Australia’s status quo political culture is under pressure – so what does this mean for the upcoming federal election?

On this Summer Book Club episode of Follow the Money, journalist and author George Megalogenis joins Alice Grundy to discuss the rise of independents and minor parties, Australia’s changing political landscape, and his latest Quarterly Essay, ‘Minority Report: The new shape of Australian politics’.

This discussion was recorded on Friday 6 December 2024 and things may have changed since recording.

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Guest: George Megalogenis, author and journalist // @GMegalogenis

Host: Alice Grundy, Managing Editor, Australia Institute Press // @alicektg

Show notes:

‘Minority Report: The new shape of Australian politics’ by George Megalogenis, Quarterly Essay 96 (November 2024)

Theme music: Pulse and Thrum; additional music by Blue Dot Sessions

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Australia&rsquo;s status quo political culture is under pressure &ndash; so what does this mean for the upcoming federal election?
On this Summer Book Club episode of Follow the Money, journalist and author George Megalogenis joins Alice Grundy to discuss the rise of independents and minor parties, Australia&rsquo;s changing political landscape, and his latest Quarterly Essay, &lsquo;Minority Report: The new shape of Australian politics&rsquo;.
This discussion was recorded on Friday 6 December 2024 and things may have changed since recording.
To join our free <a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/events/australias-biggest-book-club/">Australia&rsquo;s Biggest Book Club webinars</a> live, register via our website.
Order <a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/Whats-the-Big-Idea-p697420081">What's the Big Idea? 32 Big Ideas for a Better Australia</a> now, via the Australia Institute website.
Guest: George Megalogenis, author and journalist // <a href="https://x.com/GMegalogenis">@GMegalogenis</a>
Host: Alice Grundy, Managing Editor, Australia Institute Press // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/alicektg.bsky.social">@alicektg</a>
Show notes:
<a href="http://blackincbooks.com.au/books/minority-report">&lsquo;Minority Report: The new shape of Australian politics&rsquo;</a> by George Megalogenis,&nbsp;Quarterly Essay 96 (November 2024)
Theme music: Pulse and Thrum; additional music by Blue Dot Sessions
We&rsquo;d love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to <a href="mailto:podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au">podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au</a>.

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Australia’s status quo political culture is under pressure – but what does this mean for the upcoming federal election?

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