Navigating Economic Challenges: Government Responses and Interest Rates

As the election campaign looms, the RBA has handed down a highly anticipated rate cut, Clive Palmer has launched a new political party — and now commercial pilots have been warned of a potential hazard in airspace between Australia and New Zealand, where three Chinese warships are conducting military exercises.

But on the global stage, Donald Trump has labelled Ukrainian President a "dictator" — and suggested Russia "holds the cards" when it comes to peace talks. So, has Anthony Albanese been strong enough in condemning it?

Patricia Karvelas is joined by Tom Crowley and Jacqueline Maley, columnist and podcaster at SMH and The Age to break down the big stories of the week on Politics Now.

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