Back to Back Barries: Albanese’s pressure points
As the Coalition puts itself back together again, Labor is facing the first tests of its resolve on tax, climate and Gaza. Barrie Cassidy and Tony Barry examine if Anthony Albanese is meeting the expectations of his voting base and look at the tension and problems to come for the Coalition Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast
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The Coalition is back together, what now?
The Liberals leader, Sussan Ley, and the Nationals leader, David Littleproud, have reached a new agreement, presenting a united front and announcing a new shadow frontbench. But with the Liberals facing a mammoth task ahead, and net zero commitments up in the air, could this mark the beginning of a rocky term for the Coalition? Nour Haydar speaks with Dan Jervis-Bardy about the Coalition’s short-lived breakup
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‘White genocide’ and the consequences of Trump’s conspiracies
Donald Trump is not new to conspiracy theories, and last week in the Oval Office he ambushed the South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa, with false claims of genocide being committed against white people. Reged Ahmad speaks to Washington DC bureau chief David Smith about the US president’s false claims and the extent to which conspiracy theories are driving his agenda
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Will Labor take its chance to act on climate?
It’s often said the 2020s will be a ‘defining decade’ for the planet and action on the climate crisis. Starting this week, the proposal to extend Woodside gas’s processing plant in Western Australia’s remote north-west by 40 years awaits the new environment minister, Murray Watt – the first of many consequential decisions facing him during Labor’s second term in government. Labor has secured a massive majority, with the possibility of another six years on the government benches. So what are the party’s plans for the climate and environmental reforms? Nour Haydar speaks with Adam Morton about why there will never be a better chance for Labor to deliver on climate
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‘Hollowing out’: why are so many people leaving New Zealand?
New Zealand is known as a dream destination – with its verdant, rolling hills and picture-perfect scenery. But some locals are feeling that’s not enough to keep them anchored to the island. Journalist Michelle Duff speaks to Reged Ahmad about why New Zealand is facing a mass exodus as people of working age flee the weak economy Australia news live: latest politics updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast
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