Eating Onions: Breaking Down The Layers Of Australian Politics

Join Lachlan Hamilton, Patrick Muldrew and Nic Jeffries as they simplify and demystify the Australian Political landscape.

S4E1: Should We Change The Date Of Australia Day? 01/31/2018

S4E1: Should We Change The Date Of Australia Day? Tony Abbott says the First Fleet was good for everyone, aboriginal people included; Bill Shorten sets Labor's election run agenda; and a lightning round! /episode/index/show/eatingonions/id/14540315

S3E10: John Alexander Wins Bennelong 12/21/2017

S3E10: John Alexander Wins Bennelong John Alexander is re-elected in the seat of Bennelong, and is too proud to have a disability sticker. Malcolm Turnbull reshuffles his ministry. /episode/index/show/eatingonions/id/14540318

S3E9: Barnaby Strikes Back, Free Speech, and Adani 12/07/2017

S3E9: Barnaby Strikes Back, Free Speech, and Adani As Barnaby Joyce is re-elected, nine other MPs are being referred to the High Court, including the first Labor MPs to be caught up in the citizeship fiasco. /episode/index/show/eatingonions/id/14540321

S3E8: "Shanghai Sam" In Hot (South China Sea) Water 11/30/2017

S3E8: "Shanghai Sam" In Hot (South China Sea) Water Sam Dastyari has been told to resign from his parliamentary responsibilities at the request of Bill Shorten. Malcolm Turnbull announces a royal commission into the banking sector. /episode/index/show/eatingonions/id/14540327

S3E7: Will Bennelong Be A Greens Seat By 2042? 11/23/2017

S3E7: Will Bennelong Be A Greens Seat By 2042? The Greens have their eyes set on 25 seats in the next 25 years. Malcolm Turnbull has cancelled parliament sitting next week, what's up with that? And John Alexender's grip on Bennelong is starting to loosen. /episode/index/show/eatingonions/id/14540330

S3E6: Australia Says YES! 11/15/2017

S3E6: Australia Says YES! Australia says a resounding YES to same sex marriage, Eating Onions looks at a breakdown of voting patterns nationally and by electorate. Jacqui Lambie has resigned, and Kristina Keneally is running against John Alexander in the Bennelong by-election /episode/index/show/eatingonions/id/14540333

S3E5: John Alexander's Citizenship Fault, ACCC Orders Telstra To Refund Customers 11/09/2017

S3E5: John Alexander's Citizenship Fault, ACCC Orders Telstra To Refund Customers Federal Minister for Bennelong, John Alexander, has been brought into the citizenship debate, as reports suggest he may be a British citizen by descent. Also, the ACCC have ordered Telstra and other telcos to compensate customers for misleading advertising regarding NBN speeds. /episode/index/show/eatingonions/id/14540336

S3E4: Trump + Russians + FBI = ? 11/01/2017

S3E4: Trump + Russians + FBI = ? Patrick Muldrew takes the reigns and steers us through the American political landscape, which at the moment is heating up as Robert S. Mueller III reveals charges against three former Trump campaign officials. What does this mean for Trump? /episode/index/show/eatingonions/id/14540339

S3E3: The NBN Disaster 10/26/2017

S3E3: The NBN Disaster This week, we delve into Australia's National Broadbad Network, from Kevin Rudd's announcement in 2009, through to Tony Abbott and Malcolm Turnbull's destruction of it. Strap in! /episode/index/show/eatingonions/id/14540342

S3E2: Malcolm Turnbull NEGs Australians 10/19/2017

S3E2: Malcolm Turnbull NEGs Australians We discuss the National Energy Guarantee that Malcolm Turnbull introduced this week, and the effect on renewable investment. In a lead up to a vote in Victoria on the legalisation of euthanasia, former PM, Paul Keating, has said "Don't Do It". Also, New Zealand have their third female Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern. /episode/index/show/eatingonions/id/14540345

