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 stra...
Opposition leader Peter Dutton has raised proposing a referendum to decide whether government ministers should have the power to deport dual nationals - and strip them of their citizenship if they have committed a serious crime.Treasurer Jim Chalmers has slammed the move as "bizarre" and a distraction tactic, while Peter Dutton claims the proposal is aimed at ensuring the safety of Australians.Patricia Karvelas and Melissa Clarke 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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Could Trump sink AUKUS?
In the wake of the Trump administration imposing tariffs, the stability of Australia's alliance with the United States has been in the spotlight — with some questioning what that means for the AUKUS agreement.So, as concerns grow over the future of the agreement under Donald Trump — is the Albanese Government taking notice?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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‘No Upside’ to Trump tariffs || Insiders On Background
Around the world the impact of Donald Trump’s tariffs have been hotly debated this week. While the Australian Government has decided not to impose any retaliatory measures, other countries have hit back with reciprocal tariffs - escalating the risk of a trade war and fueling inflation globally. But how is this playing in Donald Trump’s own backyard? David Speers interviews the Director of Economic Policy Studies at the American Enterprise Institute, Michael Strain about what this means for the US economy and how domestic dissatisfaction and political pressure could motivate the Trump administration to overturn their policy.
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Annabel Crabb wonders...is Peter Dutton OK?
Opposition leader Peter Dutton has always had strong political instincts — but as the election nears, he's made a series of political miscalculations.So, has Peter Dutton's political instinct been blunted — and is he losing his strategic advantage?Patricia Karvelas and Annabel Crabb break it all down on Politics Now.You can read Annabel's column here.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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Is Dutton over-egging it on tariffs? || The Party Room
Opposition leader Peter Dutton says under his leadership Australia would secure a tariff deal with Donald Trump — suggesting the lack of carve out is a failure of Anthony Albanese's leadership.The Prime Minister has hit back, suggesting Peter Dutton is living in a "fantasy". So, has the Opposition leader come out too hard on this — and will voters buy his sales pitch?Got a burning question?Got a burning political query? Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at [email protected]
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.
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