"I don't do coy": Treasurer Jim Chalmers + Angus Taylor on the budget blues
Appropriately, we finish our podcast for 2024 talking to Treasurer Jim Chalmers and his shadow, Angus Taylor because, as the saying goes, "it's the economy, stupid!"
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For Mark Dreyfus, antisemitism is very personal
Mark Dreyfus joins the podcast to talk about his family's story of fleeing Nazi Germany, his own and his community's experience with antisemitism, and his reaction to criticism of the government.
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37:15
Populism, tribalism and partisanship": Simon Birmingham's parting reflections
Simon Birmingham joins the podcast to talk about the highs and lows of his time in politics and the Liberal Party, as well as to share his biggest regret and a couple of anecdotes.
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From 'drill, baby, drill' fears to hope: why COP wasn't so bad for climate boss Matt Kean NEW
Head of the CCA former New South Wales Liberal treasurer Matt Kean, joins the podcast to talk about COP, Australia's energy transition, and the challenge of preparing that advice on the 2035 target.
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The argument for reducing "big money" in elections: Special Minister of State Don Farrell
On this podcast we are talking with Special Minister of State Don Farrell about the changes to political donation laws and the criticisms.