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Daily political analysis, today with Greg Jennett .. (audio)

Thu, 18 Jul 2013 07:45:00 +1000

Sandy Aloisi is speaking to the ABC's Canberra Bureau Chief

Accountants group wants rethink on FBT crackdown, even if "many" are rorting the system .. (audio)

Wed, 17 Jul 2013 17:15:00 +1000

Glen Bartholomew spoke to National Tax and Accountants' Association spokesman Andrew Gardiner

Challenging Racism Project says it's important Govt's manage immigration and multiculturalism .. (audio)

Wed, 17 Jul 2013 16:15:00 +1000

Glen Bartholomew spoke to Professor Kevin Dunn from the University of Western Sydney

Marius Benson's daily political analysis, today with Phillip Hudson .. (audio)

Wed, 17 Jul 2013 07:45:00 +1000

Marius Benson is speaking to the National Political editor with the Herald Sun

Mark Butler defends changes to FBT and salary sacrifice crackdown, to fund early end to carbon tax .. (audio)

Wed, 17 Jul 2013 07:20:00 +1000

Marius Benson spoke to the Climate Change minister

Greg Hunt on why Tony Abbott won't debate Kevin Rudd, and the FBT car crackdown .. (audio)

Wed, 17 Jul 2013 06:50:00 +1000

Marius Benson spoke to the shadow Climate minister

Pub Service union 'relieved' most members unaffected by Climate Tax changes, but disappointed that execs will face cuts .. (audio)

Tue, 16 Jul 2013 10:55:00 +1000

Cameron Green spoke to national secretary of the Community and Public Sector Union, Nadine Flood

Confirmation of plans to shift to an emissions trading scheme 12 months early - we look at the potential impact .. (audio)

Tue, 16 Jul 2013 10:45:00 +1000

Cameron Green spoke to Elisa de Wit, leader of the Australian climate change practice

Tax Institute says multinationals are right to try to minimise taxes - but Tax Office is also right to ensure they are doing it legally .. (audio)

Tue, 16 Jul 2013 08:45:00 +1000

Marius Benson is speaking to Robert Jeremenko from the group representing lawyers, accountants and other tax professionals

Marius Benson's daily political analysis, today with Shane Wright .. (audio)

Tue, 16 Jul 2013 07:45:00 +1000

Marius Benson is speaking to the economics editor of the West Australian

Tourism and Transport Forum says 10-point pre-election 'shopping list' isn't a grab for hand-outs .. (audio)

Mon, 15 Jul 2013 16:50:00 +1000

Glen Bartholomew spoke to Forum CEO Ken Morrison

Simon Birmingham joins Oppn figures trying to downplay Tony Abbott's 'dismissive' remarks on carbon emissions .. (audio)

Tue, 16 Jul 2013 06:50:00 +1000

Marius Benson spoke to the Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for the Environment

Labor now equal in support, and PM outclasses Oppn leader in 'almost all categories' says Nielsen poll .. (audio)

Mon, 15 Jul 2013 08:15:00 +1000

Marius Benson is speaking to John Stirton, the chief pollster for Nielsen

Marius Benson's daily political analysis, today with Gemma Daley .. (audio)

Mon, 15 Jul 2013 07:45:00 +1000

Marius Benson is speaking to the Chief of Staff in the Financial Review's Canberra Bureau

'Incompetent, dysfunctional, chaotic, wasteful, scandalous, rabble' - some of the epithets as Opposition ratchets up negative campaign .. (audio)

Mon, 15 Jul 2013 07:20:00 +1000

Marius Benson spoke to deputy Liberal leader Julie Bishop

Greens call for new taxes on miners and banks and millionaires as their vote appears to be shrinking .. (audio)

Mon, 15 Jul 2013 06:50:00 +1000

Marius Benson spoke to Greens leader Christine Milne

As PM pushes Qld to sign up for education reforms, the state's Teachers Union pres says all students would benefit .. (audio)

Fri, 12 Jul 2013 10:15:00 +1000

Mandy Presland spoke to President of the Queensland Teachers Union, Kevin Bates

ALP President rejects treasurer's call to allow non-union members in Labor Party .. (audio)

Fri, 12 Jul 2013 08:15:00 +1000

Marius Benson is speaking to Jenny McCallister

Marius Benson's daily political analysis, today with Peter Martin .. (audio)

Fri, 12 Jul 2013 07:45:00 +1000

Marius Benson is speaking to the Economics Correspondent with the Age and SMH

Asst Treasurer says Oppn Leader 'like a cockroach scurrying off in darkness" after failing to front for debate.. (audio)

