What do the 35 new members of parliament believe in?

<p>The federal election marked a change in direction for the country but it also signalled the beginning of 35 new political careers.</p><p>As parliament returns once again, many of these newly elected parliamentarians are making their first speeches, a permanent record of their intentions that their actions in Canberra will be compared against.</p><p>So what are they saying? And what do their speeches tell us about the challenges facing Australia right now? </p><p>Today, writer and contributor to <em>The Monthly</em> Sean Kelly on first speeches, optimism, and compromise.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Socials: </strong>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p><p><strong>Guest:</strong> Writer and contributor to <em>The Monthly</em>, Sean Kelly</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>