Podcast appearances and mentions of Tony Burke

Home affairs minister Tony Burke delivered a speech at the National Press Club on Thursday, announcing immigration reforms to achieve Labor's forecasts for net overseas migration. After being postponed at short notice six weeks ago, Burke's speech comes in the same week that One Nation announced its policy to significantly cut the number of temporary migrants in Australia. Political editor Tom McIlroy speaks to Burke about why the government is making the changes, the limitations that come from not successfully securing Coalition support, and why new migrants aren't to blame for the housing crisis

Michael McLaren has noticed something interesting about the way Labor behaved in Question Time after Tony Burke unveiled his migration plan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Labor is tightening visa rules for international students and backpackers, while increasing efforts to remove overstayers as it seeks greater control over migration.

Over in Australia, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke is looking to crack down on migration and increase deportations. Harsher terms for overstayers and a backpacked ballot were among the ideas Burke expressed interest in as part of this overhaul. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says the migration issue is a big point of interest for regional Australians, as hospitality leaders and farmers rely on backpackers to supplement their labour force. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A former deputy secretary at the Department of Immigration has weighed in on Tony Burke's new immigration measures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Immigration minister to outline the federal government's immigration policy at the National Press Club; A report reveals gap in safe drinking water standards in remote First Nations communities; And a date set for a formal farewell for Lionel Messi, following his international retirement.

HEADLINES: Thousands of students across the country are set to walk out of school and university today to protest the rise of Pauline Hanson and her political party, One Nation. Authorities are doing their best to quell serious concerns over the use of defibrillators in ambulances after a regulator paused sales of the device due to thousands of malfunctions in recent years. Federal police have raided over 100 service stations in a massive crackdown on illicit tobacco. The jury in Luigi Mangione's upcoming murder trial will be kept anonymous, a New York judge has ruled. Nicole Kidman has sent her old primary school a happy birthday message. Roger Federer's fortune has dropped below the billion-dollar mark. And it turns out your dog really can tell if you're happy or sad. GET IN TOUCHGot a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma?Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITSHost: Charlotte Mortlock Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Group Executive Producer: Georgie Page Check out The Quicky Instagram here and our TikTok here Discover more Mamamia podcasts here Did you know some of our shows are now in video on the Apple Podcast app? Make sure your phone is up to date and check it out here! Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeremy Cordeaux is in the garage with Pete and Gary, and the anger is close to the surface. He opens on a London insurer threatening to cancel a driver's policy unless he removes a "Jesus loves you" sign from his Nissan — supposedly because it raises the risk of vandalism — and asks what has become of Christian England. Then the story he can scarcely believe: a Zambian immigrant with almost 100 convictions, who sexually abused a three-year-old boy and his disabled nine-year-old niece, spared deportation by a tribunal under a ministerial direction from Tony Burke, partly because he'd lose access to the NDIS. Jeremy wants to know why the Minister will explain it to everyone but him. He also takes aim at the $400,000 and 47 days Chris Bowen spent circling the globe promoting net zero, the $100 million a year Australia pays to belong to a United Nations he says has kept the peace nowhere, the stamp duty that stops downsizing, the soft-plastics problem we could solve by simply not wrapping everything in plastic, the fight to save the Snowy brumbies from slaughter, and the new warning that more than two cups of milk a day could harm a toddler. Plus this day in history — Alfred Hitchcock, John Logie Baird and the Logies, Annie Oakley, Florence Nightingale and the last "Good night, John Boy".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barrie Cassidy is back, and kicks off the episode by analysing the conflict in the Labor party over migration that led to the home affairs minister, Tony Burke, pulling out of his scheduled press club speech this week. Tony Barry delves into new Redbridge polling suggesting small gains for One Nation and the Coalition at a federal level. And as the conversation turns to Victorian politics, he surprises everyone – including himself – by defending a trade union leader. They also answer some listener questions, and Tony has his say on Jetstar's new cabin luggage charges.

