Teal, Orange, Green: Who’s holding Labor to account?

There was a flurry of activity in parliament as politicians tried to make the last sitting fortnight before the winter break *really* count. So it’s the perfect time to bring *Cut Through* back from our mid-year break – re-energised and ready to call it as we see it!  *Crikey*’s politics writer Rachel Withers joins readers’ editor Crystal Andrews and reporter-at-large Charlie Lewis to discuss the highs and the lows, from the announcement of Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender’s new party “Community Strong Australia”, to the Greens’ role as policy gatekeepers, and why Barnaby Joyce is clearly not helping One Nation MP David Farley learn the ropes.  Plus, where does Nuclear for Australia get its cash from… and is Bridget McKenzie up to something? Read the transcript here, watch or listen to the episode above. Have a tip for us or want to ask a question? Send an email to [letters@crikey.com.au](mailto:letters@crikey.com.au) or contact us using the secure methods detailed here: https://www.crikey.com.au/tip-off-crikey/  **Read more:** - Does Steggall and Spender’s new party go against the independent movement — or strengthen it? by Tina Quinn - What Liberal-types like Jason Falinski get wrong about the ‘teals’ - Labor is playing a dangerous game on gambling reform - Tax reform has winners and losers. Business makes an ugly loser - One Nation now has to hold itself together — and grow by Leonardo Puglisi - Tip on Nuclear for Australia’s merch sales - What is Bridget McKenzie up to? Sign up to *Crikey*’s free newsletter: https://bit.ly/crikey-newsletter Crikey’s independent journalism is supported by readers — 98% of our revenue comes from our subscribers. We’re not accountable to billionaires; we’re accountable to you. * * * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.