We look at the continuing fallout of the 2025 Australian federal election, exploring the fractures within the two-party system, the Coalition’s internal chaos, and the future of the Liberal and National parties, with their the deep divisions over nuclear energy, supermarket policies, climate action, and regional funding, and how the Coalition’s dysfunction is leaving voters disillusioned. We discuss the Liberal Party’s existential crisis – how it resembles the United Australia Party’s demise in 1943 – and whether a complete political overhaul, like Macron’s En Marche in France, could be a blueprint for its survival.
We also analyse Labor’s post-election review, with insights from National Campaign Manager Paul Erikson, who outlines why sticking to promises is key to retaining government, while also facing the pressure to use political capital for ambitious reforms in climate policy, tax fairness, and superannuation changes. We debate whether Labor’s cautious approach is enough to meet the challenges of the next parliamentary term, as issues like energy price rises, Indigenous justice, and the implementation of the Uluru Statement remain unresolved.
This episode also looks at the Prime Minister’s strong post-election condemnation of Israel’s Gaza blockade, marking a potential shift in Australia’s foreign policy stance. We explore the role of the Israel lobby and media influence in shaping political discourse, from the ABC’s controversial removal of an interview with Nasser Mashni under pressure from Zionist groups, to the cancellation of a fellowship for Indigenous author Karen Wyld over pro-Palestine social media activity. We highlight the growing momentum for change in Australia’s policy on Palestine and Israel, with backbenchers like Ed Husic calling for stronger action, and the international community – including the UK, France, and Canada – leading the way on sanctions and condemnation of Israel’s actions.
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