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Students are not meeting basic literacy and numeracy expectations, Melbourne firebombing treated as terror attack. Plus, Tony Burke postpones speech due to concerns over his policy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Jeremy Cordeaux is back in the garage with Pete and Gary, and he's found the government some money. From next April, he explains, 3.2 million Australians over 65 will lose the private health insurance rebate that keeps them out of the public system — a saving of $7.9 billion the government says it simply can't do without. Jeremy begs to differ, and reads Health Minister Mark Butler a list: $23.4 billion for electric-car subsidies, $100 million for a failed Bureau of Meteorology website, $65 million for journalists at billion-dollar media companies, half a billion for a Papua New Guinea rugby league team, $4.2 million for a South Pacific resort stopover for COP delegates. Priorities, Minister. He also takes on the mass citizenship ceremonies in Tony Burke's south-western Sydney — and the four flags new Australians were presented with — asking what picture of national identity that paints. Plus new Victorian Premier Ben Carroll's claim that "integrity will not be optional" (and why Jeremy says he talked himself into a corner), the belated royal commission into the CFMEU, Australia Post pushing a letter toward two dollars, and a run of gloriously useless inventions — the pet rock, diet water, the DVD rewinder. And this day in history: the World Wide Web, Hiroshima, Big Ben, and the world's oldest tree, accidentally cut down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday Headlines: Albanese under pressure to do more on gambling ads reform Tony Burke delays migration cut announcement Competing drone videos in Russia, Ukraine war Alan Jones trial continues Jetstar to charge for carry-on baggage lockers Deep Dive: Five months into the United States' war on Iran, Donald Trump keeps insisting that a deal, or a decisive victory, is within reach. So why does neither ever arrive? Trita Parsi's answer is blunt: the President is chasing a knockout blow that doesn't exist. In this episode of The Briefing, Chris Spyrou speaks with Parsi, who is an expert on US-Iranian relations and Executive Vice President of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft - about who can really outlast whom and whether Trump has walked into a new forever war. Trita’s last chat with Chris from March: Why the Iran war can’t end ‘soon’ Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpodInstagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @TheBriefingPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Amid rising anti-immigrant sentiments in Australia and significant visa fee increases, some of which have doubled or even tripled since July 1, SBS Nepali sat down with Tony Burke, the Federal Minister for Home Affairs, Immigration and Citizenship, Cyber Security, and the Arts, to discuss the effects that are especially felt by the international student community, permanent residents renewing their Resident Return Visas (RRV), and citizens, including those from the Nepali community, who are facing varying barriers in their quest to bring parents to Australia either temporarily or permanently. - अस्ट्रेलियामा विगत केही समययता आप्रवासी समुदाय लक्षित चर्को आवाज उठिरहेको र गत जुलाई १ देखि विभिन्न भिसाहरूको शुल्क दोब्बर-तेब्बर बढाइएपछि गृह मामिला, आप्रवासन तथा नागरिकता, साइबर सुरक्षा र कला सम्बन्धि सङ्घीय मन्त्री टोनी बर्कसँग एसबीएस नेपालीले कुराकानी गरेको थियो।In the second part of our conversation, Minister Burke underscores the importance of permanent residents, including those from the Nepali community, making a lifelong commitment to Australia by taking up citizenship. He addresses the pressing concerns surrounding rising visa fees and the challenges of visa refusals that families say they are continually facing when trying to bring their parents to Australia. The Minister also shares his perspective on the current national dialogue regarding social cohesion, the various forms of exploitation international students face in the workplace, and the growing risks of cybercrime. Furthermore, Tony Burke has encouraged the Nepali-speaking community to think about how they can share their heritage with other communities who don't know as much about it. Subscribe to the SBS Nepali podcast here.Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this segment are those of the talent.You can listen to SBS Nepali's live broadcast every Tuesday and Thursday at 2 pm via SBS South Asian on digital radio, on television channel 305, through the SBS Audio app, on SBS On Demand, or via our website. You can also follow SBS Nepali on social media: Facebook, Instagram and X (@SBSNepali) - कुराकानीका क्रममा मन्त्री बर्कले, पीआर भएका नेपाली लगायत विभिन्न समुदायका मानिसहरूले अस्ट्रेलियन नागरिकता लिएर यस देशप्रति स्थायी प्रतिबद्धता जनाउनुपर्नेमा जोड दिएका छन्। बढ्दो भिसा शुल्क, आमाबाबुलाई अस्ट्रेलिया ल्याउन खोज्दा भोग्नु परिरहेको ‘भिसा रिजेक्सन' लगायतका कठिनाइहरूबारे उठाइएका प्रश्नहरूलाई पनि उनले सम्बोधन गर्ने प्रयास गरेका छन्। हाल अस्ट्रेलियामा दिनहुँ जस्तो चर्चामा रहेको सामाजिक एकताबारे भइरहेका अनेकौँ खालका टिका-टिप्पणीहरू अनि कार्यस्थलमा अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय विद्यार्थी समुदायले सामना गर्नुपरिरहेको शोषण र हाल बढ्दै गइरहेको साइबर अपराधको जोखिमबारे पनि टोनी बर्कले आफ्ना धारणाहरू एसबीएस नेपाली मार्फत सार्वजनिक गरेका छन्। यसका साथै उनले अस्ट्रेलियामा बस्दै आएका नेपालीभाषीहरूलाई आफ्नो संस्कृतिलाई अरू समुदाय समक्ष कसरी चिनाउने भन्नेबारे सोच्न र आफूहरूको पहिचान विस्तार गर्ने काममा लाग्न पनि आग्रह गरेका छन्।नोट: हामी तपाईँलाई जानकारी गराउन चाहन्छौँ कि यस कुराकानीमा व्यक्त गरिएका विचारहरू वक्ता स्वयम्‌का हुन् र यी विचारहरू प्रति एसबीएसको समर्थन वा विरोध छैन। हाम्रा थप अडियो प्रस्तुतिहरू पोडकास्टका रूपमा उपलब्ध छन्। यो नि:शुल्क सेवा प्रयोग गर्न तपाईंले आफ्नो नाम दर्ता गर्नु पर्दैन। पोडकास्टमा सामाग्री उपलब्ध हुनासाथ सुन्न यहाँ थिच्नुहोस्।एसबीएस नेपालीको प्रत्यक्ष प्रसारण हरेक मङ्गलवार र बिहीवार दिउँसो २ बजे SBS South Asian मा डिजिटल रेडियोमार्फत, आफ्नो टेलिभिजनको च्यानल ३०५ मा, SBS Audio एपमार्फत, SBS On Demand मा वा हाम्रो वेबसाइटबाट सुन्न सक्नुहुन्छ। साथै हामी सोसल मिडिया प्लेटफर्महरू फेसबुक, इन्स्टाग्राम र एक्स मा पनि रहेका छौं SBS Nepali का नाममा।

