From health to tolls, cost of living to stadiums, light rail to immigration, ABC Radio Sydney’s Richard Glover and Wendy Harmer will be joined by ABC NEWS state political reporters as they investigate issues that may decide the election on March 23.
For the final episode, Kate and Eliza take a look at the shock WA election result. Liberal Leader Zak Kirkup lost his seat of Dawesville and Labor gained control of both houses of the WA Parliament. So where did the Liberal party go so wrong?
For the final episode, Kate and Eliza take a look at the shock WA election result. Liberal Leader Zak Kirkup lost his seat of Dawesville and Labor gained control of both houses of the WA Parliament. So where did the Liberal party go so wrong?
On the eve of the WA state election, Kate and Eliza discuss the marginal seats and minor parties to watch. Also, could Liberal Leader Zak Kirkup lose his seat of Dawesville? And if he does, will he really say 'goodbye' to politics forever?
On the eve of the WA state election, Kate and Eliza discuss the marginal seats and minor parties to watch. Also, could Liberal Leader Zak Kirkup lose his seat of Dawesville? And if he does, will he really say 'goodbye' to politics forever?
With one week to go until election day, Kate and Eliza unpack an issue which has been on the minds of a lot of young people — mental health. Mark McGowan's border bubble bursts and you'll hear how a hilarious meme moment derailed a very serious press conference.
With one week to go until election day, Kate and Eliza unpack an issue which has been on the minds of a lot of young people — mental health. Mark McGowan's border bubble bursts and you'll hear how a hilarious meme moment derailed a very serious press conference.
In episode two, Kate Leaver and Eliza Laschon look at issues of housing and homelessness in WA and the Promises Prince, Gian De Poloni, returns to outline what the different parties are promising to do about it. Plus, Mark McGowan crashes a wedding and Zak Kirkup admits defeat… two weeks out from the election.
In episode two, Kate Leaver and Eliza Laschon look at issues of housing and homelessness in WA and the Promises Prince, Gian De Poloni, returns to outline what the different parties are promising to do about it. Plus, Mark McGowan crashes a wedding and Zak Kirkup admits defeat… two weeks out from the election.
In episode one ABC reporters, Kate Leaver and Eliza Laschon, take a look at the story so far. The new Liberal Leader, Zak Kirkup, is hoping to stop WA Premier, Mark McGowan, from gaining "total control" in the WA Parliament. One of the key election issues which has emerged is climate policy — but who's going to pay for the bold plans? And make sure you stay listening until the end for the 'Promises Prince', Gian De Poloni, who's been keeping track of… you guessed it! Promises made during the campaign.
In episode one ABC reporters, Kate Leaver and Eliza Laschon, take a look at the story so far. The new Liberal Leader, Zak Kirkup, is hoping to stop WA Premier, Mark McGowan, from gaining "total control" in the WA Parliament. One of the key election issues which has emerged is climate policy — but who's going to pay for the bold plans? And make sure you stay listening until the end for the 'Promises Prince', Gian De Poloni, who's been keeping track of… you guessed it! Promises made during the campaign.
In case you've been distracted by COVID lockdowns and bushfires, Kate Leaver and Eliza Laschon are here to remind you — there's a WA state election in a few weeks! They'll break down the big announcements, the quirky campaign moments and the big issues you care about in this new political podcast.
In case you've been distracted by COVID lockdowns and bushfires, Kate Leaver and Eliza Laschon are here to remind you — there's a WA state election in a few weeks! They'll break down the big announcements, the quirky campaign moments and the big issues you care about in this new political podcast.
What is the state of the State after Saturday's election? The ABC's election analyst Antony Green runs his eye over the seats that remain in doubt and uncovers some of the key factors that put Labor back in power. Also, what happened to One Nation? Is the Green's victory in another seat cause for broader optimism for the party? Has Clive Palmer proven you cannot buy votes? Additionally, Steve and Matt pick through Steve's brave predictions from last week to see how they hold up. The Monday after an election… it's a brutal reckoning.
