New Politics: Australian Politics, News, Analysis & Commentary

The Labor government has delivered its second consecutive surplus, but not everyone is pleased. Meanwhile, the Queensland election campaign is in full swing, a new special envoy for combating Islamophobia has been appointed, though few seem to know who it is, and the politics of the middle east and national security are becoming a heated topic of discussion in Australia. #auspol

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Song listing:

1. ‘The Message’, Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five.
2. ‘Confessions Of A Window Cleaner’, Ed Kuepper.
3. ‘Arion’, Blue States.
4. ‘Dayvan Cowboy’, The Boards Of Canada.
5. ‘Praise You’, Fat Boy Slim.

Interest rates are on hold, but the Australian Greens are calling on the government to take control of the Reserve Bank. Meanwhile, questions arise about potential changes to negative gearing, while Peter Dutton's nuclear fantasy roadshow continues to unfold. At the same time, the world is paying the price for failing to hold the Israeli government accountable. #auspol

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Song listing:

1. ‘The Message’, Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five.
2. ‘Confessions Of A Window Cleaner’, Ed Kuepper.
3. ‘Spitfire’, Public Service Broadcasting.
4. ‘Wild’, Spoon.
5. ‘Unknown Water’, Ella Fence
6. ‘Praise You’, Fat Boy Slim.

The reforms to aged care, seemingly pulled straight from the neoliberal playbook, are based on a user-pay mentality, and it’s no wonder they’re supported by the Liberal Party. So why are they supported by the Labor government? Meanwhile, a significant clash has been reignited over housing policy between the government and the Australian Greens, which has also triggered speculation about a double-dissolution election. And why is Australia’s ABC so intent on promoting Donald Trump in the US election? #auspol

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Song listing:

1. ‘The Message’, Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five.
2. ‘Confessions Of A Window Cleaner’, Ed Kuepper.
3. ‘Sweet About Me’, Gabriella Cilmi.
4. ‘Stranger In Moscow’, Tame Impala.
5. ‘Praise You’, Fat Boy Slim.

In this episode, we discuss Bill Shorten’s departure from politics and the legacy he leaves behind, the proposed reforms to the Reserve Bank Board and yet another failure of bipartisanship, the protests against weapons exports in Melbourne, and the politics of mining and live sheep exports in the lead-up to the next federal election. #auspol

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Song listing: 

1. ‘Loose Fit’, Happy Mondays.
2. ‘Wild’, Spoon.
3. ‘The Last Goodbye’, Odesza.
4. ‘Praise You’, Fat Boy Slim.

We explore the rising demands for a super-profits tax and a wealth tax – bring it on! – and question why the government continues to negotiate environmental policies with the Liberal Party, Australia’s notorious environmental vandals. We also look at the latest developments in housing policy, as political players position themselves for the upcoming federal election. #auspol

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Song listing:

1. ‘The Message’, Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five.
2. ‘Let It Rock’, Kevin Rudolf, ft. Lil Wayne
3. ‘State Of The Art (A.E.I.O.U.)’, Jim James.
4. ‘Praise You’, Fat Boy Slim.

In this episode, we explore the implications of the Country Liberal Party's recent victory in the Northern Territory and whether there are lessons for the federal government to heed. We also discuss Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's declining popularity in the polls – could it be due to his government’s shift to the right rather than the left? Plus, we question whether the opinions of Gina Rinehart and other super-wealthy individuals should really hold as much weight in public discourse. #auspol
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Song listing:

1. ‘The Message’, Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five.
2. ‘Off The Grid’, Beastie Boys. 
3. ‘Release the Pressure’, Leftism. 
4. ‘Praise You’, Fat Boy Slim.

In today's episode of New Politics, we ask the question: is Peter Dutton a racist or not? We put this claim to the test. Plus, we'll explore the Liberal Party's recent debacle in the NSW local council elections – what does their performance say about their competence? And we look at the art of compromise and negotiation: why is a Labor government striking deals with the Coalition on key legislation when they could be collaborating with the Australian Greens and independents? Also, Linda Burney signs off from politics. #auspol

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Song listing:

1. ‘Loser’, Beck.
2. ‘La Femme d’Argent’, Air.
3. ‘Bagi-la-m Bargan’, ft. Fred Leone, Birdz.
4. ‘Praise You’, Fat Boy Slim.

In this episode, we explore the AUKUS deal, surely one of worst deals in Australian history, the government's support for the media's reliance on gambling revenue for survival, the ongoing search for accountability for the Robodebt disaster, the reasons behind Labor's persistent silence on the genocide in Gaza, and a dissection of the latest opinion polls.

Song listing:

1. ‘The Message’, Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five.
2. ‘The Hard Road’, Hilltop Hoods.
3. ‘Bonnie And Clyde’ (French Accent Remix), Serge Gainsbourg and Brigitte Bardot.
4. ‘All Along the Watchtower’ (Afterhere cover), Bob Dylan.
5. ‘Crooked River’, Richard Pleasance.

Is the Makarrata Commission fading away, or is Anthony Albanese dodging past failures and facing up to political realities? As the terror threat level rises, are we facing real danger or is it more of the same political machinations that were played out by the Coalition? We also look the latest on interest rates and how this will frame the next federal election, government’s inaction on gambling advertising, and the drama surrounding the Linda Reynolds defamation case – is it malice, vindictiveness, or something deeper? She has definitely made the mistake of returning to the lion’s den to fetch her hat. Tune in for an unfiltered take on the politics that matter!

Song listing:

1. ‘Back To The Crossroads’, Little Axe.
2. ‘Feels Right’, Biig Piig.
3. ‘Bagi-la-m Bargan’, Birdz 
4. ‘Wild’, Spoon. 
5. ‘Praise You’, Fat Boy Slim.

The cabinet reshuffle and what this means for the next election, the problems with the lack of action from the National Anti-Corruption Commission continue – is it time for Barnaby Joyce to leave politics for good? (Yes, of course it is) and a real-life episode of Succession could spell the end of News Corporation as we know it.

Song listing:

1. ‘Confessions Of A Window Cleaner’, Ed Keupper.
2. ‘Effloresce And Deliquesce’, The Chills.
3. ‘Wherever We Go’, Vera Blue.
4. ‘Praise You’, Fat Boy Slim.