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Shadow Attorney-General Michaelia Cash joins Luke Grant to unpack her position on the ‘Giggle v Tickle’ case. The Liberal Senator fires back against the landmark ruling, explaining why the Coalition is fighting to restore common sense and protect the rights of women and girls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Straight Shooter Hollie Hughes has not held back in her assessment of the Liberal Party following its shameful result at the Farrer by-election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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A One Nation volunteer clashes with a Liberal senator in Farrer; sixteen dead after a fuel tanker and bus collision in Indonesia; and in sport, fans rejoice after the Victorian Premier overturns a decision not to screen the World Cup at Fed Square.
The Albanese Government believes the interim report into the Bondi Beach terrorist attack, will help improve the response of our security agencies. It's been revealed a five year old girl, murdered in Alice Springs is the relative of a prominent Liberal Senator. And Trump junior could be the next host of The Apprentice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Albanese Government believes the interim report into the Bondi Beach terrorist attack, will help improve the response of our security agencies. It's been revealed a five year old girl, murdered in Alice Springs is the relative of a prominent Liberal Senator. And Trump junior could be the next host of The Apprentice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week, we expose the real scam behind NDIS fraud that nobody's talking about. While YouTubers rack up millions of views chasing dodgy providers and the media runs endless clickbait about disability rorts, we break down why privatization is the actual problem. We explain how pseudo privatized government services create rent seeking middlemen, bloated overheads, and fraud riddled systems that cost more to police than they would to run properly. Plus, why this exact same pattern keeps repeating in childcare, aged care, vocational education, and every other marketized government program. The Gas Lobby Attacks Me Personally In A Million Dollar Ad Campaign The Australian Energy Producers have released attack ads featuring an actor who looks suspiciously like me, complete with oversized tee, light features, Australian accent, and a smug delivery in a green screen bar. We break down why they've stopped saying taxes and royalties and started outright lying by claiming gas companies paid $21 billion in taxes when that number includes royalties, how David Pocock's beer tax versus gas tax clip went viral in Senate Estimates, and why the gas lobby acknowledging my existence is the biggest strategic mistake they've made yet. Sticky Bandits Strike Again & The Free Sauce Quest Continues Punters have been out slapping stickers on Liberal Senator campaign signs, welcome to Western Australia road signs, and one absolute legend stuck the Norway versus Australia gas royalties sticker on the back quarter panel paintwork of their car. We break down the costings for the free sauce side quest, reveal that shipping 200 stickered sauce bottles would cost $17.75 per unit, announce the Chuffed fundraiser to get sauce bottles into pie shops, and confirm we're in talks with Heinz after most other sauce companies politely declined our collab request. Punter Confessions: The E Bike Penance & The Skydive Discount Konrad admits he accepted a heavily discounted skydive in New Zealand from Punter Miles, a skydive instructor who enjoys the show, and puts it to the punters whether that's acceptable or a breach of trust. Plus, footage of Punter Alex getting a 20 minute ride on the back of the Punters e bike on New Year's Eve, proving the penance system is working, and a correction on where Australia's fuel actually comes from after Patreon Punter Kenneth provided two citations proving some of it does come from the Middle East via Singapore. Bypass the Algorithm, Sign up to the Punter Times Newsletter https://www.punterspolitics.com/pages/email-sign-up Support We the Punters on PATREON (https://www.patreon.com/punterspolitics) Buy Punters Stickers & T-shirts (https://www.punterspolitics.com/)90
Liberal Senator calls for government to block return of so-called Islamic State group family members from Syria; New South Wales Police decide not to extend restrictions on public assemblies; and in sport, Irish Rugby Football Union condemn racist abuse towards Edwin Edogbo on social media.
