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In an explosive briefing, ASIO boss Mike Burgess revealed a former Australian politician "sold out their country" after being recruited by a foreign intelligence service. In the wake of the revelations, former Treasurer Joe Hockey has called for the person to be named.

And the stakes are high at the Dunkley by-election this weekend. And while the Government managed to pass its contentious changes to stage 3 tax cuts through parliament, recent polls have given the Opposition a confidence boost.

It comes as new gender-pay-gap data reveals disparities across certain industries, and as former Prime Minister Scott Morrison exits parliament.

Anna Henderson, SBS World News Chief Political Correspondent joins Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas on The Party Room.

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Scott Morrison spoke to Hughesy, Ed & Erin after announcing his retirement from politics.

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One of Australia's most well-known and polarising politicians is packing his bags. 

Former prime minister Scott Morrison has announced he’ll leave politics at the end of February.

Shalailah Medhora takes a look back at his long – and sometimes bumpy – political career.

One of Australia's most well-known and polarising politicians is packing his bags. 

Former prime minister Scott Morrison has announced he’ll leave politics at the end of February.

Shalailah Medhora takes a look back at his long – and sometimes bumpy – political career.

Niki Savva has seen ten prime ministers move in and out of the lodge during her decades as a political reporter, but one of those leaders stood out to her from the rest

When the Nadesalingam family recently returned to their adopted Queensland home of Biloela, there was great relief as it brought to an end a years-long nightmare for Priya, Nades and their two young daughters.

But what does their happy ending mean for the thousands of people currently in detention in Australia, or who may end up there with reports suggesting that thousands more Sri Lankans are desperate to flee their homeland for a safer life?

The Quicky speaks to a human rights expert to find out where Australia stands on our border policy and 'turning back the boats' under the new Labor Government, and what that means for millions of Sri Lankans who are living in turmoil.

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Host: Claire Murphy

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Mary Anne Kenny - Associate Professor in the Discipline of Law within the College of Arts, Business, Law and Social Science at Murdoch University, who is an expert in migration law, refugee law, human rights and clinical legal education.

Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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Five years after the Uluru Statement from the Heart was gifted to the Australian people, it seems the new Labor Government is finally willing to implement it after the previous Government resisted.

But what exactly is it, how do we go about bringing it into force, and how will it impact you?

The Quicky speaks to a First Nations scholar, and an expert in Australian history and culture to unpack everything you need to know about the Statement, and why you will have the final say on whether or not First Nations people finally get a voice in Parliament.

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CREDITS 

Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to:

Eddie Synot - A Wamba Wamba First Nations person who writes about Indigenous experience at the intersections of law, culture and society, exploring how these different fields impact upon and affect different representations of Indigenous peoples. Eddie is also an Indigenous academic lawyer and researcher with the Griffith Law School and the Indigenous Law Centre UNSW

Associate Professor Alison Holland - A leading researcher in Australian Indigenous history in the twentieth century, with a focus on rights discourses, race, colonialism and humanitarianism based at Macquarie University

Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane

Audio Producer: Jacob Round

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It was a result that no-one saw coming, despite all the pre-election commentary that predicted women would decide the outcome, and it seems we've chosen a swathe of professional women to replace conservative male MPs in even the safest of seats.

So what pushed us to create one of the biggest political overhauls we may ever see in Parliament in our lifetime? It is just because we desperately want action on climate change and trust the 'Teal Independents' to finally get us there, or is there more to this story?

The Quicky speaks to an expert in women and Australian politics to find out how we came together to disrupt the status quo, and whether we might have finally have overthrown the political patriarchy for good.

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CREDITS 

Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to:

Camilla Nelson - Associate Professor of Media, Writing and Journalism at The University of Notre Dame Australia

Producer: Claire Murphy / Gemma Bath

Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane

Audio Producer: Jacob Round

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Albanese’s First Big Change 23/05/22
Anthony Albanese was sworn in as Prime Minister this morning and has already made one big change, Scott Morrison’s plans now that he’s lost the top job, Andrew O’Keefe, Belgium has become the first country in the world to announce a compulsory quarantine for monkeypox cases, Courtney Love spoke out in support of Johnny Depp and Channing Tatum.

