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December 2018
Patricia Karvelas interviews Liberal MP Tim Wilson and Labor Sen Louise Pratt. Liberal Party Federal President Nick Greiner and ALP National President Wayne Swan wrap up the year that was. Sammy J reflects on #auspol. (Final)
As politicians return to Canberra for the final sitting week of 2018, Patricia Karvelas interviews key players on the issues that will dominate the agenda for the week ahead. Plus a look back at the best #auspol in #Smashtag.
November 2018
Patricia Karvelas is joined by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and interviews Shadow Infrastructure Minister Anthony Albanese. Former Victorian Premiers Steve Bracks and Denis Napthine face off after the Victorian state election.
Patricia Karvelas joins Defence Industry Minister Steve Ciobo, Greens Leader Richard Di Natale, we look into the #UsToo movement to change regional workplace culture, plus foreign policy with Alex Oliver and Erin Watson-Lynn.
Patricia Karvelas interviews Deputy Nationals Leader Bridget McKenzie. We discuss transferring children off Nauru, referendum to establish an indigenous voice to Parliament, plus negative gearing and capital gains tax reform.
October 2018
Patricia Karvelas interviews WA Labor Senator Louise Pratt and speaks with Prof Patrick McGorry, who will chair an advisory panel on mental health. Sarah McNamara and Tony Wood debate the PM's new 'big stick' energy approach.
Patricia Karvelas interviews Liberal MP Craig Laundy. Liberal and Labor Party Presidents Nick Greiner and Wayne Swan go head to head after the Wentworth by-election. Australia's Chief Scientist Alan Finkel on Paris targets.
As pollies head back to Canberra, Patricia Karvelas is joined by Trade Minister Simon Birmingham, Shadow Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus, National Farmers' Federation CEO Tony Mahar and Grattan Institute's Marion Terrill.
Patricia Karvelas interviews Indigenous Affairs Minister Nigel Scullion. Shadow Early Childhood Education Minister Amanda Rishworth on Labor's preschool plan. Is a perma-flexi employment the answer for a changing workforce?
September 2018
Patricia Karvelas hosts a weekly interview-based national affairs program that sets the agenda for the week, interrogating experts on issues beyond the immediate news cycle. Plus the week's #auspol highlights in #Smashtag.
Patricia Karvelas interviews Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs Linda Reynolds, WA Labor Senator Louise Pratt and Independent candidate for the Wentworth by-election Dr Kerryn Phelps. Plus freedom of religion legislation.
Pollies return to Canberra after PM Morrison's first sitting week. Patricia Karvelas is joined by Agriculture Minister David Littleproud, Shadow Human Services Minister Linda Burney and War Memorial Director Brendan Nelson.
Patricia Karvelas interviews Nationals Deputy Leader Bridget McKenzie and Manager of Opposition Business Tony Burke before Parliament resumes. Demographer Liz Allen and businessman Dick Smith on congestion and population.
Patricia Karvelas interviews Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy Mark Butler and Director of the Workplace Gender Equality Agency Libby Lyons. Barnaby Joyce and Joel Fitzgibbon on the drought. Plus the best #auspol.
August 2018
Patricia Karvelas hosts a weekly interview-based national affairs program that sets the agenda for the week, interrogating experts on issues beyond the immediate news cycle. Plus the week's #auspol highlights in #Smashtag.
Patricia Karvelas interviews Shadow Finance Minister Jim Chalmers; ACCC Chairman Rod Sims on energy prices; Marcia Langton and Nyadol Nyuon on Senator Anning's final solution speech; Nina Oyama on the best #auspol moments.
Patricia Karvelas interviews Citizenship Minister Alan Tudge. Sarah McNamara and Tony Wood discuss the NEG. Senator David Leyonhjelm on a deal to allow the ACT and NT to pass euthanasia laws. Best of #auspol with Sami Shah.
From the Garma Festival in North-East Arnhem Land. With truth-telling at the centre of discussions, Patricia Karvelas sits down with prominent Indigenous lawyer/activist Noel Pearson plus Nigel Scullion on the path forward.
July 2018
Federal Liberal president Nick Greiner and ALP president Wayne Swan join Patricia Karvelas to analyse the Super Saturday by-elections. Plus QLD Labor MP Terri Butler and Liberal MP Julian Leeser. #Smashtag with Beverley Wang.
Patricia Karvelas interviews Minister Craig Laundy; AMA President Dr Tony Bartone ahead of his Press Club Speech; and Sammy J joins Patricia to make sense of best and worst #auspol moments
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