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Australian Liberal Party MPs will meet tomorrow to vote in replacing defeated opposition leader Peter Dutton. As well decisively losing to Labor's Anthony Albanese - Dutton also lost his long-held Queensland seat. Deputy leader Sussan Ley, shadow treasurer and immigration minister Angus Taylor and Dan Tehan are among the leading Liberal party contenders. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says Angus Taylor is currently the front-runner ahead of tomorrow's vote. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show - Monday May 12 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show - Friday May 9 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The sweeping loss for Peter Dutton's Liberal National coalition in the Australian election likely has long-term implications for the party going forward. Anthony Albanese has become the first Prime Minister since 2004 to win back-to-back elections, with an even larger majority than his last. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says nobody saw this political 'blood-bath' coming for the opposition. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show - Monday May 5 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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There's less than a week to go before the Australian general election- but new polls show Labor is holding an early lead. The latest national Newspoll has given Labor a 52–48 lead, unchanged from the April 14-17 poll. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says the Opposition has tried to turn their luck around over the last couple of weeks. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show - Monday April 28 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ahead of the Australian election, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has unveiled a new housing policy designed to 'unlock' 100,000 new homes for first home buyers. This scheme will only be available to first home buyers and the Government plans to make it easier to get approval for a mortgage. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says it's unlikely this promise will be able to address the root of the issue. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Following on from the weekend's NRL double header where Perth Live host Oliver Peterson hosted the official function he confirmed the Premier and NRL boss Peter V'Landys are working through the Western Bears bid.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show - Friday April 11 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Drivers in South Australia will be watched by artificial intelligence cameras aimed at cutting traffic and boosting economic activity. The South Australian Government believes every 5000 motorists stuck in traffic for 20 minutes costs the state $33,000. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says the AI will use data to reduce congestion and tweak traffic light cycles. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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.
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Cyclone Alfred has blown a $1.2 billion hole in the upcoming Australian federal budget, according to a warning from Treasurer Jim Chalmers. The Government has announced an extension to the disaster recovery allowance and payments to impacted areas in Queensland and New South Wales. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says Chalmers has claimed a significant amount will be used to rebuild the flood-impacted communities - and this is likely to leave an impact ahead of the upcoming federal election. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Severe weather warnings remain in some eastern parts of Australia recovering from ex-tropical cyclone Alfred. Flood warnings ranging from minor to major still apply in northern New South Wales - with rain expected to ease - and southeast Queensland. New South Wales Premier Chris Minns says people should keep clear of dangerous powerlines, likely to be across the Northern Rivers Region to Coffs Harbour. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says the worst of the disaster has wrapped up - but recovery efforts are underway. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A category 2 cyclone is set to hit Australian shores, with its outer edges sending heavy surf and high tides to Queensland's beaches. Tropical Cyclone Alfred is expected to send rain and strong winds to Brisbane when it makes landfall, and authorities are warning residents to be prepared. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says it's looking likely that the AFL season opener set to be played at the Gabba on Thursday will be cancelled. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Australian treasurer Jim Chalmers is set to meet with his American counterparts in a bid to get an exemption from US tariffs on steel and aluminium. An announcement from President Donald Trump on whether Australian industries will be granted a tariff exemption is due in the coming weeks. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says there's a possibility the current trade surplus between the nations will even things out - but it's unclear if Australia will be able to get out of the tariffs. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Peter Dutton has vowed to 'deal with' insurers if they do not drop premiums in higher risk areas. The devastating floods in north Queensland have drawn attention to the fact that many Australians that live in disaster-prone areas are struggling to secure affordable insurance - and this will likely escalate as climate change ramps up. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says insurance premiums are skyrocketing year on year - and many are struggling to afford them. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Victorian voters in the outer-western suburban state seat of Werribee have voiced their feedback in this weekend's by-election - and they're not too happy with Labor's output. Labor had held the state seat of Werribee since 1973, but this time, both major parties received less than 30 percent of the first-preference vote. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says this paints a concerning picture for Labor ahead of the upcoming federal election - as Albanese could lose seats in Victoria. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Northern Queensland floods are yet to reach predicted levels. Parts of the north-east have had about a metre of rain since Friday, and a woman died when a rescue boat capsized - and parts of Townsville are evacuating. Authorities claim the rain is currently easing - but the worst is still to come. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says many residents have battened down the hatches to prepare for more extreme weather. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Two historic Melbourne monuments were vandalised as tens of thousands of people took to the streets to protest the controversial Australia Day holiday. A statue of John Batman, a founder of Australia's second largest city who was also involved in the deaths of indigenous people, was sawn in half and a monument commemorating Australian soldiers in World War One was covered in red paint. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says police have launched investigations into these incidents - as well as similar acts of vandalism across the country. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
TV presenter Tony Jones has apologised to Novak Djokovic for mocking Serbian fans at the Australian tennis Open. Djokovic vowed to boycott interviews from Australian broadcaster Channel Nine until he received a public apology, after Jones called him 'over-rated' and a 'has-been'. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says Jones reached out to Djokovic's team after the story attracted worldwide attention. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.