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As the dust settles on the federal election, hard lessons for the losers have dominated the headlines. Did the Coalition run a bad campaign that failed to connect with voters? Or did Australians reject Peter Dutton's Trump-style politics? What should we make of the Greens losing so many seats? And is there a danger in over-interpreting election results? Bridie Jabour talks to the editor Lenore Taylor, deputy editor Patrick Keneally and the national news editor, Josephine Tovey, about why the lessons learned from this election are not as simple as they seem
Over a few hours on Saturday night, Australia saw the ALP achieve a historic victory as the Coalition sank to a comprehensive defeat. Lenore Taylor and Mike Ticher join Reged Ahmad to dissect what this means
With one day to go before the election, the polls paint a rosy picture for Labor. Governing with a majority is still a live option for the incumbent government – but pollsters have been wrong before, and a late-night surprise is not off the table. So, after a long campaign which left many voters frustrated with the lack of big promises and big policy – have the major parties earned your vote? Bridie Jabour talks to the editor, Lenore Taylor, and the head of newsroom, Mike Ticher, about the choices progressive voters face as they head to the polls
With the election campaign sputtering to the finish line, much of the coverage has concentrated on the two major parties, and most of their policy offerings have focused on the cost of living. Critics have pointed to the lack of substance and bold policy offerings from both Labor and the Coalition. But polls show about a third of voters are expected to vote for an independent candidate or one from a minor party, with a minority government looking like a distinct possibility. Bridie Jabour talks to editor Lenore Taylor and head of newsroom Mike Ticher about why the trend away from the major parties may make the parliament more productive
A week in to the federal election campaign and both parties have provided soundbites, but have been light on promises and policy. The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, and the opposition leader, Peter Dutton, are hyper focused on cost of living, but when asked about their plans to offer real relief answers have been hard to come by.Bridie Jabour talks with the editor, Lenore Taylor, the head of newsroom, Mike Ticher, and deputy editor Patrick Keneally about holding politicians to account, and if voters deserve more from their leaders
With the prime minister expected to call the election at any moment, the impact of American politics on our security, economy and defence cannot be underestimated. Australian politics has been dominated by a pre-election budget, but has this overshadowed our ability to guard ourselves against a much more volatile geopolitical climate? Bridie Jabour talks with the editor, Lenore Taylor, head of newsroom, Mike Ticher and deputy editor Patrick Keneally about text leaks, tariffs, and Trump's looming threat
The unofficial election campaign is about to intensify, with a pre-election budget just days away. With political messaging coming thick and fast, both parties will be trying to sell their vision to the public. But with Australian society becoming increasingly fragmented, will the same campaign strategies cut through? Bridie Jabour talks with the editor-in-chief, Lenore Taylor, and the head of newsroom, Mike Ticher, about what is dividing voters, and how these fractures are shaping our politics
In the past 20 years men have not increased the amount of housework they do, despite women's workloads increasing. While they're at work, women are still earning less than men. And as these inequalities continue to play out, Donald Trump's assault on diversity and inclusion programs threatens to spill over into Australia. Bridie Jabour talks with the editor-in-chief, Lenore Taylor, the head of newsroom, Mike Ticher, and the national news editor, Josephine Tovey, about the gender pay gap, and why life for women and men is still not equal
This week, Anthony Albanese faced his first Trump test. The prime minister tried to carve out an exception for Australia from Trump's promised 25% tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum. And while Trump is giving the request ‘great consideration', it won't be the last time the Albanese government will be subjected to the whims of what has already been a chaotic and volatile presidency. Bridie Jabour talks with the editor-in-chief, Lenore Taylor, and deputy editor Patrick Keneally about how Albanese is dealing with Trump
The perks of public office were cast into the spotlight this week after the NSW transport minister, Jo Haylen, was forced to resign. The Labor veteran used her ministerial driver as a chauffeur over the Australia day long weekend. But Haylen is not the first state or federal member of government to lose their job over the use of the public purse. Bridie Jabour talks with Guardian Australia's editor-in-chief, Lenore Taylor, and the head of newsroom, Mike Ticher, about why politicians find it so hard to pass the pub test Please fill out our audience survey here: theguardian.com/fullstorysurvey
