In just a year, the rocketship from the right - One Nation - has flew past the old guard, climbing five times the vote it had at last year's polls. In this week's episode of The Issue, 'Poll Bludger' William Bowe discusses how Pauline Hanson's revolution is going to change Australian politics, and what this means ahead of the 2028 federal election.

In just a year, the rocketship from the right - One Nation - has flew past the old guard, climbing five times the vote it had at last year's polls. In this week's episode of The Issue, 'Poll Bludger' William Bowe discusses how Pauline Hanson's revolution is going to change Australian politics, and what this means ahead of the 2028 federal election.

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One Nation is currently leading primary polling. Election analysist William Bowe discusses what could bring them apart.

This Aussie stared death in the face and lived to tell the tale.
This is the new battle he fights as a Member of Parliament.
He refused to back down from calling the Prime Minister a 'liar'. 
Now Phil Thompson has revealed why.
The Coalition says it will get rid of a $5,000 funding cap on veterans' allied health.

This Aussie stared death in the face and lived to tell the tale. This is the new battle he fights as a Member of Parliament. He refused to back down from calling the Prime Minister a 'liar'.&nbsp; Now Phil Thompson has revealed why. The Coalition says it will get rid of a $5,000 funding cap on veterans' allied health.

From surviving a bomb blast to calling out Albo on veterans' funding,  this soldier turned MP has some things to say

For months Donald Trump has promised peace with Iran is close. Energy experts say the crisis is far from over. From the Strait of Hormuz to fears of a global energy shock, Dr Jessie Moritz joins The Issue to unpack how this war could reshape the Middle East and the global economy for years to come.

For months Donald Trump has promised peace with Iran is close. Energy experts say the crisis is far from over. From the Strait of Hormuz to fears of a global energy shock, Dr Jessie Moritz joins The Issue to unpack how this war could reshape the Middle East and the global economy for years to come.

Trump promised the Iran conflict would end quickly. Three months later, the risks are growing

As the FIFA World Cup looms, the high-stakes battles Australian football faces both on the pitch and in the boardroom only becomes clearer.

Australia is officially locked into Group D for the World Cup in North America. In this week's episode of The Issue, we unpack the schedule - from the kickoff against Turkey in Vancouver, to a highly anticipated Seattle showdown against the USA that doubles as a potential sideline summit for Anthony Albanese and Donald Trump. 

Newly appointed Football Australia CEO Martin Kugeler has a massive task ahead with critical broadcast negotiations fast approaching, and a fight with the federal government for $50 million towards a National Football Headquarters in Sydney.  

Can the country's biggest participation sport finally claim its primetime crown?

As the FIFA World Cup looms, the high-stakes battles Australian football faces both on the pitch and in the boardroom only becomes clearer.
Australia is officially locked into Group D for the World Cup in North America. In this week's episode of The Issue, we unpack the schedule - from the kickoff against Turkey in Vancouver, to a highly anticipated Seattle showdown against the USA that doubles as a potential sideline summit for Anthony Albanese and Donald Trump.&nbsp;
Newly appointed Football Australia CEO Martin Kugeler has a massive task ahead with critical broadcast negotiations fast approaching, and a fight with the federal government for $50 million towards a National Football Headquarters in Sydney. &nbsp;
Can the country's biggest participation sport finally claim its primetime crown?

One Nation is currently leading primary polling. Election analysist William Bowe discusses what could bring them apart.

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