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May 15, 2025 66 mins

Stephen is back with his old comrades from New South Wales and Tasmania to recap Labor’s wins - including the seats they didn’t see coming.

Todd Pinkerton returns to represent NSW. They cover the role of unions in framing the debate for workers’ rights, the stunning loss of Dickson, ‘campaign effect’, and what it all means for campaigners going forward.

Meanwhile Jack Milroy from Tasmania shares some intriguing intel about Liberal campaigners in the state - and just how soon they started fearing the worst.

Finally - what on earth is happening with Jacqui Lambie?

This week’s episode is packed with fascinating takeaways - don’t miss it. 

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Show Start
02:12 Welcome Back Todd (New South Wales)
03:47 NSW Overview and the Union Movement
13:42 Bennelong
17:09 Paterson and Hunter
23:25 Robertson
25:38 Hughes and Banks
28:58 Fowler
31:19 Blaxland and Watson
33:39 Teals Seats
36:31 State of the Liberals in NSW
40:49 Welcome Back Jack (Tasmania)
42:09 Tasmania Overview
49:09 Bass
52:07 Braddon
54:28 Lyons
57:13 Franklin
01:00:10 Clark
01:02:03 Jacqui Lambie
01:04:31 Wrap Up

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