Peter Dutton wants to slash thousands of government jobs in an Elon Musk-style purge of the public service. But this is not the first time an Australian politician has promised cost-cutting before an election and we don't know much about the potential policy or its consequences. Bridie Jabour talks with the editor-in-chief, Lenore Taylor, and deputy editor Patrick Keneally about the threats to the public service and finding facts during an election campaign
A story splashed across the front of News Corp's biggest-selling tabloid newspapers this week was all about gas. We need to ‘step on the gas', the papers said, to avoid higher bills and blackouts. But the ‘special report' was actually ‘proudly sponsored' by the fossil fuel industry.Bridie Jabour talks to Guardian Australia's editor, Lenore Taylor, and deputy editor Patrick Keneally about how the mining industry – and the media – are trying to shape the election agenda
With only one parliamentary sitting week left this year, the ALP and the Coalition have their sights set on the upcoming federal election.Reged Ahmad talks to Guardian Australia's editor Lenore Taylor, deputy editor Patrick Keneally and head of newsroom Mike Ticher about how the major parties are not only looking forward – they're also looking back at the US election and whether there are lessons for them in Donald Trump's big win
The Guardian is no longer posting on Elon Musk's X. The move comes after Musk's hands-off approach has allowed lies and hate speech to spread on the platform formerly known as Twitter. The world's richest man has also become increasingly aligned with the US president-elect, Donald Trump, often using the now toxic social media site to shape political discourse.Bridie Jabour talks to Guardian Australia's editor-in-chief, Lenore Taylor, and deputy editor Patrick Keneally about the future of news online, and why the Guardian has quit X
Countries around the world are coming to terms with what a second Donald Trump presidency will mean for their climate policies, trade and economies. In Australia political leaders will be drawing their own conclusions about what the American result means for their own election campaigns.Bridie Jabour talks to the editor-in-chief, Lenore Taylor, the head of newsroom, Mike Ticher, and the national news editor, Josephine Tovey, about how Trump won and how the media will cover his presidency
Why doesn't anyone seem to trust journalists anymore? Or politicians? Or anyone, really? Are we all becoming paranoid, or has our trust been broken by those we lent it to? Lenore Taylor's the editor-in-chief of The Guardian Australia and the host of the Guardian's Full Story podcast. Lenore jokes that journos have always been about as trusted as used car salesmen, but she's worried facts don't mean what they used to anymore. Lenore takes you back to the moment she noticed facts were losing their power, explains how political figures have leveraged mistrust to stoke fear, and breaks down what needs to change if we want to rebuild trust in Australia. +++ The Solutionists is podcast from the University of Sydney, produced by Deadset Studios. Keep up to date with The Solutionists by following @sydney_uni on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. This episode was produced by Liam Riordan with sound design by Jeremy Wilmot. Executive producer is Madeleine Hawcroft. Executive editors are Kellie Riordan, Jen Peterson-Ward, and Mark Scott. Strategist is Ann Chesterman. Thanks to the technical staff at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Media Room. This podcast was recorded on the land of the Gadigal people of the Eora nation. For thousands of years, across innumerable generations, knowledge has been taught, shared and exchanged here. We pay respect to elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After weeks of chaos on the campaign trail, the new Democratic nominee Kamala Harris has brought some voters new enthusiasm for the US presidential election. But will this early bump propel Harris to the White House? Progressive leaders around the world have countered the chaos of conservatives by projecting calm and by running sensible, risk averse campaigns. Bridie Jabour speaks to Guardian Australia's editor-in-chief, Lenore Taylor, national news editor, Josephine Tovey, and head of news, Mike Ticher, about the politics of being sensible and what voters really want in their leader
Editor-in-chief Lenore Taylor and political editor Karen Middleton speak to Nour Haydar about the budget Labor hopes will bring down inflation, ease cost-of-living pressures and win the next election
The Insiders panel of Samantha Maiden, Phil Coorey, and Lenore Taylor discuss the judgement in the Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial, with Justice Michael Lee ruling that on the balance of probabilities Lehrmann raped his colleague Brittany Higgins in a ministerial suite inside Parliament House in 2019. The judgement was hailed by journalist Lisa Wilkinson as a vindication of her story, but it also included strong criticism of key parts of the The Project's broadcast – particularly the suggestion that members of the Morrison government and their staff had covered-up the sexual assault. David Speers interviews Opposition Leader Peter Dutton about the government's role following the week of violence in Sydney, nuclear power, and the Lehrmann verdict. The panel also discuss defence spending and delays to the EPBC act.
