Best Clare Bowen Podcasts (2025)

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Guardian Essential report: as Labor pulls further ahead, can Dutton outmanoeuvre Albanese? 19:28

5d ago19:28

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As the election draws near, Labor has extended its lead against the Coalition in the latest Essential poll, raising new questions about what Peter Dutton needs to do to shift the momentum in his favour. Political reporter Dan Jervis-Bardy sits down with Essential Media’s executive director Peter Lewis to unpack the strategies and dynamics shaping t…

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Guardian Essential report: power v poise – Australian Politics podcast 21:37

19d ago21:37

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At the electoral crossroads, Guardian Australia’s political reporter Krishani Dhanji talks to Essential Media’s executive director Peter Lewis about what risks and rewards await Peter Dutton and Anthony Albanese as they gamble over the projection of strong v steady leadership to win the hearts and minds of Australian voters. Plus: who would people …

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Guardian Essential report: as Albanese’s approval rating rises, why do the lads stand out? – Australian Politics podcast 23:06

1M ago23:06

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As the prime minister hits his highest approval ratings in 18 months, the Guardian Essential poll goes deep into demographics this week. Why do young Australian men support Trump and Dutton more than anyone else? Could Dutton take advantage of this trend? Guardian Australia’s political reporter Josh Butler talks to Essential Media’s executive direc…

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Guardian Essential report: How do the major parties plan to win your vote? 22:33

2M ago22:33

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Has the interest rate cut made any difference to how people intend to vote at the upcoming federal election? Guardian Australia’s political reporter Dan Jervis-Bardy and Essential Media’s executive director Peter Lewis discuss how voters are responding to major political parties’ campaign rhetoric on key issues affecting their lives…

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Guardian Essential report: how do you make voters care about policy? – Australian Politics podcast 21:20

2M ago21:20

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Guardian Australia’s political reporter Dan Jervis-Bardy and Essential Media’s executive director Peter Lewis discuss the mood of voters and look at the challenges of running a successful election campaign in the era of TrumpBy The Guardian

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The Mystery of the Marree Man 28:35

3M ago28:35

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The Australian outback is home to many mysteries, but the Marree Man has to be one of the biggest. In every sense of the word.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Deaf heart 26:51

3M ago26:51

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Jodee Mundy is the only person in her family who can hear. Ever since she was little, she has moved between two worlds.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Becoming a motherless mother 28:29

3M ago28:29

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Olivia Humphreys found herself pregnant and full of questions about what it's like to be a mother when you don't have a mother of your own.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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What does haka mean today? 28:36

4M ago28:36

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The All Blacks have taunted their opponents with haka for more than a century. But the world saw haka in a new light after the Christchurch terror attacks in 2019 triggered spontaneous haka performances in streets, parks and outside the Al Noor mosque.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The Other Me | Becoming Boy Michael and The Animal Outside 29:59

4M ago29:59

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Tales of following your fantasy to find your true self. Performing as a drag king on-stage has helped Rae be her authentic non-binary self off-stage and by night Kusaki becomes something else…something animal, when he slips into a fur suit.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The Other Me | Return of the songbird 28:39

4M ago28:39

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When her Parkinson's Disease medication stopped working musician and writer Linda Neil was in a very dark place. But a treatment called Deep Brain Stimulation has allowed her to return to playing the violin, singing, songwriting, living an independent life and riding her pink bicycle.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The Other Me | The foster files

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Earshot presents documentaries about people, places and ideas, in all their diversity.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The Other Me | The other Martin 29:58

4M ago29:58

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Martin lives out of a shopping trolley and sleeps rough on the cold streets of Canberra. But his passion for running, gift for words and an unlikely friend help him to get by.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Does the economy need a defibrillator? Cherelle Murphy on what might get it going again 36:53

5M ago36:53

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Guardian Australia political editor Karen Middleton speaks with Cherelle Murphy, chief economist for EY Oceania, about this week’s sluggish national accounts figures and how the government can revive a barely breathing economyBy The Guardian

