The questions posed to Albanese and Bandt during the podcasts were sourced from the audience, ensuring that the politicians did not control the content.

Concerns have been raised by Liberal senator Jane Hume regarding influencers potentially being paid to create political content, highlighting a broader issue in the political landscape.

Electoral content typically requires authorization if it aims to influence voting and is funded by political entities, but there are exemptions for genuine editorial content.

Labor has been inviting social media influencers to events like the Federal Budget lock-up to engage younger voters, although Chatfield was not part of this initiative.

On April 2, 2025, the AEC stated that Chatfield's podcast did not require an authorisation statement, aligning with existing electoral laws.

The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has cleared influencer Abbie Chatfield of any wrongdoing regarding her social media posts featuring Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Greens leader Adam Bandt.

The AEC confirmed that Chatfield does not need authorization for her podcast episodes featuring these political figures, as there was no evidence of financial compensation involved.

Despite the potential for her podcasts to influence voters, the AEC found no evidence that Chatfield received any payment for the content.

The AEC's decision sets a precedent for how content creators are classified in relation to news media, as political engagement through new media continues to grow.

The rise of social media personalities in political engagement reflects a shift, with many politicians leveraging platforms like podcasts to connect with younger audiences.

While Chatfield's original podcast content has been cleared, the implications of cross-posting her interviews on social media are still under review by the AEC.

The issue of cross-posting was previously raised by Senator Hume, prompting the AEC to conduct a review on the matter.