Politics Now

By ABC Australia

The ABC's politics podcast, Politics Now, dives into the biggest political stories in Australia and around the world, giving you a balanced look inside the strategies and decisions behind the headline... more

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The podcast currently has 687 episodes available.

Politics Now episodes:

October 10, 2019 Pollie waffle and climate quarrel
The White House announced the withdrawal of troops from northern Syria on Sunday, prompting a range of responses from Australian leaders.
And Labor is split on the best climate change policy going forward.
Columnist and senior fellow at ANU Mark Kenny spoke to Fran and PK about the week in politics.
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33min
September 26, 2019 Bells, whistles and a whistleblower
The Prime Minister has spent the last week in the United States, meeting and greeting with President Donald Trump.
It's quite an interesting time to be there, as House Democrats announce they'll be launching a formal impeachment inquiry.
Journalist and ABC contributor Sara James joins The Party Room to unpack the visit and its potential consequences for Australia.
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32min
September 19, 2019 Rolling out the red carpet
This week, parliamentarians and journalists alike attended a Midwinter Ball in Spring. And this time, speeches were on the record.
Also on the agenda, Prime Minister Scott Morrison headed to the United States, where the President has rolled out the red carpet.
Meanwhile, Pauline Hanson sparks outrage over her comments about the Family Court, and John Setka defends his campaigning style.
Greg Jennett is a political correspondent and presenter with ABC News, he joins Fran and PK on The Party Room.
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34min
September 12, 2019 It's the Jacqui Lambie, Gladys Liu show
One thing that’s gotten in the way of the government’s message this week is Senator Jacquie Lambie, she’s made it clear that she has concerns about the Government’s welfare reform package.
Liberal backbencher Gladys Liu made headlines too this week over her association with an organisation linked to China’s foreign interference operations.
Malcolm Farr is the national political editor of news.com.au, he joined Fran and PK in The Party Room this week
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27min
September 05, 2019 Any way the wind grows
Australia's economy has slowed to a decade low, with the worst annual growth recorded since the global financial crisis.
One Tamil family is fighting to remain in Australia, and the question over their deportation has taken over the political conversation.
Plus, a Liberal Party fundraiser, further AFP raids and a mix of faith and politics.
Katharine Murphy, Guardian Australia's political editor, joins Fran and PK on The Party Room.
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29min
August 29, 2019 An Aldi bag of cash
Australian writer and political commentator Yang Hengjun was formally arrested this week on suspicion of committing crimes of espionage.
The development has coincided with a shift in the language our politicians are using around China.
The Prime Minister also spent the weekend rubbing shoulders with powerful world leaders at the G7 Summit, and ICAC revelations have been bad news for Labor.
Sky News Political Editor David Speers joins Fran and PK on The Party Room this week.
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34min
August 22, 2019 Pacifically speaking
The Government is promoting itself as the go-to partner in the Pacific, to try appease regional leaders unhappy with Australia.
But it hasn't gone entirely smoothly - with Australia arguing about climate change and making gaffes about fruit pickers.
And as pro-Hong Kong and counter pro-Beijing protests rage across Australia, China's influence is under the microscope, particularly on uni campuses.
Nine News political editor Chris Uhlmann joins PK and Fran in The Party Room to break it all down.
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34min
August 15, 2019 Elephants in the room
It's the Pacific Islands Forum in Tuvalu and climate change is the number one issue.
Regional leaders have let Australia know they're not happy with our penchant for coal.
But in the background, Beijing is working to increase its influence in the Pacific.
Guardian Australia Editor Lenore Taylor joins PK and Sabra Lane in The Party Room.
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33min
August 01, 2019 Where to stick your bills
It's the last week before politicians depart for a winter break.
The Government wanted to concentrate on its so-called union-busting bill, but pressure over Newstart and the Crown Casino saga broke into the political news cycle.
And the Liberal Party's treatment of women has resurfaced as a key issue after two women claimed their sexual assault allegations were swept under the carpet internally.
Annabel Crabb stands-in for PK this week, and Amy Remeikis from Guardian Australia joins Fran and Annabel in The Party Room.
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34min
July 25, 2019 A week of wedge politics
Politicians are back in the nation's capital this week, and the Government has had a win on its drought fund and is expecting a win on its national security legislation.
On both issues, they've attempted to wedge Labor, by painting them as the enemy of the people.
David Crowe, chief political correspondent for the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, joins Fran and PK on The Party Room.
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32min

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