Housing affordability dominates the headlines as the Albanese government repackages its 5% deposit scheme for first home buyers, but with global evidence showing such policies push up prices without fixing supply, is this just more political spin? We examine why restrictive zoning, slow planning, and the lack of social housing remain the real barriers to affordable homes, and the government needs to understand that housing is a human right, not just an investment. Australia has expelled Iran’s ambassador, but it raises questions about the credibility of ASIO, double standards on Israel’s war crimes, and whether this move is linked to Australia’s upcoming recognition of Palestine. And the Coalition’s climate wars are tearing the party apart yet again, with Nationals MPs, Gina Rinehart, and conservative media undermining net zero while corporate Australia and voters demand action – leaving Sussan Ley’s leadership on the brink and Labor with a political gift that just keeps on giving.  

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1. ‘Even Better Than The Real Thing’, A 440 VS U2 instrumental remix.
2. ‘Man of Constant Sorrow’, Skeewiff.
3. ‘The Last Goodbye’, Odesza.
4. ‘Get Back’, The Beatles (remix).

We unpack the government’s Economic Reform Roundtable, where Anthony Albanese brought together business, unions, and welfare groups to debate productivity, equity, housing, and workplace reform – but with predictable demands and little real change on offer. We examine the growing push for a four-day working week, a reform once dismissed as radical but now backed by evidence of higher productivity, better wellbeing, and lower emissions.

On the international stage, Benjamin Netanyahu’s attack on Albanese over Palestine recognition backfired, exposing his crumbling authority while highlighting Australia’s potential shift towards sanctions and accountability for Israel’s actions in Gaza. Back home, Labor consolidates power despite Albanese’s low personal popularity, the Liberals under Sussan Ley remain stuck in negativity, and Tasmanian Labor tries to arrest its chaos under new leader Josh Willie.

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Song listing:  

1. ‘Even Better Than The Real Thing’, A 440 VS U2 instrumental remix.
2. ‘Confessions Of A Window Cleaner’, Ed Kuepper.
3. ‘Whisper’, Coldplay.
4. ‘Familiar’, Agnes Obel.
5. ‘Wild’, Spoon.
6. ‘Get Back’, The Beatles (remix).

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s announcement that Australia will recognise the state of Palestine at the UN in September marks a historic foreign policy shift, yet conditions are placed solely on Palestine while Israel faces none. This episode examines the unfinished business of UN Resolution 181, Australia’s role under ‘Doc’ Evatt in 1947, and the urgent need for real action – sanctions, reparations, and accountability for Israel’s war crimes – while exposing double standards in the media over the killing of 240 journalists in Gaza. We also analyse the political absurdity of the Liberal Party’s reaction to the Reserve Bank’s rate cut, the deeper problem of reflex opposition, and the government’s secrecy over its climate risk assessment, which reveals billions in climate damage and counterproductive policies that threaten Australia’s future.

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Song listing:

1. ‘Even Better Than The Real Thing’, A 440 VS U2 instrumental remix.
2. ‘Dayvan Cowboy’, The Boards Of Canada.
3. ‘Stonecutters’, Dope Lemon.
4. ‘Wild’, Spoon.
5. ‘Get Back’, The Beatles (remix).

In this episode of New Politics, we cover the massive Sydney Harbour Bridge protest where up to 300,000 Australians defied torrential rain to demand justice for Palestine, an end to Israel’s genocide in Gaza, and immediate recognition of a Palestinian state. We examine the political fallout for NSW Premier Chris Minns, growing dissent within Labor ranks, and the Albanese government’s slow, cautious response and vague promises of action. We also unpack a controversial proposal to ban under-16s from social media using invasive ID checks – appeasing Rupert Murdoch rather than protecting children – and explore the overlooked but significant Indigenous economic reforms announced at the Garma Festival. #AUSPOL #MarchForHumanity

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Song listing:

1. ‘Even Better Than The Real Thing’, A 440 VS U2 instrumental remix.
2. ‘The Hanging Tree’, James Newton Howard, with Jennifer Lawrence.
3. ‘Confessions Of A Window Cleaner’, Ed Kuepper.
4. ‘Take Me Home’, A.B. Original & Gurrumul.
5. ‘Get Back’, The Beatles (remix).

AUKUS turns costly as Australia signs a 50-year treaty with the UK – without US backing. The Nationals reignite the climate wars, aged care reforms are delayed, and Gareth Ward remains in Parliament despite a criminal conviction. Plus, we analyse Australia’s tepid response to the crisis in Gaza and growing calls for Palestine recognition.  

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Song listing:

1. ‘Even Better Than The Real Thing’, A 440 VS U2 instrumental remix.
2. ‘Effloresce And Deliquesce’, The Chills.
3. ‘Dātura’, Tori Amos.
4. ‘Wherever We Go’, Vera Blue.
5. ‘Trouble’, Vox Noir, SATV Music.
6. ‘Get Back’, The Beatles (remix).

