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After nearly a decade of negotiations, Australia and the European Union have signed a landmark free trade agreement. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hailed it "a defining moment" for the relationship, while EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said it was a "win for both parties."
In addition to the trade deal, Australia and the European Union have also inked a defence and security agreement, with Ursula von der Leyen addressing parliament to welcome what she calls "a new era of economic and security partnership."
Meanwhile, it's been 1000 days since a landmark gambling report led by the late Labor MP Peta Murphy was handed down. Crossbenchers are urging the Albanese Government to act on the report's recommendations, while a new study has found gambling companies are finding "novel" ways to target women.
Patricia Karvelas and Raf Epstein break it all down on Politics Now.
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The Labor Malinauskas Government claimed a landslide victory in the South Australian election over the weekend, cementing what PK calls the Premier's "political rockstar" status in the state.
But One Nation also managed to convert it's high polling numbers into success at the ballot box, peeling voters off the Liberal party. And it's not just the Liberals rattled by the minor parties success, with Labor also put on notice and the SA Premier warning his team against hubris.
It comes as federal parliament returns for another sitting week, with fuel supply again set to dominate the agenda.
Patricia Karvelas and Jacob Greber break it all down on Politics Now.
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Got a burning political query? Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at [email protected] PK's latest analysis here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-23/one-nation-sa-election-result-lessons-for-liberals-and-labor/106483754Read Jacob's latest analysis here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-21/albanese-government-fuel-crisis-energy-supplies-gas-subsidies/106474862 Listen to ABC Business Daily here: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/abc-business-daily/an-escalating-war-and-a-falling-asx/106486100

The Federal government says there's no shortage of fuel supply in Australia, amid the ongoing war in Iran.
So why some regional service stations unable to find supply, and why are petrol prices so high? 
Malcolm Roberts is the Chief Executive of the Australian Institute of Petroleum, which represents the big refiners and fuel suppliers. He sat down with David Speers for this week's Insiders On Background.

All eyes are on the South Australian election this week, which promises to be the first real test of One Nation's skyrocketing support in recent polls. And as ABC Chief Elections Analyst Casey Briggs tells Fran and PK,  Queensland based Pauline Hanson really has become the "main character" in the state's election.
So, could this election be an "extinction level event" for the SA Liberals? And could the minor party also take some shine off the Labor Malinauskus Government?
Meanwhile, National Cabinet has met with the Prime Minister announcing a national fuel supply taskforce coordinator. It comes as the RBA hikes rates and the fallout from the war in the Middle East continues to hit home.
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Shadow Minister for Industry and Sovereign Capability Andrew Hastie has blasted the US President's social media post criticising Australia and other allies, labelling it a "petulant post from a President under immense pressure."
It comes as Treasurer Jim Chalmers says he "wasn't aware" of any formal requests for naval assistance in the Strait of Hormuz, ahead of tomorrow's National Cabinet meeting on fuel security.
So, as the fallout from the RBA's rate hike continues, will the May budget be Treasurer Jim Chalmers "hardest" yet?
Patricia Karvelas and David Speers break it all down on Politics Now.
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