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The Hillsong Church was started in Sydney by Brian and Bobbie Houston. It went on to become one of the world’s greatest Pentecostal forces. That was until a series of scandals forced Brian and Bobbie out. Now leaked emails show exactly how the family responded.

Guest: Author of Beyond Belief: How Pentecostal Christianity Is Taking Over the World Elle Hardy.

Background reading: The Hillsong emails in The Saturday Paper.

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As the Liberal Party examines its electoral defeat, questions are being asked about the party’s future. The frontrunner for the leadership is Peter Dutton. But what kind of Opposition would he lead? And is the moderate wing of the party, all but wiped out by independents, now dead? 

Today, former Liberal leader and columnist for The Saturday Paper John Hewson on what went wrong for the Coalition on election night - and what lessons the party should take from the defeat.

Guest: Former Liberal leader and columnist for The Saturday Paper John Hewson.

Background reading: A choice between two lessers in The Saturday Paper.

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Right now, one of Australia’s most decorated soldiers, Ben Roberts-Smith, is suing Nine newspapers over a series of articles alleging war crimes. 

As the case has played out, we have learned extraordinary details about Australia’s most secretive operations during the war in Afghanistan, with evidence being aired in civil court.  

Some witnesses have told the court they saw Ben Roberts-Smith unlawfully kill people — others say he was acting inside the rules of engagement.

Today, senior reporter for The Saturday Paper, Rick Morton on the latest evidence in the Ben Roberts-Smith defamation case. 

Guest: Senior reporter for The Saturday Paper, Rick Morton.

Background reading: Ben Roberts-Smith trial calls next witness in The Saturday Paper.

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Almost a decade of conservative government in Australia has ended.

Votes are still being counted, but it looks like the Liberal and National Party have suffered their worst result in decades.

The Greens, independents and minor parties have had historic wins, and will wield significant power in the new parliament.

But the government will be led by Anthony Albanese, Australia’s 31st Prime Minister – it’s something even he didn’t think was possible just a few years ago.

So how did it all come together? How did Labor react on the night? And while they have won government, are there big lessons in this result that the party will have to take onboard?

Today — we go inside the Labor party at the moment it won victory. 

Guest: Chief political correspondent for The Saturday Paper, Karen Middleton.

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It’s election day, but when will the results start coming through? When will we start to know who’s winning? And what should we all look out for, which seats should we pay attention to?

To answer these questions, we decided to speak to election analyst, Ben Raue, about the most important races to pay attention to and how we should be watching results.

We hope you enjoy Ben’s guide to watching the election and that it helps make sense of what is shaping up to be a remarkable election night.

Guest: Election analyst for The Tally Room, Ben Raue.

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It’s all come down to this. On Saturday night, Australia will decide it’s next government and next Prime Minister.

The final week of the campaign saw Scott Morrison, who is trying not to be a bulldozer, bulldoze a child during a media appearance at youth soccer training in Tasmania.

And Labor released the costings on its policies, just two days out from the election.

The party says it’s policies will only cost 7.4 billion dollars more than the Coalition’s, a figure that pales in comparison to the overall 220 billion dollar deficit.

Today, to analyse all the latest events, we’re joined by:

Chief political correspondent for The Saturday Paper, Karen Middleton,

Columnist for The Saturday Paper, Paul Bongiorno, and

Election analyst from The Tally Room, Ben Raue.

Guest: Chief Political Correspondent for The Saturday Paper, Karen Middleton, columnist for The Saturday Paper, Paul Bongiorno, and election analyst from The Tally Room, Ben Raue.

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With just days to go until the election, our politicians are frantically trying to secure every last vote they can. 

At this stage of the campaign, the Prime Minister and Opposition Leader can travel to three different states in a single day, visiting key seats and making announcements to win over undecided voters.

Where are they going, what’s their pitch, and which campaign is more confident heading into election day? 

Today, chief political correspondent at The Saturday Paper Karen Middleton takes us inside the whirlwind final days of the campaign trail. 

Guest: Chief political correspondent at The Saturday Paper, Karen Middleton.

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What happens when the cause you’ve dedicated your life to, turns into something you can no longer support?

That’s the question Fred Chaney, the former deputy leader of the Liberal Party, has had to confront this election.

Now, he’s hoping people like his niece, who is running as an Independent in Western Australia, can teach the major parties a lesson.

Today, former federal politician Fred Chaney on why politicians gave up on tackling our greatest challenges.

Guest: Former deputy leader of the Liberal Party, Fred Chaney.

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On the weekend, the Coalition launched its campaign, just six days before the election.

The centrepiece of the launch was a new housing policy, which it promises will help more young people to buy a home, by allowing them to take money out of their superannuation.

But will the scheme really help new home buyers or is it too little, too late?

Today, national correspondent for The Saturday Paper, Mike Seccombe on what the Coalition is offering voters at this election.

Guest: National correspondent for The Saturday Paper, Mike Seccombe.

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On election night, the Melbourne seat of Kooyong could be one of the most fiercely contested in the country.

The Treasurer of Australia, Josh Frydenberg, is facing what he’s described as the fight of his political life.

His opponent was virtually unknown to most Australians a few months ago, but now polls show she has a chance at victory. 

So who is the woman taking on the Treasurer?

Today, 7am producer Elle Marsh takes us inside the campaign of Doctor Monique Ryan.

Guest: Producer for 7am , Elle Marsh.

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