Arabic version: انقسام حزب العمال حول الهجرة يتصدر «باك تو باك بارّيز»

According to The Guardian, the latest episode of Back to Back Barries examines conflict within the Labor party over migration that led home affairs minister Tony Burke to withdraw from a scheduled press club speech this week.

Barrie Cassidy returned for the episode and opened the discussion by analysing the disagreement in Labor over migration. The program also points listeners to further reporting on Labor MPs and business groups urging Burke not to pursue sweeping immigration changes.

Tony Barry discussed new Redbridge polling that indicates small federal-level gains for One Nation and the Coalition. The conversation later shifted to Victorian politics, where Barry defended a trade union leader, surprising the other participants and himself.

The episode also included listener questions and Barry’s views on Jetstar’s new cabin-luggage charges. Back to Back Barries invited listeners to email questions and comments to [email protected].