Australian Politics

Guardian Australia chief political correspondent Paul Karp and Peter Lewis from Essential Media discuss voter views on Australian democracy, warning signs for Anthony Albanese, support for electoral reform, and challenges with media gatekeepers.

Guardian Australia’s chief political correspondent Paul Karp speaks to the assistant minister for competition, Andrew Leigh about Labor’s plans for reforming grocery prices as the Greens push for greater powers for the ACCC to address the supermarket duopoly. They also discuss national competition policy, wage growth and non-compete clauses for workers

Guardian Australia’s new political editor, Karen Middleton, tells Nour Haydar how she got hooked on politics You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

Chief political correspondent Paul Karp speaks to economist and former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis about his new book Technofeudalism and how the fiefdoms of tech firms are heightening geopolitical and economic tensions. They also discuss Australia’s role in between the US and China, the future of Aukus and the upcoming federal budget

Guardian Australia chief political correspondent Paul Karp talks to Peter Lewis from Essential Media about voters’ views on global issues, including the relationship with our Asia Pacific neighbours, Australia’s alliance with the US and Israel’s ongoing conflict in Gaza

This week, the Albanese government unveiled a plan to pay superannuation on publicly funded paid parental leave. Chief political correspondent Paul Karp talks to social services minister Amanda Rishworth about the effect the plan might have on closing the retirement savings gap. They also discuss cost-of-living relief for those on the lowest incomes and the effect of online influencers on violence against women

Mike Burgess, head of ASIO, discusses betrayal by a former politician recruited by foreign spies. Topics include increased community tensions during the Israel-Gaza conflict and the need for more oversight. Insights shared on foreign espionage threats, national security measures, risks to dissidents in diaspora communities, and challenges faced in undercover operations. Emphasis on accountability, oversight, and ASIO's powers in addressing security concerns.

Guardian Australia chief political correspondent Paul Karp talks to Peter Lewis from Essential Media about voters’ changing perceptions of Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton. They discuss what qualities make for successful opposition leaders and whether Dutton’s stance on issues such as asylum seekers and workplace relations play to his favour.

Daniel Hurst, Guardian Australia’s foreign affairs and defence correspondent, speaks to minister for defence industry Pat Conroy about the Albanese government’s decision on Tuesday to increase naval funding, following advice that the country’s warships were too old and not suited for strategic threats. Minister Conroy also discusses the treaty with Tuvalu to manage vulnerability to sea level rises, and humanitarian assistance to the Middle East.

Max Chandler-Mather discusses the tax system inflating house prices and proposes changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing. The podcast delves into the inequities of property investment, advocating for fairer housing policies such as rent control and public housing investment. It critiques the Help to Buy scheme and calls for urgent solutions to address homelessness crisis.