Liberal Senator for Tasmania and Federal Shadow Minister for Home Affairs, Jonno Duniam, joined 3AW Mornings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hear the full interview with Liberal Senator for Tasmania and Federal Shadow Minister for Home Affairs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7News' Hayden Nelson - Shooting in Croydon Park 9News' Kiara Parker - 1-point slam winner Cafe owner Svitolina Kyshlak - long and difficult visa process over for cafe owners Get Home Safe Foundation's Darren Davis - horror start to the year on our roads Shadow Minister for Health and Wellbeing Heidi Girolamo, Acting Health Minister Blair Boyer & Dr Peter Subramaniam - Libs make WCH pledge Hills Dairy farmer Rick Gladigau - dangers of another drought in 2026 Minister for Environment Murray Watt - Lower Murray River ecosystem listed as critically endangered Hutt St Centre CEO Chris Burns & Puddle Jumpers' Melanie Tate - Shelter SA is shutting its doors FIVEAA Breakfast Legal Eagle Alex Ward - Will the defamation case hold up against the Premier? Independent MLC Tammy Franks - SANTOS sponsorship for TDU is 'inappropriate' Liberal Senator for SA Anne Ruston - New Anti-Hate speech lawsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Macca and Paul are joined live on air by WA Liberal Sentator Dean Smith, the author of the same Equal Marriage legislation on the year that was and a tribute to Dr Katie Allen, former Liberal MP. Katrina Jane Allen was an Australian medical researcher and politician. She was a member of the House of Representatives from 2019 to 2022, representing the seat of Higgins in Victoria for the Liberal Party Former federal Liberal MP Katie Allen has died aged 59 after developing a rare form of cancer, her family has announced. Dr Allen served as member for the now-abolished seat of Higgins in Victoria from 2019 to 2022. Earlier this year, the former Liberal MP revealed she had a rare form of cancer known as cholangiocarcinoma. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-23/former-higgins-mp-katie-allen-died-of-cancer/106175744 The post 25/12/2025: Christmas Magazine: : WA Liberal Senator Dean Smith, Tribute to Katie Allen appeared first on Saturday Magazine.
Senator James Paterson joins Liberalism in Question to discuss the core principles of classical liberalism — individual liberty, limited government, free markets, and the rule of law — and how they apply to Australia's current political debates. The conversation explores where liberalism is being challenged, misunderstood, or defended, and what its future looks like in a changing political landscape.
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In this special live recording from the 2025 Whitlam Symposium, Mark hosts a star-studded panel discussing the 50th anniversary of the Dismissal.Was Sir John Kerr's decision to dismiss Gough Whitlam constitutionally correct but politically catastrophic? Did Malcolm Fraser's blocking of supply in the Senate represent an abuse of power, or legitimate opposition tactics? And has the Dismissal left lasting scars on Australia's public trust in democratic institutions?Distinguished Professor George Williams AO is Vice-Chancellor of Western Sydney University and one of Australia's leading constitutional lawyers.The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP is the Member for Isaacs and former Commonwealth Attorney-General.The Hon Justice Michael Lee serves on the Federal Court of Australia.Julia Baird is an ABC journalist, broadcaster, and author.Troy Bramston is a journalist with The Australian and author of the new biography Gough Whitlam: The Vista of the New.The Hon Amanda Vanstone AO is a former Liberal Senator for South Australia and Howard Government minister.Democracy Sausage with Mark Kenny is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts, Google Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. We'd love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to democracysausage@anu.edu.au.Recorded live at ANU in partnership with the Whitlam Institute (whitlam.org). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Liberal Senator Leah Blyth was on her way to Canberra this morning when the plane she was travelling in was required to make an emergency landing just minutes after takeoff. She joined David & Will from the Airport. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Sunday Sweep. Looking at the stories of the week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Liberal backbencher is urging her colleagues to stop being "churlish". The Prime Minister's plane is making its way back to Australia, after an unscheduled stop in Missouri. And This Nepo baby is copping it online after taking to the stage in NashvilleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Liberal backbencher is urging her colleagues to stop being "churlish". The Prime Minister's plane is making its way back to Australia, after an unscheduled stop in Missouri. And This Nepo baby is copping it online after taking to the stage in NashvilleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Liberal backbencher is urging her colleagues to stop being "churlish". The Prime Minister's plane is making its way back to Australia, after an unscheduled stop in Missouri. And This Nepo baby is copping it online after taking to the stage in NashvilleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week, we speak with Dave Sharma, current Liberal Senator and former Australian Ambassador to Israel (2013–2017). During his tenure, Sharma presided over diplomatic affairs amid the 2014 Gaza conflict, known in Israel as Operation Protective Edge (Tsuk Eitan) an early and defining challenge in his ambassadorship. In this conversation, he offers measured insight into the latest hostage release, Donald Trump's proposed 20-point peace plan and whether it's too early to speak of “peace.” Sharma also reflects on his own personal experience of living in Israel.
