Politics Now
The ABC's politics podcast, Politics Now, dives into the biggest political stories in Australia and around the world, giving you a balanced look inside the strategies and decisions behind the headlines. From Monday to Wednesday, Patricia Karvelas chats with a rotating cast of the ABC's top political journalists. On Thursdays, 'The Party Room' with Patricia Karvelas and Fran Kelly discusses the week's developments in depth. On Saturdays, David Speers explores a major trend or issue with an expert on 'Insiders On Background'.
Episodes
Victoria: The invisible election campaign
"You cannot microwave a field campaign." Air and ground games, AI lies and microwaves - all part of the invisible push to win votes in Victoria. Have they lost the keys to the Labor Machine? What's Obama got to do with it? And can Pauline Hanson win if she's not on the ballot?Raf Epstein is joined by former ALP insider Jessie McCrone and former Liberal Party insider Tony Barry to
A blow to 'nasty' politics
The US Democrats have taken control of both the House and the Senate, in what's been labelled a "blue tsunami" and a "Republican shellacking".It was an election race watched closely across the globe, and with some possible lessons for Australian politicians.Fran Kelly joins PK and Melissa Clarke live from New York to discuss how it all unfolded — and whether US President Donald T
What the US midterms mean for Australia
As the results of the US midterm elections start to roll in, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has warned there could be economic consequences for Australia.The Treasurer says Australians are "the cost‑of‑living casualties of decisions taken in D.C. and Tehran".It comes in the wake of the RBA's decision to raise interest rates for the fifth time this year, with the RBA Governor Michelle Bul
Does Labor have any 'hope' to sell?
As households brace for possible fifth interest rate rise this year, Labor ministers have been trying to manage expectations.Raf thinks the Albanese Government is struggling to sell its economic narrative, noting people inside Labor as well as punters are asking "where is the vision, where is the hope"?And CHOGM is chugging along - while PK didn't want to deliver a second renditi
Is Albo starting to sound like Scomo?
Tensions have emerged between the Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, as cost of living pressures continue to bite.The Treasurer has played down the claims, but stability and unity have been hallmarks of the Albanese Government, so is this a narrative Labor can turn around?Meanwhile, the Prime Minister is overseas for the Commonwealth Heads of Government M
Australia's broken mental health system
Professor Pat McGorry, Executive Director of Orygen, tells David Speers in this week's Insiders: On Background State and Federal governments share responsibility for the failing system.
Victoria: Is Dan Andrews the ex we can't get over?
South of the Murray, ghosts of premiers past loom over the current leaders.What influence are Dan Andrews and Jeff Kennett still having on the way Victorians vote? And has the media already picked a side to campaign for?Raf Epstein and Herald Sun Associate Editor James Campbell break it all down on Politics Now: Victoria.Got a burning question?Send a short voice recording to PK a
Can anyone land the economic message?
Is Australia about to enter a period of "long economic pain"? Stubborn inflation and the prospect of another interest rate rise next week is putting fresh pressure on the Albanese government. Treasurer Jim Chalmers is facing calls to rein in government spending, while the Opposition has unveiled $31 billion in proposed cuts. But managing the economy in the current international c
Bad inflation, a Greens tax and stinky grants
Australia's latest inflation figures are in, and it's not good news.Inflation ran hotter than expected in September, raising the prospect of another interest rate rise next week. So can the Albanese government reshape its economic narrative in a way the Australian public will buy?Meanwhile, the Greens have entered the debate with a major new tax plan, promising cost-of-living rel
A major economic fight is brewing
The Coalition has finally put some numbers on its plans to cut government spending, identifying more than $30 billion in proposed savings.But every cut comes at a cost. So what is Angus Taylor signalling would get the chop, and who would feel the impact?Meanwhile, with another interest rate rise looming, Treasurer Jim Chalmers is challenging his critics to explain what they would
A morning of tributes, a week of tension
"We look forward to the day you return to this place, and I get to say the following nine words: 'I give the call to the member for Indi.'"Parliament is back and tearful tributes to Helen Haines have brought a rare moment of unity across the political divide. But the cracks are showing.From political rhetoric to censorship and increased security, MPs are divided on what needs to
Mathias Cormann’s prescription for tackling grievance politics
Former Finance Minister and now OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann says the cost-of-living crunch is fuelling frustration and pulling voters to populist parties.