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It's the final countdown... time to fire up the barbeque and get those democracy sausages sizzling, as we prepare to head to the polls to vote in the 2022 federal election (unless you're one of the 5 million super-organised Aussies who've already cast their ballot).

But what if you haven't been particularly engaged in this election campaign, or you're still not sure who to vote for? 

Well, fear not, because The Quicky speaks to two experts in Australian politics to wrap this election up like the bread around your snag into one easily digestible episode, summarising everything you need to know before you number those boxes.

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CREDITS 

Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to:

Amy Remeikis - Guardian Australia's political reporter

Mark Kenny - Australian Studies Professor at the Australian National University's College of Arts and Social Sciences, and host of the weekly politics and public affairs podcast, Democracy Sausage With Mark Kenny

Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane

Audio Producer: Jacob Round

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This week it’s all about curry, capes and … sex clubs.

The PM’s social media obsession with posting his curries hit new highs of engagement when the internet noticed the chicken in his questionably-garnished korma was also questionably cooked. Is the curry discourse a distraction, or can we talk about curry and scrutinise the campaign at the same time?

For those who observe, the first Monday in May is known as Met Gala Day. This year’s theme of ‘Gilded Glamour’ had celebrities turning up in capes and tails. Kim Kardashian went to extreme lengths to fit into Marilyn Monroe’s famous ‘Happy Birthday Mr President’ dress and her mother, Kris Jenner, dressed up like Jackie O.

Yumi Stynes drops by to chat about season "Sex" of ABC podcast Ladies, We Need to Talk and how she gets women to open up on taboo topics. 

Finally, BW and BL dig into Severance.

Show notes:

PM Scott Morrison’s curry: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=554652889363411&set=pb.100044561133947.-2207520000

Vogue Met Gala live blog: https://www.vogue.com/live/met-gala-2022-live-updates?id=6270643b5993216c48e1b303

Severance: https://www.theverge.com/23015650/severance-season-1-review-apple-tv-plus

Ladies, We Need to Talk: https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/ladies-we-need-to-talk/

5 minute food fix: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/5-minute-food-fix/id1619052425

BW’s dossier of politicians and food

PM Scott Morrison’s curry

US President George HW Bush vomits at Japanese state banquet

Kevin Rudd eats earwax

Tony Abbott eats bites into a raw onion

Ed Milliband eats bacon sandwich

Bill Shorten eats sausage side-on

Scott Morrison addresses Engadine Maccas rumour

Michaelia Cash’s “curry for the country”

Over the past couple of weeks, there has been a lot of concern about a new security deal that the Solomon Islands have signed with China, even though we don't really know much about what it contains.

Nonetheless, many critics have suggested that it was a massive failing on the part of our Federal Government that more wasn't done to stop the deal from happening, as it could potentially threaten Australia's security with China's increasing influence in the region.

The Quicky speaks to an expert in Australian politics, and an academic focused on the Pacific to find out what exactly the pact may entail, how it could impact Australia, and just how concerned you need to be.

CREDITS 

Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to:

Mark Kenny - Australian Studies Professor at the Australian National University's College of Arts and Social Sciences, and host of the weekly politics and public affairs podcast, Democracy Sausage With Mark Kenny

Associate Professor Patricia O'Brien - Academic in the Department of Asian Studies at Georgetown University in Washington D.C., and a Visiting Fellow at the Department of Pacific Affairs at the Australian National University in Canberra. She is also a visiting fellow at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington D.C.

Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane

Audio Producer: Jacob Round

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Every time an election comes round, it seems that we always have to find a vulnerable group to be the political punching bag for no apparent reason... refugees, migrants, gay couples and now trans women, but why?

