In this bonus episode of Inside Politics, former primer minister Tony Abbott joins host Jacqueline Maley and chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal.

Abbott has penned a new book, Australia: A History, describing a more positive view of our past. He also discusses the current political and cultural challenges facing the Liberal Party, as well as reflecting on his own political career, including his relationship with Julia Gillard and the accusations of misogyny.

In this bonus episode of&nbsp;Inside Politics, former primer minister Tony Abbott joins host Jacqueline Maley and chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal.
Abbott has penned a new book, Australia: A History,&nbsp;describing a more positive view of our past. He also discusses the current political and cultural challenges facing the Liberal Party, as well as reflecting on his own political career, including his relationship with Julia Gillard and the accusations of misogyny.

The Morning Edition (formerly Please Explain) brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

The Morning Edition (formerly Please Explain) brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

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The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

Tony Abbott on running for Senate, AUKUS and cultural ‘self-loathing’

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In December last year, Australia was confronted with its worst-ever incident of antisemitic violence when gunmen killed 15 people on Bondi Beach at a Hanukkah gathering. That came after the firebombing of the Adass Israel synagogue in Melbourne and an arson attack on the Lewis' Continental Kitchen in Sydney.

The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation, or ASIO, has now warned that hatred of Jews is one factor virtually all violent extremist cohorts have in common. How did we reach a point where so many Jews now say they feel unsafe in Australia?

Today’s discussion, guest-hosted by Benjamin Preiss, is with international and political editor Peter Hartcher.

 

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It’s the unique hate that inflames all others, and Australia is failing to quell it

In December last year, Australia was confronted with its worst-ever incident of antisemitic violence when gunmen killed 15 people on Bondi Beach at a Hanukkah gathering. That came after the firebombing of the Adass Israel synagogue in Melbourne and an arson attack on the Lewis' Continental Kitchen in Sydney.
The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation, or ASIO, has now warned that hatred of Jews is one factor virtually all violent extremist cohorts have in common. How did we reach a point where so many Jews now say they feel unsafe in Australia?
Today&rsquo;s discussion, guest-hosted by Benjamin Preiss, is with international and political editor Peter Hartcher.
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<li><a href="https://www.smh.com.au/national/it-s-the-unique-hate-that-inflames-all-others-and-australia-is-failing-to-quell-it-20260629-p60b0d.html">It&rsquo;s the unique hate that inflames all others, and Australia is failing to quell it</a></li>
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Antisemitism is feeding all forms of extremism: Peter Hartcher on ASIO boss’ striking speech

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The Victorian government has staked its reputation, to a large extent, on an ambitious infrastructure program – termed the Big Build by state Labor, the program includes major road and rail projects totalling billions of dollars. 

Victoria Police however, say there is no doubt gangland-linked corruption has infiltrated the Big Build. 

Today, investigative reporter Nick McKenzie joins Benjamin Preiss on the revelations of wrongdoing within Victoria's Big Build.

 

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‘Organised, strategic and out of our remit’: Police issue reality check on Big Build corruption

The Victorian government has staked its reputation, to a large extent, on an ambitious infrastructure program &ndash; termed the Big Build by state Labor, the program includes major road and rail projects totalling billions of dollars.&nbsp;
Victoria Police however, say there is no doubt gangland-linked corruption has infiltrated the Big Build.&nbsp;
Today, investigative reporter Nick McKenzie joins Benjamin Preiss on the revelations of wrongdoing within Victoria's Big Build.
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<a href="https://www.smh.com.au/national/organised-strategic-and-out-of-our-remit-police-issue-reality-check-on-big-build-corruption-20260629-p60auf.html">&lsquo;Organised, strategic and out of our remit&rsquo;: Police issue reality check on Big Build corruption</a>

'Only a rort if you're not in on it': Inside the Big Build scandal

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Karl Stefanovic was the face of Australian morning television for 25 years. Lauded for wearing the same suit for a year to highlight sexism, laughed at for showing up drunk on air following the Logies.

Now he’s agreed to part ways with Nine, the owner of our mastheads, after he featured far-right, anti-Islam British activist Tommy Robinson on his podcast.

Today, columnist and senior journalist Jacqueline Maley on whether the Stefanovic saga is the new rite of passage for the middle-aged man, or, if it signifies a fundamental shift in mainstream media.

Karl Stefanovic was the face of Australian morning television for 25 years. Lauded for wearing the same suit for a year to highlight sexism, laughed at for showing up drunk on air following the Logies.
Now he&rsquo;s agreed to part ways with Nine, the owner of our mastheads, after he featured far-right, anti-Islam British activist Tommy Robinson on his podcast.
Today, columnist and senior journalist Jacqueline Maley on whether the Stefanovic saga is the new rite of passage for the middle-aged man, or, if it signifies a fundamental shift in mainstream media.

Is the Karl Stefanovic saga a midlife crisis or media evolution?

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Tony Abbott on running for Senate, AUKUS and cultural ‘self-loathing’

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