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Australia’s National Defence Strategy was unveiled this week, with more money for drones and missiles and an unapologetic commitment to the US-alliance.
Kim Beazley is a former Defence Minister during the Hawke Government, a long-serving Labor Leader in opposition, a former Ambassador to the United States and now Chair of the Australian War Memorial. 
He sat down with David Speers for this week’s Insiders On Background.

A National Defence Strategy, an oil refinery fire, a regional charm offensive by the PM, a bleak global outlook from the IMF and a new Opposition immigration policy — it's been another big week in politics.
So, is the Albanese Government's boost to defence spending the right move — or at least a sign they're "on the right track"? And as Anthony Albanese continues his regional "petro-diplomacy" with visits to Brunei and Malaysia — is securing supply now even more important due to the Corio refinery fire?
Patricia Karvelas and Jacob Greber are joined by Peter Hartcher, Chief Political and International Editor at the SMH and the Age The Party Room.
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As Treasurer Jim Chalmers heads to the US for as G20 finance meeting, the IMF has delivered a dire warning about global economic growth and inflation.
So, with less than a month to go until budget night, will this still be the big reforming budget we were expecting?
Meanwhile, the Opposition is facing scrutiny for it's newly unveiled immigration policy — so are there details beyond the "vibes"?
Patricia Karvelas and David Speers break it all down on Politics Now.
Got a burning question?
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Listen to ABC Business Daily here: A warning from the IMF - ABC listen
Listen to Tuesday's Politics Now episode here: Will Albanese's 'petro-diplomacy' work? - ABC listen

As Treasurer Jim Chalmers heads to the US for as G20 finance meeting, the IMF has delivered a dire warning about global economic growth and inflation.
So, with less than a month to go until budget night, will this still be the big reforming budget we were expecting?
Meanwhile, the Opposition is facing scrutiny for its newly unveiled immigration policy — so are there details beyond the "vibes"?
Patricia Karvelas and David Speers break it all down on Politics Now.
Got a burning question?
Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at [email protected]
Get free tickets to THE PARTY ROOM LIVE SHOW here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/10-years-of-the-party-room-tickets-1987025124637?aff=oddtdtcreator
Listen to ABC Business Daily here: A warning from the IMF - ABC listen
Listen to Tuesday's Politics Now episode here: Will Albanese's 'petro-diplomacy' work? - ABC listen

Opposition leader Angus Taylor has called for Australia to "discriminate based on values" and suggested some migrants represent a "net drain" to Australia.
PK and Tom Crowley discuss how the Coalition's long awaited immigration policy is big on rhetoric but relatively light on detail. Tom says if the intention was just to "send a signal" to voters shifting to One Nation, Pauline Hanson will simply "send a louder signal" — while PK notes that "you can never out One Nation on immigration".
And the Albanese Government is set to inject billions of dollars into drones, as it prepares to unveil it's National Defence Strategy Review on Thursday.
Patricia Karvelas and Tom Crowley break it all down on Politics Now.
Got a burning question?
Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at [email protected]
Get free tickets to THE PARTY ROOM LIVE SHOW here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/10-years-of-the-party-room-tickets-1987025124637?aff=oddtdtcreator