Matters of State
by ABC
In the lead up to the NSW state election on March 25, join ABC Radio Sydney’s Sarah Macdonald and ABC News state political reporter Ashleigh Raper for Matters Of State, a podcast that will keep you across the big announcements, the crucial campaign moments, and the key questions for NSW.
Episodes
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NSW 05 – How Chris Minns and Labor won the NSW election
Chris Minns has been sworn in as the 47th NSW Premier, but his government will likely need to work with the crossbench, with Labor now looking like it may not get an outright majority in the lower house. ABC Chief Election Analyst Antony Green joins Sarah Macdonald and Ashleigh Raper to analyse...
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NSW 04 – The Final Countdown
Getting to the pointy end of the campaign. With only a few days to go before election day, Sarah Macdonald and Ashleigh Raper are joined by the Sydney Morning Herald's state political editor to reflect on the ups and downs of the campaign so far.
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NSW 03 – Koala wars, brumbies and regional NSW
This election's about more than just Sydney. ABC Illawarra reporter Kelly Fuller joins Sarah Macdonald and Ashleigh Raper to analyse the key issues in regional NSW.
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NSW 02 — Who are Dominic Perrottet and Chris Minns?
It's been a very 'presidential' NSW election campaign so far. But who are the major party leaders? Professor Andy Marks, Director of the Centre for Western Sydney and Pro Vice-Chancellor of Western Sydney University joins Ashleigh Raper and Sarah Macdonald to analyse the personalities of Dominic...
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NSW 01 — Where the state election will be won and lost
ABC chief election analyst Antony Green joins Sarah Macdonald and Ashleigh Raper to analyse all the key seats and crucial numbers for the March 25 NSW state election.
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NSW 00 — It's here! Your new state election podcast
Matters of State is a new weekly podcast that will keep you up-to-date with the state election and bring you in-depth analysis that digs beneath the surface of the campaign trail. Join us for Matters of State on Wednesdays on the ABC listen app. P.S. You can even call our election hotline to tell...
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VIC 06 | Dan’s secret plan that delivered victory
The seeds of Labor’s victory, and of the Liberal’s loss, were sown years ago. Only Daniel Andrews knew this — and he was the only one who needed to.
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VIC 05 | Your form guide for the Victorian election
Raf and Richard play policy spot the difference, talk ugly politics and guide you through the seats to watch on Saturday night.
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VIC 04 | A pox on both your houses
Integrity questions rocked both campaigns this week as record numbers of early votes were cast.
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VIC 03 | A Premier under pressure
There was a sniff of scandal in Victorian politics this week.
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VIC 02 | Where do political parties get their money from?
Elections campaigns require big bucks so Raf and Richard find out where the big parties get their cash from.
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VIC 01 | 'Who was that?' Leaders battle for respect, or simply recognition, from Victorian voters
Four weeks from the Victorian election, and just two weeks until early voting opens, Raf Epstein and Richard Willingham ask whether it’s better to be well-known or unknown when vying for votes.
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VIC 00 | Buckle up. It's election time, Victoria!
Elections are all about who you can trust – luckily for you, it’s Matters of State!
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WA 05 | How Labor gained total control
For the final episode, Kate and Eliza take a look at the shock WA election result. Liberal Leader Zak Kirkup lost his seat of Dawesville and Labor gained control of both houses of the WA Parliament. So where did the Liberal party go so wrong?
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WA 04 | It's democracy sausage time!
On the eve of the WA state election, Kate and Eliza discuss the marginal seats and minor parties to watch. Also, could Liberal Leader Zak Kirkup lose his seat of Dawesville? And if he does, will he really say 'goodbye' to politics forever?
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WA 03 | Memes, meth and mental health
With one week to go until election day, Kate and Eliza unpack an issue which has been on the minds of a lot of young people — mental health. Mark McGowan's border bubble bursts and you'll hear how a hilarious meme moment derailed a very serious press conference.
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WA 02 | The rental cliff and Kirkup’s concession
In episode two, Kate Leaver and Eliza Laschon look at issues of housing and homelessness in WA and the Promises Prince, Gian De Poloni, returns to outline what the different parties are promising to do about it. Plus, Mark McGowan crashes a wedding and Zak Kirkup admits defeat… two weeks out from...
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WA 01 | Climate, costings and control
In episode one ABC reporters, Kate Leaver and Eliza Laschon, take a look at the story so far. The new Liberal Leader, Zak Kirkup, is hoping to stop WA Premier, Mark McGowan, from gaining "total control" in the WA Parliament. One of the key election issues which has emerged is climate policy — but...
