Australian Politics
The GuardianGuardian Australia's political editor Tom McIlroy and team at Parliament House examine what’s happening in Australian politics and why it matters to you
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 297 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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Paul Kelly speaks to political editor Tom McIlroy about his new book on the turbulent era of the Liberal party under prime ministers Tony Abbott, Malcolm Turnbull and Scott Morrison. In The Twilight of Exceptionalism, Kelly writes about how the Liber... more
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The 2026 political year has already been surprising. Labor passed changes to negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount, which they had previously ruled out. The Liberals changed leaders again, and One Nation has seen a surge of support in m... more
It’s the first Guardian Essential poll following Pauline Hanson’s provocative speech at the National Press Club – where she attacked multiculturalism, climate action, the United Nations, and the ABC and SBS. Her polling numbers have since stalled, an... more
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- Good could be great
Always good well produced, substantial content but suffers from low energy vibe, makes it hard to stand out in a crowded market of political podcasts. Listener needs to build a bond with presenters which i find hard in this case
Apple Podcasts3Matt A Knopp
Australia2 months ago - Great Premier Discussion
Tom’s discussion with Anna was moving. I remember Anna facing the media with ~7 Labour MLAs left. Great dedication to Qld, and she worked tirelessly to then go on and become our premier. Thank you.
Apple Podcasts5Sleep depravedAustralia3 months ago - Clare O’Neill and the housing crisis
Clare O’Neill is a superb politician, she knows her stuff whatever portfolio she is given. The interviewer was good on housing questions, but when he asked about climate change action he failed to follow up with why the govt is continuing to approve fossil fuel expansions and neglect the environment. Clare is so good she probably would have a given plausible sounding answer, but the govt is failing badly climate mitigation.
Apple Podcasts5NannalitAustralia10 months ago - Is the Guardian hate media?!
Interview with Liberal Julian Leesa was pathetic. No probing questions or challenges to his assertions. This was like a Liberal party PR puff piece. I expect more critical questioning from the Guardian
Apple Podcasts1180BGuyAustraliaa year ago - One of my favourites
This was my favourite Saturday listen for a long time- I’m sad only to see it updated only twice a month now. I enjoyed immensely the long form interviews where you got to listen to (mostly) intelligent conversations with particular politicians (whether I like/agree with them or not) and policy experts. I don’t care who hosts, or if you rotate it around between the politics team…but please bring it back more frequently!
Apple Podcasts5Nick5797Australiaa year ago
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Deep-dive political interviews and analysis focused on Australian federal and state policy, budgets, energy, defence, and public reform. The show frequently features finance ministers, treasurers, and other senior policymakers, paired with journalists and pollsters to unpack how political decisions translate into daily life. A standout aspect is the rigorous, issue-led questioning that often centers on budget trade-offs, intergenerational fairness, and policy implementation, with occasional AMA-style panels that broaden perspectives. The mix of high-profile officials and seasoned analysts provides listeners with a grounded, data-informed view of the country's political landscape, making it useful for strategists, brands seeking policy-align... more
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4. Pat Conroy
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