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In this bulletin; a warning over the Labor Government's superannuation tax change, Tasmania's premier continues the fight for his political life, and in sport, Portugal defeats Germany to score a seat at the UEFA final.

How is the re-elected Labor Government expected to approach national security and foreign policy in its new term of office? Can Australia strike a sustainable balance between its alliance with the United States and its complex relationship with China? Is the future of the AUKUS agreement secure? What more can the government do to strengthen Australia's national security through improved preparedness and resilience? In this episode, David Andrews, Will Leben and Bec Strating join Sally Bulkeley to discuss the outcomes of the 2025 Australian Federal Election, what's in store of the re-elected Albanese Government and the implications for our national security agenda. William Leben is Senior Analyst at The Development Lab and an Expert Associate at the ANU National Security College (NSC). Professor Bec Strating is the Director of La Trobe Asia and a Professor of International Relations at La Trobe University. She is also an Expert Associate at NSC. David Andrews is Senior Manager, Policy & Engagement at NSC. Sally Bulkeley is Deputy Head of College at NSC, on secondment from the Department of Defence. TRANSCRIPTShow notesNSC academic programs – find out more Pulse Check x Australia's Agenda Restoring America's maritime dominance Asia Rising podcast We'd love to hear from you! Send in your questions, comments, and suggestions to NatSecPod@anu.edu.au.You can contact us on X (formerly Twitter) @NSC_ANU and Bluesky @nscanu.bsky.social, and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Decisions by Australia's Labor Government through its newly minted Environment Minister, Murray Watt, have sent shudders through many, and the airwaves of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation were alive with comments and observations: "Australia's largest gas project granted extension";"Gas is no longer a dirty word for Labor. Should it be?";"The Woodside boss's attacks on my generation are blatant scapegoating – and we see straight through them ";"Damaging winds follow ‘unusual' dust storm in Victoria";"As Australia's carbon offset industry grapples with integrity concerns, how can companies genuinely tackle climate change?";"5 huge climate opportunities await the next parliament – and it has the numbers to deliver".

I am here to help the ol' Chipster. The Chipster, aka Chris Hipkins, was in the building this week. I said hello to him. He asked me when I was dropping the blacklist I have on him appearing on this show. I said he had appeared once already this year and that was plenty. We both laughed. What I like about him is that he doesn't seem to take any of this personally. He knows I think he's hopeless and he knows I think he wrecked the country. But he is playing the long game and he knows I know he will be back next year in the election campaign and, if he wins, he will be back as a regular. Which brings me to the help. In Australia this week their Labor Government approved the extension of a massive gas project – Woodside are Australia's largest gas producer. Before the word came from the Government, the company had launched a fairly vigorous, and as it turns out, effective campaign reminding us all that if you want to look at Spain the other day, and indeed various parts of Europe that have been spending increasing periods of time in the dark, you will find they became obsessed with renewables and that obsessions led to blackouts. Continuity and consistency of supply, Woodside argued, is just as important as where you get your energy. Anyway, Labor gave them the tick. Yes, the conservationists are upset, but aren't they always? The point for Hipkins is this: this is a Labour Government that did this. A Labour Government that romped home in an election just the other day. A Labour Government with a gargantuan majority. Why? Because it's what you'd call here a Labour Government of old. It's a centrist Labour Government. It's not a woke, handwringing, ideologically obsessed Labour Government of, say, 2020-2023. Blair Hawke and David Lange are your Labour Governments of success. Hipkins is your Labour Government of failure. Albanese has clearly learned the lessons of history and worked them nicely to his favour. Yes, he can be centre left, but the lights will always be on. Last time the Chipster was in charge we stopped looking for gas altogether and, as far as I know, he wouldn't start looking again. That's the sort of thinking that leads to blackouts and an electorate that doesn't see you as viable. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The boys break down the Super concession Tax changes the Labor Government want to change & much more!!The content discussed in this episode is general in nature and doesn't take into consideration the individual circumstances of the listener. Any listeners should consider their personal situation and seek professional advice and assistance if needed

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The Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers is trying to reassure voters that a re-elected Labor Government wouldn't jeopardise the nation's prized Triple A credit rating.

