Back to Back Barries: why Labor is split on migration

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Barrie Cassidy is back, and kicks off the episode by analysing the conflict in the Labor party over migration that led to the home affairs minister, Tony Burke, pulling out of his scheduled press club speech this week.

Tony Barry delves into new Redbridge polling suggesting small gains for One Nation and the Coalition at a federal level. And as the conversation turns to Victorian politics, he surprises everyone – including himself – by defending a trade union leader.

They also answer some listener questions, and Tony has his say on Jetstar’s new cabin luggage charges.

Email the Barries: backtobackbarries@theguardian.com

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Barrie Cassidy is back, and kicks off the episode by analysing the conflict in the Labor party over migration that led to the home affairs minister, Tony Burke, pulling out of his scheduled press club speech this week.

Tony Barry delves into new Redbridge polling suggesting small gains for One Nation and the Coalition at a federal level. And as the conversation turns to Victorian politics, he surprises everyone – including himself – by defending a trade union leader.

They also answer some listener questions, and Tony has his say on Jetstar’s new cabin luggage charges.

Email the Barries: backtobackbarries@theguardian.com

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2026-08-07
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