Politics Now Capping off a 'binfire' political week
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Mar 27, 2026 They unpack global fallout from Donald Trump’s comments and how Australian ministers are handling the flak. Allies, trust and strategies around international conflict get a close look. Lively chat on who might form opposition in South Australia and what makes a party "major." Debate on Greens’ strategy, fuel shortages versus renewables, and whether tax changes are political salesmanship.
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Australia's Strategy Of Not Engaging With Trump
- The Albanese government deliberately avoids engaging with Donald Trump's comments to prevent distraction and politicisation.
- Patricia Karvelas says ministers have become "rolled gold experts" at shutting down questions, making it hard for interviewers to get traction.
Ex-AFL Player Coming Out Signals Cultural Shift
- Patricia Karvelas highlights ex-AFL player Lee Ryswick coming out as the first openly gay AFL player past or present.
- Karvelas links the reveal to shifting hyper-masculine culture in elite sport and earlier pioneers like Ian Roberts.
Bondi Hero Awarded Lifetime Parking Pass
- Fran Kelly highlights Bondi hero Ahmed Al-Akmed receiving the key to Sydney and a lifetime Bondi parking pass for his bravery.
- Kelly frames the parking pass as a fitting small but meaningful reward after the December 14 terror attack.