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New Politics: Australian Politics, News, Analysis & Commentary

Independent Australian politics podcast covering federal politics, elections, policy, media and power.Hosted by Eddy Jokovich and David Lewis, New Politics delivers sharp analysis of Australian politics, media narratives and political power – cutting through spin to explain what’s really happening./ Twitter @NewpoliticsAU / www.patreon.com/newpolitics/ newpolitics.substack.com/ www.newpolitics.com.au

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24:26

The real Anthony Albanese: Power without purpose

New Politics: Australian Politics, News, Analysis &... ·

2026/08/07

With Labor holding a record 94 House of Representatives seats, Anthony Albanese has the power to pursue substantial reform – yet his government remains cautious, deferential to corporate interests and resistant to its own membership. Once associated with Palestine, progressive politics and scepticism about the US alliance, Albanese has instead entrenched AUKUS, restricted internal debate on Gaza, weakened gambling advertising reform, protected gas exporters from meaningful taxation and embraced AI

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27:12

The Indoctrination of Australia’s Classrooms

New Politics: Australian Politics, News, Analysis &... ·

2026/08/06

The Royal Commission on Antisemitism has expanded into a wider debate about Australian education, free speech and control of the national curriculum. Jillian Segal’s proposed antisemitism programs – from early childhood through schools and universities – raise questions about whether combating prejudice could blur the distinction between genuine antisemitism and legitimate criticism of Zionism, Israeli government policy, occupation, apartheid and alleged war crimes. With the controversial IHRA

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22:15

Reclaiming democracy for the people

New Politics: Australian Politics, News, Analysis &... ·

2026/07/31

Australian democracy isn’t broken, but political power is increasingly concentrated among wealthy donors, corporate lobbyists and party powerbrokers. From Anthony Albanese’s $10,000-a-head fundraiser to divisions within Labor and the Liberal Party, we examine how vested interests shape Australian politics – and the reforms needed to return democratic power to the public. #AUSPOLSubscribe to New Politics for weekly briefings and full analysis: www.newpolitics.com.auSupport New

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28:36

Jacinta Allan: Legacy, debt and the end of an era

New Politics: Australian Politics, News, Analysis &... ·

2026/07/30

Jacinta Allan’s resignation ends the Daniel Andrews era and leaves Victorian Labor confronting the political cost of its ambitious Big Build agenda. Despite the achievements on major infrastructure, housing and an Indigenous Treaty, project delays, cost overruns, rising state debt and allegations involving the CFMEU shifted attention towards integrity and public trust. New Victorian Premier Ben Carroll has announced a royal commission into the construction sector, but with the 2026 Victorian

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23:04

Burnham’s Britain: Renewal or more disappointment?

New Politics: Australian Politics, News, Analysis &... ·

2026/07/24

Andy Burnham’s arrival as British prime minister will test whether a modern Labour government can finally break with Thatcherism and neoliberalism by tackling the cost-of-living crisis, expanding social housing, rebuilding public services and confronting corporate power. His agenda – and a potential shift on Gaza and Palestine – also presents a challenge for Anthony Albanese and Australian Labor: if Burnham can deliver meaningful economic reform, Labor’s cautious incrementalism will become harder to

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29:36

The Hanson Battler Myth

New Politics: Australian Politics, News, Analysis &... ·

2026/07/23

One Nation’s falling support is exposing the gap between Pauline Hanson’s media profile and electoral credibility. Her European roadshow offered culture-war attacks on multiculturalism, migration, transgender people and net zero, but no solutions to Australia’s housing crisis, stagnant wages or rising cost of living. Hanson cannot indefinitely pose as the champion of Australian battlers while keeping company with the billionaire class – and voters may finally be seeing through the contradiction

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19:26

The price of speaking out: Art, Palestine and the MSO

New Politics: Australian Politics, News, Analysis &... ·

2026/07/17

The Federal Court might have ended pianist Jayson Gillham’s legal battle with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, but the controversy raises broader questions about artistic freedom, political censorship and Palestine advocacy in Australia. After Gillham dedicated Connor D’Netto’s Witness to Palestinian journalists killed in Gaza, the MSO cancelled his performances, revealing how quickly free expression can become conditional when donors, boards and commercial reputations are involved. We examine the

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29:10

The Royal Commission and silencing the critics of Israel

New Politics: Australian Politics, News, Analysis &... ·

2026/07/16

Australia’s Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion was created to confront genuine antisemitism, but is it instead silencing criticism of Israel and deepening division? We examine the uneven treatment of Zionist, progressive Jewish and pro-Palestinian witnesses; Jillian Segal’s proposals for scrutinising ABC and SBS coverage; pressure to adopt the controversial IHRA definition of antisemitism; and the threat to free speech, editorial independence and legitimate debate about Israel,

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19:22

China’s missile launch and Australia’s panic merchants

New Politics: Australian Politics, News, Analysis &... ·

2026/07/10

China's latest missile test triggered familiar warnings of an escalating security crisis, but was the reaction driven more by geopolitics than by the launch itself? This episode examines Australia's response, the role of the United States in shaping regional strategy, AUKUS, the growing contest for influence across the Pacific, and why China's primary audience was Washington rather than Canberra. We also explore the legacy of nuclear testing in the Pacific, Australia's relationship with Fiji, media

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26:38

Labor’s power without purpose: Who does Labor govern...

