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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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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 1
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 bef
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 r
Former Director General of the Australian Signals Directorate, Rachel Noble explains how the global AI race could reshape our national security.
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, incl
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 opposit
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
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 cou
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 ti
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 tha
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is facing a new progressive threat, with 28-year-old Cheek Media Co founder Hannah Ferguson confirming she'll run as an independent in the PM's Grayndler seat. And Victorian politics that
Integrity in politics is back in the spotlight, with Anthony Albanese, Angus Taylor and Pauline Hanson all facing their own questions about transparency. And the inflation figures for the June quarter have landed, and it
Victorians have a new premier, with Ben Carroll taking on the state's top job, after a chaotic caucus meeting. Jacinta Allan stepped down ahead of the caucus vote, saying she believed it was the best thing for the Labor
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan is facing a leadership spill, with Deputy Premier Ben Carroll confirming he will run for the Labor leadership. It comes after a delegation of Labor MPs met with the Premier to urge her to
The rise of One Nation this year has been crushing for the coalition, but it is also posing a threat to Labor. Outgoing National ALP President and former Treasurer, Wayne Swan sat down with David Speers at Labor's 50th c
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
Rachel Noble
Australian Signals Directorate
1 appearance on this show
Patricia Karvelas
abc
1 appearance on this show
Peter Harris
Policy Institute Australia
1 appearance on this show
Stephen Dziedzic
ABC
1 appearance on this show
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