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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Aug 7, 2024 • 22min
On Background: What's Really Driving Inflation?
While interest rates didn't go up, the Reserve Bank of Australia said they won't come down anytime soon.Are the Reserve Bank and the government both on the same page when it comes to what’s driving inflation?
Aug 3, 2024 • 0sec
What will be done to finally close the gap?
The annual Garma Festival is both a celebration of culture and an opportunity for difficult political discussion.
Jul 31, 2024 • 6min
Analysis: Two sets of numbers haunted Albanese this week
According to the Productivity Commission, five of 19 Closing the Gap targets are currently 'on track'. That's where the good news ends.
Jul 30, 2024 • 16min
On Background: The Inflation Picture in Australia
Headline inflation increased from 3.6 per cent in the March quarter to 3.8 per cent in the June quarter, which economists expected.
Jul 27, 2024 • 55min
Resignations and Reshuffles
The resignation of two Cabinet Ministers have prompted the Prime Minister to announce a reshuffle today.
Jul 24, 2024 • 17min
On Background: Joe Biden passes the torch
President Joe Biden has explained to the American people why he has decided to withdraw from November’s presidential election.
Jul 24, 2024 • 6min
Albanese and Dutton know not to ignore US politics
The two sides of politics in Australia will slug it out over inflation, immigration and energy between now and the election — and both will be closely watching how these issues play out in the US.
Jul 20, 2024 • 54min
Can the government clean up the construction union?
The government wants to clean up the CFMEU, but ending the culture of kickbacks, stand-over tactics and underworld infiltration isn’t proving easy.
Jul 17, 2024 • 7min
Kevin Rudd has changed his tune on Trump
After once describing Donald Trump as "nuts" and a "traitor to the west", former prime minister Kevin Rudd has changed his tune.
Jul 17, 2024 • 24min
On Background: The CMFEU's corruption crisis
The Nine newspapers and 60 minutes has revealed deeply disturbing conduct at the CFMEU.