FEDERAL ELECTION SHOWDOWNWITH ROBERT NALBANDIAN & VANESSA HADCHITICOMMANDING THE NARRATIVE EPISODE 75Steven Tripp is joined by Robert Nalbandian, the Trumpet of Patriot's candidate for Bennelong and Vanessa Hadchiti, the Libertarian candidate for Watson. Both Robert and Vanessa are former candidates of the United Australia Party, but both have taken different paths in recent times. Robert has stayed loyal to Clive Palmer and has joined the Trumpet of Patriots, while Vanessa has looked to the Libertarians as her new political home.In a fascinating exchange, at times Robert and Vanessa agree, while at times they differ, as they discuss the big topics of the 2025 Federal election. These include the cost-of-living crisis, Nation building infrastructure, Net-Zero policies and whether the Labor Government deserves to be re-elected.They also debate whether Trumpet of Patriots is a good name and why the Party is preferencing the Teals and Labor on its How-to-vote cards.To contact, follow or volunteer for Robert Nalbandian, visit: https://trumpetofpatriots.org/candidates/robert-nalbandianhttps://www.youtube.com/@iamNalbandian To contact, follow or volunteer for Vanessa Hadchiti, visit: https://www.lpnsw.org.au/vanessahadchiti TO GET YOUR TICKETS TO THE ‘ABG GALA FUNDRAISER', visit:https://abgfundraiser.eventbrite.com KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL OUR PODCASTS AND ARTICLES, visit:https://www.commandingthenarrative.com To become a Member of Australians for Better Government, visit: https://www.australiansforbetter.com/joinSHOW YOUR SUPPORT for Commanding the Narrative by donating – your support is much appreciated! https://www.commandingthenarrative.com/donate https://www.buymeacoffee.com/commandingthenarrativeCONTACT US BY EMAIL:commandingthenarrative@outlook.com steven.tripp@australiansforbetter.com Hosted by:Steven Tripp, who is one of Australia's most prominent politicians and political commentators, known for his incisive analysis and fearless approach to addressing the Nation's challenges. With a deep understanding of policy and a reputation for sparking meaningful debate, Steven guides conversations with his signature clarity and passion for Australia's future.https://x.com/RealStevenTripphttps://www.facebook.com/theRealStevenTripphttps://spectator.com.au/author/steven-tripp Follow Commanding the Narrative on: Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/CommandingTheNarrativeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4GIXhHBogM1McL5EPGP3DTFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommandingTheNarrative Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commandingthenarrative X: https://x.com/commandthenarraYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@commandingthenarrative Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/commandingthenarrative Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@ExCandidates Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commanding-the-narrative/id1631685864 Please share and spread the word!#AusPol #nswpol #interview #podcast #politics #commentary #narrative #minorparties #libertarian #onenation #uap #liberal #nationals #labor #greens #steventripp #australia #teals #senate #commanding #narrative #CtN #robertnalbandian #trumpetofpatriots #vanessahadchiti #watson #bennelong #northsydney #sydney

CLIMATE ACTION SHOWAPRIL 21ST 2025Produced by Vivien Langford "YOU ARE NOT ALONE"This episode of the Climate Action Show is part of the 89%Project, an initiative of the global journalism collaboration Covering Climate Now. The idea is that although between 80 and 89% of people worldwide want more effective climate ACTION they do not know that they are the majority. At the National Press Club Lunchin April, Greens Leader Adam Bandt reassured voters concerned about the climate crisis, by repeating... "You are not alone." Knowing that we are the majority could create a social tipping point that motivates action.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y69TTh__Npw With the headlines predicting minority goverment after the coming election, we explore what a hung parliament might achieve taking the urgency of the 89% to those who want to keep business as usual. 1.We will hear extracts from Allegra Spender's Climate speech in Parliament in May Allegra urges the government to get off fossil fuels, to stop opening new coal and gas projects, and to move as quickly as possible to renewables. She criticises the Labor Government's lack of a future gas strategy. She argues that their increase of fossil fuel projects creates more climate pollution and is a great disappointment for those who hoped for better.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTodgadZupg  2. Nick Ward standing for the Greens against Independent Allegra Spender in the Sydney Seat of WentworthOur community is facing significant challenges, from housing affordability to the pressing need for climate action. The scourge of racism and antisemitism will weigh heavily on this campaign. I believe in proactive, evidence-based solutions that address these issues head-on. I aim to bring a fresh perspective to Wentworth, advocating for Greens policies that reflect our shared values of fairness, sustainability, and community well-being. 3. Hannah Thomas standing for the Greens against the PM in the Sydney seat of GrayndlerIn 2022 she wrote in Independent Australia"Tuesday was also a heartbreaking day for the most vulnerable of individuals, children, standing up against the state in the courts of the colony. The Full Federal Court unanimously overturned an earlier finding that the Minister for the Environment has a duty to take reasonable care to avoid causing personal injury to children when deciding to approve a coal mine extension.The decision was essentially a green light to the Government and corporations to continue wrecking the climate in the face of overwhelming evidence that doing so would have catastrophic consequences for children.All of the evidence of the existential threat posed by climate change, and the fact that climate change is caused by fossil fuels, was accepted by the Court. And yet, the Minister for the Environment, who holds enormous power and discretion to perpetuate climate change, was found to owe nothing to the children whose futures are being irreparably harmed by climate change.I have no doubt that any number of legal experts would be able to defend each of these decisions based on the most sophisticated of technical arguments. But who cares about finessed points of law when ultimately, these decisions are all patently unjust to anyone with a functioning moral compass?" 4. Music by Eskimo Joe "Say Something" " https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtWeAspTz0g   

