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Australian Politics

Guardian Australia's political team examine what’s happening in Australian politics and why it matters to you

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  Ted O’Brien on Liberal ‘soul-searching’ amid nuclear and net-zero policy review — Australian Politics podcast

  Tom McIlroy speaks to deputy opposition leaderTed O’Brien about the road ahead – from climate policy to rebuilding trust – and whether the Coalition can rise from the ashes of defeat

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  Greens leader Larissa Waters on holding the Labor government to account — Australian Politics podcast

  The new leader of the Australian Greens, Senator Larissa Waters from Queensland talks about her vision for the party, the challenges of a shifting political landscape, and why she believes this is a moment for bold reforms

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  Coalition frontbencher Julian Leeser on why a closer alliance with the US is necessary – Australian Politics podcast

  In a year shaped by rising global tensions and growing concerns over social cohesion at home, the shadow attorney general, Julian Leeser, presents his views on Australia’s place in the world

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  Senator Maria Kovacic on what the Coalition needs to move forward – Australian Politics podcast

  ‘If we don’t listen it’s not going to get better for us – it will get worse’

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  Nicolette Boele on climate, business and making a difference

  Independent Nicolette Boele speaks to Chief political correspondent Tom Mcilroy

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  Guardian Essential report:​​ can Labor live up to expectations? – Australian Politics podcast

  Post-election Albanese has seen a surge in popularity but what is the electorate expecting from a second term Labor government and can they deliver during challenging times? Guardian Australia’s political reporter Josh Butler sits down with Chief political correspondent, Tom McIlroy and Essential Media’s executive director, Peter Lewis.

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  ​Guardian Essential report:​ is the real question now just how big Labor’s victory will be? – Australian Politics podcast

  Chief political correspondentTom McIlroy sits down with Essential Media’s executive directorPeter Lewis to explore more about final moments of the 2025 election campaign

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  ​Guardian Essential report:​ as Labor pulls further ahead, can Dutton outmanoeuvre Albanese? – Australian Politics podcast

  Political reporterDan Jervis-Bardy talks to Essential Media’s executive directorPeter Lewis about the dynamics of the two leading parties’ election campaigns

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  Guardian Essential report: power v poise – Australian Politics podcast

  Guardian Australia’s political reporterKrishani Dhanji talks to Essential Media’s executive directorPeter Lewis about decisive trends in the first week of the election campaign

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  Guardian Essential report: as ​Albanese’s approval rating rises, why do the lads stand out? – Australian Politics podcast

  Guardian Australia’s political reporterJosh Butler talks to Essential Media’s executive directorPeter Lewis about the shifting political landscape ahead of a delayed election

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  Guardian Essential report: how do the major parties plan to win your vote? – Australian Politics podcast

  Guardian Australia’s political reporter Dan Jervis-Bardyand Essential Media’s executive directorPeter Lewis discuss how voters are responding to major political parties’ election campaign rhetoric on key issues affecting their lives

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  Guardian Essential report: how do you make voters care about policy? – Australian Politics podcast

  Dan Jervis-Bardy andPeter Lewis discuss the mood of voters and look at the challenges of running a successful election campaign in the era of Trump

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  Does the economy need a defibrillator? Cherelle Murphy on what might get it going again – Australian politics podcast

  Guardian Australia political editorKaren Middleton speaks withCherelle Murphy, chief economist for EY Oceania, about this week’s sluggish national accounts figures and how the government can revive a barely breathing economy

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  Guardian Essential report: do voters’ views on housing and wages spell trouble for Labor? – Australian Politics podcast

  Guardian Australia’s chief political correspondent,Paul Karp, and Essential Media’s executive director,Peter Lewis, discuss the public’s disappointment with Labor’s handling of the housing crisis and what that means for the party in the lead-up to a federal election

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  Chris Bowen on Cop29, reducing emissions and rolling out renewables – Australian politics podcast

  Guardian Australia’s political editor,Karen Middleton, speaks with the federal minister for climate change and energy about the wins and losses from the recent Cop29 climate conference in Baku, the pace of the transition to renewables and whether Australia needs to brace for blackouts over summer

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  Amanda Rishworth on tackling gender-based violence – Australian politics podcast

  Guardian Australia’s political editor,Karen Middleton, speaks with the social services minister about battling online misogynists, and stopping the welfare system empowering angry exes

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  Guardian Essential report: Australians worry about the climate crisis and the economy as Trump returns – Australian Politics podcast

  Guardian Australia chief political correspondentPaul Karp and Essential Media executive directorPeter Lewis talk about what Australians think about Donald Trump’s election win

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  Clare O’Neil on Labor’s plan to fix the housing crisis – Australian politics podcast

  Guardian Australia’s political editorKaren Middleton speaks with federal housing and homelessness ministerClare O’Neilabout Labor’s plan to fix the housing crisis

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  Arthur Sinodinos on what Trump keeping his promises means for Australia – Australian politics podcast

  Guardian Australia’s political editorKaren Middleton speaks withArthur Sinodinos AO about why Americans voted the way they did, what the outcome means for Australia’s upcoming election, and how big a threat Donald Trump’s plans are to the Australian economy and security in the region

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  Bridget McKenzie on the Qantas saga and conflicts of interest – Australian politics podcast

  Guardian Australia’s political editorKaren Middleton speaks with federal shadow transport and infrastructure ministerBridget McKenzie