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Guardian Australia's political editor Tom McIlroy and team at Parliament House examine what’s happening in Australian politics and why it matters to you

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This week, Labor secured a deal with the Greens to pass its reforms to the capital gains tax discount and negative gearing. The Greens were unable to negotiate a more ambitious proposal to remove grandfathering or cap the number of negatively geared ... more

For the first time in her 30-year political career, Pauline Hanson fronted the National Press Club this week. It was a blistering address, and a combative question-and-answer round with journalists – with Hanson attacking multiculturalism, the climat... more

The Albanese government is proposing major changes to the national disability insurance scheme – to cut spending and reduce the number of participants receiving care. Advocates and Australians with disabilities have heavily criticised the proposals d... more

The Albanese government’s announcement that Australia will now receive three used US Virginia-class submarines, rather than two used and one new, has put the spotlight back on the Aukus commitment. One of the strongest advocates for the $368bn agreem... more

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Recent Guests

Melissa McIntosh
Shadow Minister for Disability
Liberal Party of Australia
Episode: Will Labor’s NDIS changes become a reality?
Pat Conroy
Defence Industry Minister and Minister for Pacific Island Affairs in the Albanese Government
Australian Government
Episode: The case for Aukus, with defence industry minister Pat Conroy
Max Chandler-Mather
Former Greens MP and housing spokesperson; director of the Green Institute
Green Institute
Episode: Max Chandler-Mather on a hopeful progressive populism
Peter Lewis
Executive Director of Essential Media
Essential Media
Episode: Guardian Essential report: a lukewarm response to Labor’s budget
Tim Wilson
Shadow Treasurer
Liberal Party of Australia
Episode: Tim Wilson on the Liberals’ economic vision
Katy Gallagher
Finance Minister of Australia
Australian government (Finance Ministry)
Episode: Finance minister Katy Gallagher on her 'most challenging' budget
Michelle Milthorpe
Independent candidate for Farah in the by-election
Independent
Episode: Michelle Milthorpe on fighting One Nation in Farrer
Annastacia Palaszczuk
Former Queensland Premier, Australia's longest-serving female political leader
Queensland Government (former)'
Episode: Annastacia Palaszczuk on resilience
Matt Keogh
Minister for Veterans Affairs and Defence Personnel
Australian Government
Episode: The minister for veterans' affairs on Anzac Day, Ben Roberts-Smith and increased defence spending

Host

Tom McIlroy
Host of Guardian Australia's politics-focused coverage and political editor at Guardian Australia

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.8k ratings
  • 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 Podcasts
    3
    Matt A Knopp
    Australiaa month 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 Podcasts
    5
    Sleep depraved
    Australia2 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 Podcasts
    5
    Nannalit
    Australia9 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 Podcasts
    1
    180BGuy
    Australiaa 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 Podcasts
    5
    Nick5797
    Australiaa year ago

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Overall, episodes are seen as informative and timely for staying up-to-date on Australian politics.
Some critiques mention bias or uneven question pacing.

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Max Chandler-Mather on a hopeful progressive populism
Q: What is progressive economic populism and why now?
It is a framework that explains the current cost of living and housing crisis as a result of systemic power held by wealth and corporations, and it lays out a path toward substantial reforms like public housing and public ownership of key services.
The case for Aukus, with defence industry minister Pat Conroy
Q: How does Aukus fit with Australia's Pacific strategy?
He frames Aukus as part of a broader effort to deter regional threats, support regional partners, and secure 20,000 high-tech jobs, while maintaining sovereignty and a stable nuclear policy through sealed reactor modules.
The case for Aukus, with defence industry minister Pat Conroy
Q: What about social licence and criticisms from notable figures?
Conroy argues that the criticisms are driven by confirmation bias and politics, noting broad public support and the extensive parliamentary and security committee processes that have vetted the arrangement.
The case for Aukus, with defence industry minister Pat Conroy
Q: Why not keep the original plan or pursue more diverse sources?
He emphasizes a simpler, cheaper, and more reliable approach by standardizing the configuration across all three submarines, reducing teething issues and long-term maintenance risk.
The case for Aukus, with defence industry minister Pat Conroy
Q: Tell us the situation with the Aukus submarine deal and what changed recently?
Conroy explains that the plan shifted to three in-service Virginia-class submarines as the interim step, arguing that the submarines will be cheaper to run, easier to maintain, and operate at peak capability, while Australia builds its own submarines in Adelaide.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Australian Politics

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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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1. Melissa McIntosh
2. Pat Conroy
3. Max Chandler-Mather
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5. Tim Wilson
6. Katy Gallagher
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8. Annastacia Palaszczuk

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