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The hard conversation from our last show on April 14 came from Australia Institute Executive Director Richard Denniss, saying governments are “choosing to be poor”. 
 

All politics is local, the old saying goes. But this federal election, global events have regularly pulled focus. 
 

Trade wars. Markets volatility. Warnings of global economic downturn. Long-standing security ties challenged. Chinese ships on our doorstep. An American president tearing up democratic norms. Even the death of a Pope – at a pivotal moment for communities of faith. 
 

What sort of world will Anthony Albanese or Peter Dutton inherit? Who’s best to steer us through increasingly stormy seas? 
 

And what does it all mean for your job and your hip pocket? What do you want to hear from political leaders in the dying days of a still-tight election race? 
 

I can't wait to hear your questions — and get your answers.
 

Patricia Karvelas
 

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