Radio National Breakfast
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Episodes
Breakfast Wrap: Gambling regulation push within Labor
As Labor delegates meet for the party's National Conference this week, we'll look at an internal push to strengthen gambling regulation.Then an AI ethicist explains how governments should respond after this week's agentic OpenAI hack that has caused shockwaves around the world. And we'll speak with the former French National Education Minister as France follows in Australia's foo
The Friday Political Panel
Our Friday political panel discuss the week that was.
Defence minister says gambling reforms must strike a 'balance'
A push from within Labor to reduce the harms of gambling is set to come to the fore at day two of Labor's National Conference in Adelaide.
Jane Hume questions value of creating a Fair Work Court
Senator Hume says a Fair Work Court would create 'another layer of lawyers.'
Inner West Sydney Mayor calls for less pokies in NSW
'We can't go on being the world champions of poker machine prevalence,' Darcy Byrne says.
France adopts social media ban for children under 15
France is the latest country to follow Australia's lead with age restrictions on social media.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy replaces head of Ukrainian military
The changes follow days of protest over Mr Zelenskyy's sacking of popular defence minister Mykhailo Federov.
Why Open-AI's model going rogue is a 'big deal', according to AI ethicist
Open AI admitted this week their AI training model went rogue and hacked into another AI model.
Commonwealth Games begin in Glasgow
255 Australian athletes will compete in the pared-back 10-sport competition.
Breakfast Wrap: 'Lab leak' at OpenAI
Artificial intelligence giant OpenAI has revealed that one of its most advanced AI models went rogue and hacked another company.So how did this happen, what does it mean and what should we do next? We'll hear from one expert in the field and find out how it ties in with Australian federal political conversations, as Labor prepares to discuss AI at its national conference. Then, w
Changing Australia: Andrew Denton, the media giant and tireless advocate for end-of-life choice
Andrew Denton says he's an introvert trapped in an extrovert's career.He's been one of Australia's most creative forces - as a radio and TV comedian, a Walkley-winning interviewer and a producer of hit shows like 'Gruen', 'Hungry Beast' and 'The Chaser'.But witnessing the painful death of his own father led him to the work that may have had the biggest impact - as a tireless advo
Illicit Tobacco Commissioner warns cutting tobacco excise won't disrupt illicit market
"Even small price differentials will still sustain an illicit market," Commissioner Shuhyta says.
How robust will discussions be? Jim Chalmers on the first day of the ALP Conference
Closed-door negotiations are already well advanced on many of the most contentious issues.
Should an ex-ASIO informant be granted a visa to travel to give evidence at the Royal Commission on Antisemitism?
An ex-ASIO source with information about the Bondi terror attack gunmen has been denied a visa to travel to give evidence at the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion.
The future of AI administered social services
As Labor's National Conference begins in Adelaide today, AI is expected to be a major focus.
Queensland mayors attempt meeting with Kristy McBain
Councils across Australia are calling for the federal government to abandon proposed changes to disaster recovery funding arrangements.The proposed changes would see the federal government's contribution -- for disasters such as fires, floods and cyclones - capped at 50%, whereas until now, the Commonwealth has typically contributed around 65%.
Could the Israeli Prime Minister be arrested if he visits the US?
The ICC currently has an arrest warrant for the Israeli Prime Minister over alleged war crimes. Mr Netanyahu denies the charges.
Hegseth requests more funding for Iran war
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth told senators yesterday that the Iran war has cost the US 37.5 billion-dollars so far.
Crisis services 'deeply distressed' by Pauline Hanson's comments on domestic violence
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson described domestic violence as a "two-way street" and urging women not to "put up with it."
Breakfast Wrap: Unpacking the NT's child protection reforms
The NT government has passed its child protection law reforms in a late-night sitting of parliament, as critics warn they will weaken a key national standard to protect Indigenous children.SNAICC CEO Catherine Liddle says "its unforgivable to make decisions that you know will unfairly impact and damage children for the rest of their lives. The most vulnerable children in the coun
Liberal MP Mary Aldred calls to cut tobacco excise
Mary Aldred is speaking at the National Press Club today alongside Rohan Pike and Dr Nick Coatsworth.
NSW Premier calls Pauline Hanson's comments 'racist'
Pauline Hanson has returned from a UK trip - and defended her interview with the far-right activist Tommy Robinson.
NT Government passes controversial child protection and youth justice reforms
Critics say the legislation weakens the Aboriginal Child Placement Principle.
US imposes 50% tariffs on Canada
Mr Trump says the new duties are in response to what he calls Canada's unfair discrimination against American products.
US launches fresh strikes on Iran
It follows days of escalations and strikes from the United States as Iran continues to also target American military bases across the region.
