Politics With Michelle Grattan: 'Teal' Zoe Daniel On Political Donations, Representing Jewish Voters And Kamala Harris' Prospects
Date
7/26/2024 3:17:08 AM
Author:
Michelle Grattan
(MENAFN- The Conversation)
The 2022 election brought the“teal wave” into parliament. The next election will test whether teals, who occupy what were Liberal seats, and other independents can maintain their momentum.
Joining us on the Podcast is one of those teals, Zoe Daniel, member for the Melbourne seat of Goldstein. Daniel, previously a veteran reporter and foreign correspondent for the ABC, discusses some current hot-button issues, including the government's plan for extensive reform of electoral donations and spending, which has some of the independents worried.
Daniel supports change but warns of risk:
The conduct in the CFMEU has been in the spotlight after an expose by Nine of corruption and standover tactics. Federal and state governments have reacted strongly but Daniel is concerned about their commitment:
Daniel's electorate has one of the highest Jewish populations in the country. She says:
Finally, as a former ABC foreign correspondent in the United States, Daniel observes of of Kamala Harris' prospects,
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