Teal party power and Albo’s political booby trap: the week in politics
May 30, 2026 •
Well, the budget blowback is showing no signs of easing but this week the government doubled down, introducing the legislation for its tax changes to parliament. Albeit with the detail around CGT still TBC and with an inbuilt political booby trap for the Coalition.
At the same time, Pauline Hanson is floating her own negative gearing model - as One Nation surges in the polls.
And while Labor and the Coalition wrestle with how to fend off Hanson’s rise - the Teals are mulling a plan of their own - a teal party combining the power of Independents like David Pocock, Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender. But are they really better together?
Today, political editor at news.com.au Sam Maiden on Albo’s budget resolve, Pauline’s proposal, and teal party power.
If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support.
Teal party power and Albo’s political booby trap: the week in politics
1932 • May 30, 2026
Teal party power and Albo’s political booby trap: the week in politics
Well, the budget blowback is showing no signs of easing but this week the government doubled down, introducing the legislation for its tax changes to parliament. Albeit with the detail around CGT still TBC and with an inbuilt political booby trap for the Coalition.
At the same time, Pauline Hanson is floating her own negative gearing model - as One Nation surges in the polls.
And while Labor and the Coalition wrestle with how to fend off Hanson’s rise - the Teals are mulling a plan of their own - a teal party combining the power of Independents like David Pocock, Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender. But are they really better together?
Today, political editor at news.com.au Sam Maiden on Albo’s budget resolve, Pauline’s proposal, and teal party power.
If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support.
Guest: Political editor at news.com.au Sam Maiden
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