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Assistant Minister Andrew Leigh is charged with lifting Australia's stagnant productivity. He says AI may help us do less drudge work, such as sending endless emails.

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David Pocock joins us today to talk about the new Senate situation, his aspirations for the next three years and the election generally.

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The election's over, it's a resounding win for Labor, but what now? How will the Liberal party rebuild?

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Ex-Labor strategist turned pollster Kos Samaras says both major parties have been slow in adapting to this year's huge pre-poll voter turnout.

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From handling town hall hecklers to swaying voters through podcasts and online algorithms, Australian election campaigns have transformed in recent generations.

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