Jim Chalmers is the current Treasurer of Australia, a position he has held since May 23, 2022, under the Albanese government. We spoke about the recent Trump tariffs, the ongoing impacts of the trade war, and his political experience during the 2008 Global Financial Crisis. Jim also shared his personal journey-from his childhood in Logan, QLD, to his school years, and the moment he met the mentor who changed everything. He explained why he believes Labor should remain in office and the values that continue to drive his leadership. Jim also answered some questions we got Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor to ask.Mentored+ is a new platform built to bring you the best insights on business, career, and life. Find more info and sign up to the waitlist here: https://mentored.com.au/coming-soon/Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter & YouTube. You can subscribe to the newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/e7C8akgj. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's headlines include: New hate speech laws have passed Victoria’s Parliament, after the Labor Government reached a deal with the Greens. Thousands of doctors across NSW will proceed with planned strikes next week, after negotiations with the State Government broke down. Democratic Senator Corey Booker, a one-time U.S. presidential candidate, has spoken in the Senate for over 25 hours, breaking the record for the longest speech on the Senate floor in history. And today’s good news: A group of around 20 elderly women who worked in U.S. factories on the home front during WWII have been honoured with national service medals. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Emma Gillespie 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.

Throughout the past three or four years of government discussion but little action on the housing shortage and the rental crisis, the people who provide the homes that people rent in Australia have never been part of the discussion.   Many of our state and territory governments have held inquiries, summits and other talkfests inviting many of the usual suspects but landlords have never been invited to the table.   In one state, at least, that has now changed. The new state government in Queensland is showing increasing signs of recognising that investor owners of residential properties are a core part of the solution to the chronic rental shortage crisis.   The organisation that represents investment property owners, the Property Investment Professionals of Australia (or PIPA) recently held a business breakfast seminar in Brisbane and State Treasurer David Janetski accepted an invitation to attend and answer questions.   That in itself was a step forward for investors but also for tenants who rely on investors to provide rental homes – keeping in mind that well over 90% of all homes rented in Australia are provided by mum-and-dad investors, with government and big business providing very little.   Janetski pointed out that he and his colleagues were instrumental in preventing the previous Labor Government from implementing the nation's most draconian and onerous land tax.   And having taken office as the new Queensland government had already abolished stamp duty for first home buyers building new homes.   He told the PIPA audience: “It's important for the state to recognise the contribution that the property industry makes.”   He undertook to connect PIPA with Housing Minister Sam O'Connor to hear the industry's concerns about the imbalance between the rights of tenants and the rights of the property owners.   Janetski also pointed out that the new Government had reinstated the Property Consultative Committee, which had been axed by the previous government.    He said: “We are listening” and commented that the language from the previous government about investors and property managers was disrespectful.   PIPA president Nicola McDougall said: “That's all we are asking for – a seat at the table.”   During the event's Q & A, I pointed out to the State Treasurer that the average cost of the new house and land package was now approaching $1 million and over 40% of that was taxes fees and charges at the three levels of government. I asked what could be done about that.   He said he understood the concerns but he also had to balance the budget, against a background of a blowout in the cost of infrastructure projects, smaller GST revenue and reduced coal royalties.    The inference is that, while sympathetic, the Queensland Government is unlikely to take any major measures to relieve the tax burdens that are preventing the housing industry from fixing the housing crisis.   But I would ask the Queensland Treasurer to consider this: what would happen if Queensland was the only state to eliminate a major chunk of the taxation component of building new homes? What if building a new home became $200,000 cheaper in Queensland than everywhere else?   What would that do to the state economy and to the Queensland State Budget? And what would it do to home ownership in the Sunshine State?  

Over in Australia, the Albanese-led Government has recently promised to extend energy rebates until the end of 2025, providing another $150 in energy bill relief. The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to giving Australians cost-of-living relief ahead of the upcoming federal election. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says the upcoming Budget will also unveil more relief solutions for prospective voters - and set the tone ahead of the election. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's headlines include:Ahead of the Federal Budget tomorrow, the Labor Government has announced it will cut spending on outsourced private consultants by $720 million, which it says is part of its plan to rebuild the public service. Independent MP Dr Monique Ryan has apologised after her husband, Peter Jordan, was recorded removing the sign of Liberal candidate Amelia Hamer. The death toll in Gaza from ongoing Israeli attacks has surpassed 50,000, according to data cited by the United Nations. And today’s good news: At 40 years old, American skier Lindsey Vonn has become the oldest woman to have stood on a skiing World Cup podium. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla Maher 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.

