Tony Barry and Barrie Cassidy examine the divisive political debate over the future of the 34 Australian women and children languishing in a Syrian detention camp. They also discuss why capital gains tax is becoming a real pressure point for Labor, Anthony Albanese’s careful words for One Nation voters and why there’s a proliferation of pollsEmail the Barries: backtobackbarries@theguardian.com

Source: The Guardian February 27, 2026 05:10 UTC