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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.
Latest episodes
Jun 27, 2024 • 20min
On Background: Are politicians listening to the science?
Peter Dutton’s plan to roll out nuclear power stations in Australia has sparked plenty of debate this week.
Jun 22, 2024 • 54min
The Coalition's nuclear plan put under the microscope
Peter Dutton has named the seven sites where the Coalition wants to build government-owned nuclear reactors. David Speers speaks to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Ted O'Brien.
Jun 19, 2024 • 33min
On Background: Deepfakes and democracy
Artificial intelligence is posing a new threat to elections – making it much easier to create fake content that looks and sounds increasingly credible. So how are voters to know what's fake and what's real?
Jun 15, 2024 • 54min
Climate wars and panda diplomacy
China's second most powerful leader has arrived in Australia. Wine exports and cute pandas will be the focus in Adelaide before the more difficult issues are tackled in Canberra.
Jun 13, 2024 • 23min
On Background: Are politicians failing the climate?
The science of climate change is often overlooked when politicians debate the cost of Australia's net zero transition and emission reduction targets. David Speers dives deep into the science with one of the world's leading experts on climate change and its impacts on Australia and our region – Dr Joëlle Gergis.
Jun 12, 2024 • 8min
The Coalition's unexpected 2030 climate target U-turn
Two years ago, few would have thought Peter Dutton would go to the next election without a 2030 climate target. So what's changed?
Jun 8, 2024 • 54min
Should the government ban kids from social media?
As pressure builds to protect kids online, the Shadow Communications Minister has declared the coalition will push to ban children under 16 from accessing social media.
Jun 6, 2024 • 32min
On Background: Does China pose a threat and how should Australia respond?
The government this week announced plans to allow non-citizens to join the Australian Defence Force.
Jun 5, 2024 • 6min
As the US and UK face 'migration elections' will Australia be next?
Immigration is a hot issue in the UK and US election campaigns, as arrivals surge and voters facing cost-of-living pressure. But reducing migrant numbers has economic consequences too.
Jun 1, 2024 • 55min
Should Australia let criminal non-citizens stay?
The Immigration Minister survived a bruising week in parliament over a rule he introduced last year known as Direction 99.
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