This week, the foreign minister, Penny Wong, spoke about finding a pathway to peace in the Middle East, calling for a two-state solution and the recognition of Palestine as a state. In response, Australia's opposition leader, Peter Dutton, attacked Wong, calling her reckless and accusing her of alienating Australia's international allies. Gabrielle Jackson speaks with editor Lenore Taylor and head of newsroom Mike Ticher about the response to Wong's calls to recognise Palestinian statehood
How did a system that was meant to make access to university more equitable end up burdening students with the very $100,000 degrees John Howard promised Australia would never have? Jane Lee and Matilda Boseley talk to the Labor-appointed architect of the higher education contribution scheme to understand why student fees were introduced, who benefited and how he wound up at a dinner party where guests were planning to burn an effigy … of him. In part three of Who screwed millennials? we hear from economist Prof Bruce Chapman, Guardian Australia editor Lenore Taylor, university historian Julia Horne, VicWise founder Manorani Guy and education report Caitlin Cassidy to trace the dozens of ideological changes over decades that transformed the nature of our university system
With rising house prices, a decade of wage stagnation and ballooning student debt, young people in Australia are living through what author Jill Filipovic describes as ‘a series of broken promises'. In episode one of this new series from Guardian Australia, Full Story co-host Jane Lee and reporter Matilda Boseley sort through these broken promises, investigating why young people are living in a time of such economic strain. In this episode, we hear from a handful of experts featured in Who screwed millennials?, including author Jill Filipovic, youth researcher Intifar Chowdhury, author Malcolm Harris, Guardian Australia editor Lenore Taylor and former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis about how millennials became the first generation to be worse off than their parents
Australia's chronic housing crisis has been decades in the making. And as the scale of the shortage continues to grow, the states are stepping up. Victoria and NSW have recently introduced a suite of reforms aimed at tackling supply, while federally, Labor's landmark housing policy finally passed the Senate. But after years of stagnation, will these new measures make an impact? Gabrielle Jackson speaks to the Guardian Australia editor-in-chief, Lenore Taylor, and head of newsroom, Mike Ticher, about whether small steps can make a big difference in the housing crisis
Peter Dutton is ramping up his calls for nuclear power in Australia. Despite the Coalition not taking up the nuclear option while they were in power, the opposition leader is now saying nuclear energy is a safe, cheap and consistent power source, which will help Australia transition from fossil fuels towards a zero emissions economy. But his claims are not backed up by the facts. Gabrielle Jackson speaks to editor-in-chief, Lenore Taylor, and head of news, Mike Ticher, about why nuclear power is not the answer to our energy transition
It seems everyone is talking up gas expansion as a solution to ending the climate crisis. Federal resources minister Madeleine King says Australia needs to remain an essential supplier of gas, while opposition leader Peter Dutton is telling the gas industry to fight off Labor's ‘renewable zealotry'. But in reality gas power is undeniably in decline. Gabrielle Jackson talks to Guardian Australia's editor-in-chief Lenore Taylor and live news editor Patrick Keneally about why we need to talk about the fossil fuel
In its first full-year budget Labor has provided much-needed cost-of-living relief to people doing it tough, including a huge spend on Medicare to help more people see the GP for free. However, as editor-in-chief Lenore Taylor writes, this help is ‘spread widely and a little bit thin'.Guardian Australia reporters break down the budget's key features, plus chief political correspondent Paul Karp and Lenore Taylor explain whether the relief in this budget is enough for voters to keep the faith
Today's young Australians will be the first generation to have lower living standards than their parents. With a housing system designed to generate wealth for older investors, a student debt avalanche spiralling out of control, and a welfare system pushing down wages, it is clear young Australians are struggling to make ends meet. Gabrielle Jackson talks to Guardian Australia's editor-in-chief, Lenore Taylor, and deputy live news editor, Jo Tovey, about the generational divide in the cost-of-living crisis
After a busy week for the Murdoch family, which saw Fox News settling out of court with voting machine company Dominion and Lachlan Murdoch dropping his defamation case against Crikey, they capped it all of off by firing one of their biggest stars – Tucker Carlson. But does the fallout from these high profile stories tell us anything we didn't already know? Gabrielle Jackson talks to Guardian Australia's editor-in-chief, Lenore Taylor, and head of news, Mike Ticher, about Fox News, the Murdochs and the media
With the budget fast approaching and the cost of living continuing to hit the most vulnerable Australians hardest, the Labor government is at a crossroads. Will it provide immediate and meaningful relief for those most in need, or be cautious in an effort to prevent inflation from spiralling even further out of control? Gabrielle Jackson talks to Guardian Australia's editor-in-chief, Lenore Taylor, and head of news, Mike Ticher, about the cost of living, the budget, and tough choices
