Politics Now Canberra, Iran and a curious photo op
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Aug 28, 2025 Ashleigh Raper, Network Ten Political Editor, joins Patricia Karvelas and Melissa Clarke to dissect a turbulent week in Canberra. They discuss Australia’s historic expulsion of the Iranian ambassador in response to alleged attacks, signaling a strong stance against foreign aggression. The trio also examines the political fallout from this decision, including bipartisan support and criticisms of past inaction. Furthermore, they touch on the implications of designating the IRGC as a terrorist organization, community concerns, and the nuances of public perception surrounding political maneuvers.
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Rare Diplomatic Expulsion
- ASIO links Iran to two antisemitic attacks in Australia and the government expelled the Iranian ambassador in response.
- Expelling an ambassador is a rare, highly significant diplomatic step that signals serious state-level misconduct.
Listing A State Military Body Is Complex
- The government moved to list the IRGC as a terrorist entity but needed legislative changes because it's part of Iran's state architecture.
- The Coalition broadly supported the move but faced awkwardness over past inaction when they were in government.
Sovereign Citizen Manhunt Pauses Politics
- Patricia and Melissa discussed the ongoing manhunt for the sovereign citizen suspect who killed two Victorian police officers.
- The incident paused political business and raised likely debates on firearms and extremism resources.