The first sitting week of Australia’s new federal Parliament has begun with a show of strength from the Albanese Labor government, now holding a record-breaking majority. In this episode, we explore what Prime Minister Albanese’s “year of delivery” means for health, housing, education and infrastructure – and whether Labor can meet expectations or fall into complacency. We examine the Coalition’s ongoing crisis under Sussan Ley, with internal chaos, ideological confusion and media sabotage dragging the party further into irrelevance. 
We also cover the powerful pro-Palestine protests outside Parliament and question why the government, led by Penny Wong, has focused more on silencing dissent than holding Israel accountable for its actions in Gaza. Plus, we look at the campaign to lower the voting age to 16 in Australia, and what it means for democracy and youth political engagement. And finally, we unpack the result of the Tasmania election and what it reveals about modern power-sharing politics – and Labor’s persistent reluctance to work with the Greens. #AUSPOL

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Song listing:

1. ‘Even Better Than The Real Thing’, A 440 VS U2 instrumental remix.
2. ‘Sign O’ The Times’, Prince, remix by Michael Saxom.
3. ‘Talking To A Stranger’, Birds of Tokyo (cover).
4. ‘Under The Sea’, Digby Jones.
5. ‘Get Back’, The Beatles (remix).

In this episode, we break down a big week in Australian politics – from Anthony Albanese’s strategic reset of Australia–China relations through diplomacy and trade, to the Coalition’s continued Cold War-style fearmongering and media hysteria over Taiwan. We examine the fallout from the Jillian Segal anti-Semitism report, which critics argue could suppress dissent on Israel and erode democratic freedoms, and question its links to right-wing lobby groups. We also explore Australia’s continuing housing crisis, with leaked Treasury figures revealing a likely shortfall of up to 460,000 homes by 2030, and ask whether modular, high-density living can shift the culture of oversized McMansions. Plus, with Tasmania heading to the polls amid chaos, independents on the rise, and major parties refusing alliances, is this the future of post-major-party politics in Australia? 

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Song listing:

1. ‘Even Better Than The Real Thing’, A 440 VS U2 instrumental remix.
2. ‘Just Give 'em Whiskey’, Colourbox.
3. ‘Bonnie And Clyde’, Serge Gainsbourg (French Accent remix).
4. ‘Confessions Of A Window Cleaner’, Ed Kuepper.
5. ‘Get Back’, The Beatles (remix).

This week, we expose the real costs of privatisation in Australia’s essential services – early childhood education, health, aged care, and universities – highlighting how deregulation, outsourcing, and profit-driven policies have undermined safety, quality, and public accountability. We revisit the collapse of ABC Learning, rising fees, unqualified staff, and controversies like Julie Bishop’s lavish university spending, asking: has privatisation failed? We also investigate the political response to anti-Semitic incidents following criticism of Israel’s war on Gaza, media misreporting of protests, and the government’s selective protections. Plus: is Australia truly independent within the US alliance? And what does the RBA’s cash rate decision mean for housing, inflation, and working Australians?

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Song listing:

• ‘Even Better Than The Real Thing’, A 440 VS U2 instrumental remix.
• ‘Dayvan Cowboy’, The Boards Of Canada.
• ‘All Along the Watchtower’, Afterhere (Bob Dylan).
• ‘Fall’, Single Gun Theory.
• ‘Get Back’, The Beatles (remix).

In this episode, we dissect the media frenzy over whether Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will meet US President Donald Trump, arguing that diplomatic theatre won’t protect Australia from the fallout of Trump’s chaotic trade policies and that Canberra must look beyond Washington to secure its economic future. We cover the police assault on former Greens candidate Hannah Thomas during a pro-Palestine protest in Sydney, exposing how NSW’s “Places of Worship” laws and Australia’s $4.1 billion F-35 program are being used to suppress dissent while protecting weapons manufacturers. We examine the Liberal Party’s deepening gender crisis and propose women-only preselections as a fast-track solution to achieving gender equity in parliament. And we unpack the historic Yoorrook Justice Commission report, which names Australia’s treatment of Indigenous peoples in Victoria as genocide, calling for truth-telling, land returns, and systemic reform.

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Song listing:

• ‘Even Better Than The Real Thing’, A 440 VS U2 instrumental remix.
• ‘Global Reach’, Alec Williams & Chieli Minucci.
• ‘(We Don’t Need This) Fascist Groove Thang’, Heaven 17 (extended version).
• ‘Bagi-la-m Bargan’, Birdz featuring Fred Leone.

In this episode, we examine the United States’ bombing of Iranian nuclear sites and Australia’s delayed yet predictable support, driven by hollow “alliance obligations” rhetoric. We unpack the media’s biased framing of “Iranian aggression”, the ABC’s platforming of compromised figures like Scott Morrison and Mike Pezzullo, and question whether Penny Wong has abandoned Australia’s national interest. We also probe the illusion of a “rules-based order”, bipartisan hypocrisy on AUKUS and Pine Gap, and the creeping complacency within Labor’s post-2025 majority. Plus, we cover Antoinette Lattouf’s Federal Court victory against the ABC and the continuing influence of the Israel lobby on Australian public discourse.

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Song listing:

• ‘Even Better Than The Real Thing’, A 440 VS U2 instrumental remix.
• ‘Bohannon’, Fat Freddy’s Drop.
• ‘Loose Fit’, Happy Mondays.