The Quicky speaks to an expert in Australian politics and two trans women to find out why it seems politicians are determined to use vulnerable people to try and score points, and what it feels like when you unwillingly become the election controversy.

CREDITS 

Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to:

Mark Kenny - Australian Studies Professor at the Australian National University's College of Arts and Social Sciences, and host of the weekly politics and public affairs podcast, Democracy Sausage With Mark Kenny

Cherie McDonald - Trans woman and advocate

Belinda Zipper - Trans woman and advocate who has written for Mamamia about her experience

Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane

Audio Producer: Jacob Round

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Albo has tested positive for Covid-19, putting a spanner in the works of the Labor campaign that had just started getting some momentum. Bubble Pop takes a look at week two of the election campaign, plus why no one is talking about establishing an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.

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On Tuesday night Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg handed down his fourth Budget, which as this is an election year, is being closely scrutinised, but how can you crunch the numbers and make sense of what's in it for you?

The Quicky speaks to an expert in Australian politics, and a specialist in women's equality to find out whether the billions of dollars that have been announced will actually help you and your family, or if it's all just smoke and mirrors.

CREDITS 

Host: Gemma Bath

With thanks to:

Mark Kenny - Australian Studies Professor at the Australian National University's College of Arts and Social Sciences, and host of the weekly politics and public affairs podcast, Democracy Sausage With Mark Kenny

Helen Dalley-Fisher - Convenor of the Equality Rights Alliance (ERA) focusing on women's economic security

Producer: Gemma Bath

Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane

Audio Producer: Jacob Round

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As petrol prices continue to soar past $2 a litre, there are now reports that we could be paying up to $7 for a coffee by the end of the year! So what is going on with the cost of living in Australia, and why is everything getting so expensive?

The Quicky speaks to an expert economist to find out the reasons behind the price surges on everyday products, how long we can expect big bills at the checkout, and whether the cost of anything is going to come down?

CREDITS 

Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to:

Peter Martin - Business and Economy Editor for The Conversation Australia, a Visiting Fellow at Australian National University's Crawford School of Public Policy, and Presenter of the ABC Radio National program The Economists

*Please note written comments about the cost of living from our listeners have been voiced in this episode by our Mamamia colleagues.

Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane

Audio Producer: Jacob Round

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Ever wondered what the sound of this decade would be? 
Have a listen to the first 10 seconds of this episode and we reckon we've got it down pat for you. 

Also, Harley's received quite possibly the strangest birthday gift someone could ever get... But we're gonna say it's completely and utterly from the heart, kind of? 

And we also chat about kids driving forklifts and one of us wanting to punch on with the Wiggles. You know, all in a days work! 

LINKS

• Harley Breen @harley.breen
• Nikki Britton @thenikkibritton
• Nova Podcasts Instagram @novapodcastsofficial

CREDITS
Hosts: Harley Breen & Nikki Britton 

Executive Producer: Rachael Hart

Managing Producer: Elle Beattie 

Editor: Adrian Walton

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In 2022 we know a Federal election is coming, and while we don't have an exact date for the ballot just yet, already the campaigning has begun by all of the major parties and prominent independents keen to retain their seats in power.

But who might some of the new faces in Canberra be? Could Gladys really be making the switch from state politics to join current Prime Minister Scott Morrison in the capital?

The Quicky speaks to an Australian politics expert to find out whether Labor really stand a chance at winning, why the United Australia Party has your phone number, and whether the Coalition can overcome their 'women problem'.

CREDITS 

Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to: 

Mark Kenny - Australian Studies Professor at the Australian National University's College of Arts and Social Sciences, and Host of the weekly politics and public affairs podcast Democracy Sausage With Mark Kenny

Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane

Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou

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A Canberra insider tells us what happens inside the party rooms before an election, and who decides when you have your democracy sausage. We also hear from a man in the engine room of the election about the logistical nightmare of the big day.

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