Barrie Cassidy gives his take on the mood in Farrer after moderating a debate with the candidates in Albury, while Tony Barry raises new statistics that show India has overcome England as Australia’s leading overseas country of birth and asks why so many politicians fail to understand Australia today.

Also on the table: rising inflation, negative gearing and Albanese’s decision not to tax gas giants

Email the Barries: backtobackbarries@theguardian.com

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