Ep. 363: Feeney Files with Jessie McCrone LIVE at the ALP National Conference | Australia's Labor Podcast
Summary
Host Stephen Donnelly is joined by David Feeney and Jesse McCrone at the ALP National Conference to discuss party dynamics and South Australia’s rising influence. They debate whether expanding the conference dilutes its power or fosters broader engagement, while praising the Albanese government’s strategic, long-term approach to reform. The episode also covers the recent budget’s impact on housing and the current stability of Labor’s leadership.
Topics discussed
Intro, sponsor read, and guest introductions
Guest backgrounds and early campaign stories
Evolution and power dynamics of National Conference
Debate on conference size and policy influence
South Australia's disproportionate political influence
Anthony Albanese's leadership and future succession
Factional dynamics and outcomes of the recent conference
Report card on Labor's budget and housing policy
Liberal Party irrelevance and leadership struggles
Teal independents and Green party performance
Historical anecdotes: Faceless Men and Bill Kelty
Barnaby Joyce and his dog controversy
Hot take: Failure of tobacco price escalation policy
UK Labour leadership and global social democracy
Two-tier politics, awards, and closing remarks
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