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It's February already, which means it's almost time for parliament to start sitting for the year. What can we expect to be on the agenda?As the saying goes, in this world nothing is certain except death and taxes. But what about death taxes? He
This week Hugh and Peter discuss Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s visit to Alice Springs and whether the immediate actions he imposed will be effective in what is a very complex situation.They also think about how The Voice is conflated with o
It’s a new year, everyone’s refreshed and raring to go, and The Professor and The Hack are no exceptions.So, what can we expect this year? Is it true that ‘inflation’s back because Labor’s back’? Can we look forward to a time when interest rate
In which The Professor and The Hack spread some Christmas cheer throughout the land!Hugh and Peter take a look back at the year that was 2022, taking in all the highs and lows, winners and losers, before turning their attention to what’s in sto
Well 2022 is drawing to a close, and there’s no doubt it’s been a pretty busy year in politics.Will the year end on a high for Anthony Albanese? Where will energy prices be in 2023? What are the key takeaways from the new Australian Election St
It may have been the last sitting week of parliament for the year, but it’s been a busy one.Dan Andrews has kept his seat in Victoria, the National Party has announced it will oppose the Voice referendum, and Scott Morrison and his secret minis
Victoria is headed to the polls this weekend, so what does the future look like for Dan Andrews? We’re seeing major party fatigue amongst voters so will Victorians stick with the devil they know?And with wages still way behind inflation and the
Hugh’s been in Bali for the G20 summit and dials in direct from his hotel room to fill us in. So much to talk about, including what the future of trade relations between Australia and China is likely to be on the back of Albanese’s meeting with
There’s a bit of an international flavour this week. As the results of the US midterms start to trickle in, The Professor and The Hack ponder the confidence trick that is Trump. And is Putin likely to put in an appearance at next week’s G20 sum
With a quarter of Australian households currently worried about how they are going to pay their bills, is the treasurer right when he says it’s time to slay the inflation dragon? And will it actually happen?Further afield, the US is gearing up
The Albanese government has just delivered its budget, the first for Labor in nearly 10 years, and there’s a lot to unpack.At a time when we’re experiencing the highest inflation rate in Australia since 1990, Hugh and Peter look at who the winn
It’s nearly budget time, again. That’s two this year. It’s an unusual situation, but an exciting time for anyone who loves policy and economics, including PVO.So is the forecast gloomy or bright? The Professor and the Hack deep dive into the re
Millions of Australians are this week coming to terms with their information being compromised in the Optus data breach. But what about the pollies having access to a lot of our personal information that’s stored in their database? It’s exempt
As the world mourns the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, The Professor and The Hack take a moment to reflect on times past and times to come.Hugh and Peter also discuss the Integrity Commission, and think about what we can expect from the upcomin
So much to talk about this week. The interest rate rises just keep on coming, with the fifth one in as many months just announced.Can you believe it’s been 30 years since superannuation was introduced? Paul Keating can, and has had something to
Today we move away from politics and talk about policy for a change. There’s a lot to unpack from this week’s jobs and skills summit, as news about an increased migration cap breaks mid-recording. Also up for discussion are the stage three tax
With former prime minister Scott Morrison’s secret self-appointments dominating the news, our dynamic duo discusses whether more of Morrison really was the solution to the problem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
As we digest the impact of yet another interest rate rise, Hugh and PVO don’t even consider the fact that right now avocados are the cheapest they’ve ever been. Instead they look at the hot topics of the day, including the different forms cost
Your favourite commentators are back after a well-earned break (or at least PVO is). They reflect on the aftermath of the election, and discuss the first week of parliament.And can we expect to see Scott Morrison on the evangelical speaking cir
This week Hugh and Peter take a look at the ministers gaining a seat on Labor's new front bench. Who are the rising stars in this new political environment? And as celebrations begin the world over for Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee, wha
The Professor and The Hack get down to some more unpacking of the election results and what we can expect as the political landscape starts to change.What does all this really mean for the next three years? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac
Australia has voted, and after nearly 10 years Labor takes the top seat.The Professor and The Hack deep dive into the highs and lows of the election, and take a look at what lies ahead for Australia's 31st Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and hi
Two days to the election and the polls are indicating a close race.As our starters inch towards the finish line, the Professor and the Hack discuss the absence of Labor's costings, whether Albanese will finish building his gaff-proof fence, and
With less than a week to go, the Professor and the Hack delve into the new signature policy around super and housing for first-home buyers, and whether the promise of a Scott Morrison 2.0 is possibly too little too late.And exactly what can we
With nine days to go, all the major parties are campaigning hard. But is it all falling on deaf ears?This week's must-hear topics include the latest leaders' debate, the YouGov poll and whether Albanese is an economic destroyer or a leader in w
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