This week on the podcast, Brent sits down with Mark Latham to unpack the biggest political stories shaping Australia:

• Environmental Shake-Up: The federal parliament overhauls the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act, creating a national regulator, new standards, and heavier penalties — but are big projects being prioritised over genuine protection?
• Barnaby on the Move: Barnaby Joyce leaves the Nationals, declares independence, and hints at One Nation — a move that could shift the rural political landscape.
• Hanson Burqa Stunt: Pauline Hanson’s controversial burqa stunt in the Senate sparks outrage, suspension, and censure — we discuss the fallout and public reaction.
• NSW Housing & AI: New planning reforms establish the Housing Delivery Authority and fast-track assessments using AI. Will faster approvals compromise accountability and housing quality?
• Chris Minns ‘Funny Money’: Allegations surface over poorly recorded campaign donations from 2015, raising questions about transparency and compliance.
• Brumbies Bill: NSW passes the repeal of feral horse protections in Kosciuszko National Park, opening the door for tighter population control and conservation action.

Brent and Mark cut through the headlines to explore what these developments mean for politics, policy, and the Australian public.