S3E1: Nick Xenophon QUITS! Turnbull To Scrap Renewables Target? 10/12/2017

S3E1: Nick Xenophon QUITS! Turnbull To Scrap Renewables Target? In our season premiere, Nick Xenophon announces he's quitting federal politics to run for South Australian State Parliament. Michael Danby used tax payer dollars to run two attack ads against the ABC. Tony Abbott opened his mouth again, and Malcolm Turnbull attempts to keep messaging on point on energy policy. /episode/index/show/eatingonions/id/14540351

S2E9: We Need To Talk About Tony Abbott 09/21/2017

S2E9: We Need To Talk About Tony Abbott In our Season Finale, we discuss Tony Abbott's threats to cross the floor to block Turnbull's energy policy. Also, what's the larger play here for Abbott, and how much does it cost to keep a coal plant operational? And...Rocket Man. /episode/index/show/eatingonions/id/14540354

S2E8: The Marriage Equality Campaign Officially Begins 09/13/2017

S2E8: The Marriage Equality Campaign Officially Begins Marriage Equality is at the heart of today's discussion. Tony Abbott wrote an article for The Sydney Morning Herald, and George Brandis calls for emergency vilification laws. Also, we simplify and demystify the first commercials from both sides of the campaign. /episode/index/show/eatingonions/id/14540357

S2E7: How The Media Covers Politics - PART 1 09/07/2017

S2E7: How The Media Covers Politics - PART 1 In the first of our three-part series of "How The Media Covers Politics", we talk to Media Advisor to Mike Baird and Barry O'Farrell, Cameron Hamilton. /episode/index/show/eatingonions/id/14540360

S2E6: The Next Attack Will Be On Your Head 08/24/2017

S2E6: The Next Attack Will Be On Your Head Pauline Hanson wore a burqa into parliament last week, and Attorney-General George Brandis slapped her down, which saw a standing ovation from The Greens and The Labor Party. Sarah Hanson-Young had some things to say to Pauline Hanson on Channel 7's Sunrise, including blaming Pauline for potentially threatening the national security of the country. And the Same Sex Marriage debate is still dominating media coverage, we give our latest thoughts. /episode/index/show/eatingonions/id/14540363

S2E5: Barnaby Joyce's Citizenship Means New Zealand Is Untrustworthy? 08/17/2017

S2E5: Barnaby Joyce's Citizenship Means New Zealand Is Untrustworthy? In the news this week, it was revealed that Barnaby Joyce is a New Zealand citizen by descent. He has referred himself to the High Court for a ruling on whether or not he is eligible to continue to sit in parliament. Julie Bishop subsequently has accused Bill Shorten and the Labor Party of conspiring with the New Zealand Labor Party against the Australian government. George Brandis accused Penny Wong and her staff of the dirty work. /episode/index/show/eatingonions/id/14540366

S2E4: What You Need To Know About The Same Sex Marriage Plebiscite 08/10/2017

S2E4: What You Need To Know About The Same Sex Marriage Plebiscite Penny Wong delivered an emotional speech in parliament during the week, and Tony Abbott began his campaign in support of the "No" vote. /episode/index/show/eatingonions/id/14540369

S2E3: A Portrait of the Labor Party - Part 1 08/03/2017

S2E3: A Portrait of the Labor Party - Part 1 The Eating Onions team look into the long and storied history of the Australian Labor Party. /episode/index/show/eatingonions/id/14540372

S2E2: MORE Citizenship Concerns & Barnaby Joyce's $9000 Travel Bill 07/28/2017

S2E2: MORE Citizenship Concerns & Barnaby Joyce's $9000 Travel Bill Malcolm Roberts and Matt Canavan are dragged into the dual citizenship fiasco this week, and Pauline Hanson's sister, Judy Smith, may be set to join the Senate. Also, it has been revealed that Barnaby Joyce used RAAF "special purpose" aircraft for private travel in May last year. Lastly, what kind of people follow and comment on Australian politics? Spoilers...nasty people. /episode/index/show/eatingonions/id/14540375

