Sharri

Sharri

Award-winning investigative reporter Sharri Markson with her take on the big news stories of the day.

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Episode's summary

This episode examines a range of political developments, from the Victorian Labor Party's promise of free abortions to criticisms regarding ministerial travel expenses for Anne Aly and Anika Wells. The program also features discussions on the Liberal Party's need to return to its core values, concerns over government grants to Islamic centres, and One Nation's response to NSW Labor's tax policies. Additionally, the discussion covers legislative efforts to protect veterans from defamation, the economic impact of US sanctions on Iranian oil, and global business trends including the AI boom and challenges facing Louis Vuitton in China.

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Highlights

Six weeks out from the Victorian state election, Premier Ben Carroll has promised that if people vote for him, Labor will make abortions free.

00:00:40 · The host introduces a new policy promise from the Victorian Labor Premier regarding abortion access.

I think in about 2015 we went wrong and we started walking away from what we actually believed in and doing what was convenient to hang on to government, following the zeitgeist rather than following conviction.

00:13:43 · Senator John Duniam reflects on why the Liberal Party has struggled to maintain its voter base.

What concerns me most about the lack of ability to deal with this issue is that this replicates almost identically the road to Bondi.

00:16:35 · The speaker expresses concern that the government's handling of extremism mirrors previous security failures.

It has to be the most, the sickest policy announcement, sickest vote buying exercise I've seen in 40 years of political activism.

00:27:33 · The speaker strongly condemns a Victorian Labor Party policy regarding free abortions.

what happened to me should not be allowed to happen again in this country.

00:39:29 · Heston Russell uses his personal experience with allegations to argue for stronger legal protections for veterans.

Episodes

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Sharri | 15 October

This episode examines a range of political developments, from the Victorian Labor Party's promise of free abortions to criticisms regarding ministerial travel expenses for Anne Aly and Anika Wells. The program also features discussions on the Liberal Party's need to return to its core values, concerns over government grants to Islamic centres, and One Nation's response to NSW Labor's tax policies. Additionally, the discussion covers legislative efforts to protect veterans from defamation, the economic impact of US sanctions on Iranian oil, and global business trends including the AI boom and challenges facing Louis Vuitton in China.

15 Oct 2026
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Sharri | 14 October

This episode examines the deteriorating political relationship between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Treasurer Jim Chalmers, alongside investigations into taxpayer-funded grants to organisations promoting extremist views. The discussion also covers Australian political shifts, including the rise of One Nation, Senator James Patterson's bill to protect military heritage sites, and debates surrounding the political futures of Josh Frydenberg and Andrew Hastie. The program further explores economic and regulatory concerns, such as NSW stamp duty relief, the impact of federal tax changes on small businesses, and biosecurity risks regarding pineapple imports. Finally, the episode addresses international developments, including censorship concerns in digital legislation, US political news involving Trump's Press Secretary, and investigations into the US ambassador to Greece.

14 Oct 2026
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Sharri | 13 October

This episode examines the Albanese government's funding of Islamic centres and explores political tensions within the Liberal Party, featuring John Howard's defense of Josh Frydenberg's economic record. The discussion also covers Australian bail laws for young offenders, criticisms of the Energy Minister's trip to Saudi Arabia, and investigations into the failed IPO of Firmus AI. Further analysis includes the economic implications of high AI valuations, specifically regarding Anthropic's potential IPO, and the global competition between the US and China in the AI race. The episode also addresses controversial political briefings regarding Gaza and debates surrounding the ethics of live-streaming executions.

13 Oct 2026
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Sharri special edition: Josh Frydenberg extended interview

In this interview, former Treasurer Josh Frydenberg discusses his new memoir, 'A Grateful Son', and reflects on his political career. He addresses the impact of Scott Morrison's secret dual ministries on their relationship, his decision not to challenge for the leadership, and his views on COVID-19 policies and economic management. Frydenberg also shares personal stories regarding his family's Holocaust survival and discusses his vision for Australia's future. This includes focusing on economic competitiveness through tax reform, the necessity of rigorous immigration vetting, and addressing political challenges such as the rise of One Nation and the current political landscape in Australia.

12 Oct 2026
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Sharri | 8 October

This episode explores allegations that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been undermining Treasurer Jim Chalmers by blaming him for economic anxiety, alongside discussions on the Coalition's tax policies and potential conflicts of interest regarding government grants. The program also examines political futures, migration policy, and the debate surrounding ATO credit card surcharge bans and their impact on small businesses. The discussion extends to significant social and security issues, including criticisms of 'Teal' independents, One Nation's environmental agenda, and the rise of anti-Semitism. Finally, the episode investigates security breaches at Australian Defence Force bases and their implications for the AUKUS agreement, as well as recent police threats in New South Wales.

08 Oct 2026