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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 28, 2024 • 6min
Greens MP has sharpened Labor's political weapon
Affiliation and donations to the ALP have been suspended, administrators forced in, and now Labor is using the bad stench around the CFMEU as a political weapon against the Greens.
Aug 24, 2024 • 54min
Will federal government reforms save the NDIS?
In a busy parliamentary week, changes to the NDIS stand out as the most consequential and contentious.
Aug 20, 2024 • 22min
On Background: With looming NDIS changes, where does this leave the disability sector?
A few weeks ago, the Government released its response to the Disability Royal Commission; an inquiry that shed new light on the discrimination and abuse faced by thousands of people with disabilities.
Aug 17, 2024 • 54min
Parliament descends into deeper divide over Gaza
Parliament descends into an even deeper divide over Gaza after another week of logjam on legislation.
Aug 14, 2024 • 6min
There's no grey in Dutton's views on the war in Gaza
Peter Dutton has never liked the idea of Australia accepting Palestinians fleeing the conflict in Gaza and has never been shy of saying so. Now, though, he's at odds with the spy chief.
Aug 13, 2024 • 19min
On Background: Government's Gamble
Anyone who’s watched sport on TV will know gambling ads are pervasive and often targeted at young men; with the constant message that betting on the footy, the cricket, or basically anything is just what normal blokes do.
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.
