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Many people with disability – who are at increased risk of illness and death from COVID – continue to isolate at home to avoid infection and are effectively shut out of society.
The hardest thing for an ageing government is to remake itself. On balance, last week’s developments in Spring Street represent the first step towards Victorian Labor performing that elusive feat.
The government seems unaware that independent MPs carry an enormous workload
In the final episode of our election podcast, our regular panellists are joined by two expert guests to discuss what the election outcome could mean for domestic and foreign policy.
Below the Line Episode 12
The Conversation75.2 MB (download)
In this episode of Below the Line, we dissect the election result and how the media's "presidential–ised" coverage looks in light of it.
An election expert breaks down the big questions.
Below the Line Episode 11
The Conversation66.1 MB (download)
In the final episode of our election podcast before polling day, our expert panel interview a Facebook official on the online campaign, and discuss Morrison's mea culpa and last-minute housing policy.
Below the Line Episode 10
The Conversation84.3 MB (download)
In this episode of our election podcast, our expert panel discuss the last leaders' debate, the latest polls and what might the future of the unsuccessful major party might look like.
Experts and undecided voters from pubs across the country awarded the debate to Albanese, in what was a much more civil contest than the previous debate.
Below the Line Episode 9
The Conversation72.8 MB (download)
In the latest episode of our election podcast, our expert panel discuss the leaders debate and which issues aren't being discussed on the campaign trail.
In the often fiery debate, the leaders answered questions about the cost of living, aged care, national security and a federal integrity commission, among other issues.
Below the Line Episode 8
The Conversation67.7 MB (download)
In this episode of our election podcast, our expert panel dissect the interest rate rise, political ad spending and the impact of early voting – which opens on Monday May 9.
Below the Line Episode 7
The Conversation87.9 MB (download)
In this episode of our election podcast Below the Line, our expert panel speak to a Chinese media expert about how the Chinese-Australian community is being courted in the campaign.
Below the Line Episode 6
The Conversation75.3 MB (download)
In this episode of our election podcast Below the Line, our expert panel speak to former independent MP Cathy McGowan about the independent candidates seeking office.
Below the Line Episode 5
The Conversation62.4 MB (download)
In the latest episode of The Conversation's election podcast, our expert panel discuss the leaders' debate, Albanese's COVID diagnosis and how well the media are covering the campaign.
Below the Line Episode 4
The Conversation62.5 MB (download)
In the fourth episode of our new election podcast, our panel discuss Anthony Albanese's visit to BluesFest, a Liberal's controversial comments on trans issues and whether anyone watches live debates.
At The Conversation we’re committed to politics coverage that goes beyond sound bites, photo ops and the gaffe of the day. That why we asked you, our readers, to help us #SetTheAgenda.
The federal election campaign is underway and political advertising has really started to ramp up. But who is each party targeting and what’s their key message?
One Nation, early voting and what parties learn from overseas campaigns
The Conversation60 MB (download)
In the third episode of our new election podcast, Below the Line, our expert panel discuss a Coalition maverick's defection to One Nation, global exchanges of campaign staff, voting by phone and more.
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Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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Professor of Political Communication, Department of Politics, Media and Philosophy, La Trobe University
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Professor of Politics, Department of Government and International Relations, University of Sydney
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Professor, University of Sydney
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Vice Chancellor's Fellow, The University of Melbourne
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Visiting Fellow, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University
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Senior Lecturer in Australian Politics, Monash University
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Emeritus Professor, La Trobe University
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Jim Gillespie is a Friend of The Conversation.
Associate Professor in Health Policy, Menzies Centre for Health Policy & Sydney School of Public Health, University of Sydney
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Professor, School of Humanities and Social Inquiry, University of Wollongong
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Program Manager, Journalism, RMIT University
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Director of Research and Development, Pivot Professional Learning; and Honorary Fellow, The University of Melbourne
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Associate Professor, Politics and Public Policy, Flinders University
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Professor and Director of the Policy Innovation Hub, Griffith Business School, Griffith University
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Emeritus professor of politics, Monash University