After the landmark Aukus announcement, the former prime minister Paul Keating launched a blistering attack on the government – calling the trilateral agreement the ‘worst deal in history'. The response from China was even more pointed, accusing Australia of a cold war mentality and participating in an arms race. But despite all the sound and fury, are we any closer to understanding the geopolitical risks of this momentous commitment? Gabrielle Jackson talks to Guardian Australia's editor-in-chief, Lenore Taylor, and head of news, Mike Ticher, about the need for scrutiny of the Aukus agreement
This week the UK prime minister, Rishi Sunak, promised to ‘stop the boats' and announced a new hardline stance on immigration. This familiar language shapes familiar policy. The inability to seek asylum, forcible boat turnbacks, offshore and indefinite detention led to an immeasurable human toll in Australia. But two decades later, after implementing a similar ‘solution', the cruelty of the system remains. Gabrielle Jackson talks to Guardian Australia's editor-in-chief, Lenore Taylor, and head of news, Mike Ticher, about the enduring inhumanity of Australia's immigration regime and whether the UK will learn from our mistakes
As the Labor government continues to push for tax reform, it seems that every time Jim Chalmers and Anthony Albanese face the media they're accused of breaking an election promise. While it's important to hold politicians accountable, is the constant shouting about broken promises drowning out a nuanced discussion about a fair and equitable tax system? And should a past promise prevent good policy? Gabrielle Jackson talks to Guardian Australia's editor-in-chief, Lenore Taylor, and head of news, Mike Ticher, about broken promises and political point scoring
This week Labor opened the door to reforming superannuation. Treasurer Jim Chalmers has questioned whether tax breaks on wealthy people's super are sustainable, given they will cost the budget more than the age pension by 2050. Jane Lee talks to Guardian Australia's editor-in-chief, Lenore Taylor, and live news editor, Patrick Keneally, about what your superannuation is really for: personal gain or national good
The torrent of bad news – on the economy, the climate and the war in Europe – can be exhausting. Despite the news reflecting a grim picture of our society, some of Australia's best writers, including Helen Garner and Tony Birch, have found happiness amid the chaos. In this episode of Full Story, Gabrielle Jackson talks to Guardian Australia's editor-in-chief, Lenore Taylor, and assistant editor for features, culture and lifestyle, Celina Ribeiro, about how we can find joy without turning away from the world's most pressing issues
For the first time in the history of the federal parliament, members from both parties endorsed a code of conduct for politicians and their staff. There is hope these new standards represent progress and will make Parliament House a safer place to work. In this episode of Full Story, Gabrielle Jackson talks to Guardian Australia's editor-in-chief, Lenore Taylor, and live news editor, Patrick Keneally, about changing the culture of parliament
We live in a time of increasing polarisation and tribalism. But we are also confronting a series of extraordinary crises which require public debate of complex issues that have no single solution. There's no doubt the media has played a role in increasing polarisation, but does it have the tools to mediate a more nuanced conversation? In this episode of Full Story, Gabrielle Jackson talks to Guardian Australia's editor-in-chief, Lenore Taylor, and live news editor, Patrick Keneally, about the need for nuance
The election of a new government in May brought a renewed sense that politics could be done differently. But for many, the challenges of the past few years continue. Flooding has left communities across the country struggling to rebuild, while the Covid pandemic is still threatening society's most vulnerable. In this episode of Full Story, Gabrielle Jackson talks to Lenore Taylor and Mike Ticher about the stories that defined the year
The scheme that has been described as a shameful chapter in Australian history was supposed to balance the budget and save the government $1.5bn. But after robodebt was found to be unlawful, the government was forced to pay out $1.8bn in settlements to victims. How did it come to this? In this episode of Full Story, Gabrielle Jackson talks to Lenore Taylor and Mike Ticher about the failure of public servants, of politicians, and the unimaginable human cost brought to light during the royal commission into the robodebt scheme
This week the National party said they will not support the proposal for an Indigenous voice to parliament, derailing hopes for bipartisan support for a referendum on Indigenous constitutional recognition. In this episode of Full Story, Gabrielle Jackson speaks to Lenore Taylor, Lorena Allam and Mike Ticher about whether the politics is getting in the way of a genuine debate
For years the majority of Australians have been shut out of the electric vehicle market. But after Labor passed a bill that will phase out public support for petrol-based hybrids, electric cars are finally poised to become cheaper and more accessible. In this episode of Full Story, Gabrielle Jackson talks to Lenore Taylor and Mike Ticher about the new electric car discount, and the road to zero emissions vehicles.
