2017 has drawn to a close, and despite a notable absence from the #auspol podcast spectrum, the Dishonourable Members are back to dissect the big issues. From Sam Dastyari and the debate over foreign influence on our political system, to the historic same-sex marriage debate and the citizenship...

Interesting how a deadline tends to sharpen the focus, as the Coalition pushed through its schools funding package against unwavering opposition from Labor. As we hit the half way mark of 2017, we also take a look at the Federal Parliament report card.