ATO Backflips, Labor’s Decline, and Hunter Valley Coal Blockades

From a humiliating government backflip on credit card tax payments and Victoria's high-stakes state election to a devastating High Court blow for Hunter Valley mining and fierce division over October 7 anniversary vigils, it’s been a week of heavy political and cultural clashes. In this episode of The Week That Was, Mark Latham tears into the stories shaping Australia's future—including the structural decline of the Labor party, the rollout of the NSW specialist armed response command, and a staggering $20 million taxpayer-funded Tuvalu pre-COP flop.

• The ATO Credit Card Backflip: Examining the fierce backlash that forced the Australian Taxation Office to delay its controversial ban on credit card tax payments.

• The Structural Decline of Labor: Analyzing the shifting political landscape and the long-term electoral challenges facing the Labor party.

• Victoria’s State Election: Unpacking the latest polling, key battlegrounds, and voter sentiment as Victorians head to the polls.

• The Mount Pleasant Coal Ruling: The high-stakes High Court decision ruling against the Hunter Valley Mount Pleasant coal mine extension, dealing a blow to regional jobs and energy security.

• October 7 Anniversary Vigils: Addressing the deep social divisions and public safety challenges surrounding this year's commemorative events.

• NSW Armed Police & Tuvalu Waste: Reviewing the rollout of the new NSW specialist armed response command and questioning the wisdom of a $20 million taxpayer-funded climate junket to Tuvalu.