Ep. 297: Election Recap - NSW and TAS

Stephen is back with his old comrades from New South Wales and Tasmania to recap Labor’s wins - including the seats they didn’t see coming. Todd Pinkerton returns to represent NSW. They cover the role of unions in framing the debate for workers’ rights, the stunning loss of Dickson, ‘campaign effect’, and what it all means for campaigners going forward. Meanwhile Jack Milroy from Tasmania shares some intriguing intel about Liberal campaigners in the state - and just how soon they started fearing the worst. Finally - what on earth is happening with Jacqui Lambie? This week’s episode is packed with fascinating takeaways - don’t miss it.  CHAPTERS: 00:00 Show Start 02:12 Welcome Back Todd (New South Wales) 03:47 NSW Overview and the Union Movement 13:42 Bennelong 17:09 Paterson and Hunter 23:25 Robertson 25:38 Hughes and Banks 28:58 Fowler 31:19 Blaxland and Watson 33:39 Teals Seats 36:31 State of the Liberals in NSW 40:49 Welcome Back Jack (Tasmania) 42:09 Tasmania Overview 49:09 Bass 52:07 Braddon 54:28 Lyons 57:13 Franklin 01:00:10 Clark 01:02:03 Jacqui Lambie 01:04:31 Wrap Up Support the show New episodes every Friday. If you like the show, rate and review us on your favourite podcast app. Follow Us on Socials: Facebook (https://tr.ee/9jGIOy) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sociallydemocratic) LinkedIn (https://tr.ee/YxyYJh) Twitter (https://x.com/SocialDemPod) Bluesky (https://tr.ee/EqdapC) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@DunnStreet) The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help you organise to build winning campaigns in your community, business or organisation, and make the world a better place, look us up at: dunnstreet.com.au