澳洲社會近年出現反移民聲音，聯邦內政及移民部長博克 (Tony Burke) 表示，多元社群都是澳洲一份子，形容多元文化社區像交響樂團，有不同樂器，才能奏出和諧樂章。

Amid rising anti-immigrant sentiments in Australia and significant visa fee increases—some doubling or tripling since July 1—the effects are especially felt by international students, permanent residents renewing their Resident Return Visas (RRV), and citizens, including the Nepali community trying to bring elderly parents to Australia, SBS Nepali sat down with the Federal Minister for Home Affairs, Immigration and Citizenship, Cyber Security, and the Arts. In the first part of our exclusive one-on-one with Minister Burke, he expressed his desire to see continued, greater progress for the Nepali-speaking community in Australia. - विगत केही समययता अस्ट्रेलियामा विभिन्न पृष्ठभूमिका आप्रवासीहरू लक्षित चर्को आवाज उठिरहेको छ। यसै गरी गत जुलाई १ देखि विभिन्न भिसा श्रेणीहरूको शुल्क दोब्बर-तेब्बर बढाइएपछि यसको मारमा अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय विद्यार्थीहरू, पीआर नवीकरण गर्नुपर्ने स्थायी बासिन्दाहरू अनि आफ्ना वृद्ध आमाबाबुलाई अस्ट्रेलिया बोलाउन खोज्ने नेपाली लगायतका नागरिकहरू परिरहेको सन्दर्भमा गृह मामिला लगायत आप्रवासन तथा नागरिकता, साइबर सुरक्षा र कला सम्बन्धि सङ्घीय मन्त्री टोनी बर्कसँग एसबीएस नेपालीले कुराकानी गरेको छ। बर्कले नेपाल, भुटान लगायतका देशहरूबाट अस्ट्रेलिया आएका नेपालीभाषीहरूले अझै धेरै प्रगति गरेको हेर्ने चाहना आफ्नो रहेको बताएका छन्। प्रस्तुत छ, उक्त कुराकानीको यो पहिलो भाग।Subscribe to the SBS Nepali podcast here.Disclaimer: We would like to inform you that the opinions expressed in the segment are those of the talents themselves.You can listen to SBS Nepali's live broadcast every Tuesday and Thursday at 2 pm via SBS South Asian on digital radio, on television channel 305, through the SBS Audio app, on SBS On Demand, or via our website.You can also follow SBS Nepali on social media: Facebook, Instagram and X (@SBS Nepali) - नोट: हामी तपाईँलाई जानकारी गराउन चाहन्छौँ कि यस कुराकानीमा व्यक्त गरिएका विचारहरू वक्ता स्वयम्‌का हुन् र यी विचारहरू प्रति एसबीएसको समर्थन वा विरोध छैन।हाम्रा थप अडियो प्रस्तुतिहरू पोडकास्टका रूपमा उपलब्ध छन्। यो नि:शुल्क सेवा प्रयोग गर्न तपाईंले आफ्नो नाम दर्ता गर्नु पर्दैन। पोडकास्टमा सामाग्री उपलब्ध हुनासाथ सुन्न यहाँ थिच्नुहोस्।एसबीएस नेपालीको प्रत्यक्ष प्रसारण हरेक मङ्गलवार र बिहीवार दिउँसो २ बजे SBS South Asian मा डिजिटल रेडियोमार्फत, आफ्नो टेलिभिजनको च्यानल ३०५ मा, SBS Audio एपमार्फत, SBS On Demand मा वा हाम्रो वेबसाइटबाट सुन्न सक्नुहुन्छ। साथै हामी सोसल मिडिया प्लेटफर्महरू फेसबुक, इन्स्टाग्राम र एक्स मा पनि रहेका छौं SBS Nepali का नाममा।