What is the state of the State after Saturday’s election? The ABC’s election analyst Antony Green runs his eye over the seats that remain in doubt and uncovers some of the key factors that put Labor back in power. Also, what happened to One Nation? Is the Green’s victory in another seat cause for broader optimism for the party? Has Clive Palmer proven you cannot buy votes? Additionally, Steve and Matt pick through Steve’s brave predictions from last week to see how they hold up. The Monday after an election… it’s a brutal reckoning.
The campaign is basically done and now the future of Queensland is in the hands of the people who call it home. So how is it going to pan out? The Matters of State team (well mainly Steve) step boldly into the unknown and put their reputations on the line with some daring predictions. Also, Steph summarises life on the campaign bus and Matt tells us the story about why Winston Churchill was involved in the process that resulted in Queensland having no upper house of Parliament.
The campaign is basically done and now the future of Queensland is in the hands of the people who call it home. So how is it going to pan out? The Matters of State team (well mainly Steve) step boldly into the unknown and put their reputations on the line with some daring predictions. Also, Steph summarises life on the campaign bus and Matt tells us the story about why Winston Churchill was involved in the process that resulted in Queensland having no upper house of Parliament.
Robbie Katter from Katter's Australian Party and Michael Berkman from the Queensland Greens occupy very different places in the political landscape. But if the election fails to deliver a majority, the major parties will come knocking. What is going to be negotiated? What is on the table? And despite disagreeing on many things, why do they believe that minority government benefits Queensland? Also, Steph Zillman on the trail at a mango farm and Matt Wordsworth appraises the worst parliament in Queensland's history.
Robbie Katter from Katter's Australian Party and Michael Berkman from the Queensland Greens occupy very different places in the political landscape. But if the election fails to deliver a majority, the major parties will come knocking. What is going to be negotiated? What is on the table? And despite disagreeing on many things, why do they believe that minority government benefits Queensland? Also, Steph Zillman on the trail at a mango farm and Matt Wordsworth appraises the worst parliament in Queensland's history.
Michele Levine has been asking people what they think for three decades. Today, the CEO of Roy Morgan runs through some specially commissioned research for Matters of State into what Queensland voters are most worried about if a Labor or a LNP government are in power after October 31st. Also, it seems younger people want the border to New South Wales to stay closed, Steve makes some bold predictions he may live to regret and Matt explains why art and committees don't mix through the story of the construction of the Queensland parliament.
Michele Levine has been asking people what they think for three decades. Today, the CEO of Roy Morgan runs through some specially commissioned research for Matters of State into what Queensland voters are most worried about if a Labor or a LNP government are in power after October 31st. Also, it seems younger people want the border to New South Wales to stay closed, Steve makes some bold predictions he may live to regret and Matt explains why art and committees don't mix through the story of the construction of the Queensland parliament.
Today Steve and Matt try to evaluate the impact of a global pandemic on the Queensland election.
Today Steve and Matt try to evaluate the impact of a global pandemic on the Queensland election.
The whole world seems to be in love with debt and deficit, including Australia and of course Queensland. But does it matter? Steve Hamilton was born and bred in Buderim on the Sunshine Coast, but these days he is Assistant Professor of Economics at The George Washington University in Washington, DC. He can live with the deficit (and explains why), puts the boot into Modern Monetary Theory and gives his roadmap of how Queensland can recover from the COVID-19 crisis. ABC Political Reporter Steph Zillman laments the mind-numbing repetition of hi-viz announcements and Matt Wordsworth drops a bomb.
The whole world seems to be in love with debt and deficit, including Australia and of course Queensland. But does it matter? Steve Hamilton was born and bred in Buderim on the Sunshine Coast, but these days he is Assistant Professor of Economics at The George Washington University in Washington, DC. He can live with the deficit (and explains why), puts the boot into Modern Monetary Theory and gives his roadmap of how Queensland can recover from the COVID-19 crisis. ABC Political Reporter Steph Zillman laments the mind-numbing repetition of hi-viz announcements and Matt Wordsworth drops a bomb.
