SBS News In Depth

Retiring Liberal senator Jonno Duniam on his party's challenges

SBS News In Depth

Show Notes

Is the Liberal Party a sinking ship? Retiring senator Jonno Duniam faces questions on migration, visa delays and his party's future.

As he prepares to leave federal politics, Liberal senator Jonno Duniam faces tough questions on migration, visa delays and the rise of One Nation. From AI regulation to his party's political future, he speaks to SBS News Chief Political Correspondent Anna Henderson.

In this episode;

Jonno Duniam's decision to walk away from federal politics. The Coalition's tougher migration policies and skilled visa rules. Australia's visa deal with India and family visa backlogs. Is Australia falling behind on AI regulation and online safety? The rise of One Nation and the Liberals' battle to win back voters. SBS News in Depth is a news analysis podcast from SBS, going behind the headlines with reporting and interviews on the stories shaping Australia and the world.

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