The opening years of the 21st century seemed to herald the start of a new era. On the back of China's remarkable economic revitalisation, India's reforms, as well as the ongoing growth in South Korea, Taiwan, and ASEAN economies, many argued that the new century belonged to Asia. Is that still the case, or has the gloss come off the Asian century? Andrew Leigh (Shadow Assistant Treasurer and Federal Member for Fenner, Australia) talks to Professor Nick Bisley (Executive Director of Nick...

Australia's Turnbull government has released a new defense white paper containing the affirmation of the purchase of 12 new submarines. There have been previous indications that these would come from Japan, but much has changed in both domestic and international politics in this time. Professor Nick Bisley (Executive Director, La Trobe Asia) tells Matt Smith why Japan will be the provider of Australia's submarines and the ripples it could make in international diplomacy. Follow Nick Bisley...

During his first year of office, Prime Minister Tony Abbott has conducted a surprisingly energetic and focused foreign policy. He's visited a number of countries in the Asian region and furthered Australia's interests by signing fair trade agreements with Japan and South Korea, as well as making progress in relationships with both China and India. In this episode of Asia Rising, Professor Nick Bisley (La Trobe Asia, La Trobe University) speaks to host Matt Smith about Abbott's interactions...

Professor Mary Crock (Public Law, University of Sydney) on the Abbott Government’s approach and plans towards asylum seeker policy. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

The dust has settled, the votes have been counted, the sausages have been consumed. Tony Abbott is the victor, and will be sworn in as PM. Matt Smith hosts a podcast with guests Professor Nick Bisley and Vice-Chancellor’s Fellow Professor Robert Manne. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

The time is here! Professor Nick Bisley (Politics, La Trobe University) and Matt Smith are joined by Dr Gwenda Tavan (Politics, La Trobe University) to look at how the election will unfold in two days time. Does the lack of costings matter? Is this election about politics or people? Labor look to lose badly, but what will the final count be? Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Are we there yet? We’re almost there! Professor Nick Bisley (Politics, La Trobe University) and Matt Smith are joined by Nicholas Reece, former advisor to Julia Gillardm now at the Centre for Public Policy at the University of Melbourne. Is Tony Abbott’s approach of buying back boats from Indonesian fishermen effective in stopping people smuggling? What should the candidates be doing in the final week of the election campaign? Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact...

We're at the halfway mark! Professor Nick Bisley (Politics, La Trobe University) and Matt Smith are joined by Fairfax journalist Daniel Flitton to discuss week three of the Australian election campaign. How is asylum seeker policy being handled? Will it have an impact on marginal seats? Who will the Paid Parental Leave benefit? Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

The election campaign continues! Professor Nick Bisley (Politics, La Trobe University) and Matt Smith are joined by Emeritus Professor Judith Brett (Politics, La Trobe University) to discuss week two of the Australian election campaign. Will Tony Abbott’s gaffes make a difference either way? What are the odds that Adam Bandt can win the Melbourne seat? Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Why should Australia increase foreign aid at a time when there is a major international debate about what will replace the Millennium Development Goals for relieving poverty and inequality? All sides of politics have committed to raise Australia’s aid to 0.5% of Gross National Income, but this has already been postponed twice. A panel chaired by Emeritus Professor Dennis Altman, with Hon Matt Thistlethwaite (Parliamentary Secretary for Pacific Island Affairs and Parliamentary Secretary for...

… and we're off! Professor Nick Bisley (Politics, La Trobe University) and Matt Smith are joined by Dr Nick Barry (Politics, La Trobe University) to discuss the launch of the Australian election campaign. Why was September 7th chosen? What’s the deal with the hard line on asylum seekers? Who do we trust with the economy? Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Professor Mick Dodson (Former Australian of the Year, Director of National Centre for Indigenous Studies at The Australian National University) on indigenous Australian issues and politics. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Andrew Leigh (Federal Member for Fraser, former Professor of Economics at Australian National University) on applying economic methods and thinking in politics. Copyright 2012 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Professor Judith Brett (Politics, La Trobe University) on the relationship between country and city in Australia. This interview is based on Professor Brett's essay 'Fair Share', issue 42 of the Quarterly Essay. Copyright 2011 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Fiona Patten (Party Leader, Australian Sex Party) on party policies, why Australia needs better sex education, and civil liberties. Copyright 2011 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Julian Burnside (Queen's Council) on the situation with asylum seekers and boat people in Australia. Copyright 2010 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Professor Robert Manne (politics, La Trobe University) talks about issues of the approaching Australian election and it's candidates. Copyright 2010 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Barry Jones is the former Minister for Science in Australia during the Hawke government, and former National President of the ALP. Copyright 2010 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Former Prime Minister of Australia (1975 - 1983) Malcolm Fraser discusses his time as the leader of a country, what prompted him to join politics, and what he would give his attention to if he were in power today. Copyright 2009 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

The Emissions Trade Scheme (ETS) could cause an upset in Federal Politics when it is voted on this coming November. Ian Tulloch is an academic from the La Trobe University Politics Program Copyright 2009 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

The former WA Premier shares her views on her long career and current Australian and international politics. A transcript of this podcast is available at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/news/articles/2008/podcasts/a-talk-with-carmen-lawrence/transcript Copyright 2009 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

The 2008 Sir John Quick Lecture, presented by Don Watson, well-known author, public intellectual and former speechwriter to Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating. A transcript for this podcast is available at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/quick/2008/2008-quick-transcript.html Copyright 2009 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.