The opening years of the 21st century seemed to herald the start of a new era. On the back of China's remarkable economic revitalisation, India's reforms, as well as the ongoing growth in South Korea, Taiwan, and ASEAN economies, many argued th

Why Australia Will buy Submarines From Japan

Feb 25th, 2016 15m 16s

Australia's Turnbull government has released a new defence white paper containing the affirmation of the purchase of 12 new submarines. There have been previous indications that these would come from Japan, but much has changed in both domestic

A Year of Abbott in Asia

Sep 18th, 2014 18m 56s

During his first year of office, Prime Minister Tony Abbott has conducted a surprisingly energetic and focused foreign policy. He's visited a number of countries in the Asian region and furthered Australia's interests by signing fair trade agre

Australia's Asylum Seeker Policy

Nov 11th, 2013 14m 6s

Professor Mary Crock (Public Law, University of Sydney) on the Abbott Government’s approach and plans towards asylum seeker policy.Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Australia Decides 2013 #6: Australia Decided

Sep 12th, 2013 30m 7s

The dust has settled, the votes have been counted, the sausages have been consumed. Tony Abbott is the victor, and will be sworn in as PM. Matt Smith hosts a podcast with guests Professor Nick Bisley and Vice-Chancellor’s Fellow Professor Rober

Australia Decides 2013 #5: Game Over

Sep 5th, 2013 27m 1s

The time is here! Professor Nick Bisley (Politics, La Trobe University) and Matt Smith are joined by Dr Gwenda Tavan (Politics, La Trobe University) to look at how the election will unfold in two days time. Does the lack of costings matter? Is

Australia Decides 2013 #4: Are we There Yet?

Aug 29th, 2013 25m 23s

Are we there yet? We’re almost there! Professor Nick Bisley (Politics, La Trobe University) and Matt Smith are joined by Nicholas Reece, former advisor to Julia Gillardm now at the Centre for Public Policy at the University of Melbourne. Is Ton

Australia Decides 2013 #3: Electile Dysfunction

Aug 22nd, 2013 23m 47s

We're at the halfway mark! Professor Nick Bisley (Politics, La Trobe University) and Matt Smith are joined by Fairfax journalist Daniel Flitton to discuss week three of the Australian election campaign. How is asylum seeker policy being handled

Australia Decides 2013 #2: Suppository of Wisdom

Aug 15th, 2013 28m 45s

The election campaign continues! Professor Nick Bisley (Politics, La Trobe University) and Matt Smith are joined by Emeritus Professor Judith Brett (Politics, La Trobe University) to discuss week two of the Australian election campaign. Will To

Why Should Australia Give Foreign Aid?

Aug 14th, 2013 50m 57s

Why should Australia increase foreign aid at a time when there is a major international debate about what will replace the Millennium Development Goals for relieving poverty and inequality? All sides of politics have committed to raise Australi

Australia Decides 2013 #1: Election Announced

Aug 8th, 2013 24m 34s

… and we're off! Professor Nick Bisley (Politics, La Trobe University) and Matt Smith are joined by Dr Nick Barry (Politics, La Trobe University) to discuss the launch of the Australian election campaign. Why was September 7th chosen? What’s th

A Talk with Mick Dodson

Mar 14th, 2013 15m 11s

Professor Mick Dodson (Former Australian of the Year, Director of National Centre for Indigenous Studies at The Australian National University) on indigenous Australian issues and politics.Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserv

On Economics and Politics

Oct 17th, 2012 15m 6s

Andrew Leigh (Federal Member for Fraser, former Professor of Economics at Australian National University) on applying economic methods and thinking in politics.Copyright 2012 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Fair Share: Country and City in Australia

Jun 17th, 2011 12m 34s

Professor Judith Brett (Politics, La Trobe University) on the relationship between country and city in Australia.This interview is based on Professor Brett's essay 'Fair Share', issue 42 of the Quarterly Essay.Copyright 2011 La Trobe Univer

The Australian Sex Party

Jan 27th, 2011 11m 15s

Fiona Patten (Party Leader, Australian Sex Party) on party policies, why Australia needs better sex education, and civil liberties.Copyright 2011 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Asylum Seekers and Australia

Nov 21st, 2010 25m 54s

Australian Election 2010 Special

Aug 3rd, 2010 20m 26s

Professor Robert Manne (Politics, La Trobe University) talks about issues of the approaching Australian election and it's candidates.Copyright 2010 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

A Talk With Barry Jones

Feb 5th, 2010 13m 36s

Barry Jones is the former Minister for Science in Australia during the Hawke government, and former National President of the ALP. Copyright 2010 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

A Talk With Malcolm Fraser

Nov 2nd, 2009 26m 53s

Former Prime Minister of Australia (1975 - 1983) Malcolm Fraser discusses his time as the leader of a country, what prompted him to join politics, and what he would give his attention to if he were in power today.Copyright 2009 La Trobe Unive

The Emissions Trade Scheme (ETS)

Sep 13th, 2009 13m 15s

The Emissions Trade Scheme (ETS) could cause an upset in Federal Politics when it is voted on this coming November.Ian Tulloch is an academic from the La Trobe University Politics ProgramCopyright 2009 La Trobe University, all rights reserv

A Talk With Carmen Lawrence

Oct 17th, 2008 8m 37s

The former WA Premier shares her views on her long career and current Australian and international politics.A transcript of this podcast is available at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/news/articles/2008/podcasts/a-talk-with-carmen-lawrence/transcr

Politics and the Public Language

Sep 23rd, 2008 1h 3m

The 2008 Sir John Quick Lecture, presented by Don Watson, well-known author, public intellectual and former speechwriter to Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating.A transcript for this podcast is available at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/quick/2

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