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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Jun 4, 2025 • 6min
Analysis: Defence chief's warning ramps up pressure on Albanese ahead of G7 summit
Australia's defence chief has issued a very deliberate warning about the dangerous outlook facing Australia.
May 31, 2025 • 54min
Donald Trump strikes again, vowing to double tariffs on steel and aluminium
Donald Trump has flagged a further trade hit, hurting exporters and adding to global volatility. And the decision to green light the extension of a major gas project has raised questions about how climate targets will be met. Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen joins David Speers on the Insiders couch.
May 28, 2025 • 5min
Analysis: The Coalition now has two months to address its splits before parliament resumes
The opposition now has two months to settle down internal tensions before parliament resumes. When it does, the prime minister won't be giving them an inch.
May 21, 2025 • 5min
Analysis: Will Labor seize the moment and make big reforms or waste a rare opportunity
Research shows voters want the government to seize the moment after its landslide win and do something big.
May 18, 2025 • 56min
'Two separate party rooms': Liberals and Nationals still thrashing out Coalition agreement
The Prime Minister is in Rome this morning, after a visit to Jakarta.
May 14, 2025 • 5min
Analysis: Anthony Albanese knows he isn't politically invincible
The Liberals will need as much time as possible before taking on a prime minister determined to tidy up outstanding problems.
May 10, 2025 • 54min
Ed Husic labels Deupty Prime Minister Marles 'factional assassin'
The fall-out from Labor’s landslide election win has been almost as extraordinary as the result itself. The leadership of the Liberals, Nationals, and Greens are all now in play. The direction of each party is up in the air. It hasn’t been entirely smooth sailing for Labor either, with two Cabinet Ministers pushed out by the factions. One of them – Ed Husic – joins David Speers for Insiders.
May 7, 2025 • 6min
Analysis: Tim Wilson might still back nuclear but the Coalition is divided
The Nationals remain wedded to nuclear while the Liberals are more divided.
May 3, 2025 • 1h 15min
Labor's landslide election win
Anthony Albanese enters the history books – while Peter Dutton exits the parliament.
Apr 26, 2025 • 1h 20min
Albanese and Dutton race to the election finish line
We're into the final week of the election campaign – and this morning we're in the marginal seat of McEwan. Peter Dutton has been here several times during the campaign. His promise to cut fuel excise is aimed at commuters in seats like this. But is it enough?