Australians are in for a nine per cent rise on power bills soon despite Labor promising to cut energy costs by $275. Now, Anthony Albanese is offering another energy promise with small businesses and all households to get $150 taken off their electricity bills. Which means around $1.8 billion in energy rebates would automatically be applied to every residence and one million small businesses around the nation on a quarterly basis from July 1. Peter Fegan said on 4BC Breakfast, "We are sick and tired of high energy prices, we are sick and tired of being told bills will come down.." "Just get it right because we have had enough."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With just two weeks till the West Australian election, the Labor Government says it will introduce rebates for households to install batteries. 

‘I WANT AUSTRALIA BACK'WHY MATTHEW CAMENZULI IS TAKING ON CHRIS BOWEN IN MCMAHONCOMMANDING THE NARRATIVE EPISODE 62Steven Tripp is joined by Independent candidate for McMahon, Matthew Camenzuli.Matt returns to Commanding the Narrative to discuss his candidacy for the Western Sydney electorate of McMahon, which is currently held by Climate Change and Energy Minister, Chris ‘Blackout' Bowen. Matt shares his passion for McMahon, which is the electorate he grew up in. Matt explains how the policy directions of Chris Bowen and the Labor Government are hurting everyday Australians and driving up the cost-of-living. Matt also explains how Bowen and Labor have taken the seat for granted and neglected the people of Western Sydney. Matt is not your typical politician and his passion and common-sense approach is on full display in this interview. To volunteer, contact or follow Matthew Camenzuli, visit: https://www.matthewcamenzuli.comhttps://x.com/Matt_Camenzulihttps://www.instagram.com/matt_camenzuli1TO GET YOUR TICKETS TO THE ‘SECURING OUR ENERGY FUTURE SYMPOSIUM', visit:https://nswliberal.org.au/250402b01 To sign up to the Australians for Better Government for FREE, visit: https://www.australiansforbetter.com/joinKEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL OUR PODCASTS AND ARTICLES, visit:https://www.commandingthenarrative.com SHOW YOUR SUPPORT for Commanding the Narrative by donating – your support is much appreciated! https://www.commandingthenarrative.com/donate https://www.buymeacoffee.com/commandingthenarrativeTO GET YOUR ‘Commanding the Narrative' merchandise, head to:https://xcandidates.tshirts.net.au CONTACT US BY EMAIL:commandingthenarrative@outlook.com steven.tripp@australiansforbetter.com Hosted by:• Steven Tripp - Internationally published political commentatorhttps://x.com/RealStevenTripphttps://www.facebook.com/theRealStevenTripphttps://spectator.com.au/author/steven-tripp Follow Commanding the Narrative on: Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/CommandingTheNarrativeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4GIXhHBogM1McL5EPGP3DTFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommandingTheNarrative Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commandingthenarrative X: https://x.com/commandthenarraYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@commandingthenarrative Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/commandingthenarrative Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@ExCandidates Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commanding-the-narrative/id1631685864 Please share and spread the word!#AusPol #nswpol #interview #podcast #politics #commentary #narrative #minorparties #libertarian #onenation #uap #liberal #nationals #labor #greens #steventripp #australia #teals #senate #commanding #narrative #CtN #matthewcamenzuli #mcmahon #chrisbowen #costofliving #energycrisis #greystanes #stclair

The Albanese Government will spend $8.5 billion across four years to commit to universal bulk-billing, expected to make nine out of 10 GP visits free by 2030. The Prime Minister has said, "I want every Australian to know they only need their Medicare card, not their credit card, to receive the healthcare they need." Federal Age Care Minister Anika Wells told Peter Fegan on 4BC Breakfast, "The Labor Government answer is that we provisioned the vast majority of this money back in the mid-year economic update."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yesterday afternoon, the Reserve Bank of Australia announced it is lowering the cash rate for the first time since 2020.The cash rate was 4.35%, but it is now 4.1%.It’s big news for Aussies, particularly those with a mortgage or who are wanting to apply for a home loan for the first time, and it’s also big news for the Labor Government - with this likely now impacting when we will go to an election.If you’re confused about any of that, you’ve come to the right place. We’re here to discuss what a cash rate actually is, and how it will affect you whether you have a mortgage or not. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam KoslowskiProducers: 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.

