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Australian Politics

Tom McIlroy

Booking Overview

This is an Australian political interview and analysis show focused on federal policy, Parliament, elections, and the public impact of government decisions, with recurring interviews featuring senior ministers, senators, advocates, and public-opinion experts. Credible pitches would include senior political figures, policy specialists, democracy and technology-regulation experts, migration analysts, and established social-policy advocates; booking is likely high difficulty because the show prioritizes nationally relevant guests with direct expertise or political authority.

Metrics

Episodes: 299

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Listener location: Australia

YouTube: 2.6M subscribers

Instagram: 6.0M followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

userhelp@theguardian.com

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Host

Tom McIlroy - Political editor at Guardian Australia covering Australian federal politics and government from Parliament House.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Senior Australian politicians and ministers, federal parliamentarians, established policy advocates, public-opinion researchers, and recognized experts with direct knowledge of significant national political issues.
Required Achievements:  
Holding senior government or parliamentary office, Leading a nationally relevant advocacy or policy campaign, Directing or chairing a recognized public-opinion research organization, Speaking publicly on major Australian policy and democratic issues

Recent Guest Discussions

Jim Chalmers - Australia's Long-term Economic Outlook, Geopolitical Uncertainty, Artificial Intelligence, Demographic Change, And Labor's Policy Agenda.

Tony Burke - Immigration Reform, Net Overseas Migration, Housing Pressures, And The Government's Inability To Secure Coalition Support.

Sarah Hanson-Young - Digital Regulation, Social Media Algorithms, Online Democracy, Environmental Policy, And The Proposed Koala National Park In New South Wales.

Chanel Contos - Social Media Algorithms, Misogynistic Behavior, Sexual Consent Education, Harmful Beliefs About Sexual Choking, And Smartglasses Regulation.

Peter Lewis - One Nation's Electoral Support, Social Isolation, Political Engagement, And Labor's Response To Technological And Global Uncertainty.

Recent Topics

Politics, Australian Politics, Public Policy, Democracy, Immigration

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Australian Politics
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Why does Australia have a productivity problem?

October 09, 2026

Improving economic productivity is crucial for raising living standards, and Australia’s productivity growth has been sluggish for years. When the Reserve Bank hiked interest rates to a 15 year high last week, the governor, Michele Bullock, even described productivity as ‘doing nothing’. The chair of the Productivity Commission, Danielle Wood, speaks with political editor Tom McIlroy about the policy challenges of encouraging AI integration, improving housing affordability and managing the im...

David Shoebridge on his plan to beat One Nation & replace Labor

October 01, 2026

With a sharp, aggressive strategy, the Australian Greens’ newly elected leader vows to take on corporate power and bring a “red hot fight” to coal and gas approvals. But following a turbulent week and internal party room fractures, can Senator David Shoebridge and his polarising approach rally progressive voters without deepening splits? Guardian Australia’s political editor, Tom McIlroy, speaks with the new party leader about taking on One Nation, pushing back on Aukus, and his vision for th...

Guardian Essential report: what do Australians really think about immigration?

October 01, 2026

Immigration is the hot-button issue lighting up this month’s polling. Elsewhere, the Coalition have hit their equal-lowest ever primary vote, despite mounting scrutiny on Labor’s handing of the economy and inflation, and other dramas dogging the government. Guardian Australia political reporter Josh Butler speaks with Essential Media chair Peter Lewis about how many votes can be won in the bruising and often incendiary brawl over migration policy.

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Australian Politics?

Australian Politics is hosted by Tom McIlroy. Its publicly listed email is userhelp@theguardian.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Australian Politics?

The publicly listed email for Australian Politics: userhelp@theguardian.com.

How many listeners does Australian Politics have?

Podseeker estimates Australian Politics reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Australian Politics?

Australian Politics typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior Australian politicians and ministers, federal parliamentarians, established policy advocates, public-opinion researchers, and recognized experts with direct knowledge of significant national political issues. Common among recent guests: Holding senior government or parliamentary office; Leading a nationally relevant advocacy or policy campaign; Directing or chairing a recognized public-opinion research organization. Recent guests include Jim Chalmers, Tony Burke, and Sarah Hanson-Young.

How hard is it to get booked on Australian Politics?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Australian Politics cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, Australian Politics, Public Policy, Democracy, and Immigration. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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