Ask me anything: ‘melon-gate’, One Nation’s media ban and the PM’s ambition - podcast
Federal parliament has returned from winter break with a frenetic start to the second half of the political year. There were days of commentary and squirming over ‘melon-gate’ and, with Labor planning to make a deal with the Coalition to pass gambling reforms, there are still doubts about the government’s ambition in its second term. In an ‘ask me anything’ edition of the Australian Politics…
The political year commenced with a flurry of discussions surrounding the 'melon-gate' controversy, as the federal parliament returned from its winter recess. The 'melon-gate' incident escalated into a major crisis, leaving many questions about the government's agenda for its second term. Despite Labor's intention to collaborate with the Coalition on gambling reforms, there remains uncertainty regarding their ability to achieve their objectives.
In a "ask me anything" segment of the Australian Politics podcast, journalists Tom McIlroy, Krishani Dhanji, Josh Butler, and Sarah Basford Canales from Guardian Australia's Canberra bureau addressed inquiries from listeners and readers.
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