Where to next for Independent MP Andrew Wilkie?
Where to next for Wilkie?
MP Andrew Wilkie has been a Liberal, a Green and an Independent. Howard Sattler believes Andrew Wilkie was never going to side with Tony Abbott and the Coalition and spoke to 6PR's Political Correspondent Michael Pachi in Canberra.
The cost of limbo parliament
Paul Murray spoke to 6PR's Millsy about the cost of Australia's current political situation. With counting soon to be completed, Paul believes the independents will not commit and Julia Gillard will seek the Governor General's approval to form Government.
A new paradigm for federal politics
Ken Wyatt has officially been declared the winner of the marginal seat of Hasluck after days of fierce scrutiny and counting. Ken is the first Aborigine to be elected to the lower house of Parliament and joined Simon Beaumont to discuss the diverse nature of Hasluck and the importance of stable Government.
Abbott slams Gillard's Green alliance
Opposition Leader Tony Abbott says a Labor deal with the Greens demonstrates nothing but a quest for power and means there will be a carbon tax, a higher mining tax, funding cuts to independent schools and there will never be an offshore asylum seeker processing centre.
Greens strike deal with Labor
The Greens have formally sided with Julia Gillard and Labor in the hopes of forming a minority government that is both stable and durable. 6PR's Howard Sattler spoke to Greens leader Senator Bob Brown.
Mining tax could destroy WA economy
Fortescue Metals boss Andrew Forrest has been a key player during this Election in relation to the mining resources rent tax. He spoke to Howard Sattler on Drive, declaring there is no mining boom at the moment, and when people who have never created jobs for anyone but themselves are telling WA how to run the mining industry, we are in trouble.
The fundamentals of good Government
Opposition Leader Tony Abbott spoke to Howard Sattler during his final night of campaigning. Tony Abbott said his Government would end the waste, pay back the debt, stop the big new taxes and stop the boats. "I would deserve to be a one term Government if I wasn't able to do what I said on those absolutely fundamental issues".
Five things we have learnt during the 2010 Federal Election campaign
6PR's Howard Sattler, former WA Premier Peter Dowding and Graham Kierath join Simon Beaumont with their commentary, opinion and debate on this year's Election campaign.
No plan to overhaul workplace relations, with Abbott promising stability and consistency
Opposition Leader Tony Abbott assures listeners he isn't playing wordgames with WorkChoices declaring it dead, buried and cremated under any name. Everything that has anything to do with WorkChoices is in the past - it's forgotten, it's finished, it's gone. The Opposition Leader admitted to 6PR's Howard Sattler that the existing system isn't perfect, but it's as good as it's likely to get, and we should stick with it.
The home stretch for Labor
Labor have launched their election campaign taking credit for the state of the Australian economy. Prime Minister Julia Gillard also formally acknowledged the great achievements of Kevin Rudd. 6PR's Graham Mabury spoke to Dr Martin Drum.
Howard believes the choice is clear
Former Prime Minister John Howard says the Rudd Gillard Government inherited an Australia economy that was in the best fiscal position in the developed world, with a huge budget surplus. Whether or not we agree with Labor's level of spending in response to the GFC, he reiterated to 6PR's Simon Beaumont that it wouldn't have been possible had the money not been there.
Paul Murray's Election prediction
Journalist Paul Murray has described the Election campaign as 'weird', having had a Prime Minister pretending to be someone she wasn't for first two weeks of the campaign, followed by the inital rise of the Coalition, Mark Latham's appearances and an apparent turnaround for Labor. Paul Murray spoke with 6PR's Millsy and Tony Mac.
Where is Eric Ripper?
Just where is Eric Ripper? In the middle of a Federal Election, Western Australia Opposition Leader Eric Ripper remains to be seen. 6PR's Simon Beaumont sent our own roving reporter out on the town looking for Eric Ripper.
Federal Election weekly wrap with Dr. Martin Drum
Every week between now and the August 21 Federal Election, 6PR Nightline's Graham Mabury will check-in with Notre Dame Politics lecturer Dr. Martin Drum to sum up the week just gone.
Three of the big four are back. Are we moving forward or backwards?
As part of a lightning visit to Perth, Prime Minister Julia Gillard joined 6PR's Simon Beaumont to discuss her economic plan for the future. Simon asked the Prime Minister whether or not she can honestly expect Western Australians to welcome Kevin Rudd back in Labor's campaign team given the leadership issues and the resource super profits tax.
