reliance on gambling revenue for survival, the ongoing search for ...
16 Aug 202457min
Albanese's Makarrata tightrope, the week in Canberra and defaming Linda Reynolds
Is the Makarrata Commission fading away, or is Anthony Albanese dodging past failures and facing up to political realities? As the terror threat level rises, are we facing real danger or is it more of...
9 Aug 202450min
A new Cabinet, inflation up, corruption, and a real-life Succession going wrong
The cabinet reshuffle and what this means for the next election, the problems with the lack of action from the National Anti-Corruption Commission continue – is it time for Barnaby Joyce to leave poli...
2 Aug 202450min
