https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast/party-timeThere’s only a few things guaranteed in life – death, taxes, and if you’re an Australian citizen, voting in a Federal Election. Now we have a new parliament, Party Time will stay by your side through the sitting weeks, looking at what politics will mean for you - and making it a little bit more fun.en-usStreamGuys RecastCopyright 2026, Special Broadcasting ServicesSBSThere’s only a few things guaranteed in life – death, taxes, and if you’re an Australian citizen, voting in a Federal Election. Now we have a new parliament, Party Time will stay by your side through the sitting weeks, looking at what politics will mean for you - and making it a little bit more fun.There’s only a few things guaranteed in life – death, taxes, and if you’re an Australian citizen, voting in a Federal Election. Now we have a new parliament, Party Time will stay by your side through the sitting weeks, looking at what politics will mean for you - and making it a little bit more fun.unsetserialSBS Audioaudio@sbs.com.auhttps://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/party-time/20260305112853-90.jpghttps://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast/party-timeSBS, Australian Federal Politics, News and Current Affairs, Auspol, Coalition Politics, Labor Party Profile, Senate PoliticsIn the final episode for 2025, Elfy and Rania take a trip down memory lane looking at what happened in the federal election, some of the silliest moments of the year and a certain portrait of an ex Prime Minister Elfy hasn't gotten to talk about yet.0000019b-0af7-d1f9-a59f-def73c790003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/joyce-to-the-world-our-big-political-christmas-wrap-up/pdiauafkkIn the final episode for 2025, Elfy and Rania take a trip down memory lane looking at what happened in the federal election, some of the silliest moments of the year and a certain portrait of an ex Prime Minister Elfy hasn't gotten to talk about yet.In the final episode for 2025, Elfy and Rania take a trip down memory lane looking at what happened in the federal election, some of the silliest moments of the year and a certain portrait of an ex Prime Minister Elfy hasn't gotten to talk about yet.212fullunset00:22:40212Fri, 12 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +1100Australia is expected to spend billions of dollars to deport non-citizens to the small Pacific nation of Nauru. Meanwhile, Pauline Hanson as repeated a years-old stunt, environment laws have passed, and Barnaby Joyce has cosied up with One Nation. Greens Senator David Shoebridge talks about the Nauru deal, after a translation of an interview with the nation's president was controversially put on the record in the Senate.0000019a-c8f3-d5c2-abba-e9fb85270000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/the-billion-dollar-deportation-deal-australia-doesnt-want-to-talk-about-ft-david-shoebridge/nno1im9x4Australia is expected to spend billions of dollars to deport non-citizens to the small Pacific nation of Nauru. Meanwhile, Pauline Hanson as repeated a years-old stunt, environment laws have passed, and Barnaby Joyce has cosied up with One Nation. Greens Senator David Shoebridge talks about the Nauru deal, after a translation of an interview with the nation's president was controversially put on the record in the Senate.Australia is expected to spend billions of dollars to deport non-citizens to the small Pacific nation of Nauru. Meanwhile, Pauline Hanson as repeated a years-old stunt, environment laws have passed, and Barnaby Joyce has cosied up with One Nation. Greens Senator David Shoebridge talks about the Nauru deal, after a translation of an interview with the nation's president was controversially put on the record in the Senate.211fullunset00:23:11211Fri, 28 Nov 2025 19:18:00 +1100We know government debt is around $1 trillion, we've heard it's bad for younger generations -- but we don't really know what any of it means. This week, Elfy and Rania chat with Professor Richard Holden from the University of New South Wales about government debt and why it matters.0000019a-9373-dab0-adbb-db77d1c70003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/why-government-debt-matters-spoiler-its-not-just-monopoly-money/casb5am3mWe know government debt is around $1 trillion, we've heard it's bad for younger generations -- but we don't really know what any of it means. This week, Elfy and Rania chat with Professor Richard Holden from the University of New South Wales about government debt and why it matters.We know government debt is around $1 trillion, we've heard it's bad for younger generations -- but we don't really know what any of it means. This week, Elfy and Rania chat with Professor Richard Holden from the University of New South Wales about government debt and why it