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Are Dutton's finances fair game in this campaign?
Labor has raised the alarm about what they say is the “highly unusual” timing of some of Peter Dutton’s share purchases, but the Opposition is crying foul, claiming Labor is running a “grubby” and “desperate” smear campaign. And Treasurer Jim Chalmers has been in Washington DC meeting with his US counterpart Scott Bessent. But has he had any success trying to convince the Trump Administration to exempt Australia from US tariffs?Patricia Karvelas and David Speers break it all down on Politics Now.Got a burning question?Got a burning political query? Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at [email protected]
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How the PM answered Australia's questions on Q+A
Patricia Karvelas peels back the curtain on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's Q+A appearance. Audience members questioned Anthony Albanese on cost-of-living, social cohesion, housing and global relations. So, how well did the Prime Minister respond? And will these be the key issues that frame the election?Patricia Karvelas breaks it all down on Politics Now.Got a burning question?Got a burning political query? Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at [email protected]
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Has Peter Dutton ended a campaign fight over Medicare?
The Prime Minister was hoping to launch a legacy-defining policy on the weekend with his big boost to Medicare funding, targeted to making bulk-billed GP visits available to more Australians. But it only took a few hours for Peter Dutton to adopt the same position, in an attempt to avoid an election fought over Medicare funding.Where does healthcare rate on the list of concerns for voters in 2025, and who are they more likely to believe when it comes to funding GPs?Also on the weekend, two fresh polls painted very different pictures of the election trajectory. One showed a lift in Anthony Albanese's approval rating, the other suggested that Labor is danger of a historic loss. What should we view as more trustworthy: the trend or the outlier?Patricia Karvelas and Jacob Greber break it all down on Politics Now.Got a burning question?Got a burning political query? Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at [email protected]
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Has Trump sold out Ukraine? || Insiders On Background
As tensions between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States intensify, peace talks are underway—but without Ukraine at the table. The US and Ukrainian presidents have exchanged sharp words, with President Trump labelling Volodymyr Zelenskyy "a dictator without elections" and falsely accusing him of starting the war. Zelenskyy has fired back, claiming Trump is trapped in Russian "disinformation space."
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Has the PM looked 'weak' on Trump?
As the election campaign looms, the RBA has handed down a highly anticipated rate cut, Clive Palmer has launched a new political party — and now commercial pilots have been warned of a potential hazard in airspace between Australia and New Zealand, where three Chinese warships are conducting military exercises.But on the global stage, Donald Trump has labelled Ukrainian President a "dictator" — and suggested Russia "holds the cards" when it comes to peace talks. So, has Anthony Albanese been strong enough in condemning it?Patricia Karvelas is joined by Tom Crowley and Jacqueline Maley, columnist and podcaster at SMH and The Age to break down the big stories of the week on Politics Now.Got a burning question?Got a burning political query? Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at [email protected]
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The ABC's politics podcast, Politics Now, dives into the biggest political stories in Australia and around the world, giving you a balanced look inside the strategies and decisions behind the headlines. Whenever major news breaks, we'll be in your feed with coverage you can trust. From Monday to Wednesday, Patricia Karvelas will chat to a rotating cast of the ABC's biggest political journalists about the latest news. On Thursdays, 'The Party Room' with Patricia Karvelas and Fran Kelly will discuss the week's developments in depth with another journalist, and answer your questions. On Saturdays, David Speers gets into the details of a major trend or issue with the help of an expert on 'Insiders On Background'.

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