Politics Central

By: Newstalk ZB
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  • Newstalk ZB serves up what you need to know, on all things politics at home, and abroad. The show reviews, previews, analyses and challenges the biggest political issues of the week, with all the big players.
    2025 Newstalk ZB
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Episodes
  • "Not a surprise": Sam Emery on Albanese's victory

    "Not a surprise": Sam Emery on Albanese's victory
    May 4 2025

    Anthony Albanese's Labor government had a landslide victory overnight, marking the first re-election in Australia since 2004.

    It's seen a mix of reactions, with some analysts even saying Albanese has Donald Trump to thank for his win.

    Australia correspondent Sam Emery joins with the latest.

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    10 mins
  • "Stop buying secondhand equipment": Defence Minister on new Defence helicopters

    "Stop buying secondhand equipment": Defence Minister on new Defence helicopters
    May 4 2025

    The Government has announce $2 billion from the upcoming Budget has been set aside for new Defence Force helicopters, alongside an additional $957 million in funding.

    The current Seasprite helicopters were built in the 1960s and 1970s, and were overdue replacement.

    The announcement is part of a bigger plan to improve Defence capabilities.

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    14 mins
  • "It's about providing patient safety": Health minister on regulating physician associates

    "It's about providing patient safety": Health minister on regulating physician associates
    Apr 27 2025

    Physician associates will soon be a regulated profession working in primary care and hospitals.

    These are health professionals who have been trained overseas, who have the function of a GP but have to work under the supervision of a doctor.

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    7 mins

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