Listen to today's SBS Sinhala Newsflash - ඕස්ට්‍රේලියාවේ පුවත් සිංහලෙන් දැනගන්න, SBS සිංහල Newsflash සඳහා සවන්දෙන්න

This week, Stephen Donnelly and former Labor Campaign Director and federal MP, David Feeney, unpack the way forward for Albanese's Labor government as the federal election looms. In a complex, de-centralised, and increasingly click-baity media landscape, the Labor Government has their work cut out for them if they intend to keep the national conversation focused on key issues - particularly while Dutton dangles culture-war bait. Is Labor adequately prepared for the fight ahead? Will Feeney deliver another epic 30 minute address? Listen in to find out. CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction02:57 Sliding Into Campaign Mode08:04 The Cabinet Reshuffle19:10 Election Date Predictions30:23 Defining the Message47:23 The Victoria Effect53:44 Wrap UpThe presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help you organise to build winning campaigns in your community, business or organisation, and make the world a better place, look us up at: dunnstreet.com.au #sociallydemocratic #dunnstreet #podcast #auspol #federalelection #Albo #Dutton #AnthonyAlbanese #BillShorten #culturewars #politicalmemes #KarateKid #VoiceReferendum #negativegearing #Labor #DavidFeeney #StephenDonnellySupport the showNew episodes out every Friday.If you like the show leave a comment below or leave us a review on Podchaser: https://bit.ly/36uFbp8Support the show on Patreon. Follow us on YouTube, Facebook, X, Bluesky, and Instagram.

Premier Roger Cook has promised to make kindergarten full-time for four-year-olds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Resolve Strategic founder Jim Reed joined Tom Elliott. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2024 was a big year in politics, but 2025 may be even bigger. All eyes will be on Queensland's new Premier, David Crisafulli, there is a strong chance Australia could have a new Prime Minister, and Donald Trump will begin his second term on January 20. Griffith University Associate Professor and Political Scientist Paul Williams told Shane Doherty on 4BC Summer Drive, "In the Australia situation, we have to go all the way back to 1931, to find a first-term government that was turfed out of office after one term." "And that was because they blamed the Great Depression on the Labor Government," Professor Williams said.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3AW Summer Drive host Heidi Murphy had her say on Jaclyn Symes' appointment and the other changes that have been made within the Labor government.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Channel Nine Reporter Mark Santomartino joined 3AW Mornings to detail the array of changes and new roles amongst the state government over the past 24 hours.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SBS Sinhala Newsflash 16 Dec 2024: Despite global pressures, our government has still been able to improve the financial condition of the country, says PM - ඕස්ට්‍රේලියාවේ පුවත් සිංහලෙන්, විදෙස් සහ ක්‍රීඩා පුවත් කෙටියෙන් දැනගන්න, සවන්දෙන්න, අද - 2024 දෙසැම්බර් 16 සඳුදා SBS සිංහල Newsflash

ALBANESE TANKS IN THE POLLS IS THIS THE END OF THE LABOR GOVERNMENT? COMMANDING THE NARRATIVE EPISODE 48 Steven Tripp is joined by the political animals, Richard Storch and Sam Buono, alongside the Libertarian candidate for Pittwater, Doug Rennie. The panel discuss the recent poll released by Accent Research and Redbridge Group, which gives a seat-by-seat breakdown of who is on track to win the next Australian Federal election. The poll suggests that Peter Dutton's Coalition is on track to win the largest block of seats within Parliament, but will it be enough to form Government? The panel then detail the many failures of Anthony Albanese as Prime Minister and unpack how this has led to Labor's slide in the polls. Also discussed is how the Teals may fair, especially in the electorates where the race is tight. All this and much more as we gear up for the fast-approaching Federal election. To contact or follow Doug Rennie, visit: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566445085801 https://x.com/dougrenniesoc KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL OUR PODCASTS AND ARTICLES, visit: https://www.commandingthenarrative.com SHOW YOUR SUPPORT for Commanding the Narrative by donating – your support is much appreciated! https://www.commandingthenarrative.com/donate https://www.buymeacoffee.com/commandingthenarrative TO GET YOUR ‘Commanding the Narrative' merchandise, head to: https://xcandidates.tshirts.net.au CONTACT US BY EMAIL: commandingthenarrative@outlook.com Hosted by: • Steven Tripp - Internationally published political commentator https://x.com/RealStevenTripp https://www.facebook.com/theRealStevenTripp https://spectator.com.au/author/steven-tripp Follow Commanding the Narrative on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4GIXhHBogM1McL5EPGP3DT Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/ExCandidates Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommandingTheNarrative Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commandingthenarrative X: https://x.com/commandthenarra YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@commandingthenarrative Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/commandingthenarrative Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@ExCandidates Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commanding-the-narrative/id1631685864 Please share and spread the word! #AusPol #nswpol #interview #podcast #politics #commentary #narrative #minorparties #libertarian #onenation #uap #liberal #nationals #labor #greens #steventripp #australia #teals #senate #commanding #narrative #CtN #dougrennie #richardstorch #sambuono #anthonyalbanese #peterdutton #allegraspender #redbridge #sophiescamps #stevechristou #jamesbrown #jamieerogers

