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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 12 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 43 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 Dr Emma Shortis More often than not, Australia’s relationship with the United States highlights and reinforces the worst in our politics, and the worst in theirs. Here at home, the week began with some shamefully racist politicking by federal parliamentarians. A “hardline” Liberal Party immigration proposal was “leaked” to the Australian media. Straight from the Trump playbook, the

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"The Board of Peace is nothing more than an extension of the golf club at Mar-a-Lago. "This is the new leadership of the United States." Allan Behm & Dr Emma Shortis on how Trump is trying to re-shape global governance in his own image. Listen now on After America - find it via the link or wherever you get your podcasts. 🎧 https://theaus.in/46p5hJx 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
'Board of peace' or Mar-a-Lago golf club writ large?
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'Board of peace' or Mar-a-Lago golf club writ large?

"If you care about the youth, build social housing," - Yanis Varoufakis You can hear from Yanis on our exclusive webinar on Wednesday 4 March at 11am AEDT. Tickets are limited: https://events.humanitix.com/in-conversation-with-yanis-varoufakis?c=website
"If you care about the youth, build social housing," - Yanis Varoufakis
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"If you care about the youth, build social housing," - Yanis Varoufakis

The ‘president of peace’ is at it again: threatening Iran again and boasting that his ‘board of peace’ will look over the United Nations. On this episode of After America, Allan Behm joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss the potential consequences if the United States again strikes Iran, the first meeting of Trump’s grotesque ‘board of peace’, and the striking similarities between a(nother) shamefully racist week in Australian politics and Trump administration rhetoric and policies. This discussion was recorded on Friday 20 February 2026. The latest Vantage Point essay, What we owe the water: It's time for a fossil fuel treaty by Kumi Naidoo (https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/what-we-owe-the-water-vantage-point-issue-4) , is available now for $19.95. Use the code 'PODVP' at checkout to get free shipping. 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: Shorter America this week: Will he or won't he on Iran; The Trump doctrine?; On climate, he absolutely will; The only thing more powerful than hate is love (https://thepoint.com.au/news/260220-shorter-america) by Emma Shortis, The Point (February 2026) The Wrap: Trump's America is a warning, and Australia keeps treating it like a guide (https://thepoint.com.au/news/260220-the-wrap-trumps-america-is-a-warning-and-australia-keeps-treating-it-like-a-guide) , by Emma Shortis, The Point (February 2026) How to foster global lawlessness: Destroy the UN and its agencies (https://thepoint.com.au/opinions/260217-how-to-foster-global-lawlessness-destroy-the-un-and-its-agencies) by Allan Behm, The Point (January 2026) Talk us through AUKUS (https://australiainstitute.org.au/report/talk-us-through-aukus/) by Allan Behm, the Australia Institute (February 2023) 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.
The Mar-a-Lago model: how Trump is trying to dominate global governance
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The Mar-a-Lago model: how Trump is trying to dominate global governance

Every year, Australian parliaments hold hundreds of inquiries on everything from health policy and environmental protection to the government is using consultants, the use of AI or how well the election was run. Politicians want to hear from you, but not everyone realises how easy it is to make a submission. Some who make submissions are called as witnesses to give spoken evidence in front of the committee. That can be intimidating for those who have never done it before. This special, one-off Policy School is a guide on how to make an effective submission and give evidence before a committee, based on the Australia Institute’s experience participating in dozens of parliamentary inquiries. SPEAKERS: Bill Browne — Director, Democracy & Accountability Program, The Australia Institute Bill Browne is Director of the Democracy & Accountability Program.His diverse areas of interest include the use of opinion polling, forecasting to predict policy outcomes, truth in political advertising reforms, digital technology and the role of the states and the Senate in Australian democracy. Prior to coming to the Australia Institute, he worked as an environmental, social, governance (ESG) analyst. Dr Alice Grundy — Research Manager, The Australia Institute Dr Alice Grundy is an editor, researcher and teacher, with over 15 years’ experience working in book publishing, and a Visiting Fellow at ANU. She has worked for the public service and has taught at the University of Technology Sydney, the University of Melbourne and Australian National University. She completed a PhD on editing and publishing history at ANU, the first half of which became Editing Fiction: Three case studies from postwar Australia, published by Cambridge University Press.Every year, Australian parliaments hold hundreds of inquiries on everything from health policy and environmental protection to the government is using consultants, the use of AI or how well the election was run. Politicians want to hear from you, but not everyone realises how easy it is to make a submission. Some who make submissions are called as witnesses to give spoken evidence in front of the committee. That can be intimidating for those who have never done it before. This special, one-off Policy School is a guide on how to make an effective submission and give evidence before a committee, based on the Australia Institute’s experience participating in dozens of parliamentary inquiries. You can find the webinar slides here: Policy School – How to make a parliamentary submission and appear at an inquiry. SPEAKERS: Bill Browne — Director, Democracy & Accountability Program, The Australia Institute Bill Browne is Director of the Democracy & Accountability Program.His diverse areas of interest include the use of opinion polling, forecasting to predict policy outcomes, truth in political advertising reforms, digital technology and the role of the states and the Senate in Australian democracy. Prior to coming to the Australia Institute, he worked as an environmental, social, governance (ESG) analyst. Dr Alice Grundy — Research Manager, The Australia Institute Dr Alice Grundy is an editor, researcher and teacher, with over 15 years’ experience working in book publishing, and a Visiting Fellow at ANU. She has worked for the public service and has taught at the University of Technology Sydney, the University of Melbourne and Australian National University. She completed a PhD on editing and publishing history at ANU, the first half of which became Editing Fiction: Three case studies from postwar Australia, published by Cambridge University Press.
How to make a parliamentary submission and appear at an inquiry | Policy School Webinar
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How to make a parliamentary submission and appear at an inquiry | Policy School Webinar

"We need our friends & allies. "We need someone to pour throw water in our faces & say 'wake up'." Jon Wolfsthal on how Australia & others can support American democracy as it comes under assault by Trump administration. Listen to After America now via the link or wherever you get your podcasts. #auspol 🎧 https://theaus.in/4akbeKe 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
America needs its allies to be vocal about Trump
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America needs its allies to be vocal about Trump

"They're raising prices because they can. "That's what's driving inflation and yet it's workers who get smashed by an interest rate rise." Greg Jericho on how corporate profits are driving inflation while workers bear the cost. Hear more on Dollars & Sense - listen now via the link or wherever you get your podcasts. #auspol 🎧 https://theaus.in/4rS2eSg 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
Corporate profits are driving inflation, not wages
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Corporate profits are driving inflation, not wages