matters.210fullunset00:16:54210Fri, 21 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +1100Weeks out from Australia's world-first age restrictions being implemented, there are still plenty of questions about the platforms that will fall under the ban, the ones that won't and how companies are actually going to figure out users' ages at all. This week, Elfy and Rania chat about what we know so far and how it's all reflecting on the Albanese government right now.0000019a-74e7-df21-a5fe-7df7ecb70003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/having-a-crack-whats-the-go-with-the-social-media-ban/einc5zepzWeeks out from Australia's world-first age restrictions being implemented, there are still plenty of questions about the platforms that will fall under the ban, the ones that won't and how companies are actually going to figure out users' ages at all. This week, Elfy and Rania chat about what we know so far and how it's all reflecting on the Albanese government right now.Weeks out from Australia's world-first age restrictions being implemented, there are still plenty of questions about the platforms that will fall under the ban, the ones that won't and how companies are actually going to figure out users' ages at all. This week, Elfy and Rania chat about what we know so far and how it's all reflecting on the Albanese government right now.29fullunset00:13:3629Fri, 14 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +1100The Nationals have officially dumped their net zero policy - but does that mean the Liberals are going to dump them? This week, we speak to Jill Sheppard, a political scientist from the Australian National University, about what's happening to the Coalition's relationship and if they should break up. We also have news about a very spooky White House Halloween and - for some reason - horse racing commentary in the House of Representatives.0000019a-57b7-df21-a5fe-5ff794500003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/sense-of-impending-doom-should-the-liberals-and-nationals-break-up-forever/g7992uf1hThe Nationals have officially dumped their net zero policy - but does that mean the Liberals are going to dump them? This week, we speak to Jill Sheppard, a political scientist from the Australian National University, about what's happening to the Coalition's relationship and if they should break up. We also have news about a very spooky White House Halloween and - for some reason - horse racing commentary in the House of Representatives.The Nationals have officially dumped their net zero policy - but does that mean the Liberals are going to dump them? This week, we speak to Jill Sheppard, a political scientist from the Australian National University, about what's happening to the Coalition's relationship and if they should break up. We also have news about a very spooky White House Halloween and - for some reason - horse racing commentary in the House of Representatives.28fullunset00:24:3528Fri, 07 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +1100This sitting week has brought a storm over the BoM's new website, controversy about a t-shirt and some massive proposed reforms to Australia's environmental laws. To help us sort through what on earth is happening with the EPBC (and explain what it is) we spoke with Dr Kirsty Howey from the Environment Centre NT.0000019a-3368-d86f-a9ff-ff7e86c10000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/swiss-cheese-reforms-whats-wrong-with-australias-nature-laws/vfmei8p1rThis sitting week has brought a storm over the BoM's new website, controversy about a t-shirt and some massive proposed reforms to Australia's environmental laws. To help us sort through what on earth is happening with the EPBC (and explain what it is) we spoke with Dr Kirsty Howey from the Environment Centre NT.This sitting week has brought a storm over the BoM's new website, controversy about a t-shirt and some massive proposed reforms to Australia's environmental laws. To help us sort through what on earth is happening with the EPBC (and explain what it is) we spoke with Dr Kirsty Howey from the Environment Centre NT.27fullunset00:21:4727Fri, 31 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +1100It finally happened - Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met with US President Donald Trump. It took 10 months, and SBS Chief Political Report Anna Henderson breaks down how that benefited Albanese as he faced his biggest test on the international stage.0000019a-0f22-d939-adfa-dfa614c40003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/aukus-and-an-awkward-moment-what-it-was-like-in-the-room-for-albaneses-dream-run-with-trump/gno6pc4reIt finally happened - Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met with US President Donald Trump. It took 10 months, and SBS Chief Political Report Anna Henderson breaks down how that benefited Albanese