In this episode, three ex-political staffers talk  into the fast-moving landscape of Australian politics, unpacking the key themes shaping the current election campaign. From political advertising and campaign messaging to the growing influence of voter sentiment, we break down how the major parties—Labor, Liberal, Greens, and Teal independents—are positioning themselves.

We explore the role of protests, the international ripple effects of the Trump factor, and how hot-button issues like climate change and the cost of living are dominating the conversation. Whether you're a seasoned political watcher or just tuning in, this episode provides a timely lens on the forces at play in the lead-up to the polls.

References:
Biggest Ads this week: https://polidashboard.org/ 
Ad spend this week: https://favstats.github.io/au25/ 
All the Ads this week: https://www.facebook.com/ads/library 

 

📌 Key Takeaways


Election campaigns evolve quickly—what’s true one week may shift the next.


Political advertising offers a glimpse into internal polling and party priorities.


Opposition parties often capitalise on government blunders to gain traction.


Public protests affect media coverage but don’t always shift undecided voters.


Renewable energy is front and centre, appealing to cost- and climate-conscious voters.


Labor is zeroing in on cost of living pressures in its campaign messaging.


The Greens are championing renters’ rights and positioning against Peter Dutton.


Teal independents are disrupting the traditional two-party narrative.


Global politics—especially Trump’s influence—are shaping local voter sentiment.


One wrong move can derail a candidate—campaign missteps are costly.

🗂️ Chapters

00:00 — Election Season Heats Up
02:05 — Campaign Strategies and Tactics
03:40 — Political Advertising Insights
06:32 — The Role of Media in Campaigns
10:33 — Protests and Political Climate
14:48 — Energy Policies and Voter Sentiment
17:29 — Labor's Campaign Focus
20:38 — The Greens' Positioning
23:18 — Teal Independents and Their Impact
28:51 — Voter Sentiment and the Trump Factor
39:55 — Campaign Missteps and Public Perception

In this episode, three ex-political staffers talk &nbsp;into the fast-moving landscape of&nbsp;Australian politics, unpacking the key themes shaping the current&nbsp;election campaign. From&nbsp;political advertising&nbsp;and campaign messaging to the growing influence of&nbsp;voter sentiment, we break down how the major parties&mdash;Labor,&nbsp;Liberal,&nbsp;Greens, and&nbsp;Teal independents&mdash;are positioning themselves.
We explore the role of protests, the international ripple effects of the&nbsp;Trump factor, and how hot-button issues like&nbsp;climate change&nbsp;and the&nbsp;cost of living&nbsp;are dominating the conversation. Whether you're a seasoned political watcher or just tuning in, this episode provides a timely lens on the forces at play in the lead-up to the polls.
References:
<ul>
<li>Biggest Ads this week: <a href="https://polidashboard.org/">https://polidashboard.org/</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Ad spend this week: <a href="https://favstats.github.io/au25/">https://favstats.github.io/au25/</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>All the Ads this week: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ads/library">https://www.facebook.com/ads/library</a>&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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📌 Key Takeaways
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Election campaigns&nbsp;evolve quickly&mdash;what&rsquo;s true one week may shift the next.
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Political advertising&nbsp;offers a glimpse into internal polling and party priorities.
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Opposition parties&nbsp;often capitalise on government blunders to gain traction.
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Public protests&nbsp;affect media coverage but don&rsquo;t always shift undecided voters.
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Renewable energy&nbsp;is front and centre, appealing to cost- and climate-conscious voters.
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Labor&nbsp;is zeroing in on&nbsp;cost of living&nbsp;pressures in its campaign messaging.
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The&nbsp;Greens&nbsp;are championing&nbsp;renters&rsquo; rights&nbsp;and positioning against Peter Dutton.
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Teal independents&nbsp;are disrupting the traditional two-party narrative.
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Global politics&mdash;especially&nbsp;Trump&rsquo;s influence&mdash;are shaping local&nbsp;voter sentiment.
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One wrong move can derail a candidate&mdash;campaign missteps&nbsp;are costly.
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🗂️ Chapters
00:00&nbsp;&mdash; Election Season Heats Up 02:05&nbsp;&mdash; Campaign Strategies and Tactics 03:40&nbsp;&mdash; Political Advertising Insights 06:32&nbsp;&mdash; The Role of Media in Campaigns 10:33&nbsp;&mdash; Protests and Political Climate 14:48&nbsp;&mdash; Energy Policies and Voter Sentiment 17:29&nbsp;&mdash; Labor's Campaign Focus 20:38&nbsp;&mdash; The Greens' Positioning 23:18&nbsp;&mdash; Teal Independents and Their Impact 28:51&nbsp;&mdash; Voter Sentiment and the Trump Factor 39:55&nbsp;&mdash; Campaign Missteps and Public Perception

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Politics without the Punch-Ups. Three former staffers reveal life behind the 'party'.&nbsp;

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