With the Victoria election around the corner, the incumbent premier Daniel Andrews has been under the media spotlight. But a series of stories from the Herald Sun may have pushed Australian journalism into uncharted territory. Days of headlines and front page column inches have been dedicated to stories playing into baseless conspiracy theories. In this episode of Full Story, Gabrielle Jackson talks to Lenore Taylor and Mike Ticher about whether these stories have news value, or whether they are meant to muddy the waters ahead of a crucial election
The cost of living crisis shows no signs of slowing down. Interest rates have risen for a record seventh time in as many months. Inflation has hit its highest point since 1990. Real wages are falling, and Australians are struggling to make ends meet. In this episode of Full Story, Gabrielle Jackson talks to Lenore Taylor and Mike Ticher about the political risks of this economic anxiety, and if the government is doing enough to offer relief
Netball Australia has been in the news after players expressed concern over wearing the logo of mining company Hancock Prospecting on their uniform. But netball isn't the only sport to make headlines recently relating to claims of sportswashing. The Socceroos issued a statement this week about human rights abuses in Qatar ahead of the World Cup next month. In this episode of Full Story, Gabrielle Jackson talks to Lenore Taylor and Jo Tovey about players finding their voice, the politics of sport, and sportswashing
Labor's first budget in a decade warns of dire economic conditions on the global stage and the risks of rising inflation. It delivered on promises made on childcare, parental leave, housing and skills but deliberately contained no surprises. Laura Murphy-Oates talks to Guardian Australia's editor Lenore Taylor and political editor Katharine Murphy about Labor's plans for the nation and how it intends to roll out its progressive policies slowly and steadily
The Australian tourism industry was hit hard by the pandemic. In an effort to bring international visitors back, the tourism board has unveiled a new mascot, Ruby the Roo. But this campaign, like the many before the new CGI kangaroo, has caused quite a stir. Many are questioning what this cartoon caricature says about us. In this episode of Full Story, Gabrielle Jackson talks to Lenore Taylor and Mike Ticher about revitalising the tourism industry and how the world sees Australia
The Albanese government is facing increasing pressure to walk back their election promise to keep the stage-three tax cuts legislated under the Morrison government worth $243bn, which will predominantly benefit the most wealthy Australians. In the middle of a looming economic crisis, Labor says they have not changed their tax policy, but will put ‘economics before politics'. Meanwhile, the Liberal party is eager to win any political points they can, accusing the government of ‘crab-walking away' from an election promise. In this episode of Full Story, Gabrielle Jackson talks to Lenore Taylor and Mike Ticher about whether Labor should cull the stage-three tax cuts
With the period of mourning for the Queen's death officially over, there have been renewed calls for Australia to cut ties with the monarchy. But so far, polls don't suggest any surge in public support for such a change. Meanwhile, the Labor government is pushing ahead with another constitutional reform – an Indigenous Voice to parliament. So what does all this mean, for republicans in Australia? In this episode of Full Story, Jo Tovey talks to Lenore Taylor and Mike Ticher about the path forward for an Australian republic.
Finnish prime minister Sanna Marin made headlines around the world this week after a video of her singing and dancing at a party was leaked to the media. Critics said it showed a lack of responsibility and care for her job. But when Anthony Albanese showed up at a rock concert this week, it prompted cheers from the crowd. In this episode of Full Story, Gabrielle Jackson talks to Lenore Taylor and Mike Ticher about gendered double standards and what makes an ‘authentic' leader
The rightwing coalition that has run Australia for most of the past decade has been ejected from power by voters sick of its inaction on the climate crisis, says Lenore Taylor. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
In week four of this election campaign, there's been a bombshell interest rate hike, and it's getting more and more heated in the marginal seat battlegrounds. The polls say Labor is the favourite, but there's still a vital two weeks to go. Guardian Australia's Editor, Lenore Taylor, joins the party.