-U describe Russian drones in Polish airspace as a move toward open conflict; Liberal Senator ejected from the front bench after comments about the Australian Indian community; and in sport, Wallabies fly-half Tom Lynagh cleared for Argentina rematch this weekend...
Former W-A Senator Linda Reynolds has won her defamation battle against Brittany Higgins. The RBA will take into account the latest inflation numbers, which show a big spike in consumer prices. And All the latest around the big Taylor Swift engagment news See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former W-A Senator Linda Reynolds has won her defamation battle against Brittany Higgins. The RBA will take into account the latest inflation numbers, which show a big spike in consumer prices. And All the latest around the big Taylor Swift engagment news See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former W-A Senator Linda Reynolds has won her defamation battle against Brittany Higgins. The RBA will take into account the latest inflation numbers, which show a big spike in consumer prices. And All the latest around the big Taylor Swift engagment news See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week, Luke Grant is joined by Liberal Senator for NSW, Jesssica Collins for the Sunday Sweep.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Senator Andrew Bragg is a Liberal Senator for New South Wales, first elected to the Senate in 2019. Throughout his time in Parliament, Andrew has been active in shaping policy across superannuation, technology, financial regulation, and housing. In March 2024, he was appointed Shadow Assistant Minister for Home Ownership. In this episode, Andrew unpacks his journey into politics, his work in the Senate, and his focus on major reforms. We discuss his inquiry into superannuation governance, proposed reforms, the challenges facing first home buyers, lending policies, government support for infrastructure, and how political leadership can better address Australia's growing housing crisis.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.
Joining Clancy and Wendell this week is Victorian Senator Jane Hume, the Shadow Minister for Finance, the Public Service and Shadow Special Minister of State. Jane dropped by to chat about how much she loves campaigning, nuclear energy and how the Liberals can turn around their fortune after 2022's election loss. We also try get her to spill the beans on who is Peter Dutton’s potential replacement is if he loses his seatSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Liberal senator Jane Hume joined Tom Elliott. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jane Hume and Richard Marles joined Jacqui Felgate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Senator Alex Antic is a Liberal Senator representing South Australia in the Federal Parliament. Senator Antic was sworn in as the 608th Senator in the Australian Senate on 2 July 2019. Before entering Parliament, Senator Antic completed a law degree at the University of Adelaide, worked as a commercial lawyer from 2002 to 2019 and served as a Councillor on the Adelaide City Council from 2014 to 2018. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Dave Hodges has been broadcasting the Common Sense Show since 2012. He's currently on Global Star Radio Network and Red State Talk Radio as well as other major broadcasting platforms. The Common Sense Show features a wide variety of important topics that range from the loss of constitutional liberties, to the subsequent implementation of a police state under world governance, to exploring the limits of human potential. The primary purpose of The Common Sense Show is to provide Americans with the tools necessary to reclaim both our individual and national sovereignty. His website is www.thecommonsenseshow.com/
