Talking Sh!t by Toilet Paper Australia

SUPPORT TPA ON PATREON In this episode, Admin 1 chats with Mat Morgan, Greens Lead Candidate for Eastern Victoria and Bass Coast Shire Councillor for Bunurong Ward. The conversation dives into the upcoming Victorian election, the rise of One Nation in regional areas, and the increasingly blurred lines between political parties in country towns. From local issues to the bigger political picture, Ma...

JOIN YOUR UNION TODAY Admin 1 joins Michele O’Neil, President of the ACTU to discuss the budget, taking stock of our discussion with Sally McManus before the big day.  We chat all about what we won, what needs to be improved, and why the fight for taxing gas exports isn’t quite over.  AUSTRALIAN UNIONS ON IG MICHELE O'NEIL ON IG SUPPORT TPA ON PATREON Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

SUPPORT TPA ON PATREON In our third and final instalment of the Budget Lock-Up edition of Talking Sh!t by Toilet Paper Australia, we bring you some spontaneously planned interviews with Labor MPs who were kind enough to sit down and chat with us after Budget night.  We had a candid conversation with Labor firebrand, Ed Husic and sat down with two new Labor MPs, Ash Ambihaipahar and Senator Ch...

TAX THE 1% WEBSITE & SHARE YOUR HOUSING STORIES During our time in Canberra, we were given the unique chance to interview four Greens MPs, including Greens leader Larissa Waters, Nick McKim, Barbara Pocock, and Steph Hodgins-May!  Unlike any episode we’ve ever done, we give the Greens a chance to provide a budget reply on their respective portfolios, giving you unique access into the Gree...

SUPPORT TPA ON PATREON A marathon week is over! We chat to the Prime Minister, Treasury and a good chunk of the Cabinet about all things budget, how it affects ordinary Aussies, as well as our assessment on the budget.  From the wins in housing, to the losses in resource taxation, we go through everything under the sun in this wrap up of the 2026 budget! PM ANTHONY ALBANESE ON IG TREASURER JI...

SUPPORT TPA ON PATREON Admin 1 sits down with the secretary of the ACTU, Sally McManus in the second part of our miniseries on the budget!  We discuss everything from the rise of One Nation and how workers can stop it and win, to the ACTU’s demands for a fair go for workers.  Finally, we also ask her your questions (including briefly addressing the CFMEU Administration), so you won’t wan...

SUPPORT TPA ON PATREON The first episode of our two-part pre-budget series, admin 1 chats all things budget with Allegra Spender, the Federal MP for Wentworth, including her hopes for major tax reform, as well as her wins in housing reform, and why the fight for a gas tax might not be over just yet. SUPPORT ALLEGRA SPENDER ALLEGRA SPENDER ON IG JOIN THE ROLL UP ON IG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

SUPPORT TPA ON PATREON In our first Victorian Election episode, we sat down with Admin 1's local member, Gabrielle De Vietri, MLA for Richmond! In an election predicted to be more chaotic than ever before, we spoke about the many wins the Greens have made in Vic Parliament, amidst the scandal, controversy and bitterness of state politics. In a cost of living crisis, we talk about the importance of...

SUPPORT TPA ON PATREON This week we sit down with Brisbane City Councillor, Emily Kim! A young firebrand in an uphill battle, Emily has been working to hold the long-term incumbent Brisbane LNP to account in Brisbane's City Hall. Using everything from tours of her local ward of Calamvale, to GTA VI references, we dive into the unconventional way Emily holds power to account, along with the even mo...

SUPPORT TPA ON PATREON This week, we sit down with the federal member for Cooper, Ged Kearney! Elected during the Turnbull-Morrison government of 2018, we went in-depth about her experience in opposition, and then in government, from Shorten’s ill-fated 2019 campaign, to the resurgent Albanese election victories of 2022 and 2025. We also go into Ged’s unique journey into politics, from her time as...

SUPPORT TPA ON PATREON In a first for TPA, we sit down with our first major party leader, former Premier of Queensland and current Queensland opposition leader, Steven Miles. In a must-listen interview, we chat about his journey from a fresh MP through to the front bench and leadership, and the lessons he learned not only as the head of a government, but in defeat and how he rebounded from the los...

SUPPORT TPA ON PATREON In this special Brisbane edition of the TPA podcast, we sit down with the leader of the Australian Greens, Larissa Waters, for an insightful and wide-ranging conversation. Joined by Admin 1, Larissa opens up about her journey through law and politics, stepping into leadership following Adam Bandt, and the vision shaping the Greens’ future. We also dive into the topics you wa...

