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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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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

Even the Mathias Cormann-led OECD says the capital gains tax discount and negative gearing are a problem. On the first episode of Dollars & Sense for 2026, Greg and Elinor discuss why the Radical Left Lunatics at the OECD think Australia’s property investor tax concessions are busted, why inflation is your fault (*for shame*), AUKUS spending, and that one time Greg went too hard on New Year’s Eve. This discussion was recorded on Thursday 29 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. Use the code ‘POD5’ to get $5 off the regular price – offer available for a limited time only. Host: Greg Jericho, Chief Economist, the Australia Institute // @grogsgamut (https://bsky.app/profile/grogsgamut.bsky.social) Host: Elinor Johnston-Leek, Senior Content Producer, the Australia Institute // @elinorjohnstonleek (https://bsky.app/profile/elinorjohnstonleek.bsky.social) Show notes: The easy thing for the RBA to do next week is raise interest rates. The smart move is to wait (https://www.theguardian.com/business/grogonomics/2026/jan/28/australia-rba-interest-rates) by Greg Jericho, Guardian Australia (December 2025) Beware the headlines: Most of December’s CPI “jump” was driven by costly summer travel (https://thepoint.com.au/news/4654) by Matt Grudnoff, The Point (January 2026) OECD says it’s time to cut the capital gains tax discount and negative gearing by Greg Jericho (https://thepoint.com.au/opinions/260123-oecd-says-its-time-to-cut-the-capital-gains-tax-discount-and-negative-gearing) , The Point (January 2026) All the money, none of the submarines: AUKUS deal paying upfront for hopes and dreams (https://thepoint.com.au/opinions/260128-all-the-money-none-of-the-submarines-aukus-deal-paying-upfront-for-hopes-and-dreams) by Greg Jericho, The Point (January 2026) How Australia can chart its own course in an uncertain world (https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/how-australia-can-chart-its-own-course-in-an-uncertain-world/) , Follow the Money, the Australia Institute (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 (mailto:podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au) . Support Dollars & Sense: https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/donate See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.
BREAKING: Australia's housing market still cooked
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BREAKING: Australia's housing market still cooked

In his new essay in A Time for Bravery, Archibald Prize-winning artist Ben Quilty asks what courage looks like in the arts, and how Australia can be braver. Get your copy here ⤵️ or in good bookstores today! https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/a-time-for-bravery?utm_campaign=booksales&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_content=0
Bravery in the Arts with Ben Quilty
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Bravery in the Arts with Ben Quilty

The Australian government can’t keep its head in the sand and hope the chaos of the Trump administration will just go away. Dr Emma Shortis and Greg Jericho join Glenn Connley to discuss how Australia can navigate what Canadian PM Mark Carney calls the Trump “rupture”. 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. Use the code ‘POD5’ at checkout to save $5 off the price – available for a limited time only. Guest: Emma Shortis, Director, International & Security Affairs, the Australia Institute // @emmashortis (https://bsky.app/profile/emmashortis.bsky.social) Guest: Greg Jericho, Chief Economist, the Australia Institute // @grogsgamut (https://bsky.app/profile/grogsgamut.bsky.social) Host: Glenn Connley, Senior Media Advisor, the Australia Institute // @glennconnley (https://bsky.app/profile/glennconnley.bsky.social) Show notes: After America (https://australiainstitute.org.au/news/category/podcasts/after-america/) , the Australia Institute Dollars & Sense (https://australiainstitute.org.au/news/category/podcasts/dollars-sense/) , the Australia Institute The IMF’s banal language is sane-washing an economic crisis created by the egomaniacal Donald Trump (https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jan/22/the-imfs-banal-language-is-sane-washing-an-economic-crisis-created-by-the-egomaniacal-donald-trump) by Greg Jericho, Guardian Australia (January 2026) What the IMF actually said about Australia’s economy (https://thepoint.com.au/news/260122-what-the-imf-actually-said-about-australias-economy) by Greg Jericho, The Point (January 2026) Shorter America this week: Trust is rust; It’s the white supremacy, stupid; Five Eyes goes cross-eyed (https://thepoint.com.au/news/260124-shorter-america-this-week) by Emma Shortis, The Point (January 2026) Theme music: Pulse and Thrum; additional music by 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 (mailto:podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au) . Support Follow the Money: https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/donate See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.
How Australia can chart its own course in an uncertain world
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How Australia can chart its own course in an uncertain world

"We've seen the United States forfeit the trust of its allies. "That's serious because it forfeits the alliances as well." Allan Behm & Dr Emma Shortis on Greenland, the future of NATO & why trust is essential in an alliance. Listen to After America now via the link or wherever you get your podcasts. 🎧 https://theaus.in/45Snuz5 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
Why NATO probably won't survive Trump
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Why NATO probably won't survive Trump

The Trump administration may have killed what remained of the post-war international order, but last week Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered its eulogy. On this episode of After America, Allan Behm joins Dr Emma Shortis discuss the global “rupture” identified by Prime Minister Carney, President Trump’s petulant response, why Trump’s apparent climbdown over Greenland may not save NATO, and what this all means for America’s allies, including Australia. This discussion was recorded on Thursday 22 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. After America: Australia and the new world order (https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/after-america-vantage-point-issue-1) is available from Australia Institute Press for just $19.95. Guest: Allan Behm, Advisor, International & Security Affairs, the Australia Institute Host: Emma Shortis, Director, International & Security Affairs, the Australia Institute // @emmashortis (https://bsky.app/profile/emmashortis.bsky.social) Show notes: Special Address by Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada | World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flsgJe8mN-A) , World Economic Forum on YouTube (January 2026) Trump sows ‘chaotic cruelty’ while Canadian PM Carney reminds the world it doesn’t have to play along (https://theconversation.com/trump-sows-chaotic-cruelty-while-canadian-pm-carney-reminds-the-world-it-doesnt-have-to-play-along-274099) by Emma Shortis, The Conversation (January 2026) Shorter America this week: Trust is rust; It’s the white supremacy, stupid; Five Eyes goes cross-eyed (https://thepoint.com.au/news/260124-shorter-america-this-week) by Emma Shortis, The Point (January 2026) Scrambled Europe: insecurity and sentimentality are no basis for strategy (https://thepoint.com.au/opinions/260120-scrambled-europe-insecurity-and-sentimentality-are-no-basis-for-strategy) by Allan Behm, The Point (January 2026) Photo: World Economic Forum/Flickr (https://flickr.com/photos/worldeconomicforum/55051852431/in/photostream/) (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/deed.en) ) 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 (mailto:podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au) . Support After America: https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/donate See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.
“Living within a lie”: Carney’s eulogy to the international order
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“Living within a lie”: Carney’s eulogy to the international order