The Canberra Playbook Podcast

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13 Oct 2026 · 17 minNew

“The Liberals can’t win without One Nation”: Barnaby Joyce

Barnaby Joyce joins Amanda Copp for the latest episode of POLITICO’s Canberra Playbook podcast, arguing the Liberals can’t win without One Nation and predicting the two parties will eventually strike a deal. Joyce discusses missing the Nationals, his relationship with Pauline Hanson, and whether One Nation has gone mainstream. POLITICO Australia editor Ryan Heath joins Amanda to unpack a mood of grievance in Canberra and why politicians seem to be swearing more. Chapters00:00 – Catch up with Amanda Copp and Ryan Heath 00:46 – The aggrieved mood in Canberra01:22 – Why politicians are swearing…

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   E1 · 11 Oct 2026 · 17 minNew

   The next frontier: Australia’s new battle against big tech

   Australia's communications minister Anika Wells joins Amanda Copp for the debut episode of POLITICO's Canberra Playbook Podcast, revealing where she's prepared to compromise to get her landmark digital duty of care legislation through Parliament. Wells discusses negotiations with the Coalition and Greens, the limits of ministerial powers and why tech companies must take greater responsibility for online harms. She forcefully rejects accusations of censorship. POLITICO Australia editor Ryan Heath also joins Amanda to unpack the government's controversial plans to overhaul trust taxation and…

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   5 Oct 2026 · 1 min

   Welcome to the Canberra Playbook Podcast

   Welcome to the Canberra Playbook Podcast, POLITICO’s early morning guide to what’s driving Australian politics — and why it matters. The Canberra Playbook Podcast is hosted by Amanda Copp. Each 15-minute episode Monday, Wednesday and Friday, brings listeners two conversations: a political interview that goes beyond the soundbites, and a conversation with a journalist from POLITICO's global newsroom. Together, we’ll take you behind the scenes of Australia’s power shifts and how these moves connect Australia to the U.S., Europe and the world. Clear, conversational and grounded in reporting,…

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