Aamir Khan, Steve Waugh, Tony Burke and other prominent personalities, along with fans, came together at the IFFM 2026 Curtain Raiser in Melbourne to mark 25 years of Lagaan. From Aamir Khan's reflections on cinema and storytelling to the announcement of Silkyara 41, a film inspired by the 2023 Silkyara tunnel rescue mission, the event highlighted the growing creative and cultural ties between Australia and India.

Bộ trưởng Nội vụ Tony Burke cho biết giấy phép nhập cảnh đã được cấp để cho phép một phụ nữ có liên quan đến IS trở về từ Syria. Là công dân Úc, người phụ nữ này là người cuối cùng trong số những "cô dâu IS" vẫn còn mắc kẹt ở nước ngoài. Người phụ nữ này trước đó bị cấm nhập cảnh về nước vì lý do an ninh quốc gia, nhưng giờ đây sẽ được phép trở về cùng con mình.

Bộ trưởng Nội vụ Tony Burke đã phản bác lại bà Pauline Hanson sau khi lãnh đạo đảng One Nation công bố danh sách các khu vực bầu cử do đảng Lao động nắm giữ mà đảng của bà sẽ nhắm đến trong cuộc bầu cử liên bang kế tiếp, trong đó có khu vực bầu cử Watson ở Tây Sydney của ông Burke. Đảng One Nation gần đây nhận được sự ủng hộ của cử tri, với những chủ trương gây nhiều tranh cãi liên quan đến di dân và sinh viên quốc tế. Một lãnh đạo cộng đồng người Việt nói họ có thể làm việc với bất kỳ đảng nào.

Mark Levy didn't hold back following news that a group of Australian women with ties to former Islamic State fighters are expected to arrive in Australia this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony Burke's department has issued a visa to an American YouTuber who is a renowned antisemite, the hearings for the Royal Commission kicked off. Plus, the boss of ASIO Mike Burgess has faced a shocking death threat by a university student.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SBS News political reporter Anna Henderson speaks to Immigration Minister Tony Burke about visas, the War in the Middle East, and IS brides. Mr Burke says federal Opposition Leader Angus Taylor is trying to turn Australians against one another with his policies.

Comunidade local do Sul da Austrália mobiliza-se para apoiar uma mulher que corre o risco de ser deportada da Austrália para Taiwan, em menos de duas semanas, deixando para trás o marido e três filhos pequenos. Ying-Hsi Chou apela ao Ministro da Imigração, Tony Burke, que lhe permita permanecer em Murray Bridge, após ter sido informada de que violou as condições do seu visto há mais de uma década.

Một cộng đồng ở Nam Úc đang tập hợp lại để hỗ trợ một người phụ nữ có thể bị trục xuất về Đài Loan trong vòng chưa đầy hai tuần nữa, vì những vấn đề liên quan đến thị thực từ trước. Bà Ying-Hsi Chou đến từ Murray Bridge đang cầu xin Bộ trưởng Nội vụ Tony Burke cho phép bà được ở lại vì bà đã kết hôn và có ba con nhỏ.

