After disbanding the Australian Conservatives, Cory Bernardi talks with Katharine Murphy about Scott Morrison’s overhaul of his would-be voters. How did the party gather so much support and so quickly lose it? They discuss his feelings about reactionary parties, as well as his plans as an independent.

After disbanding the Australian Conservatives, Cory Bernardi talks with Katharine Murphy about Scott Morrison’s overhaul of his would-be voters. How did the party gather so much support and so quickly lose it? They discuss his feelings about reactionary parties, as well as his plans as an independent.

During the dramatic August 2018 leadership spill that saw Malcolm Turnbull ousted as prime minister, journalist and former political staffer Niki Savva was investigating behind the scenes every step of the way. Her latest book, Plots and Prayers, reveals what caused the audacious play for power in the Liberals’ conservative faction. How did Scott Morrison rise to the top? And will Peter Dutton challenge the leadership again? Guardian Australia political editor Katharine Murphy talks to Savva about what really happened • Dutton’s Keystone Cops and Morrison’s prayer: five key moments from Niki Savva’s book

During the dramatic August 2018 leadership spill that saw Malcolm Turnbull ousted as prime minister, journalist and former political staffer Niki Savva was investigating behind the scenes every step of the way. Her latest book, Plots and Prayers, reveals what caused the audacious play for power in the Liberals’ conservative faction. How did Scott Morrison rise to the top? And will Peter Dutton challenge the leadership again? Guardian Australia political editor Katharine Murphy talks to Savva about what really happened • Dutton’s Keystone Cops and Morrison’s prayer: five key moments from Niki Savva’s book

As parliament is about to resume for the first time since the federal election, Katharine Murphy talks to Helen Haines, the new independent MP for Indi. With climate change a top issue in her seat, how will she use her position on the crossbench to push for action? And what solutions does she have to break the policy deadlock? Katharine Murphy: New member for Indi is determined to shift the dial in Canberra

As parliament is about to resume for the first time since the federal election, Katharine Murphy talks to Helen Haines, the new independent MP for Indi. With climate change a top issue in her seat, how will she use her position on the crossbench to push for action? And what solutions does she have to break the policy deadlock? Katharine Murphy: New member for Indi is determined to shift the dial in Canberra

At a time when it seemed Barnaby Joyce would lose support in his seat following widespread criticism of his conduct and track record, the MP for New England actually increased his vote. What is it about Joyce that his constituents are drawn to? Is it the work he has done for the electorate? Or has the right challenger not come along yet? ‘He’s a maverick’: why New England kept the faith with Barnaby Joyce

At a time when it seemed Barnaby Joyce would lose support in his seat following widespread criticism of his conduct and track record, the MP for New England actually increased his vote. What is it about Joyce that his constituents are drawn to? Is it the work he has done for the electorate? Or has the right challenger not come along yet? ‘He’s a maverick’: why New England kept the faith with Barnaby Joyce

Katharine Murphy talks to Caroline Fisher, project leader of the Digital News Report Australia 2019, a recent survey on Australia’s engagement with the media. Why do Australians avoid the news? Who is most vulnerable to fake news, and what do they think fake news is?

Katharine Murphy talks to Caroline Fisher, project leader of the Digital News Report Australia 2019, a recent survey on Australia’s engagement with the media. Why do Australians avoid the news? Who is most vulnerable to fake news, and what do they think fake news is?