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Join Barrie Cassidy and Tony Barry for a live recording of the Guardian’s popular podcast Back to Back Barries days before the final votes are cast.
Victoria’s Labor Government is seeking a fourth term. The Coalition wants to end 12 years in opposition. And One Nation’s resurgence in the polls continues.
In 2025, political commentators Barrie Cassidy and Tony Barry took to The Wheeler Centre stage to unpack the federal election in front of a sold-out audience. Now, they return with their sights set firmly on Victoria.
As the state enters the final days of the election campaign, the Barries will dissect the contest, explore the issues shaping the race and consider what the result might mean for Victoria over the next four years – and for the broader national political landscape.
Presented in partnership with the Guardian and RMIT University
Event and Ticketing Details
Dates & Times
Wednesday 25 November
7.00 - 8.15pm
Tickets
$49.50
Full
$39.50
Concession
$39.50
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Accessibility
Accessible toilets available
Assistive Listening
Auslan interpreting available by-request
Companion tickets available
Registered Assistance Animals welcome
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Additional Notes
Back to Back Barries - a politics podcast from the Guardian.
Melbourne was designated the world’s second UNESCO City of Literature in 2008. As part of this global network, we strive to support the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, a set of 17 goals designed to promote fairness, health and environmental sustainability worldwide. 
This event addresses Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions.
Featuring
Barrie Cassidy
Barrie Cassidy is one of Australia’s most experienced political journalists. He was political editor for ABC News and the 7.30 Report; a foreign correspondent in Washington and Brussels; and the creator ...
Tonny Barry
Tony Barry has more than 25 years expertise in media management, communications, risk management, policy development, strategy and qualitative and quantitative research. He has worked for the ...