Matters of State
Matters of State
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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.
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 just how Labor were able to form government.
Mar 28, 2023
23 min
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.
Mar 21, 2023
24 min
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.
Mar 14, 2023
24 min
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 Perrottet and Chris Minns.
Mar 7, 2023
26 min
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.
Feb 28, 2023
24 min
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 us what's driving your vote. The number is 02 8333 1702.
Feb 21, 2023
6 min
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.
Nov 30, 2022
17 min
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.
Nov 25, 2022
18 min
VIC 04 | A pox on both your houses
Integrity questions rocked both campaigns this week as record numbers of early votes were cast.
Nov 18, 2022
20 min
VIC 03 | A Premier under pressure
There was a sniff of scandal in Victorian politics this week.
Nov 11, 2022
20 min
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