Australian Politics

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.

On parliament’s final sitting day for 2023, political editor Katharine Murphy sits down with federal MP and the leader of the Australian Greens, Adam Bandt. They discuss the recent Murray-Darling deals pushed by Senator Sarah Hanson-Young, the ‘water trigger’ policy on gas projects and whether Labor should revisit reforms to negative gearing and capital gains tax.

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

Guardian Australia political editor Katharine Murphy speaks to finance journalist Alan Kohler about why decades of government, starting from Robert Menzies, gave up on affordable housing

The former British prime minister David Cameron has been installed as foreign secretary in Rishi Sunak’s reshuffle, in which Suella Braverman was also sacked from the cabinet. Guardian UK political editor Pippa Crerar reports

Guardian Australia’s chief political correspondent, Paul Karp, is joined by Peter Lewis of Essential Media to discuss Anthony Albanese’s falling approval ratings, the changing public perspective on conflict in Israel and Palestine and explore why Australians increasingly want to ‘stay out’ of affairs on the global stage

Guardian Australia’s political editor, Katharine Murphy, discusses her recent trip to China, Chinese-Australian diplomatic relations and Anthony Albanese’s viral Chinese social media nickname with Full Story host Laura Murphy-Oates

Political editor Katharine Murphy speaks to economics writers Shane Wright and Greg Jericho on the pain of rising interest rates, predictions for Tuesday’s RBA meeting and the economic tensions of climate change action Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast

Guardian Australia’s political editor Katharine Murphy is joined by Essential Media’s Peter Lewis to discuss the renewable transition, impacts on communities and support for nuclear energy

Guardian Australia political editor, Katharine Murphy, talks to the federal opposition’s foreign affairs spokesperson, Simon Birmingham, about Australia’s international alliances, the insecurity that comes with global conflict, and the changing face of the Liberal party

Guardian Australia political editor Katharine Murphy talks to Andrew Giles, Australian minister for immigration, citizenship and multicultural affairs. They discuss Labors’ anti-racism strategies, and how social cohesion in Australia is at a tipping point following a bruising referendum, and an escalation of conflict in the Middle East.

Guardian Australia’s political editor, Katharine Murphy, is joined by Essential Media’s Peter Lewis to discuss the latest Guardian Essential poll

In the wake of Australia voting no to an Indigenous voice to parliament, the key voice architect Prof Marcia Langton said ‘reconciliation is dead’. Anthony Albanese disagreed, saying ‘tonight is not the end of the road’ as he called for ‘optimism’. Laura Murphy-Oates speaks to Guardian Australia’s editor-in-chief Lenore Taylor, Indigenous affairs editor Lorena Allam and political editor Katharine Murphy about what the no vote means for Australia and for the fight for Indigenous rights

Misinformation and fear about the Indigenous voice to parliament has been spreading like wildfire. In the first referendum to be held in the age of social media, it’s never been more important – and more difficult – to sort fact from fiction. Now that voting day has finally arrived, here’s Guardian Australia’s political reporter Amy Remeikis factchecking the pervasive misinformation of the campaign

Guardian Australia political editor Katharine Murphy talks to opposition MP Julian Leeser about the centre-right perspective on the voice to parliament and how the referendum could still succeed How to listen to podcasts: everything you need to know

Guardian Australia’s political editor, Katharine Murphy, is joined by Essential Media’s Peter Lewis to discuss the latest Guardian Essential poll Voice referendum explainer; latest voice poll results; help us monitor ads and misinformation How to listen to podcasts: everything you need to know

Guardian Australia political editor Katharine Murphy talks to prime minister Anthony Albanese about why a yes vote is still possible and how the push for constitutional recognition for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples has raised the national conversation around Indigenous rights Voice referendum explainer; latest voice poll results; help us monitor ads and misinformation

Guardian Australia’s political editor, Katharine Murphy, talks to energy minister, Chris Bowen, about preparing communities for the renewable transition, whether or not Australia will follow the UK in stepping off net zero targets and the fake (or real) fight over nuclear

