In Australian politics, access can be bought, factions can operate beyond public view, and conduct can be deeply troubling without ever meeting the definition of corruption.

None of it is especially new, and maybe that’s the problem.

Meanwhile, people are becoming more disconnected from the institutions that shape their lives, and less convinced that those institutions are working in their interests.

Today, columnist for The Age and SMH Sean Kelly, on the money, secrecy and private power shaping our politics, and what happens when voters stop trusting the system itself.

 

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Guest: Columnist for The Age and SMH Sean Kelly

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In Australian politics, access can be bought, factions can operate beyond public view, and conduct can be deeply troubling without ever meeting the definition of corruption.
None of it is especially new, and maybe that&rsquo;s the problem.
Meanwhile, people are becoming more disconnected from the institutions that shape their lives, and less convinced that those institutions are working in their interests.
Today, columnist for The Age and SMH Sean Kelly, on the money, secrecy and private power shaping our politics, and what happens when voters stop trusting the system itself.
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If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at <a href="http://7ampodcast.com.au/support">7ampodcast.com.au/support</a>.
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Guest: Columnist for The Age and SMH Sean Kelly
Photo:&nbsp;AAP Image/Jane Dempster

An independent daily news show. We feature the country’s best reporters, covering the news as it affects Australia. This is news with narrative, every weekday.

An independent daily news show. We feature the country&rsquo;s best reporters, covering the news as it affects Australia. This is news with narrative, every weekday.

“Pay $10,000, that gets you dinner”: Sean Kelly on how power is shaping politics

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As One Nation’s political clout rises, so too does its bank balance, courtesy of the very elites Pauline Hanson often rails against.

Now an investigation by the Brisbane Times and SMH has detailed some of the places One Nation’s cash is coming from: from exclusive parties hosted at Gina Rinehart’s mansion, to movies, to merch.

But perhaps even more pertinent are the contributions hidden from public view.

Today, SMH Investigative Reporter Patrick Begley on the sources of One Nation’s wealth. 

 

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Guest: SMH Investigative Reporter Patrick Begley

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As One Nation&rsquo;s political clout rises, so too does its bank balance, courtesy of the very elites Pauline Hanson often rails against.
Now an investigation by the Brisbane Times and SMH has detailed some of the places One Nation&rsquo;s cash is coming from: from exclusive parties hosted at Gina Rinehart&rsquo;s mansion, to movies, to merch.
But perhaps even more pertinent are the contributions hidden from public view.
Today, SMH Investigative Reporter Patrick Begley on the sources of One Nation&rsquo;s wealth.&nbsp;
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If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at <a href="http://7ampodcast.com.au/support">7ampodcast.com.au/support</a>.
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Guest: SMH Investigative Reporter Patrick Begley
Photo:&nbsp;AAP Image/Lukas Coch

Where is One Nation’s money coming from?

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In the early hours of July 5 last year, a group of masked people allegedly broke into a defence manufacturer in Melbourne’s north-east. 

Three cars were set alight. The building was vandalised, and later, a video message appeared online with a masked man claiming responsibility; warning workers involved in the weapons supply chain that they were being watched. 

Waleed Aly has a PhD in global terrorism and says the message left behind is crucial to understanding what happened and what might happen next. 

Today, Waleed Aly on what makes political violence terrorism, and whether this attack is a sign of something much bigger taking hold. 

 

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Guest: Monash University terrorism expert Waleed Aly

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In the early hours of July 5 last year, a group of masked people allegedly broke into a defence manufacturer in Melbourne&rsquo;s north-east.&nbsp;
Three cars were set alight. The building was vandalised, and later, a video message appeared online with a masked man claiming responsibility; warning workers involved in the weapons supply chain that they were being watched.&nbsp;
Waleed Aly has a PhD in global terrorism and says the message left behind is crucial to understanding what happened and what might happen next.&nbsp;
Today, Waleed Aly on what makes political violence terrorism, and whether this attack is a sign of something much bigger taking hold.&nbsp;
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Guest: Monash University terrorism expert Waleed Aly
Photo:&nbsp;Supplied: AFP

Australia’s first far-left terrorism investigation and the rise of political violence

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This week, Alan Jones went on trial in Sydney, more than 20 months after his arrest.

The once-powerful broadcaster is now facing 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching involving six complainants. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges and denies any wrongdoing.

When we recorded this episode, Jones had just been charged with 24 offences involving eight complainants. Since then the case has narrowed, with a number of charges withdrawn or replaced before the trial began.

Today, we revisit our conversation with investigative reporter and author of Jonestown: The Power and Myth of Alan Jones, Chris Masters, on the fall of one of Australia’s most powerful men, and what it tells us about the nature of power itself in this country.

This episode was first published in November 2024.

 

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Guest: Investigative reporter Chris Masters

Photo: AAP Image/Damian Shaw

This week, Alan Jones went on trial in Sydney, more than 20 months after his arrest.
The once-powerful broadcaster is now facing 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching involving six complainants. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges and denies any wrongdoing.
When we recorded this episode, Jones had just been charged with 24 offences involving eight complainants. Since then the case has narrowed, with a number of charges withdrawn or replaced before the trial began.
Today, we revisit our conversation with investigative reporter and author of&nbsp;Jonestown: The Power and Myth of Alan Jones, Chris Masters, on the fall of one of Australia&rsquo;s most powerful men, and what it tells us about the nature of power itself in this country.
This episode was first published in November 2024.
&nbsp;
If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at <a href="http://7ampodcast.com.au/support">7ampodcast.com.au/support</a>.
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Guest: Investigative reporter Chris Masters
Photo:&nbsp;AAP Image/Damian Shaw

The fall of Alan Jones

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/9451b54b-1db1-4c73-9f90-b49f00598d7e/transcript

“Pay $10,000, that gets you dinner”: Sean Kelly on how power is shaping politics

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