A wrap of the week’s events from the nation's capital with our Canberra bureau chief, Stephen Spencer. http://2gb.com Macquarie Radio News en-au Thu, 11 Oct 2007 12:43:36 +1000 Thu, 11 Oct 2007 12:43:34 +1000 FeedForAll Mac v2.0 (2.0.0.7); http://www.FeedForAll.com/ A wrap of the week’s events from the nation's capital with our Canberra bureau chief, Stephen Spencer. A wrap of the week’s events from the nation's capital with our Canberra bureau chief, Stephen Spencer. INSIDE PARLIAMENT HOUSE, leader, liberal, labor, greens, democrats, right wing, left wing, power, Australia, Canberra, Macquarie Radio Network, Stephen Spencer, Politics, Politician, opposition, prime minister, backbench, party, asio, john howard, Macquarie Radio Network rpalmer@2gb.com Richard Palmer no http://2gb.com/podcasts/images/fedcast.jpg http://2gb.com 144 144 INSIDE PARLIAMENT HOUSE #65: Stephen Spencer - 05/10/07 http://2gb.com Thu, 11 Oct 2007 12:43:34 +1000 INSIDE PARLIAMENT HOUSE #59: Stephen Spencer - 03/08/07 INSIDE PARLIAMENT HOUSE #59: Stephen Spencer - 03/08/07 no INSIDE PARLIAMENT HOUSE #59: Stephen Spencer - 03/08/07 http://2gb.com Mon, 17 Sep 2007 12:00:47 +1000 INSIDE PARLIAMENT HOUSE #59: Stephen Spencer - 03/08/07 INSIDE PARLIAMENT HOUSE #59: Stephen Spencer - 03/08/07 no Stephen Spencer talks about Kevin Rudd's revamped Industrial Relations policy http://2gb.com Fri, 31 Aug 2007 18:40:33 +1000 INSIDE PARLIAMENT HOUSE #59: Stephen Spencer - 03/08/07 INSIDE PARLIAMENT HOUSE #59: Stephen Spencer - 03/08/07 no Stephen Spencer tackles the issues of strip clubs, budget surpluses and ungrateful voters http://2gb.com Fri, 24 Aug 2007 14:55:33 +1000 INSIDE PARLIAMENT HOUSE #59: Stephen Spencer - 03/08/07 INSIDE PARLIAMENT HOUSE #59: Stephen Spencer - 03/08/07 no Stephen Spencer tackles the topic of whether it matters that journalists and politicians call each other liars http://2gb.com Fri, 17 Aug 2007 14:48:14 +1000 INSIDE PARLIAMENT HOUSE #59: Stephen Spencer - 03/08/07 INSIDE PARLIAMENT HOUSE #59: Stephen Spencer - 03/08/07 no INSIDE PARLIAMENT HOUSE #60: Stephen Spencer - 10/08/07 http://2gb.com Mon, 13 Aug 2007 11:02:41 +1000 INSIDE PARLIAMENT HOUSE #59: Stephen Spencer - 03/08/07 INSIDE PARLIAMENT HOUSE #59: Stephen Spencer - 03/08/07 no INSIDE PARLIAMENT HOUSE #59: Stephen Spencer - 03/08/07 http://2gb.com Fri, 03 Aug 2007 18:01:14 +1000 INSIDE PARLIAMENT HOUSE #59: Stephen Spencer - 03/08/07 INSIDE PARLIAMENT HOUSE #59: Stephen Spencer - 03/08/07 no Luck often plays a big part in politics. Stephen Spencer observes that John Howard’s has all but run out. While opposition leader Kevin Rudd has been dealt a Royal Flush. http://2gb.com Fri, 03 Aug 2007 17:52:40 +1000 INSIDE PARLIAMENT HOUSE #58: Stephen Spencer - 27/07/07 Luck often plays a big part in politics. Stephen Spencer observes that John Howard’s has all but run out. While opposition leader Kevin Rudd has been dealt a Royal Flush. no Stephen Spencer observes the continued detention of terror suspect Mohamed Haneef dramatically illustrates the moral dilemma of the post-9/11 world. http://2gb.com Fri, 20 Jul 2007 09:11:11 +1000 INSIDE PARLIAMENT HOUSE #57: Stephen Spencer - 20/07/07 Stephen Spencer explains why Iraq may destroy the Prime Ministership of John Howard. no Stephen Spencer explains why Iraq may destroy the Prime Ministership of John Howard. http://2gb.com Fri, 06 Jul 2007 14:02:15 +1000 INSIDE PARLIAMENT HOUSE #56: Stephen Spencer - 06/07/07 Stephen Spencer explains why Iraq may destroy the Prime Ministership of John Howard. no Stephen Spencer reports that John Howard’s plan to protect aboriginal children from child abuse is a sign that the PM believes the best way to win the next federal election is to start leading again. http://2gb.com Fri, 29 Jun 2007 16:27:43 +1000 INSIDE PARLIAMENT HOUSE #42: Stephen Spencer - 16/03/06 Stephen Spencer discusses what’s been a truly whacky week in National politics. no Stephen Spencer, with tongue firmly in his cheek, admits it was heartening this week to see the major political parties briefly end hostilities and unite in support of a common cause – increasing their pay. http://2gb.com Fri, 22 Jun 2007 09:16:45 +1000 INSIDE PARLIAMENT HOUSE #42: Stephen Spencer - 16/03/06 Stephen Spencer discusses what’s been a truly whacky week in National politics. no Stephen Spencer explains why the Dalai Lama’s “happy” visit to Australia left Canberra somewhat unhappy in the end. http://2gb.com Fri, 15 Jun 