Guardian Australia’s political editor Katharine Murphy is joined by Essential Media’s Peter Lewis to discuss no voters narrowly overtaking yes voters in polling on the voice to parliament campaign, as well as opinions on the government’s industrial relations reform bill

Guardian Australia political editor Katharine Murphy talks to deputy opposition leader Sussan Ley about the divisiveness of the Indigenous voice to parliament referendum debate. They also discuss how the Coalition is going about re-engaging women ahead of the next election, housing policy and the cost-of-living crisis

Guardian Australia’s political editor, Katharine Murphy, talks to the treasurer, Jim Chalmers, about the per capita recession and whether the economy is headed for a hard or soft landing. They also discuss Qantas, trade in the Asean region and the stage-three tax cuts

Guardian Australia’s political editor Katharine Murphy is joined by Essential Media’s Peter Lewis to discuss why the no vote is maintaining pole position in the lead-up to the referendum on the Indigenous voice to parliament, how voters might change their minds and how stressed out Australians are about their economic circumstances

Guardian Australia’s political editor Katharine Murphy speaks to Senator Patrick Dodson about the voice referendum. They discuss the outcomes for parliament in the case of either a yes or no result and the significance of the referendum for Dodson’s life’s work on truth telling and improving the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Chief political correspondent Paul Karp is joined by the senator and deputy Nationals leader Perin Davey to discuss the Murray-Darling Basin plan’s proposed water buyback provisions, as well as the Indigenous voice to parliament and whether the country is ready for summer

Chief political correspondent Paul Karp is joined by Essential Media’s Peter Lewis to discuss the latest polling data on preferred party and leader. Voters were also asked about their views on rent freezes and rental caps. This has been a persistent demand from the Greens, who have had a slight uptick in their preferred primary vote

The national reconstruction fund is a $15bn fund focused on diversifying and transforming Australia’s industry and economy. Unions are pushing for a five-fold increase of the fund and greater investment in manufacturing renewable energy. Guardian Australia’s chief political correspondent, Paul Karp, interviews federal industry minister Ed Husic and chair of the fund Martjn Wilder.

Around six million Australians will have the cost of their medicines halved from 1 September as the Labor’s 60-day dispensing changes pass the Senate, despite a last-ditch Coalition-led effort to block the scheme. Chief political correspondent Paul Karp talks with Mark Butler, the federal minister for health and aged care, about opposition to the scheme from the pharmacy lobby, cross-jurisdictional crackdowns on vaping and the circumstances impacting the urgent care clinic rollout

The Guardian Essential poll has shown the no vote in the Indigenous voice to parliament referendum is overtaking the yes vote. Chief political correspondent Paul Karp is joined by Essential Media’s Peter Lewis to discuss why this is happening. They also discuss attitudes towards the legalisation of drugs and frustration over the cost-of-living crisis.

This week, the Senate passed safety net legislation which enacted key budget pledges focusing on the cost of living, including a $54 per fortnight increase to the jobseeker rate. Chief political correspondent Paul Karp talks with Amanda Rishworth, the federal minister for social services, about the government’s cost of living package, as well as plans to reduce the harms associated with problem gambling, and the quest to eliminate family and domestic violence

Guardian Australia’s foreign affairs and defence correspondent Daniel Hurst talks to the minister for defence industry, international development and the Pacific, Pat Conroy. They discuss Australia’s new infantry fighting vehicles contract and whether or not the Aukus nuclear submarine plan will sail through the US Congress Paul Keating’s criticism of Penny Wong labelled a ‘disgrace’ by Labor minister There’s Labor dissent over Aukus but it’s unlikely to spill into a rebellion at the ALP national conference

In the wake of the PwC tax advice scandal and the robodebt royal commission findings, chief political correspondent Paul Karp talks with Katy Gallagher, the federal minister for women, finance and the public service, about the government’s reform plans

Chief political correspondent Paul Karp speaks to Bill Shorten about the next steps towards accountability – following the royal commission report into robodebt. The minister for government services and the national disability insurance scheme also discusses Labor’s plans for NDIS reforms