Fri, 12 Jul 2013 07:20:00 +1000

Marius Benson spoke to David Bradbury

Business welcomes PM's commitment to improved productivity - but Opposition rejects his speech .. (audio)

Fri, 12 Jul 2013 06:50:00 +1000

Marius Benson spoke to shadow Assistant Treasurer, Mathias Cormann

Controversial new abortion laws facing Irish M-Ps unlikely to be the last .. (audio)

Thu, 11 Jul 2013 09:15:00 +1000

Cameron Green spoke to by Justin McCarthy from the Irish state broadcaster, R-T-E

Car workers union says subsidies to auto industry in Australia 'low by world standards' .. (audio)

Thu, 11 Jul 2013 08:15:00 +1000

Marius Benson is speaking to John Camillo, South Australian Secretary of the AMWU

Marius Benson's daily political analysis, today with Chris Uhlmann .. (audio)

Thu, 11 Jul 2013 07:45:00 +1000

Marius Benson is speaking to the Political editor with 7:30

Industry Minister commits to continued support for car makers and industry - but stays silent on details .. (audio)

Thu, 11 Jul 2013 07:20:00 +1000

Marius Benson spoke to Senator Kim Carr

Ethnic Council joins protest in Melbourne calling for a pension increase to meet the rising cost of living .. (audio)

Wed, 10 Jul 2013 13:45:00 +1000

Laura Tchilinguirian spoke to Marion Lau from the Ethnic Communities Council

Marius Benson's daily political analysis, today with Phillip Coorey .. (audio)

Wed, 10 Jul 2013 07:45:00 +1000

Marius Benson is speaking to the Chief Political Correspondent with the Financial Review

Christopher Pyne 'laughs' at speculation that Tony Abbott could be challenged for leadership .. (audio)

Wed, 10 Jul 2013 07:20:00 +1000

Marius Benson spoke to the Opposition frontbencher

"Collingwood has more members than ALP" - Academic on whether Kevin Rudd's reforms are needed .. (audio)

Tue, 09 Jul 2013 11:25:00 +1000

Cameron Green spoke to Public Policy fellow, Nick Reese, from the University of Melbourne

QLD moves to introduce audio recordings in cabs in response to a spate of assaults .. (audio)

Tue, 09 Jul 2013 08:25:00 +1000

Sandy Aloisi speaks to QLD Transport Minister Scott Emerson.

Labor's polling fortunes continue to improve with a Newspoll showing its now 50-50 - we look at the figures .. (audio)

Tue, 09 Jul 2013 08:15:00 +1000

Marius Benson is speaking to the Newspoll boss Martin O'Shannessy

Marius Benson's daily political analysis, today with Malcolm Farr .. (audio)

Tue, 09 Jul 2013 07:45:00 +1000

Marius Benson is speaking to the National Political Editor for News.com.au

Finance minister on falling job figures - but climbing poll results for Labor .. (audio)

Tue, 09 Jul 2013 07:15:00 +1000

Marius Benson spoke to Penny Wong

AMA joins push to raise $2000 cap on 'self education' tax deductions .. (audio)

Mon, 08 Jul 2013 08:45:00 +1000

Sandy Aloisi spoke to AMA president Steve Hambleton

Qld minister suggests Feds will need to "throw millions" at his state before he agrees to Education reform .. (audio)

Mon, 08 Jul 2013 07:15:00 +1000

Sandy Aloisi spoke to John Paul Langbroek

Daily political analysis, today Steve Chase is speaking with Christian Kerr .. (audio)

Mon, 08 Jul 2013 07:45:00 +1000

Marius Benson is speaking to the political writer with the Australian

Marius Benson's daily political analysis, today with Paul Bongiorno .. (audio)

Fri, 05 Jul 2013 07:45:00 +1000

Marius Benson is speaking to the Ten Network's National Affairs Editor

Senior academic "not expecting any quick fixes" from Prime Minister's talks with Indonesia on asylum seekers .. (audio)

Thu, 04 Jul 2013 17:55:00 +1000

Mandy Presland spoke to Vice President of the Refugee Council of Australia and Director of the Asia-Pacific College of Diplomacy at the Australian National University, Professor William Maley

Property developers on the defensive after being told they can't stand for Labor Party pre-selection in New South Wales .. (audio)

Thu, 04 Jul 2013 16:55:00 +1000

Mandy Presland spoke to Urban Taskforce CEO Chris Johnson

Why is the PM backing moves to intervene in NSW Labor to deal with corruption? We ask Nat Exec member Kim Carr .. (audio)

