Australia wants it both ways on Palestine statehood
For years the Labor government has insisted Palestinian statehood could only come “at the end” of a peace process with Israel. This week, Anthony Albanese and Penny Wong announced an abrupt change: the time to recognise the state of Palestine is, apparently, now. Readers’ editor Crystal Andrews and politics editor Bernard Keane discuss what caused the Labor government to shift its position on Palestine. Will Australia ever go beyond symbolic gestures to impose meaningful penalties on Israel? Sanctions aren’t completely off the table — but there’s a reason we won’t lead the way.Read more:Australia sends F-35 jet parts to Israel. Is it legal under international law?NSW Labor MP says he was ‘gagged’ and faced ‘bullying’ after trying to criticise Minns on GazaCould Australia joining the chorus on Palestine tip the balance?The challenge of halting an ally-turned-monster looms larger still for Albanese and WongCash, Joyce, Hastie and co keep pushing Ley’s Coalition (far) right into the marginsGet the headlines they don’t want you to read in Crikey’s free newsletter: https://www.crikey.com.au/newslettersCrikey’s independent journalism is supported by readers — 98% of our revenue comes from our subscribers. We’re not accountable to billionaires; we’re accountable to you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Why Australian media needs to be obsessive about power
In the first episode of our new weekly podcast, we’re addressing the biggest criticism of Crikey: that we’re too hard or too soft on Labor… and the Coalition. And the Greens, the independents, One Nation. You get the picture. Cut Through host Crystal Andrews speaks to editor-in-chief Sophie Black and politics editor Bernard Keane about how Crikey plans to cover the 48th Parliament, and how journalists and news publishers should be adapting to Australia’s new political landscape. What does it mean to truly scrutinise the people in power, who decides what is “newsworthy”, and why does the media seem to focus on political antics rather than analysis of policy proposals?Plus is the Coalition now so politically irrelevant that the media should ignore it altogether? Read more:How our newsroom plans to cover the 48th Parliament (1:21)‘Background use only’: How Labor justifies its silence on Gaza to the media (12:17)As Bowen jibes the Coalition on climate, he still lets it dictate his policies. Who’s the real joke? (22:08)The grim reaper of Australian politics is back. Finally (18:10)Oppositions and accountability — or, trying for the least worst of both worlds (30:20)Get the headlines they don’t want you to read in Crikey’s free newsletter: https://www.crikey.com.au/newslettersCrikey’s independent journalism is supported by readers — 98% of our revenue comes from our subscribers. We’re not accountable to billionaires; we’re accountable to you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Bonus episode: How the Coalition split affects you
In the final episode of Electioncast for 2025, Crystal Andrews and political editor Bernard Keane dissect the latest political plot twist: the end of the Coalition. While it’s not the first time the Nats and Libs have been on-again, off-again, the effects will be felt by everyone – even those who have never, and would never, vote for them.Plus, Bernard reflects on his journalistic process in the aftermath of a result that proved many commentators’ theories wrong.Make sure you subscribe to this feed for more Crikey podcasts coming soon!Read more:History shows Coalition split a trial separation, not a divorceEnd of the Coalition is a win-win for Sussan Ley and the NationalsAlbanese solved the Trump problem from the orthodox left. So what do the Liberals do now?The departure of the Nats is far from the end of the Liberals’ problems (hint: it’s themselves)Get the headlines they don’t want you to read in Crikey’s free newsletter: https://www.crikey.com.au/newslettersCrikey’s independent journalism is supported by readers — 98% of our revenue comes from our subscribers. We’re not accountable to billionaires; we’re accountable to you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Bonus episode: Did Advance sway the election?
Surprise, Electioncast is back! In this bonus episode, Crystal Andrews and associate editor Cam Wilson dissect the campaign antics of right-wing lobby group Advance, who spent millions in advertising against progressive MPs like the Greens’ Max Chandler-Mather and independent Zoe Daniel. Advance is celebrating the loss of key Greens seats as proof of its influence, but how much of an impact did it really have? We analyse the group’s strategy and spend against the election result. Read all of Cam’s analysis of the Advance campaign:How Advance’s anti-Greens campaign backfired and helped elect a progressive ParliamentTwo sexual assault accusers say right-wing group Advance ‘weaponised’ their claims without their consentAnti-vaccine ‘freedom movement’ stars actively organising for Liberal-backed Advance groupGet the headlines they don’t want you to read in Crikey’s free newsletter: https://www.crikey.com.au/newslettersCrikey’s independent journalism is supported by readers — 98% of our revenue comes from our subscribers. We’re not accountable to billionaires; we’re accountable to you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Labor’s truly unique majority
Well, that sure was something! In this post-election episode, Crikey politics editor Bernard Keane and readers editor Crystal Andrews discuss why this resounding Labor win by Anthony Albanese is so unique in Australian politics, review what the polls (and Electioncast!) got wrong, and speculate about what’s next for a dazed and confused Coalition. Then Anton Nilsson shares the insights he gleaned from voters in Dickson and the deflated Liberal HQ party in Brisbane after witnessing Peter Dutton’s farewell speech, and Rachel Withers takes stock of how the new crossbench is shaping up.Read more:It wasn’t just Trump: Albanese built this remarkable victory himselfLiberals followed Dutton into unfamiliar territory. And he led them off a cliffThe Liberals drowned their sorrows at the wake with a soaring rendition of Bohemian Rhapsody. Dickson had sealed their fate.The crossbench has shifted. Our interactive table shows the state of playForget the lower house, the game-changing shift could be Senate’s tilt to the leftThank you for listening to the 2025 season of Electioncast! For full access to Crikey’s independent political commentary and analysis, subscribe now.Get the headlines they don’t want you to read in Crikey’s free newsletter: https://www.crikey.com.au/newslettersCrikey’s independent journalism is supported by readers — 98% of our revenue comes from our subscribers. We’re not accountable to billionaires; we’re accountable to you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cut Through is Crikey’s spin-free analysis of Australian news, politics and power. Each week we break down the biggest news stories, stripping away the noise to bring you the information that really matters. Join us every Friday to get your talking points delivered the Crikey way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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