Podcasts about federal parliament

Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Paul Bongiorno, veteran political reporter with 30+ years of experience and columnist for The Saturday Paper. 

Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Clare Armstrong, the ABC's chief digital political correspondent, based at Parliament House in Canberra. 

Having broken up following the last sitting session of the Federal Parliament for this year, Allegra Spender, Independent Member for Wentworth, dropped into the Bondi Studio to chat with Alan Field on Monday Drive about what’s been happening in Canberra, and what the new year has in store. [...]Read More... from Allegra Spender MP

It’s a huge move for the longtime Nat, who says the party simply doesn’t allow him to properly represent his constituents in the NSW seat of New England any more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Mark Kenny, professor at the ANU's Australian Studies Institute, Canberra Times political analyst and host of the Democracy Sausage podcast. 

Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Emily Barrett, Managing Editor from The Saturday Paper. 

Headlines // - Accusations of racial profiling by Victoria Police- Palestinian law student Baraa Khairi Ali Maali killed by Israeli forces on Sunday- Save Our Community Health campaigning to save co-health in Collingwood, Fitzroy and Kensington- Snapchat verifying user ages in Australia 7:15 AM // For this week's episode of Women on the Line, Scheherazade spoke to Najla Mohamed-Lamin, a Sahrawi human rights activist, educator, and founder of the Almasar Library Centre in the refugee camps. Najla speaks about life under exile and why Sahrawi resistance endures despite displacement, resource plunder, and global indifference. In the following excerpt, Najla provides some background information regarding Western Sahara and the Sahrawi struggle.This conversation first aired on 3CR on Monday 17 November 2025. 7:30 AM // Lucinda Thorpe, Privacy Campaigner at Digital Rights Watch. Today marks the beginning of 16 Days of Activism to End Gender-based Violence. Internationally, the UN Women 2025 theme for 16 Days of Activism is 'UNiTE to End Digital Violence against All Women and Girls'. Lucinda joins us on the show this morning to discuss the different forms of digital abuse that impacts women and girls. 7:45 AM // Leanne Holmes, National Vice President of the Rail, Tram and Bus Union. The Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) has launched a report which uncovers systemic failures in basic workplace hygiene and dignity faced by women transport workers across the country. Yesterday the RTBU held a press conference in Federal Parliament, demanding a complete overhaul of standards to guarantee women's dignity and health in the transport sector. Leanne joins to discuss the report and next steps. 8:00 AM // Sue Bolton, a Merri-bek councillor and community activist. Recently, Infrastructure Victoria released a report calling for the reduplication of the Upfield train line. Sue joins us to chat about public transport issues in the inner north, including the Upfield Line and the bus system, and what needs to be done to create public transport that better serves the needs of the community.  8:15 AM // Norhan Dehaine, a passionate volunteer at the Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania. Norhan has recently spent three weeks in Melaluca, a remote forest region within Tasmania watching for the orange bellied parrot, an Australian native bird that is facing the threat of extinction. Julia and Norhan discuss conservation efforts through volunteering and the meditative benefits of bird watching.  Songs:'I Feel Better But I Don't Feel So Good' - Alice Skye'The Opener' - Camp Cope'Arrabi al Arabe' - Mariem Hassan  

Macca and Kenny are joined live in the studio by friend of the show, and Federal MP for Mcnamara, Josh Burns. Josh spoke about the passing of Baby Priya's Bill... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 8th Nov, 2025: Josh Burns, MP McNamara, Baby Priya's Bill Passes Senate, Federal Parliament Update appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Nine’s Federal Politics Editor Charles Croucher joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Breakfast to discuss what to expect from the final two weeks of federal parliament. The Liberal Party's internal debate over climate policy, specifically the commitment to net-zero emissions, has flared up due to the Nationals pre-emptively declaring they will scrap the target.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former minister Linda Reynolds - Brittany Higgins’ ex-boss - wants justice. Her new targets: Labor foes Penny Wong and Katy Gallagher. You can read more about this story, plus see photos, videos and additional reporting, on the website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Claire Harvey and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton, Stephanie Coombes and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Amy Remeikis, Chief Political Analyst with the Australia Institute and an independent political commentator. 