Thu, 04 Jul 2013 07:20:00 +1000

Marius Benson is speaking to the Chief Political Correspondent with the Age and the SMH

Marius Benson's daily political analysis, today with Mark Kenny .. (audio)

Thu, 04 Jul 2013 07:45:00 +1000

Marius Benson is speaking to the Chief Political Correspondent with the Age and the SMH

Marius Benson's daily political analysis, today with Bernard Keane .. (audio)

Wed, 03 Jul 2013 07:45:00 +1000

Marius Benson is speaking to the Canberra Politics Correspondent with Crikey

Closer polls mean more pressure on Coalition to flesh out policies, argues assistant treasurer .. (audio)

Wed, 03 Jul 2013 07:15:00 +1000

Marius Benson spoke to David Bradbury

Essential poll backs "Rudd spike" results - but says women are less enthusiastic about Julia Gillard's removal .. (audio)

Tue, 02 Jul 2013 09:15:00 +1000

Mark Tamhane spoke to Essential Media's Peter Lewis

Will planned cuts to the tertiary education sector be reversed under Kevin Rudd? We ask the new Higher Education Minister .. (audio)

Tue, 02 Jul 2013 07:15:00 +1000

Marius Benson spoke to Senator Kim Carr

Asylum seekers high on the new Cabinet agenda - we talk to refugee advocate Ian Rintoul (audio)

Tue, 02 Jul 2013 08:15:00 +1000

Marius Benson spoke to the head of Refugee Action Collective Ian Rintoul

Examining Kevin Rudd's new cabinet - we talk to Crikey.com's Bernard Keane .. (audio)

Mon, 01 Jul 2013 10:20:00 +1000

Mark Tamhan spoke to the Crikey political writer

New survey finds housing affordability one of the biggest problems facing low income earners. .. (audio)

Mon, 01 Jul 2013 09:50:00 +1000

Mark Tamhane spoke to ACOSS's deputy chief executive Dr. Tessa Boyd-Caine

Another good poll for a Rudd-led Labor Party - part of a trend, or 'just a sugar spike'? .. (audio)

Mon, 01 Jul 2013 08:15:00 +1000

Marius Benson is speaking to Newspoll boss Martin O'Shannessy

Marius Benson's daily political analysis, today with Stephanie Peatling .. (audio)

Mon, 01 Jul 2013 07:45:00 +1000

Marius Benson is speaking to the Political Correspondent with the Sun Herald

Shadow Environment spokesman moves to play down Labor resurgence in polls .. (audio)

Mon, 01 Jul 2013 07:15:00 +1000

Marius Benson spoke to Greg Hunt

Craig Emerson says Labor now united behind Kevin Rudd "to keep the barbarian Coalition from the gate" .. (audio)

Mon, 01 Jul 2013 06:15:00 +1000

Marius Benson spoke to the retiring MP, a long-time Gilard supporter

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Fri, 28 Jun 2013 00:00:00 +1000

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Monash Uni politics expert looks back at an extraordinary week .. (audio)

Fri, 28 Jun 2013 13:15:00 +1000

Shon Walker spoke to Dr. Zareh Ghazarian, Politics lecturer, Monash University

Bill passes Tas Upper House, clearing the way for gay couples to adopt children .. (audio)

Fri, 28 Jun 2013 09:45:00 +1000

Mandy Presland gets details from Rodney Croome from the Tasmanian Gay and Lesbian Rights Group

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As new PM considers changes to carbon pricing, Climate Institute says focus must include renewable energy.. (audio)

Fri, 28 Jun 2013 09:15:00 +1000

Many Presland is speaking to John Connor, CEO of the Climate Institute

What does the business community expect from the new Government -- and is it confident it'll be listened to? .. (audio)

Thu, 27 Jun 2013 19:50:00 +1000

Tracee Hutchison spoke to Innes Willox, Chief Executive of the Australian Industry Group

Former Parl Sec for Pacific denies 'self interest' is why he switched his vote to Kevin Rudd .. (audio)

Thu, 27 Jun 2013 19:20:00 +1000

Tracee Hutchison spoke to Richard Marles

Christopher Pyne rejects PM's call to focus on policies, saying Kevin Rudd's challenge to Julia Gillard was all about 'ego and revenge'.. (audio)

Fri, 28 Jun 2013 08:15:00 +1000

Marius Benson is speaking to the Manager of Opposition Business in the house of representatives

Kevin Rudd can't automatically expect support from young people, argues National Union of Students .. (audio)

Thu, 27 Jun 2013 16:47:00 +1000

Glen Bartholomew spoke to President of the National Union of Students, Jade Tyrell

Marius Benson's daily political analysis, today with James Grubel .. (audio)

Fri, 28 Jun 2013 07:45:00 +1000

Marius Benson is speaking to the Canberra Political Correspondent with the Reuters newsagency.