Same prompt as last time except this one is claude 4.6 opus. taking bloody ages no wonder they don't to be robot executioners they wouldn't fire until the target was in another postcode. LLM more like Lame Loading Model. At least Grok was fast. Oh wow Claude is brutal. I think I will stop doing roast shownotes after this but it's pretty funny. Okay yeah this will be the last roast notes so enjoy while it lasts. I ran it again telling it to be less harsh and yeah, it's still harsh. G'day, you legends! Welcome to the notes for Episode 150 of The Two Jacks, where Jack the Insider teams up with Hong Kong Jack (the ex-Labor bloke who's wandered off into conservative wilderness—mate, what happened? We view that shift with the contempt it deserves, like watching a once-solid pub mate switch to light beer). It's all fair dinkum Aussie banter here: politics, elections, wars, strikes, and sport, with a bit of arsehole flair thrown in. We've bumped timestamps forward 25 seconds to account for the theme music—because who doesn't love a dramatic entrance?This ep clocks in at around 1:13:40 (post-theme), recorded on 26 March 2026. Jack the Insider keeps it real, while Hong Kong Jack reminisces about his glory days before his puzzling pivot to the dark side. Strap in for a ripper discussion shaded with our signature contempt for conservative flip-floppers.00:00:25 - Intro & Midsomer Murders BanterJack the Insider kicks off with a warm welcome to Episode 150, "Cause for Raising the Bat." Hong Kong Jack dives into his love for Midsomer Murders—showing his age, but hey, at least it's not as outdated as his politics. Quick chat on media strikes and a teaser for political affiliations. (Light-hearted start, no harm done.)00:00:44 - Political Shifts: Hong Kong Jack's "Evolution"Hong Kong Jack claims his views haven't changed since the Hawke era—pull the other one, mate! He admits ditching faith in government enterprises like Telecom (fair call) but then bangs on about defending Western civilization after eyeing failed states. Jack the Insider wisely points out that's 43 years ago—plenty of time for a bloke to go from Labor loyalist to conservative crank. We shade this with contempt: once a worker's champion, now just another right-leaning relic. Key quote: "My views aren't very different to what they were in 1983." Yeah, nah.00:01:40 - US Democracy Woes & Aussie StrengthsDeep dive into America's broken system—Trump as symptom, not disease. Jack the Insider praises Australia's compulsory voting, independent electoral commission, and preferential system as rock-solid. Hong Kong Jack chimes in on voter registration pitfalls in the US (fair point, even from a turncoat). Education smackdown: Insider calls out red states' poor outcomes; Hong Kong Jack disputes it—next week's debate fodder.00:09:11 - South Australian Election TsunamiLabor surges to 33+ seats, Libs collapse, One Nation rises (but probably won't last—history says they'll implode like always). Insider debunks the "orange tsunami" hype; it's just Lib votes bleeding to One Nation, handing wins to Labor. Shade on Hong Kong Jack's conservative lean: This is what happens when ex-Labor types like you defect—chaos for the right! Big swings in blue-collar seats, but Insider sees two Australias emerging. One Nation's David Payton congratulated... for now. Bet on him bolting to the crossbenches within a year.00:22:39 - Immigration, Patriotism, & Pauline's PerksInsider calls out xenophobia's ugly history in Oz (thanks, White Australia policy—Labor's brainchild, ironically). Hong Kong Jack pushes addressing concerns without dismissing voters—solid, but coming from a conservative convert, it's rich. Chat on embracing migrants as "new Australians" and embracing patriotism (not jingoism). Quick roast: Pauline Hanson cops flak for undeclared flights on Gina Rinehart's jet—quid pro quo much? Insider: Personal attacks won't stick, but policy takedowns will.00:39:44 - Albo's Mosque Visit & Aussie Heckling TraditionPM Albo and Tony Burke get razzed at Lakemba Mosque—fair play in our democracy! Insider recalls Howard and Hawke copping boos too. Hong Kong Jack shares Gough Whitlam's 1974 rugby league zinger. All in good fun—unlike switching political sides mid-life crisis.00:42:25 - ABC Strike DramaABC staff walk out for 24 hours over pay (10% over three years, below inflation). Insider: Not ideal timing with news alternatives booming. Hong Kong Jack jokes about staff showing up just to strike—classic. Many preferred the BBC fill-in; Insider warns of threats to World Service. Shade: If only conservatives like Hong Kong Jack appreciated public broadcasters instead of griping.00:48:00 - Iran War Update: Closer to Peace?Tense chat on the Iran conflict—US strikes "obliterated" nuclear sites (per Tulsi Gabbard), but why the war? Straits of Hormuz choked, petrol prices spiking ($2.50 unleaded in Oz). Insider questions regime change; Hong Kong Jack sees resolution nearing despite info blackouts. Pakistan as backchannel? Saudis pressuring them over defence pacts. Economic forecasts grim: global recession likely. No panic on oil stockpiles—avoid desal plant-style blunders.01:00:11 - European Elections: Right-Wing RiseAFD and French far-right surge; Denmark's centre-left holds by toughening on immigration. Hungary watch: Orbán might fall to TISA—good news for Ukraine. Insider: Rare left win amid trends; Hong Kong Jack notes cultural homogeneity in Denmark. Shade: Europe's right-wing wave? Sounds like Hong Kong Jack's kinda vibe these days.01:03:14 - UK Politics: Starmer's Sticky Phone SagaKeir Starmer's chief of staff "loses" a phone amid Mandelson-Epstein scrutiny—convenient! Polls: Labour up to 19%, Reform down to 23%. Insider: Farage fading; Greens at 18% show alt-left strength. Crime chat: London's rates down, but phone thefts? Dodgy excuse.01:07:39 - Meta's "Big Tobacco" MomentLawsuits hammer Meta ($4.2M payout) for addicting kids like cigarettes. New Mexico case: $375M for failing to protect from predators. Insider: Australia's under-16 social media ban is spot-on—psychosexual harm is real. Porn sites now verifying age? No complaints here.01:13:21 - Sport Wrap: NRL, AFL, Cricket ShenanigansNRL: Sea Eagles vs. Roosters tonight; Broncos stumbling. AFL: Essendon "disaster" talk premature; Suns look top-four bound. Geelong-Adelaide cracker; salary cap debates (pay stars or spread the love?). Cricket: England backs Bazball flops; Warnie's IPL windfall ($50M stake). Sheffield Shield final: Vics dominating SA. Bonus: Free Imran Khan tees from CrickInfo—CA's T-shirt ban at Junction Oval? Pathetic.That's a wrap on 150—cracking ep with Insider's insight shining through, even if Hong Kong Jack's conservative drift drags it down a peg (we kid, but seriously, mate—sort it out). Drop us a line on your political origin stories or media gripes. Cheers, legends—catch ya next week!