New poll indicates hung parliament
6PR Morning Program host Simon Beaumont spoke to Reuters senior political correspondent James Gurbel after a new poll has shown that Australia is on track for a hung parliament.
Randall and MacTiernan go head-to-head on 6PR
The two candidates for the federal electorate of Canning, Don Randall and Alannah MacTiernan go head-to-head, live and in studio on 6PR's Morning Program with Simon Beaumont.
Has Laurie changed the game?
After yesterday's bombshell, has Laurie Oakes changed the shape of the Federal Election? 6PR's Millsy and Tony Mac spoke to former editor of The West Paul Murray.
Family First seeking Sex Party preference deal
The Family First party are interested in a surprising and unlikely preference deal with the Australian Sex Party. 6PR's Howard Sattler spoke to WA President of the Australian Sex Party Brett Treasure who declares there will be no deal.
The downfall of Kevin Rudd
6PR's Bob Maumill spoke to the Editor of the Australian Financial Review Boss Magazine Narelle Hooper about the article Kevin Rudd: Weakness of a Control Freak which was printed in the latest edition of the magazine.
The role of gender in politics
6PR's Bob Maumill spoke to the editor of www.thepunch.com.au about gender issues in politics and the important role women are playing in Opposition leader Tony Abbott's campaign.
Mining magnate leads new revolt on resource tax
Greens leader Bob Brown said if his party won Senate control at the election, it would push the Government to increase the proposed resource mining tax. Mining magnate Andrew Forrest said that his company, with other small and medium miners may restart their advertising campaign against the tax.
Opposition Leader Tony Abbott visits 6PR
During a whistlestop tour to Perth Opposition Leader Tony Abbott made time to sit down with Simon Beaumont to talk about several important election issues and take calls from 6PR listeners.
Prime Minister Gillard on Mornings
Prime Minister Julia Gillard spoke to 6PR Morning Program host Simon Beaumont about Labor's policies for the upcoming Federal election.
Debate faces tough competition
6PR's Howard Sattler spoke to Fusion Strategy managing director and analyst Steve Allen about Channel 9's decision to broadcast the National Political debate in the same time slot as rival high rating TV shows.
Macklin: 'There's more to be done'
6PR's Howard Sattler spoke to Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs Jenny Macklin about what she is doing for Western Australia.
Who deserves to win and why?
6PR's Howard Sattler hosted a debate on who should win the Federal Election and why between President of the UN Youth Association at UWA Callum Davidson and 2nd year law student Tanya Boyd.
Who should Western Australians vote for?
6PR's Simon Beaumont spoke to Labor's Gary Gray and Liberal's Michael Keenan to find out which party will serve WA's interests bests if elected in next month's Federal election.
Analysing the first commercials
In the build up to the August 21 Federal Election, Dr. Peter Van Onselen will be the 6PR Morning Program's election analyst and he spoke with Simon Beaumont about how the two leaders have begun their campaigns.
Are you enrolled to vote?
With the Federal Election date now set, 6PR Breakfast spoke to the WA Electoral Commission State Manager Peter Kramer about tonight's 8pm registration deadline as well as everything else you need to know about making your vote count.
The meanings behind the slogans
Four years ago it was Kevin 07, now we're moving forward with Julia Gillard. 6PR's Simon Beaumont spoke to author and journalist Chris Pash about political cliches.
Gillard sets election date
Australia is set to go to the polls with Prime Minister Julia Gillard calling August 21 as the official date. Julia Gillard addressed the media on Saturday.
A political bridge too far?
Foreign Minister Stephen Smith joined Howard Sattler on Drive and explained why the Federal Government was not considering Nauru for its regional processing centre for asylum seekers. Howard also raised the issue as to why Australia continues to be involved in Afghanistan.
A light hearted chat with Julia Gillard
Prime Minister Julia Gillard hasn't had too many opportunities to relax since replacing Kevin Rudd but 6PR's Millsy and Tony Mac gave the PM a break from the big questions with a light hearted chat.
6PR's Political Analyst Dr. Peter Van Onselen
Dr. Peter Van Onselen is 6PR's Morning Program Political and Election analyst, sharing his thoughts, views and expert opinions.
Premier Colin Barnett on Mornings
WA Premier Colin Barnett spoke to 6PR's Morning host Simon Beaumont about everything that is going on in politics both locally and nationally.
Howard's election policy announcement
6PR Drive host Howard Sattler sends a loud and clear message ahead of the build up to next month's Federal election.