Kevin Rudd's elevation gives Labor a big bump in polls - but can it last? .. (audio)

Thu, 27 Jun 2013 16:45:00 +1000

Glen Bartholomew spoke to Dr Nick Economou from the School of Political and Social Inquiry at Monash University

Treasurer Chris Bowen on rumoured changes to carbon tax, NDIS and other Gillard policies .. (audio)

Fri, 28 Jun 2013 07:15:00 +1000

Marius Benson spoke to the new Treasurer

ACTU President on whether reelection of Kevin Rudd as Labor Leader will impact on union access to the top .. (audio)

Thu, 27 Jun 2013 10:45:00 +1000

Steve Chase spoke to Ged Kearney

Morgan poll after re-installment of Kevin Rudd as Labor leader shows 5% boost - but will it last? .. (audio)

Thu, 27 Jun 2013 09:55:00 +1000

Steve Chase spoke to Roy Morgan Research chairman Gary Morgan

National co-convenor of Emily's List on the removal of Australia's first female PM .. (audio)

Thu, 27 Jun 2013 09:45:00 +1000

Steve Chase is speaking to Tanja Kovac

Confusion about the 'mechanics' of Parliament sittings today - we talk to the ABC NewsRadio's parliamentary Chief of Staff .. (audio)

Thu, 27 Jun 2013 09:15:00 +1000

Steve Chase is speaking to Clive Hunton

Rudd supporter denies that his man white-anted Julia Gillard, prior to his re-election as leader by Caucus .. (audio)

Thu, 27 Jun 2013 08:15:00 +1000

Marius Benson is speaking to Doug Cameron

Marius Benson's daily political analysis, today with Dennis Atkins .. (audio)

Thu, 27 Jun 2013 07:45:00 +1000

Marius Benson is speaking to the National Affairs Editor with the Courier Mail

Questions raised about the constitutional basis of Kevin Rudd's claim to be PM .. (audio)

Thu, 27 Jun 2013 07:15:00 +1000

Marius Benson is speaking to Anne Twomey, a Professor of Constitutional Law at Sydney University

The return of Rudd: Marius Benson looks at one of the most dramatic days Aus politics has seen - and what happens now.. (audio)

Thu, 27 Jun 2013 06:45:00 +1000

Sandy Aloisi is with NewsRadio Political Editor Marius Benson

Wildlife Fund-Australia says "you can't under-estimate significance" of US President's moves on Climate Change .. (audio)

Wed, 26 Jun 2013 14:50:00 +1000

Shon Walker spoke to Will McGoldrick, Wildlife Fund-Australia's Climate Change Policy Manager

Asylum seeker and refugee health services in Victoria get a boost of 22 million dollars . we talk to the Ethnic Communities Council .. (audio)

Wed, 26 Jun 2013 13:15:00 +1000

Shon Walker spoke to Eddie McCalleff, the deputy chair of the Ethnic Communities' Council of Victoria

Climate Institute highlights "some strengths, some limitations" In US President's rollout of climate change regs .. (audio)

Wed, 26 Jun 2013 09:55:00 +1000

Steve Chase spoke to Institute boss John Connor

Former Nats leader Mark Vaile on the resignation of key Independent Rob Oakeshott .. (audio)

Wed, 26 Jun 2013 09:25:00 +1000

Steve Chase spoke to Mr Vaile

Marius Benson looks at the unexpected retirement of Independent MP Tony Windsor .. (audio)

Wed, 26 Jun 2013 09:20:00 +1000

Steve Chase spoke to NewsRadio's political editor

ABC Election Analyst Antony Green, on key independents decision not to stand again .. (audio)

Wed, 26 Jun 2013 08:45:00 +1000

Marius Benson spoke to the ABC's elections number-cruncher

Parl Sec on Climate Change reacts to US President's climate change measures, ructions in ALP .. (audio)

Wed, 26 Jun 2013 08:15:00 +1000

Marius Benson is speaking to Yvette D'Ath

Marius Benson's daily political analysis, today with Andrew Probyn .. (audio)

Wed, 26 Jun 2013 07:45:00 +1000

Marius Benson is speaking to the Federal Political Editor with the West Australian