Victoria: Messiahs and naughty boys
Victoria's political leaders are fessing up to drug taking and not paying for petrol. The major parties aren't banning abortion, but instead competing to make abortion free. Politics has changed. The tectonic plates of politics are shifting beneath our feet. Within weeks, Victorians will start voting in the November state election. So, what does all of this tell us about the futu
A kinder, gentler politics
The devastating alleged attack on independent MP Helen Haines has sent shock waves through Australian politics across the week.Urgent questions about the safety of our elected representatives, and the state of political debate, are being asked. As Haines remains critically ill in hospital, politicians across the political spectrum are sharing their own experiences of threats, har
How do we change the political tone?
How do you keep politicians safe without shutting the public out?Following the alleged attack on Helen Haines, calls for greater protection are growing, as MPs grapple with the threats that come with public life - while the motive behind the attack remains unknown.And as political leaders urge everyone to turn down the temperature, Pauline Hanson has gone from telling Jacqui Lamb
Has politics changed forever?
"This wasn't an accident. This was a deliberate act.”Stark words have been shared by the Prime Minister following a devastating alleged attack on Independent MP Helen Haines yesterday afternoon, who remains in a critical condition.As Australia learns more about what unfolded outside her Wangaratta office, shock now turns to questions about the safety of our elected representative
An ugly internal Greens war
Tensions inside the Greens are boiling over.WA Senator Jordon Steele-John says rumours about his conduct are being weaponised for political purpose - allegations he strongly denies.Now he’s taken to social media to insist he’s “not on leave" - and accused his own party leader, David Shoebridge, of pressuring him to step aside.So with a new leader trying to find his feet, just how
Is the government losing the trust of small business? | Insiders On Background
After prompting an intervention from the Prime Minister over the ATO's controversial credit card ban, ACCI chief executive Andrew McKellar unpacks the fallout and the government's impending trust tax changes.
Victoria! One Nation! A state election question bonanza
It’s Question Time - and not just any Question Time - a Victorian state election special!With one of the most consequential state elections of 2026 fast approaching, Victoria has been on your minds. So PK and Fran enlist friend of the podcast and Victorian political expert Raf Epstein to tackle your questions.What role will the Victorian Greens play in the election? Are party pre
A sitting week with spooks and ghosts
It’s been a strange sitting week in Canberra, with the Albanese government trying to push through a packed legislative agenda - only to find itself repeatedly dragged onto political ground it hadn’t planned for.Labor was slow out of the blocks in responding to the Trump administration’s proposed livestream of a US execution. Is the government becoming too reluctant to criticise t
Got a problem? Just text the PM
Are the Prime Minister and his treasurer working together, or are they being played off against one other?Midway through a sitting week, the government has managed to put itself back in the firing line with small business over the ATO’s on-again, off-again credit card ban.That’s led to some performative text messaging, as well as a nasty moment in parliament that’s now taken on a
'Spicy' late night letters about an AI world
The political fight is moving more and more online.AI companies want to build, train and expand in Australia, but the welcome mat now comes with conditions - including from a bipartisan committee sending letters pushing for tougher rules and stronger protections for creators, and a warning from Labor that a handful of AI giants could become the economy’s new “toll collectors”.But
Is Josh Frydenberg back?
Parliament is back for another sitting week and Jacob Greber is back on the podcast!But as Jacob tells PK, it's already looking like a "tricky" week for the Albanese government, with no clear passage for their legislative agenda.And PK thinks new Greens leader David Shoebridge will also be looking to make his mark. So, will he play "hardball" with Labor?Meanwhile, questions are s
Migration cuts: what's at stake for Australia's universities?
Professor Carolyn Evans is the Chair of Universities Australia and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Melbourne.
The 'raw politics' of immigration
While the government faces criticism from all sides over its economic management after the latest RBA cash rate hike, the Coalition is pitching dramatic cuts to immigration as a way to ease voters' economic pain. But can either major party meet the expectations of a frustrated electorate?Plus, Anthony Albanese navigates the tricky optics of another international diplomacy event a
Labor doesn't want a fight on immigration
Opposition leader Angus Taylor has undertaken a media blitz, as he tries to sell the Coalition's immigration policy.But he's already facing significant backlash from the business sector, who are warning of the implications for economic growth.Labor on the other hand have been giving the Coalition some "clear air" to sell the policy, which David Speers thinks is because the Govern
Angus Taylor tries to 'outbid' Pauline Hanson
Opposition leader Angus Taylor has unveiled the Coalition's immigration policy, promising the "biggest cut to immigration in the history of this country".PK tells Raf she sees this as the Coalition attempting to "outbid" One Nation on immigration — but she's not convinced the Opposition (or anyone else for that matter) can.Raf sees the pitch as a response to the "existential thre
Is the 'sensible centre' dead?