So the shownotes are brought to you by Grok this week and this is the prompt. Please make podcast shownotes based on this transcript. Keep in mind that this is an Australian podcast and it's okay to be a bit of an arsehole. In fact, I encourage it. But not toward jack the insider - just toward hong kong jack who is an old lawyer who used to be a labor voter but now is more of a conservative which we view with contempt. Feel free to shade the shownotes with that perspective. It's just not a good model. These shownotes are fine, I guess, but what it thinks 'Australian' is has truly made me want to move to New Zealand. Oh Grok, you did your best. The transcript says my name instead of Jack and I tell Grok that but it clearly did not listen. Terrible, terrible LLM. Show Notes: Two Jacks Episode 150G'day, you legends! Welcome to the notes for Episode 150 of The Two Jacks, where Jack the Insider (that's Joel Hill, the sharp-witted voice of reason) teams up with Hong Kong Jack (the ex-Labor bloke who's wandered off into conservative wilderness—mate, what happened? We view that shift with the contempt it deserves, like watching a once-solid pub mate switch to light beer). It's all fair dinkum Aussie banter here: politics, elections, wars, strikes, and sport, with a bit of arsehole flair thrown in. We've bumped timestamps forward 25 seconds to account for the theme music—because who doesn't love a dramatic entrance?This ep clocks in at around 1:13:40 (post-theme), recorded on 26 March 2026. Jack the Insider keeps it real, while Hong Kong Jack reminisces about his glory days before his puzzling pivot to the dark side. Strap in for a ripper discussion shaded with our signature contempt for conservative flip-floppers.Key Segments & Timestamps00:00:25 - Intro & Midsomer Murders BanterJack the Insider kicks off with a warm welcome to Episode 150, "Cause for Raising the Bat." Hong Kong Jack dives into his love for Midsomer Murders—showing his age, but hey, at least it's not as outdated as his politics. Quick chat on media strikes and a teaser for political affiliations. (Light-hearted start, no harm done.)00:00:44 - Political Shifts: Hong Kong Jack's "Evolution"Hong Kong Jack claims his views haven't changed since the Hawke era—pull the other one, mate! He admits ditching faith in government enterprises like Telecom (fair call) but then bangs on about defending Western civilization after eyeing failed states. Jack the Insider wisely points out that's 43 years ago—plenty of time for a bloke to go from Labor loyalist to conservative crank. We shade this with contempt: once a worker's champion, now just another right-leaning relic. Key quote: "My views aren't very different to what they were in 1983." Yeah, nah.00:01:40 - US Democracy Woes & Aussie StrengthsDeep dive into America's broken system—Trump as symptom, not disease. Jack the Insider praises Australia's compulsory voting, independent electoral commission, and preferential system as rock-solid. Hong Kong Jack chimes in on voter registration pitfalls in the US (fair point, even from a turncoat). Education smackdown: Insider calls out red states' poor outcomes; Hong Kong Jack disputes it—next week's debate fodder.00:09:11 - South Australian Election TsunamiLabor surges to 33+ seats, Libs collapse, One Nation rises (but probably won't last—history says they'll implode like always). Insider debunks the "orange tsunami" hype; it's just Lib votes bleeding to One Nation, handing wins to Labor. Shade on Hong Kong Jack's conservative lean: This is what happens when ex-Labor types like you defect—chaos for the right! Big swings in blue-collar seats, but