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Why is Peter Dutton saying No to the Voice?
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04/06/23 • 28 min
After months of speculation, the Liberal Party has finally settled on a formal ‘No’ position on the Voice referendum.
Peter Dutton will campaign against what he’s labelled a “voice to Canberra”, while Cape York Indigenous leader Noel Pearson has accused the Opposition Leader of a “Judas betrayal”.
Anna Henderson, Chief Political Correspondent at SBS joins Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas to unpack.
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05/11/23 • 35 min
This week, Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down the Albanese Government's second Budget.
And alongside a surprise $4 billion surplus, it promised $14.6 billion in cost-of-living relief, which the Government claims won't add to inflation. The Opposition and the crossbench have been critical of the measures, so does the Budget provide enough for Australians?
Danielle Wood, CEO of the Grattan Institute joins Patricia Karvelas and Fran Kelly to crunch the numbers.
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Robodebt fall-out and the PM’s NATO visit
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07/13/23 • 26 min
A week after the Royal Commission’s Robodebt report was handed down, the fall-out is continuing. Calls are growing for former Prime Minister, Scott Morrison to step down from Parliament, while many want the ‘sealed section’ of the report made public.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been busy on sidelines of the NATO summit. He’s made some significant deals and announced an additional 30 Bushmaster vehicles for Ukraine. So, just how important was the visit for Australia’s national security?
Karen Middleton, Chief Political Correspondent for the Saturday Paper joins Fran Kelly and David Speers on The Party Room.
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04/27/23 • 34 min
Cracks are appearing in the Labor Party family, over welfare payments for single parents and other social security measures.
Meanwhile, the Government has announced a new defence strategy, following a much anticipated review. So, with the Budget looming, how much will the Government fork out on these expensive measures?
Cameron Stewart, Chief International Correspondent at The Australian joins Patricia Karvelas and Fran Kelly to unpack.
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06/23/22 • 39 min
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09/19/23 • 14 min
There are all sorts of claims and down-right lies doing the rounds in the run up to the referendum. Misinformation and disinformation have become a huge issue in this campaign, with both sides accusing the other of either hiding the truth or spreading untruths.
In this episode, we look at how the campaigns are going and why false claims and fear seem to have taken hold over facts.
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Why are we spending $368 billion on submarines?
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03/16/23 • 34 min
Anthony Albanese, alongside US President Joe Biden and UK PM Rishi Sunak, revealed the details of the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal this week.
It’s the most expensive and ambitious project Australia has ever embarked on, but not everyone is on board with the plan and its $368 billion dollar price tag.
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Labor dares to meddle with superannuation
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03/02/23 • 26 min
This week, the Albanese Government announced changes to tax concessions for Australians with more than $3 million dollars in superannuation.
The Opposition has labelled the move a “broken election promise”.So, why has Labor taken this political risk?
Host of Insiders, David Speers joins Patricia Karvelas to unpack.
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05/25/23 • 31 min
Opposition leader Peter Dutton has intensified his language against the Voice to Parliament, suggesting the proposed body would "re-racialise" Australia. Is his leadership, and hopes to win the next election, dependant on the referendum failing?
And this week India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Australia and received rockstar welcome. But did his visit really boost bilateral relations?
Legendary journalist and political commentator, Niki Savva joins Patricia Karvelas and David Speers to unpack.
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10/05/23 • 34 min
The Government has announced a crackdown on “grotesque abuses” and exploitation in the immigration visa system, focusing on migration agents and dodgy vocational education training centres who are rorting the system.
And as the referendum on the Voice to Parliament draws closer, campaigning from both sides has ramped up. But with nearly one million Australians already casting their ballots at pre-polling, what messages are cutting through?
Isabella Higgins, Indigenous Affairs reporter joins Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas on The Party Room.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Politics Now have?
Politics Now currently has 270 episodes available.
What topics does Politics Now cover?
The podcast is about News, News Commentary, Podcasts and Politics.
What is the most popular episode on Politics Now?
The episode title 'Why is Peter Dutton saying No to the Voice?' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Politics Now?
The average episode length on Politics Now is 32 minutes.
How often are episodes of Politics Now released?
Episodes of Politics Now are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Politics Now?
The first episode of Politics Now was released on May 14, 2019.
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