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May 22, 2022 • 9min

Monday, 23 May - Labor on track to form a majority Govt; Zelensky says diplomacy the best way to end the war; Monkeypox confirmed in Oz; and Vale Caroline Jones...

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au.LINKS: Explore all the Squiz the Election episodes here. Other things we do:Politics Today - a weekday newsletter getting you across the latest in politics, both here and abroad. Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the game. Or sign up to the newsletter here.Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSquiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age appropriate news without the nasties! See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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May 22, 2022 • 12min

Squiz the Election - What just happened?

Well, that was one for the ages... The 2022 federal election has been run and all but won by Labor. There's still some way to go to lock things down but let's take a look at where things are landing for the major and minor parties, and the independents, and what happens next. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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May 20, 2022 • 11min

Ask The Squiz, Episode 6 - What happens after the election, voting below the line, and what happens if the party leader loses but their party still wins...

What happens after the election, voting below the line, why Labor is spelled without a 'u' and what happens if the party leader loses but their party still wins...Planning to vote below the line? This could help.Get your election watching sorted with this handy guide.Explore all our Squiz the Election content here.And get on board our brand new Politics Today newsletter. Delivered to in your inbox each weekday at 6:30 am, our free newsletter is independent, agenda-free, and engaging look at the big stories with a touch of analysis and a look at what’s next. If you need a way to stay on top of the administration of power across Australia and the world, we’ll make your life so much easier. - sign up. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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May 19, 2022 • 10min

Friday, 20 May - Squizzing the election; A record low unemployment rate; NSW passes voluntary assisted dying laws; and here's hoping the Queen likes to party...

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au.Squiz the Election here.Got a question? Shoot it through to hello@thesquiz.com.auOther things we do:Politics Today - a weekday newsletter getting you across the latest in politics, both here and abroad. Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the game. Or sign up to the newsletter here.Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSquiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age appropriate news without the nasties! See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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May 19, 2022 • 15min

Squiz the Election: What to watch for on election night

It's been an intense 6 weeks and it's now decision time... There are a lot of moving pieces as we emerge from the campaign so it's time to get across some of the key themes and the key seats to watch. So let's round up all the noise of the campaign and get ready for the results to roll in...Have a burning election question for Ask the Squiz? Shoot us your question to hello@thesquiz.com.au See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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May 18, 2022 • 10min

Thursday, 19 May - New data on wages growth; China airlines crash was likely 'intentional'; A heat wave hits India; and Squiz Kids interview the PM...

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au.LINKS: A popcorn chicken pizza with tempura squiz and ... oreos. Explore the full Squiz The Election series here including previous Ask The Squiz episodes. Got a question? Send it through to hello@thesquiz.com.au.Other things we do:Politics Today - a weekday newsletter getting you across the latest in politics, both here and abroad. Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the game. Or sign up to the newsletter here.Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSquiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age appropriate news without the nasties! See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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May 18, 2022 • 11min

Squiz the Election - A snapshot of the top policies

The 2022 election campaign has been a curious one. The coverage - including with us at The Squiz - has focused a lot on the major party leaders and their chances of steering their teams to victory. There's been a lot about the minor parties and independent candidates - particularly the Teal ones... What there hasn't been is a lot of discussion about the policy proposals that have been put up for the next 3 years and beyond. So let's get a taste of that now.Got a question for us on the election/policies/politics/candidates? Shoot it through to hello@thesquiz.com.auExplore the full series here: Squiz the Election. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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May 17, 2022 • 10min

Wednesday, 18 May - Ukraine surrenders in Mariupol; The polls tighten; Solar power after dark; and a spud crisis...

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au.LINKS: Explore all the Squiz the Election episodes here. Got an election/campaign question for us? Send it through to hello@thesquiz.com.auOther things we do:Politics Today - a weekday newsletter getting you across the latest in politics, both here and abroad. Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the game. Or sign up to the newsletter here.Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSquiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age appropriate news without the nasties! See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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May 17, 2022 • 11min

Squiz the Election - What's the deal with a hung parliament

A hung parliament - the prospect of neither of the major parties getting a majority in the House of Representatives in this election has prompted some to groan, and others to smile. So we're going to get into why it's a result that's being talked about in this campaign and how it's played out in the past.Got a question for Ask The Squiz? Send it through to hello@thesquiz.com.au. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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May 16, 2022 • 10min

Tuesday, 17 May - Seismic changes afoot in Europe; the PM's warning on voting independent; COVID explodes in Nth Korea; and the Big Bird Bandits avoid jail...

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au.Here's our Shortcut on NATO and the Ukraine crisisHere's the trailer for Baz Luhrmann's new Elvis movie that will air at the Cannes Film FestivalOther things we do:Politics Today - a weekday newsletter getting you across the latest in politics, both here and abroad. Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the game. Or sign up to the newsletter here.Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSquiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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