Full Story Back to Back Barries: we’re off and running to a May election
12 snips
Mar 28, 2025 Barrie Cassidy and Tony Barry dive into the upcoming May election, highlighting the strategies around a tight campaign influenced by a recent budget. They discuss how economic turmoil is disengaging voters and complicating major parties' appeals. The conversation shifts to political storytelling, using Paul Keating as an example, and underscores the global influences on local politics. Additionally, they examine political dynamics linked to Trump and touch on power dynamics involving figures like Gina Reinhart, making for a compelling discussion on election narratives.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Voter Apathy and Pessimism
- Voters are undecided in the upcoming Australian federal election due to a lack of inspiring economic narratives.
- Many voters feel their standard of living will worsen and view proposed measures as mere band-aids.
Voter Disengagement
- Many Australians are disengaged from politics, unaware of the Prime Minister's identity or their own budget desires.
- This disengagement contributes to the high percentage of undecided voters.
Labor's Resurgence and Tax Cuts
- Labor's rising primary vote suggests a recovery, with the budget positioning them to own the tax cut narrative.
- The Coalition's decision not to support the tax cuts may prove to be a strategic misstep.