Insider sees two Australias emerging. One Nation's David Payton congratulated... for now. Bet on him bolting to the crossbenches within a year.00:22:39 - Immigration, Patriotism, & Pauline's PerksInsider calls out xenophobia's ugly history in Oz (thanks, White Australia policy—Labor's brainchild, ironically). Hong Kong Jack pushes addressing concerns without dismissing voters—solid, but coming from a conservative convert, it's rich. Chat on embracing migrants as "new Australians" and embracing patriotism (not jingoism). Quick roast: Pauline Hanson cops flak for undeclared flights on Gina Rinehart's jet—quid pro quo much? Insider: Personal attacks won't stick, but policy takedowns will.00:39:44 - Albo's Mosque Visit & Aussie Heckling TraditionPM Albo and Tony Burke get razzed at Lakemba Mosque—fair play in our democracy! Insider recalls Howard and Hawke copping boos too. Hong Kong Jack shares Gough Whitlam's 1974 rugby league zinger. All in good fun—unlike switching political sides mid-life crisis.00:42:25 - ABC Strike DramaABC staff walk out for 24 hours over pay (10% over three years, below inflation). Insider: Not ideal timing with news alternatives booming. Hong Kong Jack jokes about staff showing up just to strike—classic. Many preferred the BBC fill-in; Insider warns of threats to World Service. Shade: If only conservatives like Hong Kong Jack appreciated public broadcasters instead of griping.00:48:00 - Iran War Update: Closer to Peace?Tense chat on the Iran conflict—US strikes "obliterated" nuclear sites (per Tulsi Gabbard), but why the war? Straits of Hormuz choked, petrol prices spiking ($2.50 unleaded in Oz). Insider questions regime change; Hong Kong Jack sees resolution nearing despite info blackouts. Pakistan as backchannel? Saudis pressuring them over defence pacts. Economic forecasts grim: global recession likely. No panic on oil stockpiles—avoid desal plant-style blunders.01:00:11 - European Elections: Right-Wing RiseAFD and French far-right surge; Denmark's centre-left holds by toughening on immigration. Hungary watch: Orbán might fall to TISA—good news for Ukraine. Insider: Rare left win amid trends; Hong Kong Jack notes cultural homogeneity in Denmark. Shade: Europe's right-wing wave? Sounds like Hong Kong Jack's kinda vibe these days.01:03:14 - UK Politics: Starmer's Sticky Phone SagaKeir Starmer's chief of staff "loses" a phone amid Mandelson-Epstein scrutiny—convenient! Polls: Labour up to 19%, Reform down to 23%. Insider: Farage fading; Greens at 18% show alt-left strength. Crime chat: London's rates down, but phone thefts? Dodgy excuse.01:07:39 - Meta's "Big Tobacco" MomentLawsuits hammer Meta ($4.2M payout) for addicting kids like cigarettes. New Mexico case: $375M for failing to protect from predators. Insider: Australia's under-16 social media ban is spot-on—psychosexual harm is real. Porn sites now verifying age? No complaints here.01:13:21 - Sport Wrap: NRL, AFL, Cricket ShenanigansNRL: Sea Eagles vs. Roosters tonight; Broncos stumbling. AFL: Essendon "disaster" talk premature; Suns look top-four bound. Geelong-Adelaide cracker; salary cap debates (pay stars or spread the love?). Cricket: England backs Bazball flops; Warnie's IPL windfall ($50M stake). Sheffield Shield final: Vics dominating SA. Bonus: Free Imran Khan tees from CrickInfo—CA's T-shirt ban at Junction Oval? Pathetic.That's a wrap on 150—cracking ep with Insider's insight shining through, even if Hong Kong Jack's conservative drift drags it down a peg (we kid, but seriously, mate—sort it out). Drop us a line on your political origin stories or media gripes. Cheers, legends—catch ya next week!

