The federal election campaign was barely a week old when Donald Trump rearranged the world trading order.And in Australia, the leaders covered a lot of ground. But in a campaign lacking inspiration, where is the promise of hope?Tony Barry and Barrie Cassidy examine the impact of new tariffs on Australia just four weeks out from the election. They also debate Dutton’s plan to cut public sector workers, and wonder: is it too much to ask for some big ideas?Election 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignPolls tracker; election guide; full federal election coverageAnywhere but Canberra; interactive electorates guideListen to the first episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastEmail the Barries at backtobackbarries@theguardian.com.And subscribe for free to Guardian Australia’s daily news podcast Full Story on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Pocketcasts Continue reading…The federal election campaign was barely a week old when Donald Trump rearranged the world trading order.And in Australia, the leaders covered a lot of ground. But in a campaign lacking inspiration, where is the promise of hope?Tony Barry and Barrie Cassidy examine the impact of new tariffs on Australia just four weeks out from the election. They also debate Dutton’s plan to cut public sector workers, and wonder: is it too much to ask for some big ideas?Election 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignPolls tracker; election guide; full federal election coverageAnywhere but Canberra; interactive electorates guideListen to the first episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastEmail the Barries at backtobackbarries@theguardian.com.And subscribe for free to Guardian Australia’s daily news podcast Full Story on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Pocketcasts Continue reading…
Email the Barries at backtobackbarries@theguardian.com.
And subscribe for free to Guardian Australia’s daily news podcast Full Story on Apple Podcasts, Spotify andPocketcasts
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