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The High Court has ruled that forcing former immigration detainees to wear ankle bracelets is unconstitutional. It's a significant blow to the Albanese government and its response to last year's High Court ruling that saw hundreds freed from indefinite detention. Listen to SBS Sinhala explainer for more information. - දින නියමයකින් තොරව සාපරාධී ක්‍රියාවන්ට සම්බන්ධ සංක්‍රමණිකන් රැඳවුම් මධ්‍යස්ථාන වල තබා ගැනීම නීති විරෝධී බවට පසුගිය වසරේ ශ්‍රේෂ්ඨාධිකරණය තීරණය කල අතර මේ හේතුවෙන් සංක්‍රමණ රැඳවුම් මධ්‍යස්ථාන වල සිටින බොහෝ පුද්ගලයින් නිදහස් වීමක් සිදු උනා. මේවන විට මුදාහැර ඇති අපරාධ වලට සම්බන්ද මෙම පුද්ගලයින්ට වලලුකරේ පළඳින ඉලෙක්ට්‍රොනික නිරීක්ෂණ උපාංග පැළඳීම අනිවාර්ය කිරීම නීති විරෝධී බව ඕස්ට්‍රේලියානු ශ්‍රේෂ්ඨාධිකරණය තීරණය කර තිබෙනවා. මෙය වර්තමාන අල්බනිසි රජයට විශාල අභියෝගයක් වී තිබෙනවා. මේ පිලිබඳ තොරතුරු අද කාලීන තොරතුරු විග්‍රහයෙන්.

3AW Drive host Jacqui Felgate has slammed the Premier Allan's letter and Labor Government's housing plan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Acknowledgement of Country// Headlines// Samoan climate justice activist Suluafi Brianna Fruean speaks with us about centring Pacific climate priorities during this year's Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, which is being held this week in Apia, Samoa, the first time that the gathering has been hosted by a Pacific Island Nation. Brianna also talks about presenting The Coconet's documentary series 'The Forgotten Pacific', which travels across five Pacific Islands to discover how communities are weaving Indigenous knowledges into their ongoing fight to save their homes from climate change impacts. Later today, Brianna will be speaking as part of a press conference and report launch for the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty initiative, hosted by government leaders leading the initiative from Tuvalu, Vanuatu and Fiji. The event will be livestreamed and begins at 11AM Samoa/1PM Naarm - you can register here to attend.// Freelance journalist, writer and researcher Ann Louise Deslandes spoke with Priya earlier last week about the 10th anniversary of the Ayotzinapa student disappearances from the city of Iguala in Mexico's state of Guerrero. On the night of September 26, 2014, and into the next day, municipal, state, and federal police officers, alongside soldiers from the Mexican Army and members of the criminal syndicate Guerreros Unidos attacked six buses in the city of Iguala, five of which had been had been temporarily commandeered by students of the Ayotzinapa Rural Teachers' College to travel to Mexico City in order to commemorate the October 2 anniversary of the 1968 Tlatelolco massacre. Today, you'll hear part 2 of this interview, where Ann continues our conversation to expand on how the AMLO government decided to kill the high-level investigation into the Ayotzinapa case as higher level state and military involvement came into clearer view, and how parents and families of the students marked the 10th anniversary of the disappareance of their children last month. Ann is based in Mexico City, and covers politics and culture in Mexico for international English-language media. She also writes, reports and consults on human rights (especially regarding gender and sexuality), social movements, and community development. Ann has most recently written about the Ayotzinapa student disappearances for The Nation on October 9. You can read her newsletter, The Troubled Region, here, and listen back to part 1 of our interview here.// Tallulah Waterson, PhD student at Swinburne University's Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing, joins us in the studio to talk about man-made space debris in the wake of this month's unplanned break-up of the Intelsat 33e communications satellite in geostationary orbit. Tallulah is currently studying resident space objects - including satellites and space debris - with the aim of improving sustainability in the space environment, and earlier this week co-authored an article in The Conversation with colleagues Sara Webb and Christopher Fluke unpacking the scale and potential impacts of increasing orbital space debris.// We hear voices from the Flemington Public Housing Rally held on Saturday 19 October, which was co-hosted by various progressive left political parties and grassroots organisations advocating for public housing. The rally was called in opposition to the Labor Government's plans to demolish and privatise all 44 public housing towers in Victoria, starting with towers on the Flemington and North Melbourne estates.This segment included reflections from current and former public housing residents Beza, Jeannie and Barry, finishing up with a powerful speech from Karen Fletcher from Flat Out Inc about links between housing, incarceration and ongoing colonialism in so-called Australia. Our thanks to Danielle from 3CR's Breadline program for the audio!On Monday 28 and Tuesday 29 October, the public housing class action trial will begin at the Supreme Court of Victoria. Lead plaintiff Barry Berih, represented by Inner Melbourne Community Legal, will be arguing that the human rights of residents were not properly considered by the Victorian Government in its unilateral decision to demolish and redevelop the towers, beginning with 33 Alfred Street, 120 Racecourse Road, and 12 Holland Court. Find out more here.// Songs//Friend - Emily Wurramara// Blak Nation - Emma Donovan// Winter in Gaza//Palestinians in Gaza are approaching winter with very little to survive the season. With the increasing cost of commercial goods, families can't afford to feed or clothe themselves or their children making them vulnerable to illness or fatality. They need support to survive! A group of folks campaigning for different families in Gaza have decided to combine our campaigns to reach a total goal of $45,000 AUD by 25th October.//DONATE HERE:ACC NAME: Metals 4 Mutual AidBSB: 313-140ACC NUMBER: 1250 7209
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Contributing economics editor at The Australian Judith Sloan warns Australia could see potentially 500,000 total arrivals by the end of the year despite the government's target of 290,000.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Elon Musk is standing up for free speech in the U.K. following last month's elections that resulted in huge wins for the far-left Labor Party.  Since its rise to power in July, Labor Party leaders have begun cracking down on social media, even arresting individuals for posts they claim incite violence. Now, Musk is using his X account to defend users and raise concerns over the crackdown in the U.K.  “It's 2030 in the U.K., & you're being executed for posting a meme,” Must wrote on X Saturday.  “The Brits gave up their guns, and now their government puts them in jail for Facebook posts,” a meme that Musk shared reads.   Musk is combating a “tyrannical-style policing of social media in the U.K.,” says Nile Gardiner, a former adviser to Lady Margaret Thatcher and the current director of the Margaret Thatcher Center for Freedom at The Heritage Foundation.  “Thank God for Elon Musk taking on the Labor Government,” Gardiner declared during an interview on The Daily Signal Podcast. Recent violent riots in the U.K. were spurred on after rumors spread online about the identity of a man who killed three girls at a Taylor Swift-themed event in July in the English town of Southport, 50 miles west of Manchester. The suspect was rumored to be an illegal immigrant and Islamic. Both claims were proved false. The man now charged with the murder of the girls was born in Britain to Rwandan immigrant parents. Two men have been arrested and sentenced to a combined nearly five years in prison for reportedly using social media to encourage rioters to target hotels housing migrants in the U.K.  During a recent interview with Sky News, London's Metropolitan Police commissioner warned that law enforcement will “throw the full force of the law at people. And whether you're in this country committing crimes on the streets or committing crimes from further afield online, we will come after you.” Gardiner condemned the violent demonstrations while calling the crackdown on social media “very dangerous.”  “We need free speech champions fighting against Orwellian tactics and policies,” Gardiner said, adding that “Elon Musk is doing this, and full credit to him.”  Gardiner joins “The Daily Signal Podcast” to explain what we know about the violent riots in the U.K. and the Labor Party's social media speech policies. Enjoy the show!