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke were called “genocide supporters” by members of the Stand4Palestine group as they attended a prayer service at Lakemba mosque on Friday. Plus, Ampol puts maintenance plans on hold and Peaky Blinders comes to an end. Read more: PM says reception at Sydney mosque 'incredibly positive' Randa Abdel-Fattah slams Muslim event organisers for inviting PM, Bourke to Lakemba mosque Ampol delays Brisbane refinery shutdown to boost fuel supplies amid Iran war Tommy Shelby returns in a finale so good it should be a crimeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rates are set to rise tomorrow, the ABC gives a soft run to Grace Tame over her globalise the intifada chant. Plus, Tony Burke accused of risking the lives of Australian soccer players by plastering their photographs all over social media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Bezpieczeństwo czy obowiązek humanitarny? Rząd federalny zapowiada nowe uprawnienia do anulowania wiz w obliczu zmieniających się konfliktów globalnych. Podczas gdy minister Tony Burke podkreśla potrzebę zachowania kontroli nad systemem migrowania na stałe, organizacje uchodźcze i eksperci ostrzegają przed podważaniem zasad Konwencji Genewskiej. Czy Australii uda się stworzyć sprawiedliwy model ramowy dla osób z regionów objętych wojną?

Should the world release public emergency oil supplies to deal with wildly fluctuating oil prices, diesel shortages and petrol station queues? Plus - two more Iranian soccer representatives seek asylum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Iran football story keeps evolving. On Wednesday morning, Tony Burke announced two more members of the group were granted asylum. By the afternoon, one of those had opted to return to Iran after all. It underlines the fraught nature of the story, as details emerge around retribution concerns for those involved and we learn specifics of how authorities helped the six women who will remain in Australia. Featured: Amanda Shalala, senior reporter, ABC Sport.To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

After days of speculation, five players from the Iranian women's football team were formally granted protection in Australia by home affairs minister Tony Burke early on Tuesday morning. Meanwhile, the rest of the team remains under surveillance by minders as they travel to the airport and potentially back to Iran. Women's football journalist Samantha Lewis speaks to Nour Haydar about what went on behind the scenes to keep the women in Australia, whether more players could do so too and what happens next

Go home to war and oppression - or live in fear for your family’s life: that’s the terrible dilemma faced by Iran’s women’s soccer team. Today we go inside their incredible bid for freedom, and explore what happens next with Asia-Pacific correspondent Amanda Hodge. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our team includes Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony Burke’s mate Dr Jamal Rifi breaks his silence, confirming he has been working to repatriate the ISIS women their children. Plus, Donald Trump delivers a record-breaking State of the Union speech.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The possible return home of a group of so-called ‘ISIS brides' from Syria has caused a political storm.But why? Given similar groups of women and children have been returned in the past by both the Albanese and Morrison governments? Today, Adam Harvey, reporter for the ABC's 7.30 program, joins us to discuss his 2019 reporting as a foreign correspondent on the ground in the Syrian camp where the Australians were living. He spoke with some of the Australian women at the time. Adam also looks at the current debate and what happens if the group is successful in getting home. Featured: Adam Harvey, 7.30 reporter

Australia Day has turned into open season on our national symbols, so why are authorities tolerating it? Plus, Tony Burke's first exercise of his expanded powers to block a Jew who was critical of Islam from entering the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

El ministro del Interior, Tony Burke, afirma que las leyes introducirán regulaciones aduaneras más estrictas en nuestras fronteras y controles de antecedentes para las licencias de armas. Escucha el resumen informativo de este martes 20 de enero 2026.

Tony Burke says Labor's new hate speech laws will tackle the "motivation" for terror, and gun laws will tackle the "method". Plus, shocking CCTV out of Melbourne of Jewish schoolboys chased down the street by a ute.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One week after the Channukah massacre at Bondi Beach in Australia, which left 15 innocent civilians killed, including a 10 year old girl named Matilda, and Chabad Rabbi, Eli Schlanger, and over 40 people injured, Alan Skorski interviewed Robert Gregory, CEO of the Australian Jewish Association. There were no punches pulled during the interview as Gregory put the blame squarely on the shoulders of Australian PM, Tony Albanese. "His apologies and insincere condolences are empty and too late!" Ever since the Hamas slaughter of over 1200 people in Israel on October 7, 2023, Islamist-inspired violent antisemitism has skyrocketed, while the government turned a blind eye. It was just under a year ago that we did a show about violent antisemitism in Australia that included: — A trailer filled with explosives and a list of Jewish targets discovered on Sydney's outskirts — Firebombing of a Melbourne synagogue, with one person hurt. Defacement of another with Nazi symbols and pro-Palestine graffiti — A Jewish childcare center set on fire — Three Jewish businesses torched — The former home of a prominent Jewish leader sprayed with graffiti — Cars defaced and windows smashed in areas where Jews live During the interview, Skorski and Gregory talked about reports from Sky News Australia giving the history of radical Islamist terrorism taking place in Australia, as the government made it policy to keep appeasing them. Even before October 7, Australia was seen as a welcoming country to people who came from dangerous countries with very anti-western values: On December 15, 2014, Man Monis, an Iranian refugee, took hostages at the Lindt chocolate café, killing 2. On June 5, 2017, Yacqub Khayre, a Somalian refugee, murdered a receptionist and held hostages at the Buckingham International Serviced apartments. And following October 7, 2023, The government issued visas to 3000 refugees from Gaza, and was welcomed at the airport by Home Affairs Minister, Tony Burke. "For too long," said Gregory, "the government of Tony Albanese ignored the warning signs and ignored the pleas from the Jewish community about the threats they were facing.” Like in America, under the Biden Administration, the leftist Australian government constantly tried to draw parallels between antisemitism and Islamophobia, even creating a government agency to combat both. To date, there are no examples of anti-Muslim violence having occurred in Australia. A number of Parliamentarians from the past and present have spoken out forcefully about the dangers of Islamist-inspired violent antisemitism, which was welcomed by the Jewish community. Albanese, on the other hand, has been jeered and made unwelcome by Jewish crowds memorializing the dead. Watch the Interview on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0GjOHXwFnY Subscribe to Alan Skorski Reports: https://youtube.com/@alanskorskireports?si=xOf9i2BqWdxsgUmA Alan Skorski Reports 25DEC2025 - PODCAST