EPISODE · Feb 12, 2026 · 31 MIN
Why Angus Taylor wants Sussan Ley's job + the plastic inside you
from Hack · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australia may have a new opposition leader by tomorrow, with Angus Taylor officially challenging Sussan Ley today. As of now, eight members of the shadow frontbench have quit ahead of the partyroom vote. So how did we get here?We unpack the key players and dark horses vying for a new position. Plus, from toothbrushes and food wrapping to your desk at work, the plastics we use contain thousands of chemicals — and most have never been tested for the health risks they pose.So how worried should we be about our plastic dependence, and how can we use less? Listen now: 01:12 - How the Liberal Party turned on Sussan Ley05:13 - Would Angus Taylor be a good leader? Not everyone thinks so16:19 - The plastic inside youGuests:Hollie Hughes, former Liberal SenatorKal Glanznig, Sutherland Shire Councillor, documentary makerGet the whole story from Hack:Follow us on InstagramSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm
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Australia may have a new opposition leader by tomorrow, with Angus Taylor officially challenging Sussan Ley today. As of now, eight members of the shadow frontbench have quit ahead of the partyroom vote. So how did we get here? We unpack the key players and dark horses vying for a new position. Plus, from toothbrushes and food wrapping to your desk at work, the plastics we use contain thousands of chemicals — and most have never been tested for the health risks they pose. So how worried should we be about our plastic dependence, and how can we use less? Listen now: 01:12 - How the Liberal Party turned on Sussan Ley 05:13 - Would Angus Taylor be a good leader? Not everyone thinks so 16:19 - The plastic inside you Guests: Hollie Hughes, former Liberal Senator Kal Glanznig, Sutherland Shire Councillor, documentary maker Get the whole story from Hack: Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm
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