<p>Australia’s upcoming federal election has been described by some as 'khaki', with national security and foreign policy featuring more heavily than usual. Capturing all the developments from Parliament House is this week's guest, ABC Foreign Affairs Reporter Stephen Dziedzic.</p>
<p>In this episode, Stephen tells podcast host and friend Hayley Channer about his pathway to a career in journalism.</p>

Is there a foreign policy choice at this election?

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work in foreign policy? Canberra is buzzing with seasoned foreign affairs and strategic policy experts, but for newcomers and mid-tier professionals, the ‘Canberra bubble’ can be tricky to navigate. Join host Hayley Channer on the ground as she speaks with colleagues from government, academia, and the private sector, to bring you their unique policy insights and career advice in a neat 15 minutes. 
 
 
Based in Canberra, Australia, Hayley Channer is a Senior Policy Fellow at the Perth USAsia Centre.