Admin 1 is oined by the Australian Services Union's Victorian and Tasmanian Branch Secretary, Tash Wark, to talk all things strike action for council workers. In one of the largest strikes of council workers, the ASU is working towards one of the largest multi-employer bargaining agreements for 8 local councils, demanding better pay and conditions. Admin 1 not only dives into this with Tash, but a...

SUPPORT TPA ON PATREON In what has been an absolute whirlwind in Australian and global politics, Admins 1 and 2 take stock of the situation in Iran and its effect on the cost of living in Australia, as well as question the reasoning of even siding with the US in the first place.  We also look towards home, and check out the new leader of the Nats, Matt Canavan, and his rather… questionable vo...

SUPPORT TPA ON PATREON They say a week is a long time in politics, so Admins 1 and 2 do our absolute best to recap the last month of whatever the hell the Liberals and One Nation are up to. The new year has seen One Nation go from political outsiders, to pitching themselves as the new opposition. In this must-listen episode, we talk about just how likely that is, as well as discuss One Nation’s st...

SUPPORT TPA ON PATREON With the South Australian election rolling around, we sat down with Labor's candidate for Colton, Aria Bolkus! In an election quite like no other, we chat all things South Australian politics, from Peter Malinauskas' dominance, to the influence of Adelaide's Greek Community on Aria's political journey. We also explore the influence of Aria's late father and Labor stalwart Ni...

SUPPORT TPA ON PATREON In September 2025, TPA reached 100,000 followers across all our social media platforms. To commemorate us hitting 100k on Instagram alone, we decided to release the recording of the live podcast!  Admins 1 and 2 join forces for a rare in-person episode, alongside guest speaker Konrad Benjamin from Punters Politics for an unforgettable live show, where we not only talk a...

SUPPORT TPA ON PATREON Admins 1 and 2 return for an emergency episode to discuss the disastrous handling of protests in Sydney by the Minns Labor Government. We talk about the actions of NSW police, and the response by the Premier and just how out of touch they have shown themselves to be.  To lighten the mood we also covered the very fresh news of Angus Taylor’s spill motion, and how that mi...

Admin 1 travels to sunny Adelaide to interview our first Labor MP, Senator Charlotte Walker! The youngest ever MP to be elected by the Labor Party, Charlotte was elected at just 21 years of age, going from strength to strength representing South Australia.  Admin 1 chats all things about young people in politics, new and exciting ways of engaging the youth, and her rather interesting interact...

START USING GROUND NEWS TODAY! In what was a historic election, Labor was returned to government for a second term, in monumental fashion, the likes of which we may never see again! From Dutton’s departure, to the sheer number of first-time-ever moments, to Admin 1’s adventures on the night, we look at everything that went right for Labor, to what went wrong for the Libs. We also take a look at th...

DON'T RISK DUTTON - Read the election facts from Australian Unions We have a surprise guest for this week, with Konrad from Punter’s Politics taking time out of his Melbourne Comedy Festival tour to chat all things election! We chat about the state of play, how Dutton has (so far) fumbled the bag, and whether this election is the last one where a hung parliament is possible! TAKE THE PUNTER'S POLI...

DON'T RISK DUTTON - Read the election facts from Australian Unions In our attempt to do the funniest thing ever, we welcomed independent candidate for Dickson, and Peter Dutton’s opponent Ellie Smith onto the podcast!  We chat all things Queensland politics, Cyclone Alfred and the challenges of running against the top dog of the Liberal Party. We dive into why the Liberal Leader’s seat i...

DON'T RISK DUTTON - Read the election facts from Australian Unions Our third Federal MP to sit down with us, we chat with Zali Steggall MP OLY, the member for Warringah!  While she built her reputation off her Olympic exploits, we put the spotlight on her political career, and ask “how did you do it”.  We discuss her fresh take on independent politics, which not only ousted former Prime...

DON'T RISK DUTTON - Read the election facts from Australian Unions It’s finally happening! Albo has called the election, and we are off to the Polls on the 3rd of May.  Admins 1 and 2 give you the full rundown on the state of the election, our way too early predictions, and even a little budget talk in between. We talk about where it’ll be won and lost, and whether a majority parliament is ev...

START USING GROUND NEWS TODAY! This week, we welcome well known astrophysicist and former The Bachelor star, Dr. Matt Agnew onto the podcast. We dive into his unconventional rise as a science communicator, using his reality TV platform as a force for good, bringing in themes of the rise of AI and social media algorithms in our lives, before exploring his passionate advocacy for positive, modern ma...