It's the last week before politicians depart for a winter break. The Government wanted to concentrate on its so-called union-busting bill, but pressure over Newstart and the Crown Casino saga broke into the political news cycle. And the Liberal Party's treatment of women has resurfaced as a key issue after two women claimed their sexual assault allegations were swept under the carpet internally. Annabel Crabb stands-in for PK this week, and Amy Remeikis from Guardian Australia joins Fran and Annabel in The Party Room.