Matt from Discernable joins me again this week to recap everything that has been going on in both federal and Victorian politics.
It's been a big news week with the federal election campaign in full swing and the first leaders debate, while in Victoria they suddenly ripped off the majority of the restrictions from midnight Friday - all except the ability for the unvaccinated to work.
Leaders debate re-watch (full) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z74A3OY_GnU
Meaning of a 'wedge issue' in politics - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wedge_issue#:~:text=Wedge%20issues%20are%20also%20known,it%20divides%20%22the%20base%22.
Dan Andrews wants the pandemic to magically end in July - https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/end-to-covid-rules-in-sight-premier-wants-to-scrap-remaining-restrictions-in-july-20220421-p5af1y.html
Victoria refuses to lift the workers mandate - https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/we-re-left-to-speculate-minister-asked-to-explain-vaccination-decision-20220421-p5af0c.html