Revolut enters Australian banking market
British firm Revolut has won an unrestricted banking licence from the financial regulator.
Peter Gutwein appointed Chair of the Australian Multicultural Council
In 2024, Peter Gutwein walked hundreds of kilometres to emphasise the contribution migrants have made to Australia.
Breakfast Wrap: Israel criticises Labor's draft Palestine policy
Israel's embassy has complained ahead of Labor's national conference on the party's proposed position on Israel and Palestine.Labor is considering adopting a more detailed position on the conflict, including on issues like illegal settlements and the death penalty, to replace the platform's previous call for recognition of a Palestinian state.Then, new data from the Border Force
ABC's return to reporting from mainland China
Allyson Horn investigates China's electric-vehicle global dominance.
Why there are calls for a national childcare commission
Education Ministers agreed to explore the development of an Early Education and Care Commission earlier this month.
Changing Australia: Martin Green and revolutionising solar technology
Scientia Professor Martin Green has revolutionised solar technology development in Australia and the world.
Amanda Rishworth says artificial intelligence more likely to 'augment' jobs than replace them
The Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations says making sure workers have skills to use AI is 'critical.'
Andrew Bragg resists criticising Alex Antic's endorsement of Malcolm Roberts
Andrew Bragg says the Liberal party has a tradition of allowing backbenchers to express their own positions.
Thousands of tonnes of illicit tobacco seized by Australian Border Force
What impact is this having on supply chains?
India's 'Cockroach' movement marches on nation's parliament
Youth-led protesters in India have been tear gassed and canned by police as they tried to march on the nation's parliament.
Andy Burnham becomes UK's 7th Prime Minister in a decade
In a speech outside 10 Downing Street, Mr Burnham says Britain needs to show the world it can regain stability.
Iran launches attacks against Bahrain
Bahrain is the home of the US Navy's Fifth Fleet.
Houthis declare maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia, escalating threat to energy supplies
The Houthis claim they are acting in response to Saudi Arabia's "oppressive siege" on Yemen over the past 12 years.
Breakfast Wrap: Reuters chief on the future of news
As artificial intelligence swarms all aspects of our lives, we'll hear how the boss of one of the world's biggest media companies is managing the transformation. Then Victoria is introducing new laws to un-mask anonymous trolls who vilify others online, especially minors. And we get an immediate reaction to the World Cup final from Australia's own Craig Foster, and we'll hear how
Changing Australia: Emma Weatherley and searching for treatments for FSHD
Emma Weatherley was in her late twenties when she was given a life-changing diagnosis.
Spain wins FIFA World Cup 1-0
Spain is now the reigning men’s and women’s World Cup champions.
Former defence minister says AUKUS won't be delivered on time or on budget
Christopher Pyne addressed a crowd-funded public inquiry into AUKUS last week.
Government wants to prevent retail surveillance pricing, Tim Ayres says
The government has outlined five priorities it says will "accelerate" efforts to "support the safe adoption" of artificial intelligence.
Hanson 'stoking flames of division' National Imams Council says
The One Nation leader said in a speech that Australia has "gone woke" - criticising gender and immigration policies.
Will Victoria's planned 'demasking' laws make a diffference?
Victoria will introduce new laws to un-mask anonymous trolls who vilify others online - especially minors.
World Cup final fever takes over Australia's only Spanish bilingual primary school
Newlands Primary opened its doors for the local community to watch the match - complete with breakfast servings of Horchata.
US President accuses China of election interference
There are concerns the President could once again undermine election integrity ahead of the November mid-terms.
Alessandra Galloni, Reuters Editor-In-Chief, to deliver Andrew Olle Lecture
In Reuters' 175-year history, only one woman has ever served as editor-in-chief.
Breakfast Wrap: Smoking rate data exposes illicit tobacco challenge
We'll unpack new data showing the challenge ahead on the illicit tobacco trade, and dive into extraordinary comments made by Senator Pauline Hanson on Tommy Robinson's podcast. And we'll cap the week marking 60 years of Play School with one of the show's most iconic presenters Benita Collings. Recap the morning's news, politics and global affairs with the Breakfast Wrap.
Benita Collings reflects on 60 years of Play School
Play School has passed through generations like a treasured family heirloom and tomorrow marks 60 years since the program turned Big Ted, Jemima and Humpty into household names
One Nation takes a dip as Angus Taylor 'rules out' deal
Our Friday political panel discuss the week that was.
Unions demand BHP 'come to the table' amid industrial dispute
Australia's largest export facility lost tens of millions of dollars after hundreds of workers walked off the job yesterday.The industrial action follows months of stalled negotiations, despite BHP reporting record iron ore production.
