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Politics Now
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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'.
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Labor cleans off the barnacles
4d ago00:42:00Tap to summarizeIt's mid-winter break eve and the Albanese Government has been "cleaning off the barnacles" before the recess.They pressed their luck introducing gambling ad restrictions to parliament, but it seems the Greens and Coalition will send the legislation to an inquiry.Meanwhile, the housing debate is still taking up lots of oxygen, as auction clearance rates hit six-year lows. Labor is holding their nerve and betting the house their budget tax changes will pay-off in the long run.And the soul-searching has continued for the Liberals this week, after Newspoll saw the Coalition's primary support slip to a historic low of 17 per cent.So, while parliament goes on break, will all sides of politics be keeping their foot on the accelerator?Patricia Karvelas and Fran Kelly are joined by Anna Henderson, Chief Political Correspondent at SBS on The Party Room.Got a burning question?Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at thepartyroom@abc.net.auIf you or anyone you know needs help, contact:National Gambling Helpline on 1800 858 858Lifeline on 13 11 14Headspace on 1800 650 890
Transcribe →The odds-on Labor's gambling reform
5d ago00:24:00Tap to summarizeLabor's long awaited legislation to restrict gambling advertising is set to be introduced to parliament tomorrow, but the Coalition could join the Greens in punting it to an inquiry.So, will the Albanese Government have to "give ground" and grant Coalition amendments if they want this to pass?And in the wake of PwC and KPMG scandals, Labor unveiling an option paper to improve regulation of accounting and audit firms. So, what's on the table?Patricia Karvelas and David Speers break it all down on Politics Now.Got a burning question?Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at thepartyroom@abc.net.au
Transcribe →Should the Liberals 'rebrand'?
6d ago00:30:00Tap to summarizeAs 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 strapping in for a "white knuckle ride" for the next few months?Meanwhile, Opposition frontbencher Melissa McIntosh has doubled down on calls for the Liberals to "rebrand", suggesting the party needs to refresh and cut through.The idea has been widely panned by her party colleagues, but is there merit to it?Patricia Karvelas and David Lipson break it all down on Politics Now.Got a burning question?Got a burning political query? Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at thepartyroom@abc.net.au
Transcribe →Crocodile Dundee enters the chat
1w ago00:30:00Tap to summarizeIt'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 Hanson's combative National Press Club address — so is Labor's strategy to fight the surging populist party bearing some fruit?Meanwhile, the Coalition's woes have continued, with the Opposition's primary support hitting a historic low of 17 per cent in Newspoll. It comes as disquiet bubbles up inside the partyroom — with Angus Taylor's leadership under pressure as he fails to cut through on One Nation.And Crocodile Dundee star Paul Hogan has entered the political chat. He's told the AFR Pauline Hanson was a "pelican" if she thinks Australia could or should be a monoculture.Patricia Karvelas and Jacob Greber break it all down on Politics Now.Read PK's piece here As Taylor struggles to handle Hanson, Hastie talks tough on One NationListen here to Antony Green on the tests ahead for One NationGot a burning question?Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at thepartyroom@abc.net.au
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'She doesn't give a rats about you': Amanda Vanstone on Pauline Hanson | Insiders On Background
1w ago00:16:15Tap to summarizeWhile 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 Minister, Amanda Vanstone says she is disappointed in the Opposition Leader.
Transcribe →Antony Green on the tests ahead for One Nation
1w ago00:40:00Tap to summarizeOnce 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 its leader — as Australia assesses whether One Nation could be a legitimate party of government..Today on Politics Now, ABC Election Analyst Emeritus Antony Green on what the polling tells us and the tests ahead for One Nation. Listen here to Antony Green on the rise of One NationGot a burning question?Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at thepartyroom@abc.net.au
Transcribe →Taylor fumbles and Labor locks in
2w ago00:39:00Tap to summarizeIt'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 exchange.Meanwhile, the terms monoculture and multicultural have echoed through the chambers of parliament this week. Opposition leader Angus Taylor found himself in hot water after side-stepping a series of questions about his support for the ideas.But he's not the only politician having to do some clean up, with One Nation leader Pauline Hanson declaring the Socceroos are actually an example of mono-culturalism, to some raised eyebrows in the Senate.And the idea of a so-called teal party has become a reality, but while Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender have launched Community Strong, how will it actually work?Patricia Karvelas and Fran Kelly are joined by David Speers on The Party Room.Got a burning question?Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at thepartyroom@abc.net.au
Transcribe →Clean up on aisle Angus
2w ago00:25:00Tap to summarizeOpposition 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 tax changes, the Coalition have offered the Albanese Government a pathway to pass its NDIS overhaul this fortnight.As Clare tells PK, the move is "tidy politicking" from Liberal Senator Jonno Duniam — as the Government already agreed to an eight-week inquiry into the NDIS in exchange for Greens support on tax changes.Patricia Karvelas and Clare Armstrong break it all down on Politics Now.Read Clare's piece here Tax experts and self-managed super funds criticise Labor–Greens deal as 'policy on the run'Listen to ABC Business Daily here An inflationary mixed bagGot a burning question?Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at thepartyroom@abc.net.au
Transcribe →What Albanese can learn from Starmer's fall
2w ago00:35:00Tap to summarizeThe 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 inquiry present a "political headache" in the months ahead?Meanwhile, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced his resignation. So, what lessons are there for the Albanese government here at home?Patricia Karvelas and Raf Epstein break it all down on Politics Now.Got a burning question?Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at thepartyroom@abc.net.au
Transcribe →Pragmatic politics or dirty deals?
2w ago00:26:00Tap to summarizeParliament 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 NDIS inquiry?Meanwhile, Anthony Albanese has convened a virtual nation cabinet to discuss fuel security, as the Government winds down its fuel excise cut. But as global turbulence continues, the PM hasn't ruled out a further extension if needed.Patricia Karvelas and Jacob Greber break it all down on Politics Now.Read PK's analysis here - Concerns over AI and data centres a dangerous force Labor must confrontRead Jacob's analysis here - Hanson's bulldozer moment could be a sign of new promiscuity in donor politicsGot a burning question?Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at thepartyroom@abc.net.au
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