The dramatic shakeout from the general election continued this week, this time from the left wing of Australian politics, with WA Greens senator Dorinda Cox defecting to Labor. 
It was a coup for a triumphant Prime Minister. 
But will the PM live to regret his new recruit? What does Senator Cox’s defection mean for the much-depleted Greens party? And how does it fit with the PM’s recent approval of the extension of a giant fossil fuel project off the West Australian coast? 
Chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal, and chief political commentator James Massola join host Jacqueline Maley.

The dramatic shakeout from the general election continued this week, this time from the left wing of Australian politics, with WA Greens senator Dorinda Cox defecting to Labor.&nbsp; It was a coup for a triumphant Prime Minister.&nbsp; But will the PM live to regret his new recruit? What does Senator Cox&rsquo;s defection mean for the much-depleted Greens party? And how does it fit with the PM&rsquo;s recent approval of the extension of a giant fossil fuel project off the West Australian coast?&nbsp; Chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal, and chief political commentator James Massola join host Jacqueline Maley.

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.

Why Dorinda Cox's Greens defection was personal for the PM

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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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Inflation figures were out this week, and it wasn’t good news. Next week’s interest rates figures from the Reserve Bank aren't looking crash hot either. So how do these results impact Jim Chalmers’ impending budget and what are the chances the treasurer will press ahead with changes to taxes and housing?

We also chat about the government’s new favourite buzzwords from ‘intergenerational equity’ to ‘resilience’ and what they really mean.

And finally, we discuss whether Angus Taylor’s argument that Welcome to Country greetings were overused was a dog whistle from the opposition leader, or reflects a broad sentiment in the community.

Joining host Jacqueline Maley this week are chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal and senior economics correspondent Shane Wright.

Inflation figures were out this week, and it wasn&rsquo;t good news. Next week&rsquo;s interest rates figures from the Reserve Bank aren't looking crash hot either. So how do these results impact Jim Chalmers&rsquo; impending budget and what are the chances the treasurer will press ahead with changes to taxes and housing?
We also chat about the government&rsquo;s new favourite buzzwords from &lsquo;intergenerational equity&rsquo; to &lsquo;resilience&rsquo; and what they really mean.
And finally, we discuss whether Angus Taylor&rsquo;s argument that Welcome to Country greetings were overused was a dog whistle from the opposition leader, or reflects a broad sentiment in the community.
Joining host Jacqueline Maley this week are chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal and senior economics correspondent Shane Wright.

Why young people are so angry about housing, and whether this budget will fix it

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Why Dorinda Cox's Greens defection was personal for the PM

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