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen are in Fiji for pre-COP talks.But back home the Opposition has labelled the high-level climate talks a "farce" and criticised Labor's investment during a cost of living crisis. So, could this critique backfire for the Coalition in the future?Meanwhile, Queensland's crackdown on the tobacco black market is sho
Should the Greens work with Labor or try to replace it? | Insiders On Background
Former Greens leader, Adam Bandt, now chief executive of the Australian Conservation Foundation, says working with the government is key to delivering reform.
Albanese's selfie diplomacy
It's Question Time! But first, Fran does a West Wing welfare check on PK (she's in the slump part of the series).And then it's over to your brilliant questions, including: Is it bad for brand for Anthony Albanese to snap selfies with Donald Trump?Are Community Strong a new threat on Labor's right? Why isn't the Coalition's policy return bracket creep cutting through — and what do
Inflation is up. Labor's mojo is down
The economy has been the key story of the political week, with an interest rate rise and some less than rosy inflation figures compounding Labor's economic woes.A war over words emerged over a discrepancy in the "emphasis" RBA Governor and Treasurer Jim Chalmers placed on the war in the Middle East.Labor struggled to land a message that connected with voters and they also lost so
Are the Greens shifting further left?
NSW David Shoebridge has emerged as the new Greens leader, using his first pitch to hammer economic messages and vow to "replace Labor".And while he signalled the Greens would fill the policy vacuum left by Labor, are the minor party united around his leadership?Meanwhile, the economic blows keep rolling in for Labor, with the latest CPI figures handed down today painting another
Who will lead the Greens?
The Greens are looking for a new leader, after Larissa Waters stepped down from the top job for health reasons.It comes as the Greens languish in the polls, while One Nation capitalises on the anti-establishment vote.So, as populism surges, will the minor party's next leader be able to seize the momentum?And the RBA is widely expected by economists and financial markets to raise
Does Labor have the ‘midterm blues’?
PK is back from her break! And she's got some big thoughts about how the political "argy bargy" around the OpenAI Medicare data breach is playing out.The Coalition is pushing back on consequences for OpenAI over the breach, while the Greens have called for OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to appear before a Senate inquiry over the matter.It comes as Finance Minister Katy Gallagher flags leg
What's the bigger threat to humanity: climate change or AI?
Fortescue founder Andrew 'Twiggy' Forrest warns uncontrollable AI could decide the best way to stop climate change is to get rid of humanity.
A big week for existential dread
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese dropped an "AI bomb" in the middle of UN week, announcing that an Open AI agent hacked into a Medicare portal.So, as debate rages at the UN General Assembly over the need for AI safeguards, do the optics of the situation help Anthony Albanese's case?It's been a big week on the global stage for the PM, as he brushes shoulders with leaders of fellow
Albanese’s UN super intelligence
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has continued his push for global AI safeguards at the UN general assembly, positioning himself as a global leader on tackling online harm.It comes as US President Donald Trump rejects calls for AI regulation, announcing he will now refer to the tech as "super intelligence" across official documents.And in a rare public intervention, the Trump Admi
Is the Coalition joining the super wars?
Liberal frontbencher Andrew Bragg has reignited the super wars, with a pitch he says is about generating a "sophisticated debate" over the policy.As Clare tells Raf, internal divisions remain in the Coalition over superannuation, with some concerned about slaying the "sacred cow" that is superannuation.But Raf thinks this might just be the Opposition "blowing off the cobwebs on t
Albanese's AI era
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is continuing his online safety charm offensive at the UN this week, after a quick visit to tour Apple headquarters in Silicon Valley.It follows the PM's calls for international cooperation on AI guardrails, amid global uncertainty over the use and safety of Artificial Intelligence.But back home there are questions about how Australia's own AI nati
The AI arms race: ICRC pushes for new rules for autonomous weapons in war | Insiders On Background
As AI bosses warn of the growing threat the technology poses to humanity, the International Committee of the Red Cross is pushing for new global rules to govern AI-powered autonomous weapons in war.
