Australian Politics

Simon Birmingham, Coalition spokesperson on foreign affairs, discusses the Coalition's stance on a Palestinian state, criticisms of Penny Wong's speech, and Australia's role in promoting negotiations. Also covers defense tragedies, China relations, immigration policies, coalition's shift towards center, and addressing concerns of moderate liberal voters.

Guardian Australia’s chief political correspondent, Paul Karp, talks to Peter Lewis from Essential Media about voters’ views on Australia’s housing system. Together they discuss how people are feeling about the role housing plays for Australians and if there are any viable solutions to the crisis on the table

Guardian Australia’s chief political correspondent Karen Middleton speaks to foreign minister Penny Wong after Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom was killed – alongside six of her colleagues – in Gaza by an Israeli airstrike on Monday. Wong speaks about Israel prime minister Benjamin Neyanyahu’s response to the attack and how the Australian government is calling for greater accountability

David Shoebridge, Greens's home affairs and immigration spokesperson, discusses Labor's deportation bill and its 'Trump-like' immigration proposals, critiquing the lack of clarity and safeguards for asylum seekers. The conversation also covers anti-discrimination laws, protections for faith-based institutions, Julian Assange's extradition battle, and the importance of diplomatic solutions and defending whistle blowers.

Guardian Australia chief political correspondent Paul Karp and Peter Lewis from Essential Media discuss voter views on Australian democracy, warning signs for Anthony Albanese, support for electoral reform, and challenges with media gatekeepers.

Guardian Australia’s chief political correspondent Paul Karp speaks to the assistant minister for competition, Andrew Leigh about Labor’s plans for reforming grocery prices as the Greens push for greater powers for the ACCC to address the supermarket duopoly. They also discuss national competition policy, wage growth and non-compete clauses for workers

Guardian Australia’s new political editor, Karen Middleton, tells Nour Haydar how she got hooked on politics You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

Chief political correspondent Paul Karp speaks to economist and former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis about his new book Technofeudalism and how the fiefdoms of tech firms are heightening geopolitical and economic tensions. They also discuss Australia’s role in between the US and China, the future of Aukus and the upcoming federal budget

Guardian Australia chief political correspondent Paul Karp talks to Peter Lewis from Essential Media about voters’ views on global issues, including the relationship with our Asia Pacific neighbours, Australia’s alliance with the US and Israel’s ongoing conflict in Gaza

This week, the Albanese government unveiled a plan to pay superannuation on publicly funded paid parental leave. Chief political correspondent Paul Karp talks to social services minister Amanda Rishworth about the effect the plan might have on closing the retirement savings gap. They also discuss cost-of-living relief for those on the lowest incomes and the effect of online influencers on violence against women