Australian Politics

Guardian Australia’s political editor Karen Middleton speaks with the shadow home affairs minister, James Paterson, about the government’s deportation bill. They also discuss immigration, relations with China and what might happen to home affairs under a Coalition government.

Guardian Australia’s chief political correspondent, Paul Karp, talks to Peter Lewis from Essential Media about the current national debate around online safety reform and the spread of violent content on social media platforms in the wake of the alleged stabbing at the Wakeley church and the attack at Bondi Junction as well as the prevention and reduction of crime reduction and the upcoming budget.

Minister for communications, Michelle Rowland, discusses tackling online misogyny, social media's role in combating violence, and the challenges of monitoring children's online activities. The podcast also explores enhancing online safety through regulation, industry codes, and technology solutions to protect minors online.

Guardian Australia’s political editor Karen Middleton speaks to Sarah Hanson-Young about the government’s legal showdown with Elon Musk’s X platform over violent content online, as well as the renewed focus on gender-based violence in Australia, and corporate greenwashing

Guardian Australia’s chief political correspondent, Paul Karp, talks to Peter Lewis from Essential Media about why voters are backing Labor’s Future Made in Australia plan while overestimating the cost of renewables

Guardian Australia’s foreign affairs and defence correspondent Daniel Hurst speaks to Ed Husic about how the industry and science minister is making his voice heard on the Israel-Gaza war, as well as the government’s push to support domestic manufacturing and deliver what it calls ‘a future made in Australia’

Simon Birmingham, Coalition spokesperson on foreign affairs, discusses the Coalition's stance on a Palestinian state, criticisms of Penny Wong's speech, and Australia's role in promoting negotiations. Also covers defense tragedies, China relations, immigration policies, coalition's shift towards center, and addressing concerns of moderate liberal voters.

Guardian Australia’s chief political correspondent, Paul Karp, talks to Peter Lewis from Essential Media about voters’ views on Australia’s housing system. Together they discuss how people are feeling about the role housing plays for Australians and if there are any viable solutions to the crisis on the table

Guardian Australia’s chief political correspondent Karen Middleton speaks to foreign minister Penny Wong after Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom was killed – alongside six of her colleagues – in Gaza by an Israeli airstrike on Monday. Wong speaks about Israel prime minister Benjamin Neyanyahu’s response to the attack and how the Australian government is calling for greater accountability

David Shoebridge, Greens's home affairs and immigration spokesperson, discusses Labor's deportation bill and its 'Trump-like' immigration proposals, critiquing the lack of clarity and safeguards for asylum seekers. The conversation also covers anti-discrimination laws, protections for faith-based institutions, Julian Assange's extradition battle, and the importance of diplomatic solutions and defending whistle blowers.