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New Politics: Australian Politics

New Politics: Australian Politics

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 The best analysis and discussion about Australian politics and #auspol news. Presented by Eddy Jokovich and David Lewis, we look at all the issues the mainstream media wants to cover up, and do the job most journalists avoid: holding power to account. Seriously.
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Episodes
  • The Iran Ultimatum, A House Of Cards and Climate Chaos

    The Iran Ultimatum, A House Of Cards and Climate Chaos
    Aug 29 2025
    Housing affordability dominates the headlines as the Albanese government repackages its 5% deposit scheme for first home buyers, but with global evidence showing such policies push up prices without fixing supply, is this just more political spin? We examine why restrictive zoning, slow planning, and the lack of social housing remain the real barriers to affordable homes, and the government needs to understand that housing is a human right, not just an investment. Australia has expelled Iran’s ambassador, but it raises questions about the credibility of ASIO, double standards on Israel’s war crimes, and whether this move is linked to Australia’s upcoming recognition of Palestine. And the Coalition’s climate wars are tearing the party apart yet again, with Nationals MPs, Gina Rinehart, and conservative media undermining net zero while corporate Australia and voters demand action – leaving Sussan Ley’s leadership on the brink and Labor with a political gift that just keeps on giving.

    #AusPol #HousingCrisis #ClimateChaos #MiddleEastPolitics

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    Song listing:
    1. ‘Even Better Than The Real Thing’, A 440 VS U2 instrumental remix.
    2. ‘Man of Constant Sorrow’, Skeewiff.
    3. ‘The Last Goodbye’, Odesza.
    4. ‘Get Back’, The Beatles (remix).
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    49 mins
  • Reform, Resistance and Netanyahu’s Rant

    Reform, Resistance and Netanyahu’s Rant
    Aug 22 2025
    We unpack the government’s Economic Reform Roundtable, where Anthony Albanese brought together business, unions, and welfare groups to debate productivity, equity, housing, and workplace reform – but with predictable demands and little real change on offer. We examine the growing push for a four-day working week, a reform once dismissed as radical but now backed by evidence of higher productivity, better wellbeing, and lower emissions.

    On the international stage, Benjamin Netanyahu’s attack on Albanese over Palestine recognition backfired, exposing his crumbling authority while highlighting Australia’s potential shift towards sanctions and accountability for Israel’s actions in Gaza. Back home, Labor consolidates power despite Albanese’s low personal popularity, the Liberals under Sussan Ley remain stuck in negativity, and Tasmanian Labor tries to arrest its chaos under new leader Josh Willie.

    #AusPol #NewPoliticsPodcast #TasPol

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    Song listing:
    1. ‘Even Better Than The Real Thing’, A 440 VS U2 instrumental remix.
    2. ‘Confessions Of A Window Cleaner’, Ed Kuepper.
    3. ‘Whisper’, Coldplay.
    4. ‘Familiar’, Agnes Obel.
    5. ‘Wild’, Spoon.
    6. ‘Get Back’, The Beatles (remix).
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    59 mins
  • A state of Palestine and the price of fearless journalism

    A state of Palestine and the price of fearless journalism
    Aug 15 2025
    Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s announcement that Australia will recognise the state of Palestine at the UN in September marks a historic foreign policy shift, yet conditions are placed solely on Palestine while Israel faces none. This episode examines the unfinished business of UN Resolution 181, Australia’s role under ‘Doc’ Evatt in 1947, and the urgent need for real action – sanctions, reparations, and accountability for Israel’s war crimes – while exposing double standards in the media over the killing of 240 journalists in Gaza. We also analyse the political absurdity of the Liberal Party’s reaction to the Reserve Bank’s rate cut, the deeper problem of reflex opposition, and the government’s secrecy over its climate risk assessment, which reveals billions in climate damage and counterproductive policies that threaten Australia’s future.

    Support New Politics, just $5 per month:
    • Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/newpolitics
    • Substack: https://newpolitics.substack.com

    Song listing:
    1. ‘Even Better Than The Real Thing’, A 440 VS U2 instrumental remix.
    2. ‘Dayvan Cowboy’, The Boards Of Canada.
    3. ‘Stonecutters’, Dope Lemon.
    4. ‘Wild’, Spoon.
    5. ‘Get Back’, The Beatles (remix).
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    48 mins
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