In this episode, Lisa explores Kamala Harris's political journey, focusing on her recent endorsement by the Obamas and her status as the presumptive nominee for the Democratic National Convention. Lisa discusses Harris's background, upbringing, and political record with guest Charlie Spiering, author of "Amateur Hour: Kamala Harris in the White House." Charlie provides insights into Harris's career, relationships, and ideological shifts. The conversation highlights Harris's upbringing in California, her relationship with Willie Brown, her tenure as District Attorney and Attorney General, and her challenges in connecting with voters and maintaining authenticity. The Truth with Lisa Boothe is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Monday & Thursday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Liberal senator has hit out at the minister for the NDIS, Bill Shorten for putting forward legislation which has "no detail".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this edition, Charles MacKenzie exposes direct lies from Australia's health minister Mark Butler about the infected blood scandal and includes proof of his deception which are included in the show links. Show links Australia's health minister Mark Butler's criminally deceptive response to questions from Liberal Queensland Senator Gerard Rennick https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ddd792_a287b28f753e43338bbc57f94919382b~mv2.png1986 letter from Australian Red Cross to CSL proving they mixed blood plasma from South East Asia into Australia's blood plasma supply https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ddd792_c49c6b6e8e9a429194055b6b70fa279a~mv2.pngCSL and Dr Maher lie under oath about foreign blood plasma being processed in Australia along with Australian plasma https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ddd792_685640bb5bd943218204d1541b6ee8cb~mv2.pngAlliance of bias. A report of government funded discrimination against Haemophiliacs and infected blood victims https://ddd792de-b24d-47fe-8177-91b7438b0894.usrfiles.com/ugd/ddd792_4ac055e13e0e43df9787d08f8f345c8f.pdfThe infected blood inquiry published evidence from an Australian Haemophilia newsletter that demonstrates the connection with disgraced British Haematologist Professor Arthur Bloom here https://www.infectedbloodinquiry.org.uk/sites/default/files/Oral%20Evidence%20Docs%20-%20Row%202301%20-%202500%20%28MD%29%20Part%201/Oral%20Evidence%20Docs%20-%20Row%202301%20-%202500%20%28MD%29%20Part%201/HSOC0023206%20-%20Haemophilia%20Foundation%20of%20Australia%20letter%20-%2001%20Jan%201987.pdfJennifer Ross of the Haemophilia Foundation Australia did the exact same things as her child murdering British friend Professor Arthur Bloom did and scolded the media for reporting on HIV risk in the blood supply in the 1980s https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ddd792_6bd281e2ecda4a0b9bf226be96ff3607~mv2.pngStuart Loveday from government funded hepatitis groups letter published by UK Infected Blood Inquiry https://www.infectedbloodinquiry.org.uk/sites/default/files/3501%20-%203800%203/3501%20-%203800%203/WITN3939021%20-%20Letter%20from%20Stuart%20Loveday%20Executive%20Officer%20of%20the%20Hepatitis%20C%20Council%20of%20NSW%20to%20Mr%20Elton%20Humphrey%20-%2030%20Jan%202004.pdfPlease help me keep fighting and surviving by donating to my GoFundMe here https://gofund.me/77abc074And please support the petition for a Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Australian Red Cross/CSL infected blood scandal here https://www.infectedbloodaustralia.com/registration
On today's show, Senator Cash discusses breaking issues in Australian politics. Later, Kate Whitehead discusses Australian businesses being locked out of funding in new government development grant program. GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash is the Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, Shadow Attorney-General, Shadow Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, and a Liberal Senator for Western Australia. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Kate Whitehead is the founder and Managing Director of Avant Group, a leading business strategy and government grant consulting firm.
