Politics with Michelle Grattan
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In this, our last podcast for 2022, we talk with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton. We spoke to each of them on the day the parliament was back to pass the energy package.
Albanese, who met Chinese President Xi Jinping during the recent summit season, reveals he anticipates a further positive development in China's relationship with Australia within weeks.
Asked whether he expected some relaxation of China's trade restrictions on Australia any time soon, he said: "I'm hopeful that any of the barriers to normal economic activity are removed and that we have stronger economic relations.
"China is our major economic partner and I think in coming weeks you will see further measures and activities which indicate a much improved relationship, which is in the interests of both of our countries, but importantly as well is in the interests of peace and security in the region."
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Grattan Institute’s Tony Wood on managing the shift in climate policy
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British High Commissioner Vicki Treadell on AUKUS and climate change
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Word from The Hill: Christian Porter’s anonymous money pot
Kate Jenkins on the women‘s agenda
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Pat Turner on COVID – and god botherers – stalking Indigenous communities
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Word from the Hill: The battle to exit COVID
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Anthony Albanese says Afghans in Australia should be given permanent residency
Josh Frydenberg on uncertain economic times
Word from the Hill: A reprimand for Christensen and Morrison on climate
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