Howard bingo and pollies on pods
It's Question Time! But first, Fran and PK catch-up on what's been an "intense and wild" week.PK is still mad she didn't get to choose George Michael as her expert subject on Mastermind, but host and friend of the quiz show Marc Fennell dials in to commiserate and offer some advice.And as Fran reveals her special subject, she learns about the 'John Howard bingo' the team has been
Labor's immigration crackdown
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has unveiled Labor's long awaited migration plan, including a crackdown on overstayers and a ballot for backpackers.It comes after One Nation kicked off the week with details on their immigration policy and as the Coalition finalises the details of it's own plan.So, while all three-parties are on a unity ticket about reducing temporary immigration
Labor's 'narrow path' and 'stinky sausage'
The AI fight keeps getting messier.As all sides weigh in on copyright, creators, investment and whether Australia can afford to miss the next tech wave, Anthony Albanese is trying to walk a very narrow path. Can he have “all of the desserts but none of the calories” - welcoming AI investment while defending creatives from being sold down the river?Meanwhile, the government is bac
Are Australians 'surrender monkeys' on AI?
The AI debate has moved from science fiction to superpower contest, with tech leaders warning of the risks while Donald Trump insists the US must beat China. So where does that leave Australia? Can it lead the way in any meaningful sense - on safety, copyright, data centres and investment - or is the Albanese government stuck trying to manage the risks while chasing the productiv
Should Albanese’s dead mum be off-limits?
One Nation has unveiled a plan to slash migration by 750,000 over three years, sparking swift backlash from industry and both Labor and Coalition.But as Clare and PK discuss, One Nation's political strategy has been effective. The minor party has once again managed to set the agenda and essentially "run the week". But, beyond the clever political management do the figures stack-u
Kevin Rudd sounds alarm on Australia becoming 'complacent' | Insiders On Background
There's a one-in-three chance that China could invade Taiwan in 2028, that is the dire warning being spelled out by Kevin Rudd.
Is Pauline Hanson losing this culture war?
It was a big week of both policy and politicking in parliament.All sides laid out their pitches to win over voters; Labor's Digital Duty of Care, One Nation's pitch for early super access and the Coalition's proposal to ban burning the flag.Meanwhile, Liberal frontbencher Andrew Hastie took the fight directly to One Nation this week, labelling Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce "ly
The PM's swing at the ABC
The Prime Minister has dismissed concerns about censorship in Labor's digital duty of care bill as "disingenuous", as divisions emerge in the Coalition over the policy.It comes as Anthony Albanese faces questions about an undeclared honorary membership at the Marrickville Golf Club, after the club was awarded $6 million via an "invite only" grant scheme.The PM is adamant he wasn'
Are Labor's new laws censorship?
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has unveiled Labor's draft Digital Duty of Care legislation, vowing to give people "choice and control" over their social media feeds.The Government's policy framing comes as some in the Coalition — including Opposition leader Angus Taylor — have raised concerns over censorship.Meanwhile, One Nation has continued to sell its super policy, with One
One Nation goes for super
Parliament is back for another sitting fortnight and "rival ideas" are already dominating the agenda.The Albanese Government is set to unveil draft Digital Duty of Care legislation by the end of the week, while One Nation has unveiled its plan to allow Australians who rent or pay a mortgage to divert a portion of their super payments as salary for up to three years.As PK tells Ja
The political fight over the tobacco wars | Insiders On Background
ACOSH Chief Executive Laura Hunter tells David Speers there's no evidence cutting the tobacco excise would work.
Sharks, climate change and George Michael
It's Question Time! But first, Fran tells PK about how it felt to spot herself swimming in footage of the Coogee shark attack and why she's not letting the experience keep her out of the water.And then it's onto your brilliant questions! Will the floods in Nepal renew the focus on climate change? Why are politicians so focused on NOM immigration? And aside from Australian politic
Voters sent Labor a message. Are they listening?
Labor has now come face-to-face with the threat from One Nation.One Nation's decisive victory at the WA state by-election of Secret Harbour came with a message for Anthony Albanese and Federal Labor — so are they listening? And how are they positioning?And a war over words broke out this week, after One Nation leader Pauline Hanson accused the PM of inciting violence by labelling
Will Albanese fix our feeds?
It's Wednesday, so you know what that means — it's another data day with David and PK!New GDP figures have just landed, rising 0.4 per cent in the June quarter. It's a little stronger than markets were expecting, so what will it mean for interest rates?Meanwhile, Teach Us Consent founder Chanel Contos has taken to the stage at the National Press Club to push for an "opt-in" model
Will online safety be Albanese's legacy policy?