On today's show, Senator Alex Antic discusses the SA Voice and more. GUEST OVERVIEW: Senator Alex Antic is a Liberal Senator representing South Australia in the Federal Parliament. Senator Antic was sworn in as the 608th Senator in the Australian Senate on 2 July 2019. Before entering Parliament, Senator Antic completed a law degree at the University of Adelaide, worked as a commercial lawyer from 2002 to 2019 and served as a Councillor on the Adelaide City Council from 2014 to 2018. https://www.alexantic.com.au/
Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi deletes anti-Semitic post as Liberal Senator demands explanation for 'disgraceful' message This is just my opinion. PS: If you enjoy my content, I will think of you while drinking my coffee. – Buy Me a Coffee The Slippery Slope Spotify J Fallon Apple Music J Fallon Spotify J Fallon YouTube The Slippery Slope Apple Podcasts The Slippery Slope YouTube --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jason-fallon/message
Liberal senator and shadow foreign minister Simon Birmingham gave an interview to SBS radio's Greek Program about the government's decision to refuse Qatar Airways' request to increase its daily flights to Australia. - Ο γερουσιαστής των Φιλελευθέρων, και σκιώδης υπουργός Εξωτερικών, Simon Birmingham, παραχώρησε συνέντευξη στο Ελληνικό Πρόγραμμα της ραδιοφωνίας SBS, για την απόφαση της κυβέρνησης να αρνηθεί το αίτημα της Qatar Airways, αύξησης των καθημερινών της πτήσεων στην Αυστραλία.
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How can Australia's social cohesion be maintained, against a global backdrop of conflict, foreign interference and economic coercion?Is the nation's security architecture fit for purpose? And how can the political class develop public awareness of national security challenges, without being alarmist? In this episode of the National Security Podcast, Senator James Paterson joins Rory Medcalf to discuss some key security issues and policy issues that Australia is facing, both, domestically and at an international stage. Senator James Paterson is a Liberal Senator for Victoria and Shadow Minister for Home Affairs and Cyber Security. He is also the Australian co-chair of the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China. Professor Rory Medcalf AM is Head of ANU National Security College. His professional experience spans more than three decades across diplomacy, intelligence analysis, think tanks, journalism and academia. Show notes: ANU National Security College academic programs: find out more National Defence – Defence Strategic Review 2023: find out more We'd love to hear from you! Send in your questions, comments, and suggestions to NatSecPod@anu.edu.au. You can tweet us @NSC_ANU and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes. The National Security Podcast is available on Acast, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has labelled protesters outside a No event in Adelaide as "disturbing" after they yelled abuse at a Liberal Senator. Hundreds of supporters of the No campaign gathered in the South Australian capital where Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who has called for respectful debate, has been accused of "gaslighting" the nation by holding the referendum.
Debate over a new commission to address poverty was high on the Parliamentary agenda today. And a decision to delay debate over the government's workplace bill until 2024 has dealt a significant blow to Labour's plans to have new workplace laws in place before Christmas.
The Voice to Parliament reached another milestone this week, with the official essays for the Yes and No cases published online by the Australian Electoral Commission. These will be sent to all Australian electors in the lead up to the vote, which will be in the last quarter of the year In recent weeks, polls have suggested the “yes” vote is on the slide, and has an uphill battle if it is to be successful. In this podcast, we talk with two Indigenous senators, The Greens' Dorinda Cox, and Liberal Kerrynne Liddle. Cox is campaigning for the Voice, while Liddle does not believe a Voice will achieve the practical outcomes those in favour are championing.
Liberal Senator David Van dumped from the party room after more claims made against him just a day after allegations of sexual assault were raised by Lidia Thorpe.
Liberal Senator David Van dumped from the party room after more claims made against him just a day after allegations of sexual assault were raised by Lidia Thorpe.
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GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Alan Jones, is one of Australia's most well-known and popular radio broadcasters. Jones was a former Wallabies coach who began his radio career in 1985 as a morning's host on Radio 2UE. He spent 16 years there, the majority as the network's breakfast presenter, before moving to 2GB in 2001. He was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in 2005, for service to the community, to the media, and to sports administration. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Senator Alex Antic is a Liberal Senator representing South Australia in the Federal Parliament. Senator Antic was sworn in as the 608th Senator in the Australian Senate on 2 July 2019. Before entering Parliament, Senator Antic completed a law degree at the University of Adelaide, worked as a commercial lawyer from 2002 to 2019 and served as a Councillor on the Adelaide City Council from 2014 to 2018.