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Guardian Essential report: do voters’ views on housing and wages spell trouble for Labor? 25:25

5M ago25:25

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Guardian Australia’s chief political correspondent, Paul Karp, and Essential Media’s executive director, Peter Lewis, discuss the public’s disappointment with Labor’s handling of the housing crisis and what that means for the party in the lead-up to a federal electionBy The Guardian

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The Other Me | Shadow dance 28:36

5M ago28:36

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Andrew was building a life and career in Singapore when his world was turned upside down by a routine visit to the doctor.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Chris Bowen on Cop29, reducing emissions and rolling out renewables 42:19

5M ago42:19

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Guardian Australia’s political editor, Karen Middleton, speaks with the federal minister for climate change and energy, Chris Bowen. They discuss the wins and losses from the recent Cop29 climate conference in Baku, the pace of the transition to renewables and whether Australia needs to brace for blackouts over summer…

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The Other Me I An Interloper's Escape 28:36

5M ago28:36

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Come on a wild ride through the compelling life of Taku Mbudzi, who defied the constraints of a strict Zimbabwean church, embarked on a solo journey to Australia at 19, and held onto a life-altering secret that shattered her father's heart. Discover how she harnessed the healing power of comedy, to develop resilience, understanding and forgiveness.…

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Amanda Rishworth on tackling gender-based violence 37:05

5M ago37:05

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This Monday marks International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Guardian Australia’s political editor, Karen Middleton, speaks with the social services minister, Amanda Rishworth, about battling online misogynists, and stopping the welfare system empowering angry exesBy The Guardian

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Guardian Essential report: Australians worry about the climate crisis and the economy as Trump returns 27:33

5M ago27:33

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Guardian Australia chief political correspondent, Paul Karp, and Essential Media executive director, Peter Lewis, talk about what Australians think about Donald Trump’s election winBy The Guardian

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The Other Me | Mars Venus and Max 28:36

5M ago28:36

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It used to be said that Men are from Mars and Women are from Venus but Max has been to both planets. As a trans-man he has some fascinating observations about the world of men, having stood on the other side of the gender divide.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Clare O’Neil on Labor’s plan to fix the housing crisis 30:45

5M ago30:45

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Guardian Australia’s political editor, Karen Middleton, speaks with the federal housing and homelessness minister, Clare O’Neil. They discuss whether a double dissolution is on the horizon, the role housing will play in the upcoming federal election campaign and how the housing crisis is more than just a problem of economics…

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The Other Me | Jim Everett's black sauce 28:36

5M ago28:36

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Jim Everett is a man of many selves – philosopher, fisherman, scholar, activist, poet, soldier, filmmaker, sauce maker. And at sixteen he discovered a hidden part of himself.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Arthur Sinodinos on what Trump keeping his promises means for Australia 43:43

5M ago43:43

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Guardian Australia’s political editor Karen Middleton speaks with Arthur Sinodinos AO, former ambassador to the US, chair of the Australia Practice at the Asia Group, as well as a former Liberal senator and adviser to John Howard. They talk about why Americans voted as they did, what the outcome means for Australia’s upcoming election, and how big …

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The Other Me | Half-Caste legends 29:55

6M ago29:55

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Paulina always knew she had half- siblings around the world. They all shared the same Tongan father. Finding them was the best thing she ever did.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Bridget McKenzie on the Qantas saga and conflicts of interest 39:34

6M ago39:34

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Guardian Australia’s political editor, Karen Middleton, speaks with the federal shadow transport and infrastructure minister, Bridget McKenzie. They discuss the prime minister’s upgrades with Qantas, opposition leader Peter Dutton’s free flight care of Gina Rinehart, and whether the parliamentary register of interests needs an overhaul…

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Bob Brown on Lidia Thorpe and the right to protest 38:39

6M ago38:39

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Guardian Australia’s political editor, Karen Middleton, speaks with Bob Brown – environmentalist, social justice campaigner, former senator and leader of the Australian Greens. They talk about the right to protest in a democracy in light of Lidia Thorpe’s recent protest against King Charles during his visit to Parliament House in Canberra, and Bob …