After yet another busy #auspol week, Denise is joined by SpinProof regulars - Noely Neate and Cheryl Kernot.  They start off discussing the morning's breaking news where ASIO and the AFP announced Russian spies in the ADF - and Joe Biden's post NATO press conference which the eyes of the world are anxiously watching. Coming back home, they reflect on that election night in May 2022 and the relief and hope felt Australia wide - and how that hope has faded with a Labor Government which is putting Party over people on a range of issues. Noely then finishes with a very strong message for all Labor Party members and supporters. Yet another worthwhile listen to wrap our #auspol week.

On Tuesday night, WA Senator Fatima Payman did what no Labor Government member had done since 1988 - she crossed the floor of the Senate to vote against her party. Payman voted with the Greens and two independents on a motion asking the Senate to urgently recognise a Palestinian state. In today's deep dive, we'll explore her historic move, why she did it, and what's next. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Lucy TassellAudio producer: Orla MaherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Denise's guest is journalist and author - Ben Eltham where they speak about the big news story of the day with Donald Trump's felony conviction and what this might mean for the upcoming US election. They touch on the just announced redistribution in Victoria and West Australia - and Laura Tingle's comments last weekend at the Sydney Writers Festival, the subsequent textbook NewsCorp pile on and the ABC's response. They also speak about the Labor Government's performance. A worthwhile listen to wrap a busy #auspol week.

