The new leader of the Nationals, Matt Canavan, is a former Marxist from the suburbs who was once a Productivity Commission economist and then, a firebrand right-wing senator.

Canavan joins Inside Politics today with chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal at a time when the Nationals are battling for survival against an ascendant One Nation.

The pair discuss Australia's over-reliance on the US, Canavan's dislike of identity politics, his surprising love of electric vehicles and, to cap it off, religion.

The new leader of the Nationals, Matt Canavan, is a former Marxist from the suburbs who was once a Productivity Commission economist and then, a firebrand right-wing senator.
Canavan joins&nbsp;Inside Politics today with chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal at a time when the Nationals are battling for survival against an ascendant One Nation.
The pair discuss Australia's over-reliance on the US, Canavan's dislike of identity politics, his surprising love of electric vehicles and, to cap it off, religion.

Cut through the noise of federal politics with news, views and expert analysis from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age with host Jacqueline Maley and chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal.

Cut through the noise of federal politics with news, views and expert analysis from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age with host Jacqueline Maley and chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal.

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Cut through the noise of federal politics with news, views and expert analysis from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. Join host Jacqueline Maley and chief political correspondent David Crowe every Friday.

Cut through the noise of federal politics with news, views and expert analysis from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. Join host Jacqueline Maley and chief political correspondent David Crowe every Friday.

Matt Canavan on his love of EVs, and calling out Pauline Hanson

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We’re officially in our budget backlash era, with claims of death taxes, of aspirations killed, and the outraged cries of crypto bros across the nation. Not to mention, of course, the genuine anxiety from regular small business owners and shareholders who are unsure of how all of these changes will affect them.

Our guest this week is former Labor opposition leader Bill Shorten, who is now the vice chancellor of the University of Canberra. Shorten knows a thing or two about such backlash, having taken changes to negative gearing and the  capital gains tax to not one, but two elections — 2016 and 2019.

Hosting today’s conversation is Jacqueline Maley, alongside chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal.

We&rsquo;re officially in our budget backlash era, with claims of death taxes, of aspirations killed, and the outraged cries of crypto bros across the nation.&nbsp;Not to mention, of course, the genuine anxiety from regular small business owners and shareholders who are unsure of how all of these changes will affect them.
Our guest this week is former Labor opposition leader Bill Shorten, who is now the vice chancellor of the University of Canberra. Shorten knows a thing or two about such backlash, having taken changes to negative gearing and the&nbsp; capital gains tax to not one, but two elections &mdash; 2016 and 2019.
Hosting today&rsquo;s conversation is Jacqueline Maley, alongside chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal.

Most people don’t have trusts, or multiple houses: Bill Shorten on the budget’s tax changes

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The federal budget was pitched as a big moment for a progressive government that wants to equalise wealth and home ownership.

And one of the main attacks from the opposition is that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has had to break a promise in order to get there.

So will the broken promise line resonate if the changes are broadly supported by the public?

Also today, Inside Politics host Jacqueline Maley and chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal talk about Coalition leader Angus Taylor’s plan to centre immigration in his budget reply speech, including that non-citizens should be blocked from welfare payments.

We also check in on One Nation’s Farrer by-election win and how significant a threat the party now poses to Labor.

 

Background reading:
Budget fallout: Next tax war will be over rival income tax cuts
Confused by the federal budget? We answer your questions

The federal budget was pitched as a big moment for a progressive government that wants to equalise wealth and home ownership.
And one of the main attacks from the opposition is that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has had to break a promise in order to get there.
So will the broken promise line resonate if the changes are broadly supported by the public?
Also today,&nbsp;Inside Politics host Jacqueline Maley and chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal talk about Coalition leader Angus Taylor&rsquo;s plan to centre immigration in his budget reply speech, including that non-citizens should be blocked from welfare payments.
We also check in on One Nation&rsquo;s Farrer by-election win and how significant a threat the party now poses to Labor.
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Background reading:
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<li><a href="https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/budget-fallout-next-tax-war-will-be-over-rival-income-tax-cuts-20260513-p5zwfo.html">Budget fallout: Next tax war will be over rival income tax cuts</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/confused-by-the-federal-budget-we-answer-your-questions-20260514-p5zx11.html">Confused by the federal budget? We answer your questions</a></li>
</ul>

Does a broken promise matter in a broken system, and Angus Taylor’s migrant plan

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The electorate of Farrer is holding a by-election this weekend and we’re expecting the contest will be a good one.

The NSW seat, which hugs the border with Victoria, belonged to former opposition leader Sussan Ley for 25 years. Now, it’s a microcosm of the pressures the Coalition is under from independent candidates and One Nation.

And as Inside Politics host Jacqueline Maley puts it, Labor has grabbed the popcorn and is sitting this one out.

Also this week, RBA boss Michele Bullock made some unusually pointed remarks about inflation and government spending when she raised the cash rate again. Plus, we’ve been reporting on tax relief that’s expected to be announced in next week’s budget.

Joining Maley today is chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal.

The electorate of Farrer is holding a by-election this weekend and we&rsquo;re expecting the contest will be a good one.
The NSW seat, which hugs the border with Victoria, belonged to former opposition leader Sussan Ley for 25 years. Now, it&rsquo;s a microcosm of the pressures the Coalition is under from independent candidates and One Nation.
And as&nbsp;Inside Politics host Jacqueline Maley puts it, Labor has grabbed the popcorn and is sitting this one out.
Also this week, RBA boss Michele Bullock made some unusually pointed remarks about inflation and government spending when she raised the cash rate again. Plus, we&rsquo;ve been reporting on tax relief that&rsquo;s expected to be announced in next week&rsquo;s budget.
Joining Maley today is chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal.

‘Popcorn out’ for Farrer by-election, plus the RBA’s pointed comments on government spending

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Matt Canavan on his love of EVs, and calling out Pauline Hanson

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