The great Australian silence in Gaza

In his address at the National Press Club last week, Yanis Varoufakis, the former Greek finance minister and renowned economist, took a firm stance on the ongoing crisis...

A new economic future, Australia needs independence, AUKUS disaster and the future of aged care

In this thought-provoking episode, we look at the recent political and economic developments impacting Australia and the world, starting off with the influence of world-renowned economic thinkers Mariana...

A Labor win and a Liberal loss, nuclear division, ASIO powerplay and will the ABC survive?

The best analysis of all the latest events in federal politics, from one of Australia’s top ten podcasts on politics and news commentary.[spreaker type=player...

Reforming education, Dunkley, and reflections on the Morrison disaster

In this episode, we explore the latest developments in Australian politics, from ambitious education reforms to the end of an era in disastrous Liberal Party leadership.

The mindless narrative on asylum seekers, the car and ute tax cosplay and the one-sided media on Gaza

In this episode, we go into the heart of current political storm surrounding asylum seekers and border protection, and how these issues are so divisive in Australia’s political...

Scandals, a right to disconnect, Assange and the last Liberal in the village

In this episode of New Politics, we look at the big week in Canberra, highlighting the continuing issues that have dominated the headlines and the halls of Parliament.

Navigating the week in Australian politics: Thug Dutton and opinion polls

In this episode of New Politics, we look at all the big issues in federal politics as Parliament reconvenes for 2024. And it was a dynamic way to...

Labor finds some Stage 3 courage and the end of Scott Morrison

In our first episode for 2024, we delve into the recent adjustments made by the Labor government to the Stage 3 tax cuts, initially legislated by the Coalition...
Rising Phoenix, Falling Shadows

Rising Phoenix, Falling Shadows

Rising Phoenix, Falling Shadows: The year in Australian politicsEddy Jokovich and David Lewis, 466 pages. Released January 2024Our recommended price...
The Morrison spectre from the past that refuses to fade into obscurity: the sinister Robodebt scheme and the damning Royal Commission report.

Morrison’s Robodebt denial faces fierce criticism

The Australian Parliament came alive with renewed activity last week, with many critical issues vying for attention. While housing, education, and Reconciliation initiatives are crucial, it’s the spectre...
Fallout from Robodebt intensifies amid calls for Morrison resignation

Fallout from Robodebt intensifies amid calls for Morrison resignation

The fallout from the Robodebt Royal Commission report continues to reverberate throughout Australian politics and while media interest in the issue may have waned, the implications of the...
Royal Commission reveals the unlawful and cruel nature of the Coalition’s Robodebt scheme

Royal Commission reveals the unlawful and cruel nature of the Coalition’s Robodebt scheme

In a significant development following last week’s release of the New South Wales ICAC report on serious corruption in public office, the Robodebt Royal Commission Report has now...