Whichever way you look at it, Australia is in political turmoil after the May 3 election.
There are plenty of theories as to why, and plenty of propaganda along with accompanying lies. The question is, what’s next?
Nick Cater returns to analyse how a government with such a poor record in its first term could eliminate its opposition so decisively.
What does it mean to important issues like free speech, taxation, defence, climate, energy supply and the cost of living?
And we visit The Mailroom with Mrs Producer.
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