The Guardian Essential poll has now started tracking undecided voters on the Indigenous voice to parliament referendum. Chief political correspondent Paul Karp is joined by Essential Media’s Peter Lewis to discuss these latest updates, along with voters’ views on the Ashes controversy and strategy in the ancient game of scissors, paper, rock

Chief political correspondent Paul Karp is joined by defence and foreign affairs correspondent Daniel Hurst and political reporter Josh Butler to answer your questions on the voice campaign, the National Anti-Corruption Commission, Aukus and housing

Parliament’s standing house committee on social policy and legal affairs released the report from its inquiry on online gambling advertising on Wednesday. It recommended a phased, comprehensive ban on online betting ads within three years. Chief political correspondent Paul Karp talks to committee chair and Labor MP Peta Murphy about what the inquiry found and the challenges ahead

In the latest Guardian Essential poll, almost half of voters say that Australia is heading in the wrong direction. Chief political correspondent Paul Karp is joined by Essential Media’s Peter Lewis to discuss Anthony Albanese’s drop in popularity and how this also indicates a growing discontent among under-35 voters – towards binary politics and housing policy in Australia

This week, the joint committee on electoral matters released its interim report into the 2022 federal election. It recommended an ambitious suite of law reforms including caps on political donations and spending on advertising. But is there any appetite from the major parties for this kind of reform? Chief political correspondent Paul Karp talks with the federal government’s special minister of state Don Farrell and the Greens spokesperson for democracy Larissa Waters

The minister for aged care and minister for sport Anika Wells talks to chief political correspondent Paul Karp about her new aged care taskforce and how she sees the future of aged care in Australia

Chief political correspondent Paul Karp is joined by Essential Media’s Peter Lewis to discuss the latest Guardian Essential poll, which shows a hardening of both the yes and no votes for the Indigenous voice to parliament. They also discuss the generational divide on responses to the latest interest rate rises and calls for regulation of AI

Chief political correspondent Paul Karp talks to unions and small businesses about the Albanese government’s recent industrial relations reforms. Zach Smith from CFMEU’s construction division and Matthew Addison from the Council of of Small Business Organisations Australia also discuss interest rates, minimum wage and corporate profits

Labor senator Deborah O’Neill and Greens senator Barbara Pocock join chief political correspondent Paul Karp to discuss the PwC scandal and what needs to happen next, after a fortnight of frenetic Senate estimates committees

Chief political correspondent Paul Karp is joined by Essential Media’s Peter Lewis to analyse the latest Guardian Essential poll. Together, they discuss polling on solutions to the housing crisis, betting ads and racial politics

National party leader David Littleproud joins chief political correspondent Paul Karp to discuss the one-year anniversary of the Albanese government, and how the Liberals and Nationals are working together in opposition

Trade minister Don Farrell speaks with Guardian Australia’s foreign affairs and defence correspondent Daniel Hurst about the minister’s first visit to Beijing where he met with China’s commerce minister. They discuss the results of the meeting, and the implications for the future of Australia’s trade with China and beyond

Chief political correspondent Paul Karp is joined by Essential Media’s Peter Lewis to analyse the latest Guardian Essential poll. Together they discuss the federal budget, leader popularity, the Indigenous voice to parliament and the question of a republic

In a budget week special, chief political correspondent Paul Karp speaks to treasurer Jim Chalmers and shadow finance minister Jane Hume. They discuss the projected budget surplus, net zero and if Labor’s measures for Australia’s cost-of-living woes really go far enough

Australian housing minister Julie Collins joins chief political correspondent Paul Karp to discuss what the government is proposing to help people afford housing as the cost-of-living crisis puts more people under pressure. They discuss the possibility of rent freezes, improving renters’ rights and when she thinks they’ll be able to pass Labor’s housing accord

Chief political correspondent Paul Karp is joined by Essential Media’s Peter Lewis to analyse the latest Guardian Essential poll. Together, they discuss further changes to jobseeker payments and greater cost-of-living relief, economic literacy, government spending and leader popularity