'Un-Australian' Senator Hanson Young on Pauline Hanson appearing on Tommy Robinson podcast
During her trip to the UK, Pauline Hanson appeared on far-right activist Tommy Robinson's podcast.
Butler calls on states to 'lift their efforts' combatting illicit tobacco
Despite the proliferation of illegal tobacco, new national data shows that rates of smoking have fallen to a historic low in Australia.
Experts warn Australia faces critical gaps in domestic violence data
The deaths of four women in four days have again put Australia's domestic and family violence crisis under the spotlight.
Israeli parliament set to dissolve for October election
The election will be the first to be held on schedule in four decades.
What does Iran want from renewed hostilities?
Kuwait says it's responding to drone attacks from Iran as the Iranian-backed Houthi group in Yemen vows to target Saudi Arabian oil facilities.
Australians smoking less, but data shows 'changing illicit market', ACOSH says
The Australian Council on Smoking & Health say the latest data shows both 'good things' and 'warning signs.'
Washington escalates strikes on Iran after US servicemen deaths
The US vowed to "swiftly punish" the regime for killing two American service members.
Breakfast Wrap: Hanson's controversial "fact-finding" mission with Britain's far-right
Coverage and analysis of national and international events.
Argentina to face Spain in World Cup final
Argentina are through to the final after a thrilling late game come back against England in Atlanta.
Changing Australia: Sharon Lewin and fighting HIV and other infectious diseases
As the COVID pandemic bore down and Australians looked to experts for answers, one name you might remember is Professor Sharon Lewin.
Australia's largest export facility to go on strike
Union members at BHP's Port Hedland iron ore operations will launch an 8-hour work stoppage.
Australia to toughen modern slavery rules
According to the Global Slavery Index, an estimated 50 million people are living in modern slavery.
Barnaby Joyce defends Hanson's decision to meet with far-right activist Tommy Robinson
Pauline Hanson met with Tommy Robinson during her visit to the UK, for an interview that is yet to be released.
Ruston: govt needs to admit aged care reform implementation 'wrong'
The outgoing Inspector General of Aged Care warned in some instances, the way government changes to the system are being implemented is "causing harm."
The only place in Australia you can watch The Odyssey in 70mm IMAX
Christopher Nolan's adaptation of Homer is the first to be shot entirely using 70-millimetre film on IMAX cameras.
Hanson meets with far-right activist Tommy Robinson in UK
What lessons could Senator Hanson be hoping to learn from Britain's notorious far-right activist?
Two fatal ICE shootings spark outcry in US
An agent fatally shot 26-year-old Colombian national Joan Sebastian Guerrero near his home in Maine on Monday. He was living in the US legally.
Breakfast Wrap: Inside big AI
As the Prime Minister unveils a new national framework on artificial intelligence, we take you inside one of the world's biggest AI companies with a former board member of Open AI.Then, a string of alleged domestic violence tragedies is prompting new questions on what could really make a difference to an epidemic of violence against women and children.And the Royal Commission int
Australia repatriates Rapa Nui ancestors after more than 140 years
This morning the Australian Museum will formally repatriate the remains of more than a dozen ancestors back to Rapa Nui - also known as Easter Island.
Changing Australia: Janice Florence and dancing with a disability
Janice Florence started dancing as a kid - and told her mum that's what she wanted to do with her life.
Bill Shorten says antisemitism in universities is 'shocking'
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Andrew Charlton on the government's approach to AI
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will outline a shift in the way the federal government grapples with artificial intelligence in a major speech today.
Calls for tighter regulation as childcare worker faces 329 child abuse charges
A Sydney childcare worker facing more than 320 charges of alleged child abuse can now be identified as Hamish Tait.
Four alleged domestic violence deaths in one week
Two women and two teenage girls have been allegedly murdered by men known to them in just one week in Australia.
Push for age limit for US Congress
Following the death of a senior US politician and the continued hospitalisation of another, there are renewed calls in the states for an age limit for representatives in Congress.
Trump Administration vows to dismantle the ICC
The European Union has labelled U-S threats to dismantle the International Criminal Court as "unacceptable".
Breakfast Wrap: "Gobsmacking" US plans for Strait of Hormuz
The battle for control of the Strait of Hormuz intensified overnight, with Washington saying it will immediately reinstate its blockade of Iran ports - and impose a 20 per cent charge on all cargo shipped.A former US Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates shares their take on the President's plans. Meanwhile a new report from the eSafety Commission has revealed significant gaps
Changing Australia: Donna Rees and combatting preventable hearing loss in children
Donna Rees' work with the Dubbo & District Deaf Club supports deaf and hard of hearing children in regional communities.
