Unprecedented economic conditions have forced two traditional adversaries - the Liberal Party and the union movement - to work together. The stakes are high and expectations even higher.

Industrial relations reporter Nick Bonyahady speaks with national editor Tory Maguire about the federal roundtable that may usher in a new era for Australian industrial relations, and how Prime Minister Scott Morrison will play an unlikely central role.

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Unprecedented economic conditions have forced two traditional adversaries - the Liberal Party and the union movement - to work together. The stakes are high and expectations even higher. Industrial relations reporter <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/by/nick-bonyhady-h17jx5">Nick Bonyahady</a> speaks with national editor <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/by/tory-maguire-h0yjtc">Tory Maguire</a> about the federal roundtable that may usher in a new era for Australian industrial relations, and how Prime Minister Scott Morrison will play an unlikely central role. Supporters power our newsrooms and are critical for the sustainability of our coverage. Becoming a subscriber also gets you exclusive behind-the-scenes content and invitations to special events. Please take the time to rate &amp; review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. We love to hear your thoughts and it makes it easier for the rest of the podcast world to find us. Click here to subscribe: <a href="https://subscribe.theage.com.au/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://subscribe.theage.com.au/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1590721997672000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGlnwSurc8zhC0PgtmQ5yri2XvmqQ">https://subscribe.theage.com.au/</a> or <a href="https://subscribe.smh.com.au/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://subscribe.smh.com.au/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1590721997672000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEy9gsbYliS2opdwANtgZpB5qt8cg">https://subscribe.smh.com.au/</a>.

From the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, Please Explain Daily cuts through the noise to give you insight into the stories that drive the nation.

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