Our political leaders have paid their respect to the victims of the October 7 terrorist attacks against Israel. New laws have been introduced to Federal Parliament -- strengthing the powers of the custodian of the triple-zero system. And Tay Tay's Showgirl era continues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our political leaders have paid their respect to the victims of the October 7 terrorist attacks against Israel. New laws have been introduced to Federal Parliament -- strengthing the powers of the custodian of the triple-zero system. And Tay Tay's Showgirl era continues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jews Against Occupation '48 (JAO48) held an event over the weekend on Bondi Beach in support of the, Sumud Flotilla which aims to break the siege on Gaza and deliver aid to Palestinians. The flotilla has twice been bombed by Israel with drones dropping incendiary ordinance onto ships while docked in Tunisia No Fibs spoke […]Author informationWayne JanssonChief reporter & photographer at No FibsWayne Jansson is an Australian citizen journalist and photojournalist and has been a contributor to No Fibs since, 2013. Wayne covers grassroots political and human rights movements and has covered the 'Voices for' style community independent movement, a growing force in Australian politics, since the people of Indi kicked it off by organising and winning their own seat in the Federal Parliament. | Twitter | Facebook | Google+ |

Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Katina Curtis, Canberra bureau chief for The West Australian, who has been covering federal politics for over a decade. 

Gordon Reid represents the NSW Central Coast in Federal Parliament, but he also works part-time as an emergency doctor at a local hospital. He swung by our Canberra studios for an in-depth conversation about the issues facing the healthcare system.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Emily Barrett, Managing Editor from The Saturday Paper.

Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Katina Curtis, Canberra bureau chief for The West Australian, who has been covering federal politics for over a decade.

Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Michael Pascoe, Independent commentator filing for The Saturday Paper and Michael West Media & author of The Summertime of Our Dreams.

Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Katina Curtis, Canberra bureau chief for The West Australian, who has been covering federal politics for over a decade.   

Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Emily Barrett, Managing Editor from The Saturday Paper.

Childcare centres will have their funding stripped, IF they fail to meet safety standards. Senator Mehreen Faruqi has been censured -- after she staged a silent protest. And Sam Smith has new music on the way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the 9News podcast. A snapshot of the latest stories from the9News team including Debates fire back up in Federal Parliament, Officer's instinctive response to jet ski tragedy praised and A man charged over an alleged robbery almost a quarter of a century ago. The biggest news stories in less than 10 minutes delivered three times a day,with reports from the 9News team across Australia and overseas. Subscribenow to make it part of your daily news diet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Childcare centres will have their funding stripped, IF they fail to meet safety standards. Senator Mehreen Faruqi has been censured -- after she staged a silent protest. And Sam Smith has new music on the way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police have made one arrest and briefly detained 17 other protesters after a demonstration over the conflict of the Middle East at federal parliament. While The Greens want Australia to stop supplying weapons parts to Israel and to impose much broader Israeli sanctions, the opposition argues the government should be focusing its criticism on Hamas and not the Israeli government.

Hello and welcome to the Monday Breakfast show. On today's episode: Headlines - 55 people arrested at Palestine Action group protest in London- Victoria's first Native Title claim passed in state for Millewa Mallee- Blak Up! Rest Reconnect and Organise for change. Read more about the program here. The show begins with a segment from the Women On The Line show, in which host  Xen Nhà speaks with scholar Carolyn D'Cruz and librarian and archivist Clare O'Hanlon about gender in academia and archives as well as transphobia and the 'manosphere'. The segment originally aired on the 23rd of June this year. This conversation was ahead of the pair's appearance at the Researching Our Culture talk at Victoria's premier LGBTQIA+ literature festival Q-Lit. It is important to acknowledge white supremacy's role in creating transphobia as transphobes the world over continue to react to gender diverse people as something that is new and generational, rather than simply a set of identities which has always existed, the history of which is being erased by colonial projects. As such, this conversation of preserving gender identities within archives is hugely important. Women On The Line airs from 8:30 to 9 on Monday mornings. To listen to the full conversation click here and more from the amazing Women On The Line crew go to 3cr.org.au/womenonthelineFollowing that we hear  an excerpt from the latest episode of the Peoples History of Australia podcast titled 'Resistance on the line: the radical history of telephone operators'. The episode features a conversation between host Christian and librarian, union activist and historian Jeff Rickertt about the fascinating history of the telephonists. The excerpt we are about to play covers the history of the telephonist profession, how it became deliberately feminized, and the formation of the continent's first telephonist union the women's telephone attendants association in 1907. Listen to more of this conversation and other episodes of this insightful podcast at www.peopleshistory.com.au. Help keep the project alive by supporting their Patreon here. On the 20th of September the project is also conducting a walking tour of Glebe to explore the area's radical history --  From strikes by timber workers to communist organising, to Women's Liberation and squatting, to Aboriginal politics, rioting, gay rights and anarchism. See event page for details here. Audio from the Converge On Canberra rally which began yesterday -- a coordinated action in which grassroots solidarity groups from across the continent protested outside the federal parliament ahead of the opening of the 28th Parliament. On Saturday, a group of staunch activists sprayed red paint on the Australian-American memorial known as 'the eagle'in protest of the complicity that the two governments have in genocide against Palestinians. After spraying the memorial, a wreath was laid in memorial of all those killed by Israeli Occupational Forces, who are funded and armed by the Australian and America governments. Sunday's actions saw a rally outside Federal Parliament before a march to the Israeli embassy. Today's focus will be a national planning day for the movement and Tuesday will see another rally noutside the Parliament as it opens again. We hear three speches from:Shovan Battari, Amal Naser - Palestine Action Group Sydney NSW - and Leah House - Ngunnawal and Ngambri Sovereign person opening the rally.                      Muntaser Musameh - Palestinian Australian Cardiologist ACT The Monday Breakfast show also spoke with Sarah Baarini from Sanction Israel Now live at the Converge on Canberra on Ngunnawal and Ngambri land. The show ends with a live cross at the picket at the North Melbourne Public Housing Towers, where work was set to resume with residents still inside. Through community action, work for the day was ceased with workers told to go home. Songs played: - Let Love Rule - Archie Roach.                              

