G’day, you mob! Pete here, and we’ve got a cracking Goss episode for you today on Aussie English! I sat down with my old man, Ian, for a bit of a chinwag about something near and dear to every Aussie’s heart (or maybe just a few of us keen beans): Australian politics!

Ever wondered why we seem to know more about what’s happening in Washington D.C. than down the road in Canberra? We dive into that, unpack the differences between the Aussie and American political systems, and chew the fat about why our local scene can sometimes feel a bit… well, uneventful compared to Uncle Sam’s show.

We also have a fair old whinge (in the best possible way!) about the recent federal election, dissecting why one major party copped such a pasting and how they might be stuck in the past. Plus, we break down what makes Aussie elections so unique, like our mandatory voting and the good old preferential voting system. If you’ve ever been stumped by how your vote actually counts (beyond just putting a ‘1’ in a box!), we explain why every single preference matters.

It’s a ripper of a chat that’ll help you get your head around the ins and outs of Australian democracy, all while improving your listening skills with a natural, spontaneous English conversation.

So, grab a cuppa, kick back, and give this episode a listen! You won’t want to miss it!

** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? **