S2E1: Greens In Turmoil & Home Affairs reshuffle 07/20/2017

S2E1: Greens In Turmoil & Home Affairs reshuffle Welcome back to the season premiere of Eating Onions! On this episode, we discuss the citizenship bungle from Scott Ludlam and Larissa Waters, and why did Malcolm Turnbull create a new Home Affairs security portfolio? /episode/index/show/eatingonions/id/14540381

S1E10: So What's A Gonski Anyway? 06/29/2017

S1E10: So What's A Gonski Anyway? In the season finale of Eating Onions, the team delve into the Liberal Party's Gonski 2.0 reform. Who is David Gonski? Why did we need reform? Where is the money going? /episode/index/show/eatingonions/id/14540387

S1E9: Australia's Music Education Mess 06/22/2017

S1E9: Australia's Music Education Mess On this episode, the Eating Onions team delve into the topic of music education in Australia. Why is it important, what is wrong with it, and how do we fix it? /episode/index/show/eatingonions/id/14540390

S1E8: How Chinese Businessmen Influence Australian Politics 06/15/2017

S1E8: How Chinese Businessmen Influence Australian Politics This week on Eating Onions, Tony Abbott and Malcolm Turnbull clash over energy policy, and what is the "Julie Bishop Glorious Foundation"? We look into an ASIO investigation on Chinese donors injecting big money into Australian politics. /episode/index/show/eatingonions/id/14540393

S1E7: Trump Pulls USA from Paris Climate Agreement 06/08/2017

S1E7: Trump Pulls USA from Paris Climate Agreement The Eating Onions team discuss Donald Trump's decision to withdraw the United States fro mthe Paris Climate Agreement, and what that means for Australia. Current renewable energy policies are overviewed also. /episode/index/show/eatingonions/id/14540396

S1E6: Margaret Court and the Same Sex Marriage Debate 06/01/2017

S1E6: Margaret Court and the Same Sex Marriage Debate Margaret Court appeared on Channel 10's "The Project" last week to discuss Same sex Marriage, and her open letter regarding her boycott of QANTAS, specifically targeting Alan Joyce. We look at how The Project's Waleed Aly handled their interview with Court, and look at the reaction Andy Murray, Casey Dellacqua and other tennis players have reacted to the matter. /episode/index/show/eatingonions/id/14540399

S1E5: Outspoken Albo & One Nation in Hot Water...Again! 05/25/2017

S1E5: Outspoken Albo & One Nation in Hot Water...Again! The Eating Onions team takes a look at the news this week, as a tape has leaked of James Ashby pushing to make profits from advertising packages, and Anthony Albanese speaking out with an alternative reply to the budget. Is he making a push for leadership? /episode/index/show/eatingonions/id/14540402

S1E4: A Portrait of the Liberal Party of Australia - Part 2 05/19/2017

S1E4: A Portrait of the Liberal Party of Australia - Part 2 A Portrait of the Liberal Party of Australia continues, with the Eating Onions team looking into the politics of Malcolm Fraser, John Hewson and John Howard. /episode/index/show/eatingonions/id/14540405

S1E3: A Portrait of the Liberal Party of Australia - Part 1 05/19/2017

S1E3: A Portrait of the Liberal Party of Australia - Part 1 Join the Eating Onions team as they chronicle the beginnings of the Liberal Party of Australia, starting with Sir Robert Menzies. /episode/index/show/eatingonions/id/14540408

S1E2: BUDGET 05/11/2017

S1E2: BUDGET The Eating Onions team break down the Liberal government's budget for 2017/2018. We go over the major points of housing and superannuation, the Gonski 2.0 education reforms for schools. How did the universities fare, as well as the Medicare levy, defence, and of course, why are the banks so angry? /episode/index/show/eatingonions/id/14540411

S1E1: An Introduction To Australian Politics (And Us) 05/04/2017

S1E1: An Introduction To Australian Politics (And Us) Confused and dismayed with the Australian political scene? You're not alone. Join Lachlan Hamilton, Patrick Muldrew and Nic Jeffries as they uncover the mess of Australian politics. /episode/index/show/eatingonions/id/14540417

Eating Onions: Breaking Down The Layers Of Australian Politics

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