Insiders
ABC News
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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Sep 20, 2025 • 53min
Insiders in New York: Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen focused on results, not Trump-Albanese meeting
This week Insiders is live from New York, where world leaders are meeting for the United Nations General Assembly.
Sep 13, 2025 • 54min
Defence Minister Richard Marles commits $12 billion to AUKUS defence hub in WA
As doubts linger over the AUKUS security agreement's future, the Albanese government has acted.
Sep 10, 2025 • 0sec
Analysis: Albanese government about to make one of its biggest decisions since the election
Anthony Albanese has long argued being serious on climate change is the "entry fee" for credibility in the Pacific.
Sep 6, 2025 • 60min
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley won't apologise for Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price's migration comments
China flexes its new diplomatic and military might in a grand parade.From the Australian government's perspective, the rapprochement between China and India was the most worrying development.
Sep 3, 2025 • 6min
Analysis: What's the cost of support for Australia's migration program?
The sight of neo-Nazis trying to whip up community anger and recruit new followers drove home to all how criticism of Australia's migration program can lead to and even legitimise hate speech, racism, and violence.
Aug 30, 2025 • 55min
Coalition MP Julian Leeser says federal governement created 'atmosphere' for Iran's anti-Semitic attacks
For the past two years, the Government has resisted calls to list Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organisation.
Aug 29, 2025 • 17min
How should governments respond to the 'sovereign citizen' movement? || Insiders: On Background
For years, experts have warned of the dangers of the so-called sovereign citizen movement.
Aug 27, 2025 • 5min
Analysis: Iran is guilty but the political brawl over antisemitism goes on
There is bipartisan support for expelling the Iranian ambassador and listing the IRGC as a terrorist organisation, but no end to the political brawl over antisemitic attacks in Australia.
Aug 23, 2025 • 54min
More steps to be taken on tax reform, says Treasurer Jim Chalmers
The roundtable is over, and there's consensus on broad tax reform goals.
Aug 20, 2025 • 5min
Analysis: So much for the union 'stitch-up' predicted by the Coalition
The treasurer's priority in this term has shifted from tackling cost of living to productivity and the unions are yet to score a victory.
