Australian Politics

Chief political correspondent Paul Karp talks to Peter Lewis from Essential Media on the voter responses to Labor’s changes to the stage-three tax cuts. They also discuss changes to Peter Dutton’s and Anthony Albanese’s approval and disapproval ratings, and the impact (if any) Taylor Swift could have on Australian politics

Shadow finance minister Jane Hume discusses why the Coalition supported Labor's tax cuts, potential tax changes after the next election, and electoral reforms. The podcast also covers discussions on electoral law amendments, challenges for new parties and independents, and the issue of money in politics.

Chief political correspondent Paul Karp talks to the treasurer, Jim Chalmers, about the thinking behind the changes to the stage-three tax cuts. They also discuss how the budget will aim to help reduce inflation while also providing further cost of living relief

Chief political correspondent Paul Karp talks to Peter Lewis from Essential Media on the groups most supportive of tax cuts for low- and middle-income earners. They also discuss changes to Peter Dutton and Anthony Albanese’s approval and disapproval ratings over the summer break. In the aftermath of the Indigenous voice referendum outcome, voters were also asked about nationalism on Australia Day and Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander living standards

As we approach the end of the year, Guardian Australia’s politics team sits down to answer your questions. They cover dream parliament procedural reforms, the waning moderate pool in the Coalition, how misinformation has impacted political reporting and fairness in reporting on the humanitarian crisis in the Middle East

Guardian Australia’s political editor, Katharine Murphy, is joined by Essential Media’s Peter Lewis to discuss how cost of living and inaction on climate and housing affordability are making voters pessimistic about the future.

Adam Bandt, Leader of the Australian Greens, discusses the Murray-Darling deals, the 'water trigger' policy on gas projects, and Labor's reforms on negative gearing and capital gains tax. Topics also include climate action and Labor's contradictory support for coal and gas expansion, concerns about refugees and migration, alliances between the Greens and the Coalition, implementing a climate trigger in policy, the importance of social license in energy transition, housing crisis and inequality in Australia.

Political editor Katharine Murphy speaks to the climate change minister, Chris Bowen, about the annual climate change statement, one of the biggest policy shifts in Australian energy and the tensions of consensus at COP28 climate talks

Guardian Australia’s political editor, Katharine Murphy, is joined by Essential Media’s Peter Lewis to discuss Albanese’s fall in approval ratings, government performance on cost of living and opinions on the stage-three tax cuts Most voters now disapprove of Anthony Albanese’s performance as PM, Guardian Essential poll finds

Finance journalist Alan Kohler joins Guardian Australia political editor Katharine Murphy to discuss the history of housing policy in Australia, the challenges faced by young individuals in affording a house, the role of local councils in planning decisions, the rise of renters and potential solutions, and the importance of political reform and taking unpopular policies to the next election.