2007 14:56:44 +1000 INSIDE PARLIAMENT HOUSE #42: Stephen Spencer - 16/03/06 Stephen Spencer discusses what’s been a truly whacky week in National politics. no Stephen Spencer comments how John Howard’s policy backflips are registering with voters. http://2gb.com Fri, 08 Jun 2007 10:41:20 +1000 INSIDE PARLIAMENT HOUSE #42: Stephen Spencer - 16/03/06 Stephen Spencer discusses what’s been a truly whacky week in National politics. no After yet another week of catastrophes for the Federal ALP, Stephen Spencer comments on why Kevin Rudd manages to turn negative into positives. http://2gb.com Fri, 01 Jun 2007 14:36:42 +1000 INSIDE PARLIAMENT HOUSE #42: Stephen Spencer - 16/03/06 Stephen Spencer discusses what’s been a truly whacky week in National politics. no Stephen Spencer comments on John Howard’s warning to his party room that the Government is facing annihilation at the next election. http://2gb.com Fri, 01 Jun 2007 14:51:02 +1000 INSIDE PARLIAMENT HOUSE #42: Stephen Spencer - 16/03/06 Stephen Spencer discusses what’s been a truly whacky week in National politics. no After 11 years of economic growth, with interest rates on hold, and inflation under control, Stephen Spencer asks why the Federal Government is 18 points behind in the polls? http://2gb.com Fri, 18 May 2007 13:00:58 +1000 INSIDE PARLIAMENT HOUSE #42: Stephen Spencer - 16/03/06 Stephen Spencer discusses what’s been a truly whacky week in National politics. no Stephen Spencer speculates that Peter Costello’s 12th budget might propel him into The Lodge. http://2gb.com Fri, 11 May 2007 12:16:00 +1000 INSIDE PARLIAMENT HOUSE #42: Stephen Spencer - 16/03/06 Stephen Spencer discusses what’s been a truly whacky week in National politics. no Stephen Spencer explains why John Howard’s back-flip on industrial relations shows just how badly his WorkChoices laws have been hurting his Government. http://2gb.com Fri, 04 May 2007 15:05:41 +1000 INSIDE PARLIAMENT HOUSE #42: Stephen Spencer - 16/03/06 Stephen Spencer discusses what’s been a truly whacky week in National politics. no Stephen Spencer reports from the ALP national conference that the election campaign is becoming decidedly personal with both Kevin Rudd and PM John Howard changing gear from policy to personal attack. http://2gb.com Fri, 27 Apr 2007 15:53:54 +1000 INSIDE PARLIAMENT HOUSE #42: Stephen Spencer - 16/03/06 Stephen Spencer discusses what’s been a truly whacky week in National politics. no Despite the Brian Burke Affair and the Channel 7 ANZAC Dawn Service Controversy, Kevin Rudd is enjoying the biggest lead ever in the history of Newspoll. Stephen Spencer asks “is the Opposition leader bullet-proof?”. http://2gb.com Fri, 27 Apr 2007 15:52:08 +1000 INSIDE PARLIAMENT HOUSE #42: Stephen Spencer - 16/03/06 Stephen Spencer discusses what’s been a truly whacky week in National politics. no John Howard claims that his Work Choices reforms are responsible for the best employment figures in 32 years. Stephen Spencer asks why the PM doesn’t want EVERYBODY shifted to the new work places laws. http://2gb.com Fri, 27 Apr 2007 15:52:11 +1000 INSIDE PARLIAMENT HOUSE #42: Stephen Spencer - 16/03/06 Stephen Spencer discusses what’s been a truly whacky week in National politics. no Stephen Spencer comments on the findings of the report into Australia’s worst air disaster in 40 years – the Transair Metro Liner that killed 15 people after crashing into mountainous terrain in North Queensland in May 2005. http://2gb.com Fri, 27 Apr 2007 15:52:14 +1000 INSIDE PARLIAMENT HOUSE #42: Stephen Spencer - 16/03/06 Stephen Spencer discusses what’s been a truly whacky week in National politics. no Stephen Spencer discusses what’s been a truly whacky week in National politics. http://2gb.com Fri, 27 Apr 2007 15:52:18 +1000 INSIDE PARLIAMENT HOUSE #42: Stephen Spencer - 16/03/06 Stephen Spencer discusses what’s been a truly whacky week in National politics. no Stephen Spencer pays tribute to the 5 Australians who lost their lives and to those who suffered critical injuries on Garuda Flight GA-200. http://2gb.com Fri, 27 Apr 2007 15:52:20 +1000 Stephen Spencer explains why Britain’s withdrawal of troops from Iraq is unfortunate timing for Prime Minister John Howard. Stephen Spencer explains why Britain’s withdrawal of troops from Iraq is unfortunate timing for Prime Minister John Howard. no Stephen Spencer explains why Britain’s withdrawal of troops from Iraq is unfortunate timing for Prime Minister John Howard.