Lidija Ivanovski

Phillip Coorey, Political editor for The Australian Financial Review, and Lidija Ivanovski, a former Labor advisor and columnist, dive into the turmoil within the Coalition. They discuss the dramatic split and the uphill struggle facing Sussan Ley as the first female leader of the Liberals. The guests explore the implications of Labor's Super Tax and its impact on wealth distribution and governance. They also highlight the need for the Liberal Party to reclaim its core values amidst a challenging political landscape, facing a strengthened Labor Party.

Lidija Ivanovski, a former Labor advisor and AFR columnist, and Paul Karp, NSW political correspondent, dive into the shifting political landscape as the 2025 elections loom. They discuss how Trump's tariff decisions have unexpectedly reshaped campaign strategies, influencing voter sentiment and betting markets. The pair analyze the Liberal Party's challenges and Labor's rising momentum in polls. They touch on the significance of local engagement and forecast the impact of upcoming debates and campaign tactics on election outcomes.