New Politics: Australian Politics, News, Analysis & Commentary

Donald Trump’s cancelled plan to livestream Nidal Hasan’s execution raises disturbing questions about state violence, political spectacle and Australia’s willingness to challenge its closest ally. We examine Pete Hegseth’s proposal to turn capital punishment into online entertainment, Anthony Albanese’s belated condemnation, and the credibility of Australian human rights diplomacy when AUKUS, critical minerals and the US–Australia alliance complicate the response. If Australia really does opposes the death penalty, should its opposition to it really depend on who pulls the trigger? #AusPol  

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Australia champions international law, but where does it draw the line when human rights collide with defence contracts and strategic alliances? Labor and the Coalition’s decision to block a Senate inquiry into the Red Lines Package raises serious questions about Australian weapons exports, investments and trade linked to genocide, war crimes and illegal occupation. With Israel’s war in Gaza bringing the global F-35 supply chain and trade with illegal settlements into focus, we examine whether the Albanese government will support enforceable safeguards – or leave Australia’s human rights commitments subject to commercial and diplomatic convenience. #AusPol

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Who holds power in the Blue Mountains—and whose interests come first? Ahead of the NSW election, we speak with NSW Greens candidate Luciana Carusi about PFAS water contamination, housing affordability, climate policy and the gap between community consultation and genuine influence. The former finance professional turned climate activist challenges coal and gas expansion, makes the case for public housing and essential services, and questions government priorities amid the cost-of-living crisis. From local development to Palestine and Gaza, this conversation examines political accountability and how communities can reclaim a meaningful say in their future. #AusPol #NSWGreens

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Donald Trump’s sanctions against the International Criminal Court, Israel’s alleged war crimes in Gaza and controversy surrounding Navi Pillay and the Nobel Peace Prize expose the hypocrisy of a rules-based international order that shields powerful nations from accountability. Anthony Albanese and Penny Wong champion international law, yet Australia remains reluctant to challenge Washington and Benjamin Netanyahu. Has Australian foreign policy confused loyalty to the United States with national interest, and can the Albanese government defend international justice while accommodating those accused of undermining it? #AusPol  

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Who controls Australia’s AI future: elected governments or Big Tech? In this episode, we examine how scrutiny of OpenAI, Anthropic, Microsoft, Google and DeepMind at Australia’s parliamentary inquiry exposes broader questions about artificial intelligence regulation, corporate power and democratic accountability. Beyond AI safety lies the challenge of automation and job displacement: who benefits from greater productivity, and what happens to workers left behind? As AI reshapes education, journalism and public services, Australia needs enforceable safeguards and an economic agenda that shares the gains instead of leaving communities to bear the costs. #AusPol  

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