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Guardian Essential report: why has support for the Australian republic gone tepid? 22:26

6M ago22:26

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Guardian Australia political editor Karen Middleton and Essential Media executive director Peter Lewis take a look at the latest Essential poll to see how popular King Charles III is in Australia and what support there is to become a republicBy The Guardian

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David Pocock on why negotiation is key to good government 36:40

6M ago36:40

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After almost a full term as a politician, independent senator David Pocock joins political editor Karen Middleton. They discuss why he thinks Labor’s refusal to bargain with the crossbench is holding back changes that Australians need, if Albanese buying a multi-million dollar house this week is a bad look and what his past as a professional rugby …

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The former NT attorney general on whether the criminal justice system is being used as a form of ‘racial control’ 31:27

6M ago31:27

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Guardian Australia’s political editor Karen Middleton speaks with the member for Gwoja Chansey Paech about how Labor lost the law-and-order vote at August’s election, and what the future holds a year on from the voice to parliament referendumBy The Guardian

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Guardian Essential report: how much are people willing to change to combat cost of living? 25:51

7M ago25:51

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Guardian Australia chief political correspondent Paul Karp and Essential Media executive director Peter Lewis take a look at the latest Essential poll to gauge what solutions to cost-of-living pressures Australians want implemented and how they think the government is handling the volatile situation in the Middle East…

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The former deputy governor takes us inside the RBA 39:44

7M ago39:44

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Guardian Australia’s political editor Karen Middleton speaks with economist and former deputy governor of the Reserve Bank, Guy Debelle. They discuss how the board makes decisions about the economy and the pressure they face in taking all sides into accountBy The Guardian

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Andrew Leigh on the power imbalance between supermarkets and their customers – Australian politics podcast 32:08

7M ago32:08

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Guardian Australia’s political editor Karen Middleton speaks to Andrew Leigh, assistant minister for competition, charities and Treasury, about the federal government’s draft of a food and grocery code of conduct. They also discuss negative gearing and Labor’s census debacle You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport…

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Guardian Essential Report: who wins in the political debate on housing? 28:04

7M ago28:04

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Guardian Australia’s political editor, Karen Middleton, and Peter Lewis from Essential Media talk about Labor’s stalemate on housing, as well as how voters feel about stronger privacy regulations and the proposed social media ban for childrenBy The Guardian

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A former White House staffer on if the US election will be won on vibes 42:20

7M ago42:20

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Guardian Australia’s political editor Karen Middleton speaks with former Kamala Harris White House staffer and PhD candidate Cory Alpert about the upcoming US election. Alpert explores some of the complexities of the US electoral system, the ‘October surprise’, and the impact of algorithms on the race to the White House…

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Catherine King on reforming Australia’s aviation sector 30:39

7M ago30:39

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This week the federal opposition suggested that perhaps Qantas should be forced to sell off its low-cost stablemate Jetstar. This followed the recent release of the federal government’s aviation white paper, which includes ideas on how to make flights cheaper, boost competition and hold airlines to account for delays and cancellations. Guardian Aus…

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Guardian Essential report: are Labor’s student visa caps good politics? 21:02

7M ago21:02

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Guardian Australia’s chief political correspondent, Paul Karp, and Peter Lewis from Essential Media talk about the public support for Labor’s international student visa caps, and if the politics behind the reform are being driven by the upcoming electionBy The Guardian

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Steven Miles on winning back Queensland voters to win a fourth term 31:37

8M ago31:37

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Guardian Australia’s political reporter Amy Remeikis speaks with Queensland’s premier, Steven Miles, about the Great Barrier Reef, the housing crisis, youth crime and the upcoming election. You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupportBy The Guardian

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Saul Eslake on falling inflation and when interest rates might finally come down 37:13