New Politics: Australian Politics, News, Analysis &... ·

2026/07/09

The NSW Labor Conference exposed a deeper question confronting Australian politics: what does the modern Labor Party actually stand for? As delegates debated gambling reform, housing affordability, civil liberties and Gaza, controversy over the removal of members displaying a Palestinian flag highlighted growing tensions between Labor’s leadership and its grassroots. We examine Premier Chris Minns’ warning about the rise of One Nation, Labor’s identity crisis, the widening gap between its platform

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24:07

The Politics of Outrage: When anger becomes the...

New Politics: Australian Politics, News, Analysis &... ·

2026/07/03

The politics of outrage has become one of the most powerful business models in modern media, with podcasts, social media and algorithms increasingly rewarding anger, conflict and culture wars over evidence and public interest. We examine how journalism is being reshaped by the creator economy, and how billionaire-backed influence, digital platforms and outrage-driven media are transforming democracy in Australia and around the world. #AUSPOL Subscribe to New Politics for weekly briefings and full

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34:42

The Liberal Party’s winter of irrelevance: Can it...

New Politics: Australian Politics, News, Analysis &... ·

2026/07/02

Why is the Liberal Party struggling to reconnect with Australian voters? This week, we examine Angus Taylor’s leadership, the Liberal Party’s identity crisis, and why rebranding cannot reverse decades of political decline. From the loss of moderate and younger voters to the rise of the teal independents and One Nation, we explore how the Coalition lost its political narrative and whether it can redefine its purpose for modern Australia. We also revisit Robert Menzies’ "Forgotten People" speech,

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32:15

Starmer’s downfall should be a warning sign for Albanese

New Politics: Australian Politics, News, Analysis &... ·

2026/06/25

Keir Starmer's resignation after just 18 months as British Prime Minister raises important questions for centre-left governments across the democratic world. We examine the striking parallels between Labour in the UK and Labor in Australia, exploring why governments elected on promises of transformational reform often revert to cautious incrementalism, and how this has fuelled the rise of Reform UK and One Nation. As voters increasingly judge governments against their promises rather than their

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23:54

How America lost the war

New Politics: Australian Politics, News, Analysis &... ·

2026/06/19

For years, the United States and Israel argued that war with Iran was inevitable, but after four months of conflict, soaring oil prices, disruption to the Strait of Hormuz and global economic uncertainty, Iran has emerged stronger while many of Washington’s objectives remain unfulfilled. As a ceasefire agreement approaches, we examine the strategic failures of the US and Israel, the collapse of the regime change narrative, the return of diplomacy, the future of Iran's nuclear program, and what this

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32:46

Hanson and the politics of hate

New Politics: Australian Politics, News, Analysis &... ·

2026/06/18

Pauline Hanson’s National Press Club appearance revealed that the politics of grievance, culture wars and division remain central to One Nation’s appeal. As voters continue to face cost-of-living pressures, housing affordability and a declining trust in institutions, we examine the rise of populism in Australia, the decline of the Liberal Party, the contradictions in One Nation’s economic agenda, and whether fear-based politics offers real solutions or simply creates new scapegoats. We also discuss

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22:00

The One Nation poll surge: Protest or a passing fad?

New Politics: Australian Politics, News, Analysis &... ·

2026/06/12

Recent opinion polls showing One Nation leading the primary vote have sparked debate about the future of Australian politics, but the bigger story may be the growing dissatisfaction with Labor, the Coalition and the political establishment itself. As voters grapple with cost-of-living pressures, housing affordability and declining trust in institutions, support for Pauline Hanson’s party appears increasingly driven by protest rather than ideology. In this episode, we examine whether One Nation’s

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33:51

Is Israel heading towards AUKUS? The bigger story...

New Politics: Australian Politics, News, Analysis &... ·

2026/06/11

For years, the debate over AUKUS has focused on submarines, costs and delivery schedules, but the bigger story may be Australia’s growing integration into American military and defence systems. This week, we examine new legislation before the US Congress that would deepen defence technology cooperation between the United States and Israel, and what that could mean for Australia through AUKUS Pillar II. As artificial intelligence, autonomous weapons, cyber warfare and advanced military networks

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17:14

Discarding human rights for the sake of Israel

New Politics: Australian Politics, News, Analysis &... ·

2026/06/05

The Albanese government frequently presents Australia as a defender of international law, human rights and the rules-based international order, but does that commitment extend to all nations equally? This week, we examine serious allegations of sexual violence, physical abuse and rape made by Australian citizens detained by Israeli forces following the illegal interception of the Sumud Flotilla, with the acts now referred to the International Criminal Court. As scrutiny grows over Australia's

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25:59

AUKUS: The $368 billion submarine mirage

New Politics: Australian Politics, News, Analysis &... ·

2026/06/04

AUKUS was sold as a transformational defence agreement that would deliver a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines and strengthen Australia's security for decades to come. Nearly five years later, the promised new submarines have become second-hand Virginia-class vessels from the United States, raising fresh questions about a program expected to cost up to $368 billion. As former Labor minister Peter Garrett launches an independent review of AUKUS, we examine the escalating costs, shifting promises,

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22:25

Integrity on hold: The crisis facing the National...

New Politics: Australian Politics, News, Analysis &... ·

2026/05/29

The resignation of NACC commissioner Paul Brereton has reignited debate about whether Australia’s federal anti-corruption watchdog is capable of delivering the accountability it promised. Created by the Albanese government in response to scandals including Robodebt, sports rorts and growing distrust in politics, the NACC was meant to restore integrity to public life. Nearly three years later, it has become a secretive, risk-averse institution that has avoided major political investigations while

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