Barnaby Joyce pays tribute to Rob Oakeshott, despite the Independent's support for PM Gillard .. (audio)

Wed, 26 Jun 2013 06:45:00 +1000

Marius Benson spoke to the Nationals leader in the Senate

Marius Benson's daily political analysis, today with David Crowe .. (audio)

Tue, 25 Jun 2013 07:45:00 +1000

Marius Benson is speaking to the National Affairs Editor with the Australian

Monash Uni politics expert says Labor leadership spill is still possible - but unlikely .. (audio)

Mon, 24 Jun 2013 17:15:00 +1000

Glen Bartholomew was joined by Dr Nick Economou

Rudd confidant says his man won't challenge and is waiting for Labor Party elders to urge PM Gillard aside .. (audio)

Tue, 25 Jun 2013 07:15:00 +1000

Marius Benson spoke to political analyst Bruce Hawker

Poll of marginal seats suggests changing leaders wouldn't be enough to stop a rout for Labor .. (audio)

Tue, 25 Jun 2013 06:45:00 +1000

Marius Benson spoke to JWS Pollster John Scales

The Lowy Institute's annual poll on Australian attitudes suggest Labor's in for a torrid time come September's election .. (audio)

Mon, 24 Jun 2013 09:45:00 +1000

Steve Chase spoke to report author is Alex Oliver

Marius Benson's daily political analysis, today with Karen Middleton .. (audio)

Mon, 24 Jun 2013 07:45:00 +1000

Marius Benson is speaking to the Chief Political Correspondent with SBS

Trade minister claims ALP can win fed election - but only if party unites behind PM Julia Gillard .. (audio)

Mon, 24 Jun 2013 06:45:00 +1000

Marius Benson spoke to Craig Emerson

Darwin-based economics professor says Coalition's 'Develop the North' plan sounds good, but is unworkable .. (audio)

Fri, 21 Jun 2013 13:50:00 +1000

Shon Walker was joined by Bill Mitchell, Professor of Economics at Charles Darwin University

Royal Australasian College of Physicians joins calls for end to detaining child asylum seekers ..(audio)

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 17:45:00 +1000

Laura Tchiliguirian spoke to Associate Professor Susan Moloney, President of the RACP Paediatrics & Child Health Division

As development of the north hits the political agenda, we talk to man who made a major study of the issue .. (audio)

Fri, 21 Jun 2013 11:45:00 +1000

Steve Chase spoke to Dr Peter Stone from the CSIRO, who examined the Top End's potential for major expansion in 2009's Northern Australia Land and Water Science Review

Immigration a rapidly growing concern, finds Ipsos survey - now ranking fourth in people's worries .. (audio)

Fri, 21 Jun 2013 11:15:00 +1000

Steve Chase got details from researcher Jennifer Brock

Refugee advocacy groups welcome decision to remove about 70 children and family members from the Manus Island detention centre... (audio)

Fri, 21 Jun 2013 10:15:00 +1000

Steve Chase spoke to Chillout campaign director Sophie Peer

Building 7000 prefab apartments could end 'rough-sleeping' homelessness by 2020, argues senator .. (audio)

Fri, 21 Jun 2013 09:55:00 +1000

Steve Chase spoke to the Greens spokesman Scott Ludlam

New book describes Labor Party faction-based selection process as "like a royal court" .. (audio)

Fri, 21 Jun 2013 08:45:00 +1000

Marius Benson is speaking to Aaron Patrick, a journalist with the Financial Review - and author of Downfall, How the Labor Party Ripped Itself Apart

Barnaby Joyce won't give specifics on Coalition plan to develop Northern Australia - but says time has come to boost the region .. (audio)

Fri, 21 Jun 2013 08:15:00 +1000

Marius Benson is speaking to the Nationals senator

Greens welcome decision to move 70 asylum seekers from Manus Island where they were housed in tents - but also want more .. (audio)

Fri, 21 Jun 2013 07:55:00 +1000

Marius Benson is speaking to Senator Sarah Hanson-Young

Marius Benson's daily political analysis, today with Tim Lester .. (audio)

Fri, 21 Jun 2013 07:45:00 +1000

Marius Benson is speaking to the On line political editor for Fairfax

Greens concerned at exemptions in Govt's 457-visa legislation, but still generally support cutback ..(audio)

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 09:45:00 +1000

Marius Benson spoke to Greens MP Adam Bandt

Marius Benson's daily political analysis, today with Melissa Clarke .. (audio)

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 07:45:00 +1000

Marius Benson is speaking to the ABC political reporter Melissa Clarke

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