The ACT is the home of progressive politics in Australia, leading the nation on climate policy, tax reform and truth in political advertising (among other things). In this episode we explore the broader implications of the ACT election results - which saw a swing to the Greens, a swing against the Liberals and the Labor government re-elected for an historic sixth term, along with why leaders like NZ PM Jacinda Ardern might pursue cooperative government, rather than majority government.

Host: Ebony Bennett, deputy director of the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennett

Guest: Ben Oquist, executive director of the Australia Institute // @BenOquist

Producer: Jennifer Macey

Theme music is by Jonathan McFeat from Pulse and Thrum