as he faced his biggest test on the international stage.It finally happened - Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met with US President Donald Trump. It took 10 months, and SBS Chief Political Report Anna Henderson breaks down how that benefited Albanese as he faced his biggest test on the international stage.26fullunset00:14:4926Fri, 24 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +1100The first senate estimates of the 48th Parliament have arrived – where the Albanese Labor Government and representatives from the Australian Public Service and government agencies are quizzed for up to 14 hours a day about pretty much anything. It’s tedious, it’s long, but it’s all about accountability, and Independent Senator for the ACT David Pocock takes us behind the scenes. Plus Bob Katter has a suggestion for the footy off-season, and Andrew Hastie has left the Coalition front bench.00000199-c7d5-db90-adfb-dff514090000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/whats-the-senate-actually-estimating-ft-david-pocock/mh2g41en3The first senate estimates of the 48th Parliament have arrived – where the Albanese Labor Government and representatives from the Australian Public Service and government agencies are quizzed for up to 14 hours a day about pretty much anything. It’s tedious, it’s long, but it’s all about accountability, and Independent Senator for the ACT David Pocock takes us behind the scenes. Plus Bob Katter has a suggestion for the footy off-season, and Andrew Hastie has left the Coalition front bench.The first senate estimates of the 48th Parliament have arrived – where the Albanese Labor Government and representatives from the Australian Public Service and government agencies are quizzed for up to 14 hours a day about pretty much anything. It’s tedious, it’s long, but it’s all about accountability, and Independent Senator for the ACT David Pocock takes us behind the scenes. Plus Bob Katter has a suggestion for the footy off-season, and Andrew Hastie has left the Coalition front bench.25fullunset00:31:5725Fri, 10 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +1100What was sold as a rally against mass immigration had far right ideology from the start. With neo-Nazis attending the rally and attempting to recruit new members, is far-right extremism on the rise in Australia? Dr Callum Jones and Professor Greg Barton break down what's behind these rallies, and how the government should respond.00000199-136e-d670-abbd-9b7f91cc0009https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/are-neo-nazis-really-gaining-traction-in-australia/hi4h1lcnwWhat was sold as a rally against mass immigration had far right ideology from the start. With neo-Nazis attending the rally and attempting to recruit new members, is far-right extremism on the rise in Australia? Dr Callum Jones and Professor Greg Barton break down what's behind these rallies, and how the government should respond.What was sold as a rally against mass immigration had far right ideology from the start. With neo-Nazis attending the rally and attempting to recruit new members, is far-right extremism on the rise in Australia? Dr Callum Jones and Professor Greg Barton break down what's behind these rallies, and how the government should respond.24fullunset00:27:4324Fri, 05 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +1000A lot has happened since the last sitting week. The Prime Minister announced Australia's plan to soon recognise Palestinian statehood, and the best economic minds gathered to solve the productivity crisis. We break down why you should care about productivity at all, and Jacqui Lambie talks through her idea for a 'climate army'.00000198-ef68-da6a-a9da-ef6b53920000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/knights-of-the-productivity-roundtable-ft-senator-jacqui-lambie/tdqs2qw1zA lot has happened since the last sitting week. The Prime Minister announced Australia's plan to soon recognise Palestinian statehood, and the best economic minds gathered to solve the productivity crisis. We break down why you should care about productivity at all, and Jacqui Lambie talks through her idea for a 'climate army'.A lot has happened since the last sitting week. The Prime Minister announced Australia's plan to soon recognise Palestinian statehood, and the best economic minds gathered to solve the productivity crisis. We break down why you should care about productivity at all, and Jacqui Lambie talks through her idea for a 'climate army'.23fullunset00:22:1223Fri, 29 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +1000The first sitting weeks of the 48th Parliament have concluded. Whilst Labor progressed its domestic agenda, issues in the Middle East have dominated headlines. SBS World News Weekly co-host Cat Stirrat explains what has happened in Gaza since the election, with Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi joining the show too.00000198-5f5b-db54-a398-ff7b46c80000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/why-gaza-is-dominating-australian-politics-right-now/pbrq3t8baThe first sitting weeks of the 48th Parliament have concluded. Whilst Labor progressed its domestic agenda, issues in the Middle East have dominated headlines. SBS World News Weekly co-host Cat Stirrat explains what has happened in Gaza since the election, with Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi joining the show too.The first sitting weeks of the 48th Parliament have concluded. Whilst Labor progressed its domestic agenda, issues in the Middle East have dominated headlines. SBS World News Weekly co-host Cat Stirrat explains what has happened in Gaza since the election, with Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi joining the show too.22fullunset00:29:4422Fri, 01 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +1000The new federal parliament has just finished its first sitting week -- and there are some big stories to cover, including HECS/HELP debt and legislation for childcare reform. This week, we take a look at the top priorities of the Albanese government as it enters its second term and Professor Andrew Norton from Monash University helps us break down what's going to happen with student debt.00000198-3b74-d5d0-a3de-fff604930000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/the-education-sandwich/ddrfphe98The new federal parliament has just finished its first sitting week -- and there are some big stories to cover, including HECS/HELP debt and legislation for childcare reform. This week, we take a look at the top priorities of the Albanese government as it enters its second term and Professor Andrew Norton from Monash University helps us break down what's going to happen with student debt.The new federal parliament has just finished its first sitting week -- and there are some big stories to cover, including HECS/HELP debt and legislation for childcare reform. This week, we take a look at the top priorities of the Albanese government as it enters its second term and Professor Andrew Norton from Monash University helps us break down what's going to happen with student debt.21fullunset00:23:0821Fri, 25 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +1000A win beyond Labor’s wildest dreams, two leaders booted, and underperforming Teals. There’s heaps to unpack about the 2025 Federal Election result, and Simon Welsh from RedBridge joins us on Party Time to talk it all out00000196-ae9a-d9df-afb6-aeba069c0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/the-washup-party-time-ep-6/4piz4wdqoA win beyond Labor’s wildest dreams, two leaders booted, and underperforming Teals. There’s heaps to unpack about the 2025 Federal Election result, and Simon Welsh from RedBridge joins us on Party Time to talk it all outA win beyond Labor’s wildest dreams, two leaders booted, and underperforming Teals. There’s heaps to unpack about the 2025 Federal Election result, and Simon Welsh from RedBridge joins us on Party Time to talk it all out16fullunset00:30:2716Fri, 09 May 2025 07:00:00 +1000After more than a month of campaigning, there’s been dozens of promises made by the major parties. We’re taking at the big promises from the major parties, as well as what areas have been overlooked in the campaigns.00000196-8dc5-d6ae-a797-bfff9eaa0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/winners-and-losers-party-time-ep-5/dr5phvo9gAfter more than a month of campaigning, there’s been dozens of promises made by the major parties. We’re taking at the big promises from the major parties, as well as what areas have been overlooked in the campaigns.After more than a month of campaigning, there’s been dozens of promises made by the major parties. We’re taking at the big promises from the major parties, as well as what areas have been overlooked in the campaigns.15fullunset00:25:0815Fri, 02 May 2025 07:40:00 +1000Cost of living: it’s the term we haven’t been able to escape since the last election. From housing to migration, household budgets to the Australian economy, Independent Economist Saul Eslake breaks down what’s on offer this election.00000196-6698-d045-a797-67da2e470003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/cozzie-livs-party-time-ep-4/bxsvyxgesCost of living: it’s the term we haven’t been able to escape since the last election. From housing to migration, household budgets to the Australian economy, Independent Economist Saul Eslake breaks down what’s on offer this election.Cost of living: it’s the term we haven’t been able to escape since the last election. From housing to migration, household budgets to the Australian economy, Independent Economist Saul Eslake breaks down what’s on offer this election.14fullunset00:25:2814Fri, 25 