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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. Whenever major news breaks, we'll be in your feed with coverage you can trust.From Monday to Wednesday, Patricia Karvelas will chat to a rotating cast of the ABC's biggest political journalists about the latest news.On Thursdays, 'The Party Room' with Patricia Karvelas and Fran Kelly will discuss the week's developments in depth with another journalist, and answer your questions.On Saturdays, David Speers gets into the details of a major trend or issue with the help of an expert on 'Insiders On Background'.
ABC Australia hosts Politics Now, a news show with 250 episodes published.
As volatility in the housing market continues, Labor is defending its budget tax changes and backing Treasury modelling on house price growth. But while Labor is in a "wicked position" on housing, are they simply strappi
It's a classic "poll Monday" with Jacob and PK! Polling from Newspoll and Redbridge has One Nation's support dipping slightly, with Labor taking back the mantle of most popular political party. It comes after Pauline Han
While Pauline Hanson struggled to define what she meant by a 'monoculture', Angus Taylor hesitated to back in the long held liberal party policy of a multiculturalism. Former Multicultural Affairs and Immigration Ministe
Once a fringe party, One Nation is now the most popular party in Australia, according to a series of polls… The historic polling highs have come with more scrutiny but also a further platforming of the minor party — and
It's been a massive week in politics both in and outside of parliament. Labor is set to pass its negative gearing and capital gains tax budget changes with the support of the Greens, granting only minor concessions in ex
Opposition leader Angus Taylor has tried to mop-up, after avoiding a series of questions about his support for multiculturalism. But has he made things any clearer? And right after the Labor-Greens deal to pass budget ta
The Albanese Government has secured the support of the Greens to pass its capital gains tax and negative gearing changes, but not without some concessions. While it's welcome news for Labor, will the extended NDIS inquir
Parliament is back for the final sitting fortnight before the mid-winter break. The Albanese Government is eager to pass its key budget measures, but will the Greens waive through tax reforms in exchange for an extended
The federal government has backed down on its budget tax changes, announcing larger concessions for small business and carve outs for startups. Chief Executive of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Andrew M
PK and Melissa Clarke are on a unity ticket that this has been one of the biggest weeks in politics this year. So, before they answer your clever questions they dig into the response to Labor's capital gains tax carve-ou
The Prime Minister and Treasurer have announced carve outs to their capital gains tax changes. So, has Anthony Albanese "blinked" under pressure? Meanwhile, One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has delivered her first Nation
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has addressed the National Press Club for the first time in her political career. In a wide-ranging speech, the One Nation leader linked housing issues to immigration, railed against mult
The AFP is looking into allegations Israeli forces sexually assaulted Australian activists who were detained after attempting to reach Gaza last month. It comes after a meeting between the Australian activists, federal m
Pauline Hanson is now the preferred Prime Minister - ahead of the actual Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Angus Taylor - if the latest Resolve poll is anything to go by. Yes, it’s a big “if”. But it’
Executive director of the Tech Policy Design Institute, Johanna Weaver, says Australia is well-placed to navigate the AI transformation while maintaining its national sovereignty.
The Prime Minister is holding a Medicare card. Tony Abbott is spruiking a national tour. "Ditch the witch" is back in the headlines. Everything old is new again in politics this week. So what should we make of it all? Pa
As the US launches new military strikes on Iran, Anthony Albanese says the uncertainty makes it “very difficult” to deal with the consequences - while trying to read the mood at home. Could some distance between the Prim
As the three-day inquiry into the Albanese Government's proposed NDIS overhaul gets underway, the Opposition hasn't ruled out doing a deal with the Greens to extend the hearings. And the great data centre debate is back
Anthony Albanese says voter frustration with the system formed the backdrop for Labor's budget — saying if governments don't respond to the circumstances there will be "a continued rise of populism." But as another poll
The Albanese government passed the first tranche of its tax legislation through the lower house this week but is still facing backlash from investors and businesses.
Peter Garrett
former Labor Minister, Midnight Oil star · Midnight Oil
1 appearance on this show
Pauline Hanson
One Nation
1 appearance on this show
Tony Abbott
Australia's 28th Prime Minister · Liberal Party
1 appearance on this show
Allegra Spender
independent MP · Ind.
1 appearance on this show
Malcolm Turnbull
former Prime Minister
1 appearance on this show
Tim Wilson
Canada’s PGA Teacher of the Year 2021 · Urban Lights Music
2 appearances on this show
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