You're being manipulated and you don't even know it. This week Steve and Matt sit down with two people who have made careers in understanding why people do what they do. Christine Jackman and Brendan Greaney reveal the factors that change the minds of voters, including Brendan's patented 4 P's of political influence. Also, Steph Zillman orders a chicken schnitty in Hervey Bay and we find out when Queensland parliament was stormed by a bunch of armed men known as the Social Justice League, some of whom may have a connection with a former great Queensland cricketer.
You’re being manipulated and you don’t even know it. This week Steve and Matt sit down with two people who have made careers in understanding why people do what they do. Christine Jackman and Brendan Greaney reveal the factors that change the minds of voters, including Brendan’s patented 4 P’s of political influence. Also, Steph Zillman orders a chicken schnitty in Harvey Bay and we find out when Queensland parliament was stormed by a bunch of armed men known as the Social Justice League, some of whom may have a connection with a former great Queensland cricketer.
It has been over five years since Campbell Newman was the Premier of Queensland, but his legacy remains. However, it is a history that the Queensland Labor Government seem more willing to revisit than his own Liberal National Party. In this episode, a candid Campbell Newman on why he thinks this is one of the oppositions biggest mistakes. Also, Matt has a baby (actual new human) but still manages to give us a history lesson and Steph Zillman on Premier Anastacia Palaszczuk's secret love of dogs.
It has been over five years since Campbell Newman was the Premier of Queensland, but his legacy remains. However, it is a history that the Queensland Labor Government seem more willing to revisit than his own Liberal National Party. In this episode, a candid Campbell Newman on why he thinks this is one of the oppositions biggest mistakes. Also, Matt has a baby (actual new human) but still manages to give us a history lesson and Steph Zillman on Premier Anastacia Palaszczuk's secret love of dogs.
On today's Matter of State, the ABC's election analyst Antony Green gives Matt and Steve a rundown of the seats that he thinks will be key in the upcoming Queensland election. He also explains 'Green's Law', a self-defined creed that explains why he never makes predictions on election outcomes. We catch up with ABC State Political Reporter Steph Zillman (literally) on the campaign bus and Matt gives us his first history lesson in Queensland politics.
On today's Matter of State, the ABC's election analyst Antony Green gives Matt and Steve a rundown of the seats that he thinks will be key in the upcoming Queensland election. He also explains 'Green's Law', a self-defined creed that explains why he never makes predictions on election outcomes. We catch up with ABC State Political Reporter Steph Zillman (literally) on the campaign bus and Matt gives us his first history lesson in Queensland politics.
In the lead up to the state election, join Steve Austin and Matt Wordsworth for their new political podcast that will keep you across crucial campaign moments and break down the big questions for Queensland.
In the lead up to the state election, join Steve Austin and Matt Wordsworth for their new political podcast that will keep you across crucial campaign moments and break down the big questions for Queensland.
This election voters are highly engaged on the issue of preferences. How do they work and what how do you make yours count?
This election voters are highly engaged on the issue of preferences. How do they work and what how do you make yours count?
Sydney's building boom: Is infrastructure keeping up with development?
Sydney’s building boom: Is infrastructure keeping up with development?
How important is the state of the environment for NSW voters?
How important is the state of the environment for NSW voters?
With public transport dominating discussion in both city and the regions, what are the major parties offering to keep NSW moving?
With public transport dominating discussion in both city and the regions, what are the major parties offering to keep NSW moving?
Is it becoming more expensive to live in NSW and if so, what are the major parties offering to ease the burden?
Is it becoming more expensive to live in NSW and if so, what are the major parties offering to ease the burden?
With regional voters feeling abandoned by traditional parties they're looking for alternatives. Could voters outside our big cities decide this election?
With regional voters feeling abandoned by traditional parties they’re looking for alternatives. Could voters outside our big cities decide this election?
Many are predicting that while the federal election will be a wipe out for the Coalition, it's unlikely that'll be the case in New South Wales. The latest Newspoll suggests the state could be heading for a hung parliament. So, what would that mean for NSW?
Many are predicting that while the federal election will be a wipe out for the Coalition, it's unlikely that'll be the case in New South Wales. The latest Newspoll suggests the state could be heading for a hung parliament. So, what would that mean for NSW?
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