The shadow corrections minister, Brad Battin, has reacted to the news a staffed prison in the State's south west has been sitting empty.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian political scene has been hot due to issues like new tax reforms, as well as border security, but these days everyone's attention is focused on a by-election in the state of Victoria. The by-election held for a parliamentary seat in the Dunkley has become a very crucial election for both the Labor and Liberal parties. To know this information and the latest information in the Australian political arena, listen to today's Sinhala explainer on SBS Sinhala. - ඕස්ට්‍රේලියානු දේශපාලන ක්ෂේස්ත්‍රය නව බදුසංශෝදන, ඒ වගේම දේශසීමා ආරක්ෂාව වගේ කාරනා නිසා උණුසුම් වෙලා තිබුනත් මේ දිනවල සියලු දෙනාගේ ගේ අවධානය යොමු වෙලා තියෙන්නේ වික්ටෝරිය ප්‍රාන්තයේ අතුරු මැතිවරණයක් වෙතයි. Dunkley මැතිවරණ කොට්ටාසයේ පාර්ලිමේන්තු ආසනයක් වෙනුවෙන් පැවැත්වෙන අතුරු මැතිවරණය labor සහ Liberal පක්ෂ දෙකටම ඉතාම තීරණාත්මක මැතිවරණයක් වෙලා තියෙනවා.මේ සම්බන්ද තොරතුරු සහ ඕස්ට්‍රේලියානු දේශපාලන ක්ෂේස්ත්‍රයේ නවතම තොරතුරුු දැනගන්න සවන්දෙන්න අද කාලීන තොරතුරු විග්‍රහයට.

Opposition Leader, Peter Dutton, has hit out against the Federal Government for spending $40 million on an advertisement explaining the tax cuts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Tax cuts are the immediate focus as MPs and senators take their seats, with Labor having introduced its revised legislation to Parliament yesterday. - Opisyal na nagbukas ang sesyon ng Australian Parliament House para sa taong 2024 nitong ika-6 ng Pebrero. Agad na pinag-usapan sa House of Representatives ang mga pagbabago sa stage 3 tax cuts na isinusulong ng Labor Government na sinuportahan naman ng Coalition at partidong Greens.

The Labor Government has been campaigning for Australia to host COP31, the UN climate conference, in partnership with a Pacific Island nation. But Pacific Islanders have several concerns, mainly due to Australia's track record with new fossil fuels, and lacklustre climate policy. This was recorded on Wednesday 30th August 2023 and things may have changed since recording. The Australia Institute // @theausinstitute Guest: Polly Hemming, Director, Climate & Energy Program, the Australia Institute // @pollyjhemming Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennett Producer: Jennifer Macey // @jennifermacey Edited by: Emily Perkins Theme Music: Pulse and Thrum; additional music by Blue Dot SessionsSupport Follow the Money: https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia correspondent Annika Smethurst joins Susie to talk about the determination of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to push ahead with the referendum on the Indigenous Voice, despite polling showing a drop in support for it. The Labor Government has changed how it refers to Palestinian areas, reinstating the term "Occupied Palestinian Territories" and vowing to strengthen its objections to "illegal" Israeli settlements. A Victoria woman who cooked up a deadly mushroom dinner and killed three of her guests says she didn't do it on purpose, as police investigate. And there's joy in Australia, with the Matildas through to the quarter finals of the FIFA Women's World Cup. Annika Smethurst is political editor at The Age

in this NewsSplash: High rates of suicide among serving Australian military and veterans is undeniably a national tragedy; The Business Council of Australia has called for improved employment outcomes for people with disability; Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek says the Labor Government is still in a strong position despite a new poll showing support for the Labor party ;

As rents rise across the country, Labor's signature policy to ease the rental crisis – the $10bn housing Australia future fund – has stalled in the Senate. To pass the bill, the Greens are calling for up to $2.5bn of direct spending on housing and extra funds to incentivise the states to freeze rents. Chief political correspondent Paul Karp looks at the political fight over renters' rights and whether it could spell the end of the government's housing bill

The new Labor Government promised to reduce emissions by 43% by 2030...but last week, Australia's Environmental Minister Tanya Plibersek, green lit a new coal mine in central Queensland, the first to be approved under the new government.  Considering our awareness of the detrimental impacts of coal and its contribution to global warming, it raises the question of why, in 2023, we are still granting approval for new coal mines? In this episode of The Quicky, we  find out what went down in Isaac River and why the environment minister said yes, when the majority of Aussies said no.  Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We're listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS  Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to:  John Quiggin - Australian Economist, Professor at the University of Queensland and former member of the Climate Change Authority of the Australian Government.  Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Kally Borg Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia has to act fast to help cut emissions and avoid a global climate catastrophe. After decades of inaction, the Labor Government has brought their proposal forward, adjusting the awkwardly named safeguard mechanism. But this bets our climate future heavily on emission offsets – or carbon credits. They're a convoluted way of making up for emissions, by doing good elsewhere. Are they actually a scam? Today, contributor to The Monthly Nick Feik, on the dodgy trades for our climate future. Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram Guest: Contributor to The Monthly, Nick Feik

Photo: No known restrictions on publication. @Batchelorshow #Canada: #UK: The prospect is a Wilsonian Labor Government to replace the Conservative self-defeated. Conrad Black, The National Post https://nationalpost.com/opinion/britain-is-about-to-get-very-nostalgic-for-margaret-thatcher