8M ago37:13

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Guardian Australia’s political editor Karen Middleton speaks with independent economist Saul Eslake about the government’s attempts to deal with inflation and why prices are still so highBy The Guardian

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Guardian Essential report: is calling Peter Dutton divisive playing into his political strategy 25:55

8M ago25:55

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Guardian Australia’s chief political correspondent, Paul Karp, and Peter Lewis from Essential Media talk about voters’ opinions of Peter Dutton’s call to stop people fleeing Gaza from entering Australia and whether he is driving division for political gain You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport…

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Andrew Bragg on housing, the ‘poison’ of Nimbyism, and the NSW Liberal council election debacle 33:10

8M ago33:10

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Guardian Australia’s political editor Karen Middleton speaks with New South Wales Liberal senator Andrew Bragg about the Coalition’s plan on housing, and the federal implications of the NSW Liberals’ catastrophic failure to lodge paperwork for the local government electionsBy The Guardian

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Jim Chalmers on getting cost of living relief right and Dutton’s divisiveness – Australian Politics podcast 39:29

8M ago39:29

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Guardian Australia’s political editor Karen Middleton speaks with treasurer Jim Chalmers about the governments economic track record, a busy week in parliament, and the nature of the current political debateBy The Guardian

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Guardian Essential report: have voters lost faith in their government? 26:29

8M ago26:29

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Guardian Australia’s chief political correspondent, Paul Karp, and Peter Lewis from Essential Media talk about why there is still no appetite for systemic reform to close the gap, who the government listens to, and why trust and faith in government is so lowBy The Guardian

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The next steps after an ‘extraordinary’ apology 40:04

9M ago40:04

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Recently, the Northern Territory’s police commissioner, Michael Murphy, issued an apology to the Indigenous people of his jurisdiction, declaring police have favoured protecting ‘settlers’ over Aboriginal people and he is ‘deeply sorry for the hurt and injustices’ this has caused them over more than a century. Murphy speaks to Guardian Australia’s …

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George Brandis on the politics of creating and dissolving ministries 35:33

9M ago35:33

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Guardian Australia’s political editor, Karen Middleton, speaks to former attorney general George Brandis about his view that ASIO needs to answer to the attorney general’s department to be kept accountable. They also discuss the politics behind the creation of the Department of Home Affairs and what the recent changes mean.…

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Guardian Essential report: would Australians vote for Donald Trump? 26:34

9M ago26:34

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Guardian Australia’s political reporter and politics live blogger, Amy Remeikis, speaks to Peter Lewis from Essential Media about the increased favourability of both Donald Trump and Peter Dutton among Australian voters. They also discuss the continued support for unions, despite declining membership and the recent furore over the CFMEU…

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Mapu Anyul Yandi Gindarr - people come together as one 28:35

9M ago28:35

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Indigenous and African migrant communities collide in the Northern Territory, as Sydney-born Brian Obiri-Asare explores what it means to be black in AustraliaBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Joe Hockey on what a new US president could mean for Australia 40:46

9M ago40:46

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Guardian Australia’s political editor Karen Middleton talks with Joe Hockey, former federal minister and ambassador to Washington, and now global president and founder of US-based consulting firm Bondi Partners. Hockey talks about what a Kamala Harris victory in the US election would mean for Australia, and whether there are upsides if Donald Trump…

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Bev Francis - strongest woman in the world 28:38

9M ago28:38

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Bev Francis found out by accident she was the strongest woman in the world. It was the late 1970s, and the sport of women’s weightlifting was still new. When international records were compared, no one was as strong as Bev: she could defy gravity, lifting more than three times her bodyweight. Meet this forgotten champion of women’s muscle sports, w…

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Clare O’Neil on why democracy is more important than ever 39:56

9M ago39:56

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Minister for home affairs and cyber security Clare O’Neil speaks with Guardian Australia’s political editor Karen Middleton about the allegations against the CFMEU. Following the release of a report by the strengthening democracy taskforce this week, O’Neil argues that democracy is a way to resolve our differences and the assassination attempt on T…

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