This week, Scott Morrison announced Australia’s involvement in a massive organised crime sting coordinated by the FBI. He pushed for greater security powers, but some observers believe what he really wants is a distraction from bad news and poor polling.



Guest: Contributing editor for The Monthly Rachel Withers.




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This week, Scott Morrison announced Australia’s involvement in a massive organised crime sting coordinated by the FBI. He pushed for greater security powers, but some observers believe what he really wants is a distraction from bad news and poor polling. Guest: Contributing editor for The Monthly Rachel Withers. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

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This week, Scott Morrison announced Australia’s involvement in a massive organised crime sting coordinated by the FBI. He pushed for greater security powers, but some observers believe what he really wants is a distraction from bad news and poor pollin...

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