The risks of divisive politics with Lenore Taylor

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A political wedge is a tactic usually used to stir up controversy and debate with an opposing party. Over the last few weeks, the Coalition has attempted to ‘wedge’ Labor on various policies. So why have we seen so much of it lately, and what are the risks involved in playing into this kind of cynical politics? Gabrielle Jackson speaks to editor in chief Lenore Taylor and deputy news editor Jo Tovey about how the media covers wedge politics.

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