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Every Sunday morning, the ABC's national political lead David Speers unpacks the major stories shaping Australia's future. Each episode includes a major interview with an Australian politician and an extensive discussion with a panel of the country's best journalists. This show will help you understand the major factors behind the decisions and debates driving a national conversation.
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Political deadlock, as the mid winter break begins
2d ago00:54:34Tap to summarizeParliament has reached its winter break - so where does everyone stand?
Transcribe →Analysis: Albanese and Chalmers see reform as an antidote to populism
5d ago00:05:30Tap to summarizeThe slight recovery in Labor's polling shifts assumptions about what's in store for the remainder of this parliamentary term.
Transcribe →Government's ongoing budget pains, as Taylor muddles up multiculturalism
1w ago00:55:33Tap to summarizeWill Labor's broken budget promise haunt them all the way to the next election? And how does Opposition Leader, Angus Taylor recover from the mess he's made on multiculturalism?
Transcribe →Fuel relief to wind down as oil shock and budget battle loom
2w ago00:56:27Tap to summarizePrime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed a phased end to the fuel excise discount, amid confusion over an end to the war in the Middle East.
Transcribe →Duniam exit rocks Coalition as Labor fights surging One Nation
3w ago00:54:11Tap to summarizeA shock Coalition resignation exposes deep cracks in the opposition, while Labor repositions itself to halt a surging One Nation.
Transcribe →Analysis: Albanese's frustration with Trump is becoming harder to hide
4w ago00:05:30Tap to summarizeThe Albanese government is paying an economic and political toll for an ongoing and deeply unpopular war.
Transcribe →Budget fate rests with the Greens as Labor faces internal AUKUS pressure
Jun 600:56:07Tap to summarizeIt is up to the Greens to decide whether they will pass tax changes or join the Coalition in an unlikely alliance. The minor party is also among those expressing AUKUS concerns.
Transcribe →Will house prices tumble under tax changes?
May 3000:54:55Tap to summarizeTax changes, interest rate hikes, wars and volatility have created the perfect housing market storm. So will prices tumble and what will happen to supply?
Transcribe →Analysis: Battery boom marks a new political chapter in Australia's energy wars
May 2700:05:00Tap to summarizeWithin the government, there's quiet confidence the battery boom will continue to gather pace and help shield Australia from both global shocks and domestic demand surges, driving prices even lower.
Transcribe →Push to change CGT rules tests Labor's reform courage
May 2300:55:45Tap to summarizeIt was a tough week for the government after entrepreneurs and business owners took to social media to vent their outrage over proposed capital gains tax changes.
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