PodParley PodParley
PodParley PodParley
Log in

Electile Dysfunction? The 2025 Australian Elections

Episode 5 of the The Civic Podcast: Beyond the Echo Chambers podcast, hosted by The Civic Podcast, titled "Electile Dysfunction? The 2025 Australian Elections" was published on May 8, 2025 and runs 46 minutes.

May 8, 2025 ·46m · The Civic Podcast: Beyond the Echo Chambers

0:00 / 0:00

Summary

The outcome of Australia’s 2025 federal election shocked just about everyone. Co-hosts Markus Wagner and David Turner unpack the results: the landslide win for Labor resulting in a historic second term for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese; how the Coalition is facing an identity crisis; the Greens’ growing pains; and the Teals’ staying power; and the curious case of the “Trumpets for Patriots”. Markus and David break down the numbers, the narratives, and the big lessons for all sides. Boring politics might be back—but that seems what the electorate wanted. Tune in to The Civic Podcast to find out.Links: ABC News, Ex-PMs farewell election analyst Antony Green after his final ABC Australia Votes broadcast, Australian Electoral Commission, Tally RoomAnnabel Crabb, Peter Dutton's platform infuriated women — and it likely lost him the election, ABC News, 4 May 2025Diego Garzia, Frederico Ferreira da Silva, Simon Maye, Affective Polarization in Comparative and Longitudinal Perspective, Public Opinion Quarterly, Volume 87, Issue 1, Spring 2023, 219–231 Olivia Ireland, Clay Lucas and Bridie Smith, Bandt clings to Melbourne seat as members clash on party direction, 4 May 2025Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer, Jumbled messages and an un-electable leader drove Labor’s win, pollster claims, News.com, 4 May 2025Laura Silver, Most across 19 countries see strong partisan conflicts in their society, especially in South Korea and the U.S., Pew Research, 16 November 2022Chris Wallace, Labor wins with a superior campaign and weak opposition – now it’s time to make the second term really matter, The Conversation, 3 May 2025, Tongue in Cheek, Donald Trump Actually Quite Good At Uniting A Nation When It’s Not His Own, Betoota Advocate Recommendations: ⁠Ross Douthat, Interesting TimesJerome Doraisamy, Baking bad: Here, intellectual property lawyers weigh in on the extraordinary dispute between two of Australia’s most famous chefs, Lawyers Weekly, 5 May 2025Our Socials: ✅https://www.youtube.com/@TheCivicPodcast1✅https://x.com/TheCivicPodcast✅https://www.instagram.com/thecivicpodcast✅https://bsky.app/profile/thecivicpodcast.bsky.social✅https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-civic-podcastHosts:⁠Markus Wagner⁠⁠ is Professor of Law at the⁠ ⁠University of Wollongong⁠⁠, Australia and has advised the private sector, governments and international organizations. An award-winning instructor, his academic work and consulting are focused on the intersections of international trade law and governance, and international peace and security, as well as US and Australian constitutional law. Professor Wagner is a sought after commentator on⁠ ⁠TV, radio and other news outlets⁠⁠. David Turner is a lawyer and software developer from Sydney, Australia. As the principal lawyer of⁠ ⁠Empirical Legal⁠⁠, David advises Australian startups, scale-ups and small businesses on corporate advisory and technology challenges. As a co-founder of⁠ ⁠Lext⁠⁠, David works to make the law easier to access and easier to practise through software. Lext develops its own software-as-a-service products, and also works with government agencies, law firms and not-for-profit organisations to develop technological solutions to law and justice problems.

Episode Description

The outcome of Australia’s 2025 federal election shocked just about everyone. Co-hosts Markus Wagner and David Turner unpack the results: the landslide win for Labor resulting in a historic second term for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese; how the Coalition is facing an identity crisis; the Greens’ growing pains; and the Teals’ staying power; and the curious case of the “Trumpets for Patriots”. Markus and David break down the numbers, the narratives, and the big lessons for all sides. Boring politics might be back—but that seems what the electorate wanted. Tune in to The Civic Podcast to find out.


Links: 

ABC News, Ex-PMs farewell election analyst Antony Green after his final ABC Australia Votes broadcast,

Australian Electoral Commission, Tally Room

Annabel Crabb, Peter Dutton's platform infuriated women — and it likely lost him the election, ABC News, 4 May 2025

Diego Garzia, Frederico Ferreira da Silva, Simon Maye, Affective Polarization in Comparative and Longitudinal Perspective, Public Opinion Quarterly, Volume 87, Issue 1, Spring 2023, 219–231 

Olivia Ireland, Clay Lucas and Bridie Smith, Bandt clings to Melbourne seat as members clash on party direction, 4 May 2025

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer, Jumbled messages and an un-electable leader drove Labor’s win, pollster claims, News.com, 4 May 2025

Laura Silver, Most across 19 countries see strong partisan conflicts in their society, especially in South Korea and the U.S., Pew Research, 16 November 2022

Chris Wallace, Labor wins with a superior campaign and weak opposition – now it’s time to make the second term really matter, The Conversation, 3 May 2025,