<br> http://2gb.com Fri, 27 Apr 2007 15:52:23 +1000 Stephen Spencer explains why Britain’s withdrawal of troops from Iraq is unfortunate timing for Prime Minister John Howard. Stephen Spencer explains why Britain’s withdrawal of troops from Iraq is unfortunate timing for Prime Minister John Howard. no Stephen Spencer explains why Britain’s withdrawal of troops from Iraq is unfortunate timing for Prime Minister John Howard.<br> http://2gb.com Fri, 27 Apr 2007 15:52:25 +1000 Stephen Spencer explains why Britain’s withdrawal of troops from Iraq is unfortunate timing for Prime Minister John Howard. Stephen Spencer explains why Britain’s withdrawal of troops from Iraq is unfortunate timing for Prime Minister John Howard. no Stephen Spencer observes how John Howard this week made the war in Iraq a major election issue. http://2gb.com Fri, 27 Apr 2007 15:52:28 +1000 INSIDE PARLIAMENT HOUSE #38: Stephen Spencer - 16/02/06 Stephen Spencer observes how John Howard this week made the war in Iraq a major election issue. no Stephen Spencer questions whether John Howard is out of touch with many of today’s hot issues.<br> http://2gb.com Fri, 27 Apr 2007 15:52:31 +1000 Stephen Spencer questions whether John Howard is out of touch with many of today’s hot issues. Stephen Spencer questions whether John Howard is out of touch with many of today’s hot issues. no Stephen Spencer reports on the “water wars” as John Howard rains on the South Australian Government’s parade.<br> http://2gb.com Fri, 27 Apr 2007 15:52:34 +1000 Stephen Spencer reports on the “water wars” as John Howard rains on the South Australian Government’s parade. Stephen Spencer reports on the “water wars” as John Howard rains on the South Australian Government’s parade. no Stephen Spencer comments on the impact of the Federal Government’s recent cabinet shuffle, and the strategy behind John Howard’s $10 billion water policy announcement. http://2gb.com Fri, 02 Feb 2007 14:02:58 +1100 Stephen Spencer comments on the impact of the Federal Government’s recent cabinet shuffle, and the strategy behind John Howard’s $10 billion water policy announcement. Stephen Spencer comments on the impact of the Federal Government’s recent cabinet shuffle, and the strategy behind John Howard’s $10 billion water policy announcement. no Stephen Spencer dissects the first Newspoll results since Kevin Rudd’s election as Labor leader. http://2gb.com Thu, 14 Dec 2006 14:44:58 +1100 Stephen Spencer dissects the first Newspoll results since Kevin Rudd’s election as Labor leader. Stephen Spencer dissects the first Newspoll results since Kevin Rudd’s election as Labor leader. no Stephen Spencer recalls how the 22 year political career of Kim Beazley, one of Labor’s most loved figures, came to an abrupt end. And how he bravely faced the media to report that on the very same day he was forced to step down from the Labor leadership, he received news that his brother had passed away. http://2gb.com Wed, 13 Dec 2006 09:27:57 +1100 Stephen Spencer recalls how the 22 year political career of Kim Beazley, one of Labor’s most loved figures, came to an abrupt end. Stephen Spencer recalls how the 22 year political career of Kim Beazley, one of Labor’s most loved figures, came to an abrupt end. And how he bravely faced the media to report that on the very same day he was forced to step down from the Labor leadership, he received news that his brother had passed away. no With the Federal Labor Party in front in the polls Stephen Spencer asks why is Kim Beazley’s leadership under threat? http://2gb.com Wed, 13 Dec 2006 09:27:53 +1100 With the Federal Labor Party in front in the polls Stephen Spencer asks why is Kim Beazley’s leadership under threat? With the Federal Labor Party in front in the polls Stephen Spencer asks why is Kim Beazley’s leadership under threat? no Who will you vote for at the next Federal Election? Stephen Spencer weighs up the two primary options – a leader who’s embarrassing gaffs may cost him his job, and the other bloke who freely admits he won’t tell you when he’s wrong. http://2gb.com Wed, 13 Dec 2006 09:33:04 +1100 Who will you vote for at the next Federal Election? Stephen Spencer weighs up the two primary options – a leader who’s embarrassing gaffs may cost him his job, and the other bloke who freely admits he won’t tell you when he’s wrong. Who will you vote for at the next Federal Election? 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