The New Federation

In this final episode, for a while at least, we discuss the state of the Federation, its past, present and future.

What's Australia doing about Coal Seam Gas? We tackle this, the extent of CSG exploration and our policy on renewable energy.

Were Sonia's comments on the Today show out of line or the tip of a new trend in national conversation? In light of Channel 9's pledge to free-speech we attempt to dig into what's causing public's anguish in response to the host's contentious comments on Muslim Immigration.

The Fractured Senate. The 2016 Election has rocked Canberra as we herald in a period of fragmented politics and uncertainty across the new players in the Senate.

It's neck and neck! With the final results of the 2016 Election yet to be officially declared we take a punt at what a close-race will mean for both sides of politics in the lower house.

Is the NSW State Budget literally killing you?Public hospitals jeopardised alongside the widespread privatisation of utilities, we dissect whether the government is making clever savings or taking on unnecessary risks.

Should we have a plebiscite for same-sex marriage? In this episode we debate the legitimacy of direct votes and why both parties are wrong on this issue.

What's the point of higher education? This week we take a deep look into whether everyone should have an opportunity to go to university. Video version with captions: https://www.facebook.com/thenewfederation/videos/1091741334247314/

Are we a nation obsessed with university degrees for every profession? We tackle falling entrance scores and the menace of grade inflation. Video version with captions: https://www.facebook.com/thenewfederation/videos/1086919101396204/

Still Buffering: Have we sabotaged Australia's internet future? We talk about the controversy around National Broadband Network documents and if the project will ever deliver what was promised.

Does it really matter if refugees don't become millionaires? - What's the point of humanitarian settlement and why the media got it spectacularly wrong. We tackle those questions and more for this week's episode!

Governments - who needs them! Why we might be throwing out a first-term government and if there's any sign of salvaging the sinking ship.

Cutting the belt on the 2016 Budget - Did Scott Morrison just give all the candy to the corporations? We take a sledgehammer to the political motivators behind Australia's plan for the next financial year.

How do we regulate the media? Should we even do it? Mario reckons they should treated like any other trade. Saranga is a little sceptical.

We get angry about the 60 Minutes abduction scandal. Mario gives us some insight from within the media industry. Things get hectic!