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has brushed off questions about tensions between China and Taiwan at the Pacific Islands Forum, saying he's focused on "outcomes and unity".As PK tells Clare, Australia hopes not being viewed as on overbearing bully in the Pacific works in our favour — rather Labor's approach to diplomacy is "carrots not sticks".Back home, Labor has unveiled a raft
One Nation comes for Labor seats
One Nation's resounding win at the WA Secret Harbour by-election was watched closely by political insiders in Canberra.The historic state by-election win came with a warning from One Nation that there are "no safe seats". So, is Federal Labor concerned — and what lessons are they taking?It comes as two new polls show Labor and One Nation remain neck-and-neck.Patricia Karvelas and
How can Australia combat the 'explosion of sexual violence' amongst teens? | Insiders On Background
As rates sexual violence amongst teens continues to rise, author and founder of Teach Us Consent, Chanel Contos says part of the problem is the social media algorithms. She's calling on the government to step in and legislate to "fix our feeds".
Did Albanese get 'rolled' by the states?
National Cabinet loomed large over the political week, but while it promised to deliver a showdown between Anthony Albanese and the states, was it a bit of a fizzer instead?Fran, PK and Ash Raper certainly think so. As Ash tells PK and Fran, it was a bit like a big family gathering you brace for but that ends up being highly uneventful.Queensland and the Northern Territory secure
Fractious federation.. and farewell Dolly
It's National Cabinet time and the stoushes between Anthony Albanese and the states are set to be spicy. So, is this a fractured moment in our federation?Meanwhile, NT Labor MP Luke Gosling has stepped aside from his role as special envoy, as he faces charges of assault and breach of bail — allegations he has denied. But was the Albanese Government slow to move here?And PK and Da
Is Albanese WA's 'daddy'?
Anthony Albanese has confirmed there will be no changes to the WA GST deal, in a move warmly welcomed in Western Australia.WA Premier Roger Cook says he's "pleased the PM backed WA" while the local paper has dubbed Anthony Albanese "WA's Daddy".But the move has been received far less warmly across other states and territories, and it's not the only issue where tensions are likely
One Nation's migration mop-up
One Nation has been in clean-up mode, after Farrer MP David Farley suggested the minor party's immigration plan wasn't "too different" from Labor's on Insiders.One Nation leader Pauline Hanson was quick out of the blocks, stating the party's target was "less than half Labor's current level", while Deputy leader Barnaby Joyce claimed the minor party's immigration policy has been c
Could slashing the excise end the tobacco wars? | Insiders On Background
Rohan Pike is a former AFP and ABF Officer, and creator of the Tobacco Strike Team. He told David Speers cutting the tobacco excise would stamp out the illegal trade.
Could deepfakes threaten elections?
It's time for our Question Time! But first, Fran checks in on where PK is up to on the West Wing and gives a TV show recommendation of her own.Then they get stuck into your brilliant questions, including:Will AI deepfakes be a big risk at the next election? It comes as Australia's corporate watchdog ASIC this week confirmed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is the figure most frequ
A big week of dealmaking
It's been a very successful legislative week for the Albanese Government, with Labor and the Coalition teaming up to pass a suite of bills.But it seems the big battles are only just beginning, with the implementation of the changes presenting a key challenge for Labor.Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Penny Wong has hauled the Israeli Ambassador in for a meeting to express Australia's
Albanese's art of the deal
It's Labor-Coalition "deal week", with the two major parties passing a series of bills.David notes that the move allows Angus Taylor and the Opposition to show they aren't just a party that says "no" and can compromise in the national interest.Meanwhile, for Anthony Albanese the successful passage of key legislation shows his "mastering of the parliamentary arts" and ability to m
Angus Taylor's bid for relevance
Labor will pass its gambling bill with Coalition support, after the amended legislation was signed off by both party rooms.And while some Opposition members have crossed the floor on the bill, suggesting the tweaks didn't go far enough — PK and Claudia don't think this issue will continue to linger for Labor.Meanwhile, Opposition leader Angus Taylor has issued the Albanese Govern
The politics of parochialism
A familiar fight has re-emerged on WA's GST deal, after the Productivity Commission labelled the arrangement a "costly mistake" in its interim report.But is this an issue the Albanese Government has any appetite for? Or do the political stakes have to be higher?And speaking of old stoushes, the super wars appear to be back on the agenda, with Treasurer Jim Chalmers declaring the
'Existential period' for NDIS, as Albanese-Taylor inch toward deal | Insiders On Background
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition leader Angus Taylor are poised to reach a deal on NDIS reforms, with the bill set to pass parliament early next week.