Nightlife News Breakdown with Dom Knight, joined by Katina Curtis, Canberra bureau chief for The West Australian, who has been covering federal politics for over a decade. 

Nightlife News Breakdown with Chris Taylor, joined by Amy Remeikis from the Australia Institute and an independent political commentator.

Highlights Our first highlight  - the Capacity Investment Scheme.  South Australia's high RE % record Green Steel subsidies from South Korea US invests MP Materials a US Rare Earths materials Lowlights Labor can't seem to kick the fossil fuel habit heat pump numbers in NSW Main Story – China China's State Grid Energy Research Institute expects amazing deployment numbers EU is shifting on China Govt intervention on disorderly low-price competition Prime Minister Albanese's official visit to China from July 12 to 18, at the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang.  What's coming up? Climate Capital Forum to Federal Parliament 28-29th July. And milestone coming up for Nicolette Boele, MP for Bradfield.  Enjoy the podcast.     

Nightlife News Breakdown with Dom Knight, joined by Emily Barrett, Managing Editor from The Saturday Paper.  

Up in the Queensland, a murderer and a robber break out of prison, while down in Canberra our Federal Parliament puts a couple of newspaper blokes behind bars for breaching privilege. Meanwhile, a veteran Aussie journo at Le Mans witnesses history's worst motor racing disaster. Plus: Hollywood celebrities come Down Under - and turn one Sydney beauty's life upside down.To read Andrew Moore's presentation on the Fitzpatrick-Browne affair:https://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/Senate/Publications_and_resources/Papers_and_research/Papers_on_Parliament_and_other_resources/Papers_on_Parliament/64/c01It's easy to get a free trial that will give you access to ad-free, early and bonus episodes. Hit either of these links:Patreon: patreon.com/forgottenaustraliaApple: apple.co/forgottenaustraliaWant more original Australian true crime and history? Check out my books!They'll Never Hold Me:https://www.booktopia.com.au/they-ll-never-hold-me-michael-adams/book/9781923046474.htmlThe Murder Squad:https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-murder-squad-michael-adams/book/9781923046504.htmlHanging Ned Kelly:https://www.booktopia.com.au/hanging-ned-kelly-michael-adams/book/9781922992185.htmlAustralia's Sweetheart:https://www.booktopia.com.au/australia-s-sweetheart-michael-adams/book/9780733640292.htmlEmail: forgottenaustraliapodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just eight days after the Nationals announced they were parting ways from the Liberals, ending the  Coalition, the marriage is back on, and a new shadow ministry has been announced. 

Nightlife News Breakdown with Tim Webster, joined by Mark Kenny, professor at the ANU's Australian Studies Institute, Canberra Times political analyst and host of the Democracy Sausage podcast.

It had been a constant of federal politics, but the coalition between the Liberal and National parties has come to a dramatic end following a disastrous election defeat.The Nationals are breaking away after the Liberals rejected a demand that key policy areas were part of the agreement between the parties. Today, the ABCs chief digital political correspondent, Jacob Greber, on why they couldn't move past their differences and what it means for Australian politics.Featured: Jacob Greber, ABC chief digital political correspondent

Nightlife News Breakdown with Chris Taylor, joined by Emily Barrett, Managing Editor from The Saturday Paper.   

Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Sara Tomevska, federal political correspondent at SBS World News. 

Queues have formed outside many early voting centres again today, as Australians choose who will sit in the next Federal Parliament.

Queues have formed outside many early voting centres again today, as Australians choose who will sit in the next Federal Parliament.

Queues have formed outside many early voting centres again today, as Australians choose who will sit in the next Federal Parliament.

Nightlife, in the run-up to the 2025 federal election, will host a panel of informed people from relevant sections of the political spectrum – independents, the governing party and the opposition able to take a broader perspective, an overview.    

Mining billionaire Clive Palmer recently announced he’s launching a new Donald Trump-inspired political party. Palmer says his ‘Trumpet of Patriots’ party will seek to “make Australia great again”. It comes after Palmer lost a High Court bid to re-register his United Australia Party ahead of the next election. Today, we’ll unpack Clive Palmer’s presence in the Australian political landscape, from what happened to United Australia, to the policy proposal of his new party, the role of minor parties in Federal Parliament and political advertising. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara SeidlerProducer: Elliot Lawry Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nightlife, in the run-up to The 2025 federal election, will host a panel of informed people from relevant sections of the political spectrum – independents, the governing party and the opposition able to take a broader perspective, an overview.  

Tony Connelly, Europe Editor looks ahead to what we can expect in the German election on Sunday after the collapse of a coalition government.

The anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generations has been commemorated in Federal Parliament. It has been 17 years since Prime Minister Kevin Rudd delivered a historic apology for racial discrimination against First Nations people. It is estimated that between one in three, and one in 10, Indigenous children were forcibly removed from their parents in the period between 1910 and 1970.

Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Emily Barrett, Managing Editor from The Saturday Paper.

Politics is about to be back on for 2025. You'd be forgiven for thinking government has already been in session this year – there’s been a bit on – but this week marks the first sitting of parliament for the year, and a major moment for the Labor government to get some legislative runs on the board before everyone starts fighting for your vote in the upcoming federal election. What will be dominating the debate over the next fortnight – and is what is on the political agenda the same stuff that matters to you and your day-to-day? On this episode of The Briefing Sacha Barbour Gatt is joined by Nine’s National affairs editor, Andrew Probyn, to get his read on what will get the most (hot) airtime. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Growing speculation the election could be called this month as Federal Parliament returns, and strict new regulations for wind farm projects come into effect in Queensland. Plus, will Labor’s review into gender medicine lead to any meaningful change?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reflecting on a year of phenomenal guests, we are bringing you a selection of the Best Conversations of 2024.Ken Wyatt was the first Indigenous minister for Indigenous Affairs. When he made his first speech to parliament, he wore a kangaroo skin cloak given to him by Noongar elders in Perth and he shared with his government colleagues the extraordinary journey he took from a boy in a remote Western Australian settlement, to Canberra. Ken Wyatt has Yamatji, Wongi and Noongar ancestry. He came into the world as a premature baby on a mission south of Perth called Roelands Farm, run by the Protestant Church.From 1938 to 1973, Roelands housed more than 500 forcibly removed Aboriginal children from all over Western Australia. One of those children was Ken's mother Mona, who was separated from family at just 4 years old.Mona married Don and they built a life for themselves away from Roelands, in Nannine, a railway fettler's camp in remote WA. That's where Ken grew up, as one of 10 children.Ken went on to enjoy a fulfilling life as a teacher, and he was in his fifties when he decided to have a tilt at politics.He joined the Liberal Party, and in 2010 he was elected as the first Aboriginal member of the House of Representatives.Wearing a kangaroo skin cloak given to him by Noongar elders in Perth, Ken made his first speech in Federal Parliament, about his extraordinary journey from Roelands to Canberra.This episode of Conversations contains discussions about Indigenous peoples, Australian history, Aboriginal history, Indigenous Australians, Aboriginal Policy, Australian Politics, Indigenous Policy, Indigenous Affairs, Australian Government, federal ministers, Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Western Australia, racism, Aboriginal missions, school teachers, mentors, political campaigns, elections, Indigenous Voice to Parliament, referendum, retirement, marriage, families.

The Albanese Government is scrambling to pass key legislation on the final sitting day of Federal Parliament for the year.

Episode 034 | I had the good fortune of meeting and befriending the delightful and remarkable Niroj Bhandari, MBBS when he was a Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences medical student doing his clinical training at Dhulikhel Hospital in Dhulikhel, Nepal. Jai Nepal!