Eating Onions: Breaking Down The Layers Of Australian Politics

Eating Onions: Breaking Down The Layers Of Australian Politics episodes:

• 01.31.2018

  S4E1: Should We Change The Date Of Australia Day?

  Tony Abbott says the First Fleet was good for everyone, aboriginal people included; Bill Shorten sets Labor's election run agenda; and a lightning round!

  
• 12.21.2017

  S3E10: John Alexander Wins Bennelong

  John Alexander is re-elected in the seat of Bennelong, and is too proud to have a disability sticker. Malcolm Turnbull reshuffles his ministry.    RELATED LINKS: http://tallyroom.aec.gov.au/HouseDivisionPage-21379-105.htm http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/john-alexander-apologises-after-bizarre-joke-mars-bennelong-victory-speech-20171216-h05y8x.html http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-12-21/science-on-the-outer-after-malcolm-turnbull-cabinet-reshuffle/9277260 http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/snowy-20-will-go-ahead-but-cost-increases-50-per-cent-20171219-h07onp.html http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-12-19/cabinet-reshuffle-ruffles-feathers-within-national-party/9273420?section=politics http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-12-19/ministerial-reshuffle-announced-five-new-faces/9271198?section=politics  

  
• 12.07.2017

  S3E9: Barnaby Strikes Back, Free Speech, and Adani

  As Barnaby Joyce is re-elected, nine other MPs are being referred to the High Court, including the first Labor MPs to be caught up in the citizeship fiasco.    RELATED LINKS: http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/barnaby-rejoices-as-new-england-reelects-its-deputy-pm-in-a-landslide-20171202-gzxhgg.html http://www.smh.com.au/world/when-free-speech-becomes-a-shield-for-planned-chaos-20171205-gzyyww.html http://www.smh.com.au/environment/nsw-greens-mps-arrested-in-queensland-coal-mine-protest-20171206-gzzns8.html http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/more-labor-referrals-loom-as-bill-shortens-horror-fortnight-ends-with-infighting-20171206-gzzs9o.html ...

  
• 11.30.2017

  S3E8: "Shanghai Sam" In Hot (South China Sea) Water

  Sam Dastyari has been told to resign from his parliamentary responsibilities at the request of Bill Shorten. Malcolm Turnbull announces a royal commission into the banking sector.   RELATED LINKS: http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/sam-dastyari-quits-key-parliamentary-positions-after-more-damaging-china-revelations-20171129-gzvl0l.html?utm_source=twitter&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=nc&eid;=socialn%3Atwi-13omn1677-edtrl-other%3Annn-17%2F02%2F2014-edtrs_socialshare-all-nnn-nnn-vars-o%26sa%3DD%26usg%3DALhdy28zsr6qiq http://www.smh.com.au/national/investigations/all-at-sea-shanghai-sam-dastyari-the-whale-and-the-lost-tape-recording-20171127-gztmwc.html http://www.smh.com.au/business/banking-and-finance/big-four-banks-tell-government-to-set-up-inquiry-20171129-gzvlfr.html http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/samesex-marriage-senate-decision-who-votes-yes-who-voted-no-and-who-abstained-20171129-gzv3n0.html

  
• 11.23.2017

  S3E7: Will Bennelong Be A Greens Seat By 2042?

  The Greens have their eyes set on 25 seats in the next 25 years. Malcolm Turnbull has cancelled parliament sitting next week, what's up with that? And John Alexender's grip on Bennelong is starting to loosen.   RELATED LINKS: ...

  
• 11.15.2017

  S3E6: Australia Says YES!

  Australia says a resounding YES to same sex marriage, Eating Onions looks at a breakdown of voting patterns nationally and by electorate. Jacqui Lambie has resigned, and Kristina Keneally is running against John Alexander in the Bennelong by-election   RELATED...

  
• 11.09.2017

  S3E5: John Alexander's Citizenship Fault, ACCC Orders Telstra To Refund Customers

  Federal Minister for Bennelong, John Alexander, has been brought into the citizenship debate, as reports suggest he may be a British citizen by descent. Also, the ACCC have ordered Telstra and other telcos to compensate customers for misleading advertising regarding...

  
• 11.01.2017

  S3E4: Trump + Russians + FBI = ?

