The final results in the Australian federal election have been tallied, given Anthony Albanese and his Labor Party a majority government. But what are the priorities for the new Australian government, what lessons can the ousted Coalition learn, and what does the seismic shift in Aussie politics mean for New Zealand?

Australian Associated Press New Zealand correspondent Ben McKay joins Thomas to discuss the big takeaways from the election. 

The final results in the Australian federal election have been tallied, given Anthony Albanese and his Labor Party a majority government. But what are the priorities for the new Australian government, what lessons can the ousted Coalition learn, and what does the seismic shift in Aussie politics mean for New Zealand?
Australian Associated Press New Zealand correspondent Ben McKay joins Thomas to discuss the big takeaways from the election.&nbsp;

Each Friday, NZ Herald Deputy Political Editor Thomas Coughlan covers off the biggest political news in New Zealand, going behind the headlines and giving the inside perspective direct from the Beehive, featuring interviews with politicians, press gallery reporters and economic and political experts.

And join us every month for a Local Edition episode with Georgina Campbell, looking at the biggest concerns from a local government level. 

You can find more politics news at nzherald.co.nz/politics/

Each Friday, NZ Herald Deputy Political Editor Thomas Coughlan covers off the biggest political news in New Zealand, going behind the headlines and giving the inside perspective direct from the Beehive, featuring interviews with politicians, press gallery reporters and economic and political experts.
And join us every month for a Local Edition episode with Georgina Campbell, looking at the biggest concerns from a local government level.  You can find more politics news at nzherald.co.nz/politics/

Each Friday, NZ Herald Senior Political Reporter Thomas Coughlan covers off the biggest political news in New Zealand, going behind the headlines and giving the inside perspective direct from the Beehive, featuring interviews with politicians, press...

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