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WA 00 | Buckle up. Your new WA state election podcast has arrived!
In case you've been distracted by COVID lockdowns and bushfires, Kate Leaver and Eliza Laschon are here to remind you — there's a WA state election in a few weeks! They'll break down the big announcements, the quirky campaign moments and the big issues you care about in this new political podcast.
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QLD — The reckoning: the winners and losers from the Queensland election
What is the state of the State after Saturday’s election? The ABC’s election analyst Antony Green runs his eye over the seats that remain in doubt and uncovers some of the key factors that put Labor back in power. Also, what happened to One Nation? Is the Green’s victory in another seat cause for...
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QLD — Decision day: time for some bold predictions about the Queensland election
The campaign is basically done and now the future of Queensland is in the hands of the people who call it home. So how is it going to pan out? The Matters of State team (well mainly Steve) step boldly into the unknown and put their reputations on the line with some daring predictions. Also, Steph...
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QLD — The Queenmaker's: how Queensland's most unlikely couple could hold the keys to power
Robbie Katter from Katter's Australian Party and Michael Berkman from the Queensland Greens occupy very different places in the political landscape. But if the election fails to deliver a majority, the major parties will come knocking. What is going to be negotiated? What is on the table? And...
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QLD — What voters fear most about LNP or Labor governments after the Queensland election
Michele Levine has been asking people what they think for three decades. Today, the CEO of Roy Morgan runs through some specially commissioned research for Matters of State into what Queensland voters are most worried about if a Labor or a LNP government are in power after October 31st. Also, it...
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QLD — The politics of the pandemic and how it influences the Queensland election
Today Steve and Matt try to evaluate the impact of a global pandemic on the Queensland election.
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QLD — Is debt the new black in this year's Queensland election?
The whole world seems to be in love with debt and deficit, including Australia and of course Queensland. But does it matter? Steve Hamilton was born and bred in Buderim on the Sunshine Coast, but these days he is Assistant Professor of Economics at The George Washington University in Washington,...
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QLD — The secret influences that could change your vote in the Queensland election
You’re being manipulated and you don’t even know it. This week Steve and Matt sit down with two people who have made careers in understanding why people do what they do. Christine Jackman and Brendan Greaney reveal the factors that change the minds of voters, including Brendan’s patented 4 P’s of...
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QLD — He who cannot be named — the Campbell Newman legacy
It has been over five years since Campbell Newman was the Premier of Queensland, but his legacy remains. However, it is a history that the Queensland Labor Government seem more willing to revisit than his own Liberal National Party. In this episode, a candid Campbell Newman on why he thinks this…
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The Queensland election according to Antony Green
On today's Matter of State, the ABC's election analyst Antony Green gives Matt and Steve a rundown of the seats that he thinks will be key in the upcoming Queensland election. He also explains 'Green's Law', a self-defined creed that explains why he never makes predictions on election outcomes.…
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QLD — It’s here! Your new Queensland state election podcast
In the lead up to the state election, join Steve Austin and Matt Wordsworth for their new political podcast that will keep you across crucial campaign moments and break down the big questions for Queensland.
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NSW — Who had the strongest campaign?
The final days of the NSW election.
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NSW — Everything you need to know about preferences.
This election voters are highly engaged on the issue of preferences. How do they work and what how do you make yours count?
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NSW — Sydney’s building boom: Is infrastructure keeping up with development?
Sydney’s building boom: Is infrastructure keeping up with development?
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NSW — NSW's broken water system
How important is the state of the environment for NSW voters?
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NSW — What role will transport play in this election?
With public transport dominating discussion in both city and the regions, what are the major parties offering to keep NSW moving?
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NSW — What are the major parties offering to ease the cost of living?
Is it becoming more expensive to live in NSW and if so, what are the major parties offering to ease the burden?
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NSW — Will the election be decided by regional voters?
With regional voters feeling abandoned by traditional parties they’re looking for alternatives. Could voters outside our big cities decide this election?
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NSW — Is NSW headed for a hung parliament?
Many are predicting that while the federal election will be a wipe out for the Coalition, it's unlikely that'll be the case in New South Wales. The latest Newspoll suggests the state could be heading for a hung parliament. So, what would that mean for NSW?
About this show
In the lead up to the NSW state election on March 25, join ABC Radio Sydney’s Sarah Macdonald and ABC News state political reporter Ashleigh Raper for Matters Of State, a podcast that will keep you across the big announcements, the crucial campaign moments, and the key questions for NSW.
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