The Wire with Manny

Anthony Albanese has assumed leadership of Australia, ending 10 years of Liberal Party rule in the country. The fallout has left Outgoing Prime Minister Scott Morrison conceding defeat and stepping down from the Liberal Party.

Trishil Dahya spoke to Dr Jennifer Curtin from the University of Auckland about the election results, the next three years for the nation, and trans-tasman relations.

One of the most highlighted aspects of the 2022 budget is the Cost Of Living Package, allowing those making less than seventy grand per year to receive three hundred and fifty dollars over the span of three months. 

The check will not go ahead for those under eighteen, nor anyone who is already receiving the Winter Energy Payment.

As well as speaking to ACT Party Leader David Seymour, Liam spoke with the Green Parties Finance spokesperson Julie Anne Genter about their thoughts on the budget, and how they think some of it could’ve been spent differently. 

He first asked her how much she thinks the payment will alleviate the cost of living crisis.

Last week Casper spoke with Bronwyn Hayward, a professor in the political science department at the University of Canterbury and a member of the IPCC intergovernmental panel on climate change about how the 2022 budget could address climate change.

Since the budget was released, to update their discussion, Casper and Bronwyn had another chat about the government’s efforts to compat climate change through their allocation of funds.

This week on the Thursday Wire!

Our regular chat with Andrew Little is back. The audio corrupted on Tuva’a’s interview, so he will be reporting on his chat with Andrew Little about pre-budget announcements on mental health, as well as the funding towards the Mana Ake programme.

Joe will be speaking to Professor Carrie Leonetti from the Faculty of Law at the University of Auckland, about the Government’s family violence prevention plan and how it may be inadequate. He’ll also be speaking to Nick Bowden, a Research Fellow from the University of Otago, about how kids with autism are getting suspended from school at higher rates. He also speaks to Seton Butler from the Veterinary Council of New Zealand about Canine Cough symptoms being present in Aotearoa.

Emilia will be speaking to Dr. Tim Welch about whether today’s budget will get people out of their cars and into more sustainable transport options, and she’ll also be chatting with Professor Jennifer Curtin about this weekend’s Australian federal election. 

That's us for the Thursday Wire!