Albo-Trump talks and Farage’s bin face-off
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has held a "productive, constructive, lengthy and substantial" phone call with US President Donald Trump.Tariffs, AUKUS , AI and "a few personal issues" were all on the agenda in the wide-ranging conversation.And PK and Clare have big thoughts about bins, well one bin in particular.Nigel Farage has already declared victory over Count Binface in the
Is One Nation the 'gayest' party?
Parliament returned this week but while Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Angus Taylor edged closer to key deals on legislation behind the scenes, other stories stole the spotlight.Shadow Housing Minister Andrew Bragg delivered a "loosey-goosey" and far-ranging speech ostensibly focused on housing reform.But the Senator's signature blunt style may have seen him step on some of
Will the PM ride out 'melon-gate'?
Housing is firmly back in focus, with Treasurer Jim Chalmers urging a long view as the downturn continues. Shadow Housing Minister Andrew Bragg has unveiled the Opposition's plan to slash Net Overseas Migration to just 180,000 people per year on average and dramatically reduce red tape.Meanwhile, the so-called 'melon-gate' saga continues to linger for the PM, with the Opposition
Deals, barneys and melons
A deal on Labor's gambling bill is getting closer, as Anthony Albanese and Angus Taylor hold talks to thrash out a deal.But it seems there are still internal divisions in both Labor and the Coalition to work through before negotiations can be finalised.Meanwhile, Japan has dismissed the PM's podcast melon gaffe as "sensationalised" in a formal letter, but domestic politicians hav
The podcast the PM regrets
Parliament is back this week, with politicians descending on the nation's capital for a stacked sitting fortnight.After playing hardball, the Albanese Government is signalling some openness to negotiations on gambling reforms, particularly around inducements.But gambling ad reform isn't the only issue Labor is hoping to tie-up over the next two weeks, as they look to "clean off t
As the US and China compete for AI dominance, where does Australia fit in? | Insiders On Background
Former Director General of the Australian Signals Directorate, Rachel Noble explains how the global AI race could reshape our national security.
A spicy text and an AI stoush
It's Question Time! But before they get stuck into your brilliant questions, PK and Mel dig into some political developments.A scandalous text sent by the ACT Opposition leader has raised a whole host of questions, including whether or not politicians are allowed to find their jobs boring.And the brewing fight between the Albanese Government and its NT and QLD counterparts over A
While the PM's away, the mice will play
The Prime Minister and Opposition leader have been on leave this week, but their absence hasn't led to a quieter news cycle.A two-day parliamentary inquiry into gambling dominated the agenda, hardening political opposition to Labor's gambling bill and mounting pressure on Anthony Albanese to go further — so will he?Meanwhile, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke's last minute press c
Is Labor worried about immigration?
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has postponed a national press club address, a very unusual move, where he was expected to announce sweeping cuts to immigration.The decision not to address the press club this week came less than 48-hours before the speech, with a spokesperson confirming it was "clear that some elements of the speech would not be finalised".Meanwhile, Treasurer J
Will Albanese go further on gambling?
Betting giants Tabcorp and Sportsbet have faced a grilling at the parliamentary inquiry on gambling.The short inquiry has only run for two-days, but both Clare and PK agree it's been high impact. PK points to how it could frame the political agenda when parliament returns next week, while Clare says she doesn't see a path through the Senate without Labor's bill "being tougher and
Labor feels the heat on gambling
House prices are falling across the country, with the downturn no longer just confined to Sydney and Melbourne according to new Cotality data.Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek says there's never "been a better time to be a first home buyer in Australia", while Treasurer Jim Chalmers has pointed to Treasury modelling that house price growth would slow by about 2 per cent in
Paul Kelly on the decade that broke the Liberal Party | Insiders On Background
If anyone can answer that, it's eminent journalist and political historian Paul Kelly.In his new book The Twilight of Exceptionalism, The Australian's editor-at-large traces the seismic shifts in Australian politics that sent the Liberal Party into a downward spiral.Paul Kelly sat down with David Speers for this week's Insiders: On Background.
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