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +1000Climate change was a big deal last election, and it’s a big deal this time too. With nuclear now on the table, what is the next battle in Australia’s ongoing climate wars? How do you even say nuclear? And is it even possible for Australia to be run entirely on renewables?00000196-424f-dd76-abff-564fc19a0000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/climate-wars-revisisted-party-time-ep-3/vpjj9uwe1Climate change was a big deal last election, and it’s a big deal this time too. With nuclear now on the table, what is the next battle in Australia’s ongoing climate wars? How do you even say nuclear? And is it even possible for Australia to be run entirely on renewables?Climate change was a big deal last election, and it’s a big deal this time too. With nuclear now on the table, what is the next battle in Australia’s ongoing climate wars? How do you even say nuclear? And is it even possible for Australia to be run entirely on renewables?13fullunset00:26:4113Fri, 18 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +1000Who leads Australia isn’t decided by one, big popular vote. It’s countless close contests across the country that eventually determine who can form government, and who will be the Prime Minister. This week, we’re looking at the players in Australia’s 2025 federal election – who is going to be a big deal, what’s going on with minor parties, what electorates matter, and will the teal wave continue or be washed out to sea?00000196-1e6e-d7fe-a996-1e6fed6b0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/party-time-the-players/dkthmjj3bWho leads Australia isn’t decided by one, big popular vote. It’s countless close contests across the country that eventually determine who can form government, and who will be the Prime Minister. This week, we’re looking at the players in Australia’s 2025 federal election – who is going to be a big deal, what’s going on with minor parties, what electorates matter, and will the teal wave continue or be washed out to sea?Who leads Australia isn’t decided by one, big popular vote. It’s countless close contests across the country that eventually determine who can form government, and who will be the Prime Minister. This week, we’re looking at the players in Australia’s 2025 federal election – who is going to be a big deal, what’s going on with minor parties, what electorates matter, and will the teal wave continue or be washed out to sea?12fullunset00:29:0512Fri, 11 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +1000This federal election campaign will be like no other. With more memes and misinformation than ever, the digital frontier will be the big target for anyone vying for votes. We look at what the game is - how campaigns are being run, what the rules are in Australia, and what tactics you can expect to see until May 3.00000195-fa6f-d7fe-a995-fa6f04f20003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/party-time-the-game/62qxoi6juThis federal election campaign will be like no other. With more memes and misinformation than ever, the digital frontier will be the big target for anyone vying for votes. We look at what the game is - how campaigns are being run, what the rules are in Australia, and what tactics you can expect to see until May 3.This federal election campaign will be like no other. With more memes and misinformation than ever, the digital frontier will be the big target for anyone vying for votes. We look at what the game is - how campaigns are being run, what the rules are in Australia, and what tactics you can expect to see until May 3.11fullunset00:30:2411Fri, 04 Apr 2025 07:23:00 +1100There’s only a few things guaranteed in life – death, taxes, and if you’re an Australian citizen, voting in a Federal Election. With the 2025 election just around the corner, hosts Elfy Scott and Rania Yallop will be by your side until you reach the polling booth, making your compulsory democratic contributions a little bit more fun.00000195-1114-d83e-a197-d31f40bb0000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/party-time-your-guide-to-the-2025-federal-election/dsou4etdiThere’s only a few things guaranteed in life – death, taxes, and if you’re an Australian citizen, voting in a Federal Election. With the 2025 election just around the corner, hosts Elfy Scott and Rania Yallop will be by your side until you reach the polling booth, making your compulsory democratic contributions a little bit more fun.There’s only a few things guaranteed in life – death, taxes, and if you’re an Australian citizen, voting in a Federal Election. With the 2025 election just around the corner, hosts Elfy Scott and Rania Yallop will be by your side until you reach the polling booth, making your compulsory democratic contributions a little bit more fun.trailerunset00:01:00Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:50:00 +1100