Monique Ryan on Labor’s difficult week and Josh Frydenberg’s possible return - podcast
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•Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:31:27 GMT
📰 What Happened
Independent MP Monique Ryan speaks to political editor Tom McIlroy about a rough sitting week for the government. Labor struggled to pass a budget measure cutting private health insurance rebates for people over 65.
Ryan, the member for Kooyong, was a loud critic of the bill. She says the government keeps getting caught on the back foot and brings big proposals to parliament badly prepared.
🔍 The Backstory
The podcast also covers Josh Frydenberg, the former treasurer and Ryan's old election rival. He is being talked about as a possible return to Canberra after launching his memoir this week.
The episode was corrected after it first aired. An earlier version wrongly said Frydenberg wanted the GST raised to 20%, a change he has not called for.
🎯 Why It Matters
It shows how the crossbench now shapes close votes, and why the health rebate change matters to older Australians.
Independent MP Monique Ryan speaks to political editor Tom McIlroy about a rough sitting week for the government. Labor struggled to pass a budget measure cutting private health insurance rebates for people over 65.
Ryan, the member for Kooyong, was a loud critic of the bill. She says the government keeps getting caught on the back foot and brings big proposals to parliament badly prepared.
The podcast also covers Josh Frydenberg, the former treasurer and Ryan's old election rival. He is being talked about as a possible return to Canberra after launching his memoir this week.
The episode was corrected after it first aired. An earlier version wrongly said Frydenberg wanted the GST raised to 20%, a change he has not called for.
It shows how the crossbench now shapes close votes, and why the health rebate change matters to older Australians.