  Patrick Muldrew takes the reigns and steers us through the American political landscape, which at the moment is heating up as Robert S. Mueller III reveals charges against three former Trump campaign officials. What does this mean for Trump?  ...

  
• 10.26.2017

  S3E3: The NBN Disaster

  This week, we delve into Australia's National Broadbad Network, from Kevin Rudd's announcement in 2009, through to Tony Abbott and Malcolm Turnbull's destruction of it. Strap in!   RELATED LINKS: http://www.abc.net.au/4corners/whats-wrong-with-the-nbn/9077900 http://www.smh.com.au/technology/technology-news/the-nbn-was-engineered-to-fail-20171023-p4ywly.html http://www.abc.net.au/7.30/kevin-rudd-blames-malcolm-turnbull-for-nbn-train/9078228 http://www.smh.com.au/technology/technology-news/leaks-reveal-nbn-plan-for-cheaper-internet-20171025-gz8b3i.html http://www.smh.com.au/national/ipsos-global-advisor-survey-finds-australia-ranks-lowest-for-broadband-satisfaction-20171024-gz7ibi.html

  
• 10.19.2017

  S3E2: Malcolm Turnbull NEGs Australians

  We discuss the National Energy Guarantee that Malcolm Turnbull introduced this week, and the effect on renewable investment. In a lead up to a vote in Victoria on the legalisation of euthanasia, former PM, Paul Keating, has said "Don't Do...

  
• 10.12.2017

  S3E1: Nick Xenophon QUITS! Turnbull To Scrap Renewables Target?

  In our season premiere, Nick Xenophon announces he's quitting federal politics to run for South Australian State Parliament. Michael Danby used tax payer dollars to run two attack ads against the ABC. Tony Abbott opened his mouth again, and Malcolm...

  
• 09.21.2017

  S2E9: We Need To Talk About Tony Abbott

  In our Season Finale, we discuss Tony Abbott's threats to cross the floor to block Turnbull's energy policy. Also, what's the larger play here for Abbott, and how much does it cost to keep a coal plant operational? And...Rocket Man....

  
• 09.13.2017

  S2E8: The Marriage Equality Campaign Officially Begins

  Marriage Equality is at the heart of today's discussion. Tony Abbott wrote an article for The Sydney Morning Herald, and George Brandis calls for emergency vilification laws. Also, we simplify and demystify the first commercials from both sides of the...

  
• 09.07.2017

  S2E7: How The Media Covers Politics - PART 1

  In the first of our three-part series of "How The Media Covers Politics", we talk to Media Advisor to Mike Baird and Barry O'Farrell, Cameron Hamilton.  RELATED LINKS: http://www.smh.com.au/comment/exclusive-how-the-news-is-dropped-in-nsw-20170830-gy73aj.html http://www.smh.com.au/comment/when-it-comes-to-exposure-in-politics-less-can-be-more-20170427-gvu7e9.html

  
• 08.24.2017

  S2E6: The Next Attack Will Be On Your Head

  Pauline Hanson wore a burqa into parliament last week, and Attorney-General George Brandis slapped her down, which saw a standing ovation from The Greens and The Labor Party. Sarah Hanson-Young had some things to say to Pauline Hanson on Channel...

  
• 08.17.2017

  S2E5: Barnaby Joyce's Citizenship Means New Zealand Is Untrustworthy?

  In the news this week, it was revealed that Barnaby Joyce is a New Zealand citizen by descent. He has referred himself to the High Court for a ruling on whether or not he is eligible to continue to sit in parliament....

  
• 08.10.2017

  S2E4: What You Need To Know About The Same Sex Marriage Plebiscite

  Penny Wong delivered an emotional speech in parliament during the week, and Tony Abbott began his campaign in support of the "No" vote.    SHOW NOTES: P. Wong Speech: divided & leaderless Gov. Passing the buck to the people...

  
• 08.03.2017

  S2E3: A Portrait of the Labor Party - Part 1

  The Eating Onions team look into the long and storied history of the Australian Labor Party.    RELATED LINKS: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Labor_Party http://laborhistory.org.au www.alp.org.au  

  
• 07.28.2017

  S2E2: MORE Citizenship Concerns & Barnaby Joyce's $9000 Travel Bill

  Malcolm Roberts and Matt Canavan are dragged into the dual citizenship fiasco this week, and Pauline Hanson's sister, Judy Smith, may be set to join the Senate. Also, it has been revealed that Barnaby Joyce used RAAF "special purpose" aircraft...

