From super changes to avoiding recession, federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers joins the podcast to discuss the government’s priorities when Parliament returns in July.
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The Coalition split threatens to unseat two National senators at the next election.
Leader of the Nationals David Littleproud formally announced an end of the Coalition agreement.
Rebuilding the Coalition will be a difficult task, but can the two Coalition leaders put their past behind and unify in the wake of such a devastating defeat.
Assistant Minister Andrew Leigh is charged with lifting Australia’s stagnant productivity. He says AI may help us do less drudge work, such as sending endless emails.
With both the Liberal and Nationals leadership contests over work begins now to rebuild. But what form the parties will now take remains an open question.
Sussan Ley has emerged victorious in the battle for the liberal leadership, while Ted O'Brien, architect of the controversial nuclear power policy, becomes deputy.
The prime minister’s new cabinet dumps a couple, promotes others and leaves some holding political short straws.
The ambitious senator, who has recently defected from the Nationals to the Liberals, has been embraced by Angus Taylor to boost his support for leader.
Speaking to the ABC, the former industry minister said his outspokenness on the conflict in Gaza was part of the reason for his demotion.
Anthony Albanese has credited the Secretary of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet with rebuilding the public service.
Amid the tastes of sweet triumph and bitter defeat, the major parties are planning the next steps, hanging some out to dry.
With both the Liberals and Greens now leaderless, the race is on to refresh the leadership before the new parliament sits.
David Pocock joins us to talk about the new Senate situation, his aspirations for the next three years and the election generally.
The Liberals’ former Senate leader Simon Birmingham has warned the party that serious changes will be needed to better reflect modern Australia.
Albanese has received congratulations from leaders across the world on his election win, with Donald Trump comments, like in the campaign, being notable.
Despite Labor’s resounding win, long-standing policy pressure will haunt them. Meanwhile, the Liberals attempt to regroup facing few options.
Albanese has won a landslide victory at the 2025 election, in a major upset for the Coalition.
After a campaign overshadowed by Trump, Labor has prevailed and the Liberals have been left with a real problem: who would want to lead them now?
Chief Political Correspondent Michelle Grattan and Politics Editor Amanda Dunn discuss why the Coalition has focussed on culture wars issues this week.
With the election nearly over, Michelle Grattan takes a look back at the key moments of what felt like a very long campaign.
The good news keeps coming for the prime minister, while the opposition leader shows questionable judgement.
With Canada’s social progressive Liberals re-elected, Albanese will be hoping that Australia will soon follow-suit.
Ex-Labor strategist turned pollster Kos Samaras says both major parties have been slow in adapting to this year’s huge pre-poll voter turnout.
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