Chris Pyne - The Insider: Politics, Party and Parliament

Chris Pyne was the Federal Member for Sturt for 26 years.He was Leader of the House and held a number of senior Cabinet ministries, including that of defence.Pyne's autobiography ‘The Insider’ is a fantastic account of life in the Canberra Bubble but also a deep dive into serious public policy and defence policy in particular. Misha Zelinsky caught up with Chris for a chinwag about his career in politics. They talk about his bruising preselection in his 20s, the politics of politics, the horror show that was the 43rd Parliament, the task of rebuilding Australia’s military capabilities, what’s holding back an Australian nuclear industry, dealing with a rising Chinese Communist Party superpower, how the west can address the Uighur challenge and why politics shouldn’t be personal.Show notes:@mishazelinsky @diplomates.showKeep sending your questions through, we love reading and answering them!We were in the top 15 shows in Australia last episode - so thanks for your ongoing support. Please rate, review and share! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.