  
• 07.20.2017

  S2E1: Greens In Turmoil & Home Affairs reshuffle

  Welcome back to the season premiere of Eating Onions! On this episode, we discuss the citizenship bungle from Scott Ludlam and Larissa Waters, and why did Malcolm Turnbull create a new Home Affairs security portfolio?   Show Notes: http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/greens-senator-scott-ludlam-resigns-from-parliament-after-discovering-he-was-ineligible-to-stand-20170714-gxbb76.html...

  
• 06.29.2017

  S1E10: So What's A Gonski Anyway?

  In the season finale of Eating Onions, the team delve into the Liberal Party's Gonski 2.0 reform. Who is David Gonski? Why did we need reform? Where is the money going?   Show Notes: How Is Gonski School Funding Going To...

  
• 06.22.2017

  S1E9: Australia's Music Education Mess

  On this episode, the Eating Onions team delve into the topic of music education in Australia. Why is it important, what is wrong with it, and how do we fix it?   Show Notes: http://www.limelightmagazine.com.au/features/richard-gill-alarm-bells-should-be-ringing#undefined.uxfs.uxfs http://musictrust.com.au/music-education/research/some-interesting-music-education-research-outcomes/ https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/jun/19/utopian-thinking-music-education-children?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other...

  
• 06.15.2017

  S1E8: How Chinese Businessmen Influence Australian Politics

  This week on Eating Onions, Tony Abbott and Malcolm Turnbull clash over energy policy, and what is the "Julie Bishop Glorious Foundation"? We look into an ASIO investigation on Chinese donors injecting big money into Australian politics.   Show Notes:...

  
• 06.08.2017

  S1E7: Trump Pulls USA from Paris Climate Agreement

  The Eating Onions team discuss Donald Trump's decision to withdraw the United States fro mthe Paris Climate Agreement, and what that means for Australia. Current renewable energy policies are overviewed also.

  
• 06.01.2017

  S1E6: Margaret Court and the Same Sex Marriage Debate

  Margaret Court appeared on Channel 10's "The Project" last week to discuss Same sex Marriage, and her open letter regarding her boycott of QANTAS, specifically targeting Alan Joyce. We look at how The Project's Waleed Aly handled their interview with...

  
• 05.25.2017

  S1E5: Outspoken Albo & One Nation in Hot Water...Again!

  The Eating Onions team takes a look at the news this week, as a tape has leaked of James Ashby pushing to make profits from advertising packages, and Anthony Albanese speaking out with an alternative reply to the budget. Is...

  
• 05.19.2017

  S1E4: A Portrait of the Liberal Party of Australia - Part 2

  A Portrait of the Liberal Party of Australia continues, with the Eating Onions team looking into the politics of Malcolm Fraser, John Hewson and John Howard.    Our reading lists: https://www.liberal.org.au/our-history https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberal_Party_of_Australia http://www.liberals.net/liberalpartyhistory.htm https://www.nla.gov.au/ian-hancock/the-origins-of-the-modern-liberal-party https://www.liberal.org.au/our-beliefs

  
• 05.19.2017

  S1E3: A Portrait of the Liberal Party of Australia - Part 1

  Join the Eating Onions team as they chronicle the beginnings of the Liberal Party of Australia, starting with Sir Robert Menzies.   Our reading lists: https://www.liberal.org.au/our-history https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberal_Party_of_Australia http://www.liberals.net/liberalpartyhistory.htm https://www.nla.gov.au/ian-hancock/the-origins-of-the-modern-liberal-party https://www.liberal.org.au/our-beliefs  

  
• 05.11.2017

  S1E2: BUDGET

  The Eating Onions team break down the Liberal government's budget for 2017/2018. We go over the major points of housing and superannuation, the Gonski 2.0 education reforms for schools. How did the universities fare, as well as the Medicare levy,...

  
• 05.04.2017

  S1E1: An Introduction To Australian Politics (And Us)

  Confused and dismayed with the Australian political scene? You're not alone. Join Lachlan Hamilton, Patrick Muldrew and Nic Jeffries as they uncover the mess of Australian politics.