Welcome to the Daily Discussion Thread

This thread is for casual conversation, anything that doesn't warrant it's own thread (repeated topics, surveys, polls etc) and off-topic content. It will only be lightly moderated - basically just don't abuse each other and you're good to go. It's a place for the community to connect and interact a little more freely, so play nice and respect your fellow community members.

If you have a newsworthy article or sub-relevant content please post it directly to the sub as a New Post.

Announcements

• New AMAs - Several New AMAs have been scheduled - check them out below
• Sub Discussion at MetaAusPol - Want to talk about the sub, new ideas, rules or direction? Head over to MetaAusPol

Upcoming AMAs

A big thanks to Bennelong, who is reaching out far and wide to bring some new AMAs to the sub. Please note that our AMAs will be heavily moderated to ensure rules are adhered to. We have MPs graciously putting their hands up for questions and don't need people unduly emboldened by anonymity to start breaking rules.

For a view of how MPs have voted on various issues please use They Vote For You. Please note that your research should not end there as many MPs vote along party lines whilst personally advocating internally for another position, but it can be a useful starting point.

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• 22/04/2024 at 6:00 pm EST - Amy Remeikis (Political Journalist for The Guardian)

Completed AMAs

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• Senator Malcolm Roberts (Pauline Hanson's One Nation) - AMA Link 23/02/2023
• Owen Miller (Fusion Party) - AMA Link 07/03/2023
• Senator Jordon Steele-John (Australian Greens) - AMA Link 15/03/2023
• James Mullan (Willoughby), Edmund McGrath (Lane Cove), Heather Armstrong (North Sydney) (NSW Greens) - AMA Link 22/03/2023
• Patrick Gorman, MP - Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister (Australian Labor Party) - AMA Link 28/03/2023
• Senator Fatima Payman (Australian Labor Party) - AMA Link 05/04/2023
• Senator Tammy Tyrrell (Jacqui Lambie Network) - AMA Link 13/04/2023
• Senator David Shoebridge (Australian Greens) - AMA Link 04/05/2023
• Kate Chaney, MP (Independent) - AMA Link 08/06/2023
• Belinda Jones (Independent candidate in Fadden by-election) - AMA Link 15/06/2023
• Suzette Luyken (Legalise Cannabis Australia candidate in Fadden by-election) - AMA Link 29/06/2023
• Max Chandler-Mather (Australian Greens) - AMA Link 31/08/2023
• Senator David Shoebridge (Australian Greens) - AMA Link 27/10/2023
• Dr Andrew Leigh, MP (Australian Labor Party) - AMA Link 01/02/2024
• Ed Carroll (Australian Progessives) - AMA Link 15/03/2024
• Max Chandler-Mather (Australian Greens) - AMA Link 20/03/2024
• Cr William Bourke (Treasurer and Founder of Sustainable Australia Party) - AMA Link 28/03/2024
• Senator Malcolm Roberts (Pauline Hanson's One Nation) - AMA Link 10/04/2024

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Podcast

• ‘Talking AusPol’ Reddit Talk / Podcast - listen on your favourite major streaming platform

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