Tongue in Cheek, Donald Trump Actually Quite Good At Uniting A Nation When It’s Not His Own, Betoota Advocate 

Recommendations: 

⁠

Ross Douthat, Interesting Times

Jerome Doraisamy, Baking bad: Here, intellectual property lawyers weigh in on the extraordinary dispute between two of Australia’s most famous chefs, Lawyers Weekly, 5 May 2025


Our Socials: 

✅https://www.youtube.com/@TheCivicPodcast1

✅https://x.com/TheCivicPodcast

✅https://www.instagram.com/thecivicpodcast

✅https://bsky.app/profile/thecivicpodcast.bsky.social

✅https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-civic-podcast

Hosts:

⁠Markus Wagner⁠⁠ is Professor of Law at the⁠ ⁠University of Wollongong⁠⁠, Australia and has advised the private sector, governments and international organizations. An award-winning instructor, his academic work and consulting are focused on the intersections of international trade law and governance, and international peace and security, as well as US and Australian constitutional law. Professor Wagner is a sought after commentator on⁠ ⁠TV, radio and other news outlets⁠⁠. 

David Turner is a lawyer and software developer from Sydney, Australia. As the principal lawyer of⁠ ⁠Empirical Legal⁠⁠, David advises Australian startups, scale-ups and small businesses on corporate advisory and technology challenges. As a co-founder of⁠ ⁠Lext⁠⁠, David works to make the law easier to access and easier to practise through software. Lext develops its own software-as-a-service products, and also works with government agencies, law firms and not-for-profit organisations to develop technological solutions to law and justice problems.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

Peer Talk Episode 10: Tech Forum Round Table

Apr 8, 2026 ·37m

Peer Talk Episode 9: Jared Givens, Richard Jones, and Adam Perry (Tech Forum, Part 2)

Mar 25, 2026 ·35m

Peer Talk Episode 8: Maynard Holliday and Taylore Givens (Tech Forum, Part 1)

Mar 11, 2026 ·50m

Episode 23: Bad Bondi & Good Bunny

Feb 15, 2026 ·33m

Episode 22: Executions in the Street

Jan 25, 2026 ·61m

Peer Talk Episode 7: Theo Ellington, candidate for Supervisor for San Francisco District 10

Dec 17, 2025 ·50m

Similar Podcasts

PEER TALK at Willie Brown Middle School Beyond The Fog Radio PEER TALK is a fresh new podcast emerging from the halls of Willie L. Brown Jr. Middle School. At Beyond the Fog Radio, we recognized the need for a platform designed for and by middle school students — where youth can develop their voices and share their perspectives.Located in Bayview—Hunters Point, in San Francisco — a neighborhood historically comprised of African-American families — Willie L. Brown Jr. Middle School carries the name of former San Francisco Mayor and Speaker of the California Assembly, who has devoted himself to the well-being of others.In the wake of the 2024 Election, we realized just how critical it is to equip students with the confidence to speak out, learn from community leaders, and dive into civic engagement — preparing them to become the next wave of local and global change-makers. Each guest on PEER TALK is chosen to align with the students’ coursework, bringing lessons to life through real-world experiences.Beyond the Fog Radio is thrilled to present Keepin it 270 Step into the world of politics with "Keepin in 270,"  the podcast that dives deep into the issues, events, and personalities shaping the US political landscape. Join our knowledgeable and passionate hosts as they break down the latest headlines, dissect debates, and provide insightful analysis that goes beyond the soundbites.Whether you're a seasoned political junkie or just getting started on your civic journey, "Keepin it 270" has something for everyone. Get ready to stay informed, engaged, and have some fun, as we explore the nuances of democracy, examine the power dynamics at play, and strive to bridge the divides in today's polarized world. Tune in every episode and stay ahead of the curve. The race to 270 never ends!  Standing Post U.S. Secret Service Standing Post is the official podcast of the United States Secret Service! In this series, we interview active and former employees about their roles and responsibilities and hear inside information about the people and programs that make up the United States Secret Service.The Secret Service was established July 5, 1865, solely to suppress the counterfeiting of U.S. currency during the Civil War. Today, the Secret Service's mission has expanded beyond the scope of counterfeit currency and is mandated by Congress to carry out the integrated missions of protection and investigations. Hosted by Abel Trevino, Standing Post takes you on a journey to learn about the the people in the agency, their lives and the interesting and unique occupations that can only be found in this elite law enforcement agency. Subscribe to Standing Post here on Soundcloud or wherever you listen to podcasts. Tune in every month to learn more about the U.S. Secret Service's unique mission and the people who ch In The Moment podcast Town Hall Seattle Listen in on the latest Town Hall conversation, wherever you are! In the Moment is a weekly podcast featuring in-depth interviews curated by Town Hall's Digital Media Manager, Jini Palmer. Senior Correspondent Steve Scher, along with a host of Seattle journalists and thought leaders, take on topics ranging from science and health, civics and culture, to the arts—and beyond! Join us, In the Moment, for expansive talks from Town Hall's digital stage.
URL copied to clipboard!