Credlin

Credlin

Join Australia’s most sought out political commentator Peta Credlin as she offers her razor sharp political analysis Monday to Thursday.

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Episode's summary

This episode examines various reports of government waste and misconduct, including an IBAC report on COVID-era fund misappropriation in Victoria and allegations of excessive taxpayer-funded travel by ministers. The discussion also covers political tensions regarding censorship legislation, internal investigations within the Greens party, and parliamentary disputes over tax policies. The program further explores criticisms of the Australian Labor government concerning business debt and the implications of new digital duty of care legislation. Additionally, the episode features a victory for private health insurance rebates for older Australians, an interview with the founders of Project Norden regarding veteran-led grave restoration, and an international panel discussing US politics, information warfare, and Donald Trump's impact on Ukraine.

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Highlights

We only know about the existence of this almost $300 million bogus operation because of the whistleblowers who went to IBAC not just after COVID ended.

00:06:27 · The host explains how the massive fraud in Victoria was uncovered through whistleblower reports.

It was the fear of a ministerial backlash which led bureaucrats in the department to cover it up.

00:14:04 · A panelist discusses how fear of a minister's temper contributed to the concealment of ineligible COVID payments.

She loves a business class seat at the front of the plane. One hundred and fifty thousand dollars. Nine countries in just over a year.

00:18:09 · The speaker criticizes the Small Business Minister's extensive international travel expenses.

I think the Minister might have let the cat out of the bag with that one because this is all about controlling free speech, Peter.

00:27:28 · Sarah Henderson argues that the digital duty of care legislation is a tool for regulating and controlling free expression.

But to deny them defensive intelligence, that's too far. That's disgusting.

00:47:54 · The speaker expresses strong disapproval of withholding intelligence that could protect Ukrainian civilians from missile attacks.

Episodes

2016-

Credlin | 15 October

This episode examines various reports of government waste and misconduct, including an IBAC report on COVID-era fund misappropriation in Victoria and allegations of excessive taxpayer-funded travel by ministers. The discussion also covers political tensions regarding censorship legislation, internal investigations within the Greens party, and parliamentary disputes over tax policies. The program further explores criticisms of the Australian Labor government concerning business debt and the implications of new digital duty of care legislation. Additionally, the episode features a victory for private health insurance rebates for older Australians, an interview with the founders of Project Norden regarding veteran-led grave restoration, and an international panel discussing US politics, information warfare, and Donald Trump's impact on Ukraine.

15 Oct 2026
2015-

Credlin | 14 October

Peter Credlin investigates the financial dealings of the Melbourne Muslim Group, MyCentre, highlighting concerns over taxpayer grants and links to an investigation involving a Fly Dubai co-pilot. The episode also explores political tensions regarding new digital duty of care legislation, trust tax changes, and allegations of pork-barreling through multicultural grants. The discussion extends to economic challenges facing small businesses, such as inflation and rising taxation, alongside Senator Bridget McKenzie's criticisms of funding for organizations with alleged extremist links. The episode concludes with reports on UK migration trends and a linguistic segment on the origins of common English phrases.

14 Oct 2026
2014-

Credlin | 13 October

This episode examines significant political controversies in Australia, focusing on the Department of Veterans' Affairs' failure to invite the parents of a fallen soldier to a commemorative service and calls for ministerial accountability. The discussion also explores the potential political return of Josh Frydenberg and the performance of the Liberal and Labor parties across Victoria and New South Wales. Additionally, the episode covers investigations into potential terrorist radicalisation in Melbourne, the human rights crisis in Iran, and the financial pressures facing small businesses due to ATO regulations and tax changes. The program also addresses allegations regarding a lack of vetting for government funding distributed to various multicultural and religious organizations.

13 Oct 2026
2013-

Credlin | 12 October

This episode covers a series of critical news reports, including an investigation into a potential terrorist plot involving a Fly Dubai co-pilot with links to a Melbourne Islamic centre. The discussion explores political developments in Australia, such as the return of Parliament, shifting political landscapes, and criticisms regarding the Labor government's economic impact on small businesses and tax office controversies. The episode also addresses national security concerns and the 25th anniversary of Australia's involvement in Afghanistan, highlighting a DVA administrative error that excluded the parents of a fallen soldier. Finally, the program examines concerns regarding proposed digital duty of care reforms and potential government censorship.

12 Oct 2026
2012-

Credlin | 8 October

This episode examines the legal and economic implications of a High Court ruling on Scope 3 emissions, featuring critiques of the Albanese government's climate commitments and the potential impact on Australia's resource and agricultural industries. The discussion also covers allegations of 'grey corruption' in NSW community grants and the implementation of new police response commands. The program further explores domestic political tensions, including ATO policies affecting small businesses, housing shortages, and youth crime in Victoria. Additional segments cover the Liberal Party's proposed shift toward skilled migration, the impact of international unrest such as the Paris riots, and concerns regarding the influence of social ideologies on law enforcement.

08 Oct 2026