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Landslide Labor win out of proportion to primary vote

by Skye Predavec

Labor won nearly two-thirds of all the seats in the House of Representatives with just over a third of first preferences.

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Coal Mine Tracker

Since May 2022, the Federal Environment Minister has approved 11 new coal mines or expansions.

There are 31 additional proposals for new or expanded coal mines currently waiting for Federal Government approval.

If approved, the lifetime emissions from all 42 projects would be equivalent to keeping all of Australia’s coal-fired power stations operating for an additional 100 years.

×100 years

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The Wrap with Amy Remeikis You didn’t have to be a political savant to see what was going to happen this week from the moment Sussan Ley decided to open the door to negotiations with Anthony Albanese on the hate group bill almost no one wanted. One of the first rules of politics is if

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With each passing day, the Make America Great Again movement is becoming more battle-hardened and less likely to disappear once Trump leaves office (whenever that may be). On this episode of After America, author and former speechwriter Don Watson joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss the trajectory of the Trump administration, why Australia can’t avoid the rupture being brought about by the MAGA movement, and where Democratic leadership might come from in a “woefully” split party. This discussion was recorded on Friday 30 January 2026. A time for Bravery: what happens when Australia chooses courage (https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/a-time-for-bravery) is available now via Australia Institute Press. Usually available for $34.95, use the code ‘POD5’ to get $5 off – offer available for a limited time only. Guest: Don Watson, author of The Shortest History of the United States Host: Emma Shortis, Director, International & Security Affairs, the Australia Institute // @emmashortis (https://bsky.app/profile/emmashortis.bsky.social) Show notes: The Shortest History of the United States of America (https://www.blackincbooks.com.au/books/shortest-history-united-states-america) by Don Watson, Black Inc. (2025) ‘International cooperation on firefighting shows the best of the Australia-US alliance’ (https://thepoint.com.au/opinions/260129-international-cooperation-on-firefighting-shows-the-best-of-the-australia-us-alliance) by Emma Shortis, The Point (January 2026) ‘Shorter America this week: Protest works; Name reality; It's the end of the world as we know it’ (https://thepoint.com.au/news/260130-shorter-america) by Emma Shortis, The Point (January 2026) Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions We’d love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au (https://theausinstitute-my.sharepoint.com/qnap-nas-tai.tai.local/NAS_Media&Marketing/Podcast/After%20America/Episode%20descriptions/podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au) . Support After America: https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/donate See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.
Why MAGA is here to stay with Don Watson
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Why MAGA is here to stay with Don Watson

A reminder that gas is not a vital industry to Australia. As Polly Hemming explains, if anything, it costs the Australian economy. Some more gas myths debunked here: https://thepoint.com.au/factchecks/251111-does-the-gas-industry-really-support-215000-jobs
A reminder that gas is not a vital industry to Australia.
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A reminder that gas is not a vital industry to Australia.

"If Australia was serious about its budget, if Australia was serious about investing in health and education, it would be really simple. "We would stop giving gas away for free and we'd transfer more money to the states to spend on health and education." - co-CEO Richard Denniss on FIVEAA Adelaide Sign our petition calling on the Australian government to fix the gas export problem ✍️ https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/fix_gas_export_problem_c?utm_campaign=petition&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_term=CLI_FossilFuel&utm_content=0
If Australia was serious about its budget, it would stop giving gas away for free
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If Australia was serious about its budget, it would stop giving gas away for free

"I don't think people are scared enough." Polly Hemming on how to cut through on climate messaging. Read more from Polly here: https://thepoint.com.au/opinions/251110-caution-is-killing-us
Polly Hemming on how to cut through on climate messaging.
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Polly Hemming on how to cut through on climate messaging.

Autocrats cannot rise to power by themselves. On this bonus episode, Dr Emma Shortis speaks to Justin Bergman, The Conversation’s International Affairs Editor, about Stephen Miller, the key Trump ally who’s been described as the most powerful unelected bureaucrat in the United States – possibly the world. This episode was made by The Conversation for their six-part series on the rise of Trump, The Making of an Autocrat (https://theconversation.com/the-making-of-an-autocrat-podcast-out-now-273457) , which is available wherever you get your podcasts. After America: Australia and the new world order (https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/after-america-vantage-point-issue-1) by Dr Emma Shortis is available from Australia Institute Press for just $19.95. A time for Bravery: what happens when Australia chooses courage (https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/a-time-for-bravery) is available now via Australia Institute Press. Usually available for $34.95, use the code ‘POD5’ to get $5 off – offer available for a limited time only. Guest: Emma Shortis, Director, International & Security Affairs, the Australia Institute // @emmashortis (https://bsky.app/profile/emmashortis.bsky.social) Host: Justin Bergman, International Affairs Editor, The Conversation We’d love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au (https://theausinstitute-my.sharepoint.com/qnap-nas-tai.tai.local/NAS_Media&Marketing/Podcast/After%20America/Episode%20descriptions/podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au) . Support After America: https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/donate See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.
BONUS EPISODE | Stephen Miller, the architect
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BONUS EPISODE | Stephen Miller, the architect

We are living at a critical point in history with the stubborn problems of rising inequality, rising fossil fuel production, and declining faith in democracy. This is a time for individuals, organisations, communities and our elected representatives to find the bravery we need to not just acknowledge, but address, the challenges we face. There is bravery out there right now, in Australia and around the world. And Australian history is full of acts of individual and collective bravery ranging from the campaign to end apartheid in South Africa to the campaign for equal rights for same sex couples: from the green bans in Sydney's Rocks to South Australia’s commitment to 100 per cent renewable energy. We have changed ourselves and the world before; if we are brave, we can do so again. This book brings together advocates, politicians, campaigners, medical doctors, academics and a firefighter each with their answer to the question: what does bravery look like in Australia and how might it reshape our future for the better. About the Authors Craig Foster AM is a well-known Australian former athlete, broadcaster and social justice campaigner. With 29 caps for the Socceroos including as the 40th National Captain, Craig was also Captain of Crystal Palace FC in England. Veteran of a 20+ year broadcast career with SBS television, part of the triple Logie-winning SBS World Cup football coverage and now with Stan Australia. Well known for his human rights advocacy, his high-profile campaigns include the rescue of a young Bahraini refugee from the Thai Government captured in the book 'Fighting for Hakeem' and the documentary film, 'The Defenders' on Amazon Prime. Amy Remeikis is the Chief Political Analyst at The Australia Institute. Amy is renowned for her incisive political commentary and extensive experience as a journalist, author, and former Guardian Australia political reporter. Amy regularly appears in national media and is celebrated for her powerful writing on gender, politics, and social justice. Her work continues to influence public debate and policy discussions across Australia. Get our latest analysis sent to you via our fortnightly newsletter! 📧 https://theaus.in/newsletter_signup Help us make more videos like this by becoming a supporter: ❤️ https://theaus.in/donateYT
A Time for Bravery with Craig Foster AM & Amy Remeikis
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A Time for Bravery with Craig Foster AM & Amy Remeikis