Bombs dropped, a ceasefire agreed, NATO members boost defence spending
Bombs dropped – a ceasefire agreed – and NATO members boost defence spending.
Jun 28, 2025•55 min
Insiders
Every Sunday morning, the ABC's national political lead David Speers unpacks the major stories shaping Australia's future. Each episode includes a major interview with an Australian politician and an extensive discussion with a panel of the country's best journalists. This show will help you understand the major factors behind the decisions and debates driving a national conversation.
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Donald Trump confirms multiple strikes on Iran
The US has entered another conflict in the Middle East.
Jun 21, 2025•55 min
Anthony Albanese prepares ground for first face-to-face meeting with Donald Trump
It is not locked in yet, but the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is laying down markers for a meeting with US President Donald Trump.
Jun 07, 2025•55 min
Analysis: Defence chief's warning ramps up pressure on Albanese ahead of G7 summit
Australia's defence chief has issued a very deliberate warning about the dangerous outlook facing Australia.
Jun 04, 2025•6 min
Donald Trump strikes again, vowing to double tariffs on steel and aluminium
Donald Trump has flagged a further trade hit, hurting exporters and adding to global volatility. And the decision to green light the extension of a major gas project has raised questions about how climate targets will be met. Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen joins David Speers on the Insiders couch.
May 31, 2025•54 min
Analysis: The Coalition now has two months to address its splits before parliament resumes
The opposition now has two months to settle down internal tensions before parliament resumes. When it does, the prime minister won't be giving them an inch.
May 28, 2025•5 min
Analysis: Will Labor seize the moment and make big reforms or waste a rare opportunity
Research shows voters want the government to seize the moment after its landslide win and do something big.
May 21, 2025•5 min
'Two separate party rooms': Liberals and Nationals still thrashing out Coalition agreement
The Prime Minister is in Rome this morning, after a visit to Jakarta.
May 18, 2025•56 min
Analysis: Anthony Albanese knows he isn't politically invincible
The Liberals will need as much time as possible before taking on a prime minister determined to tidy up outstanding problems.
May 14, 2025•5 min
Ed Husic labels Deupty Prime Minister Marles 'factional assassin'
The fall-out from Labor’s landslide election win has been almost as extraordinary as the result itself. The leadership of the Liberals, Nationals, and Greens are all now in play. The direction of each party is up in the air. It hasn’t been entirely smooth sailing for Labor either, with two Cabinet Ministers pushed out by the factions. One of them – Ed Husic – joins David Speers for Insiders.
May 10, 2025•54 min
Analysis: Tim Wilson might still back nuclear but the Coalition is divided
The Nationals remain wedded to nuclear while the Liberals are more divided.
May 07, 2025•6 min
Labor's landslide election win
Anthony Albanese enters the history books – while Peter Dutton exits the parliament.
May 03, 2025•1 hr 15 min
Albanese and Dutton race to the election finish line
We're into the final week of the election campaign – and this morning we're in the marginal seat of McEwan. Peter Dutton has been here several times during the campaign. His promise to cut fuel excise is aimed at commuters in seats like this. But is it enough?
Apr 26, 2025•1 hr 20 min
Analysis: Peter Dutton is treading carefully when it comes to China
The opposition leader is being cautious with his language as he doesn't want to turn off Chinese-Australian voters, as the Coalition did last election, but he also doesn't want to upset those on his right flank.
Apr 23, 2025•6 min
Coalition losing ground ahead of early voting
With two weeks to go in this election race – polls continue to show the Coalition losing ground. Support for Peter Dutton is slipping away in the very suburbs he's targeting. And time is running out. Early voting begins on Tuesday.
Apr 19, 2025•1 hr 25 min
Analysis: The next week is crucial in the election campaign
The third week on the campaign trail will be critical, before the Easter break and the commencement of early voting, and polls suggest the contest remains tight.
Apr 09, 2025•5 min
Tariff turmoil right in the middle of the election campaign
We knew they were coming – but few expected Donald Trump's tariffs to go this far.
Apr 05, 2025•1 hr 23 min
Analysis: Peter Dutton is caught in a Trump-shaped wedge
The opposition leader is trying to talk to two audiences: the pro-Trump supporters on his right flank, and the Trump-anxious voters in the middle.
Apr 02, 2025•5 min
Election 2025 is off and racing! || Insiders
A hip-pocket bidding war. Competing plans for the power sector. And taunts about Donald Trump.
Mar 29, 2025•1 hr 24 min
Analysis: Dutton is grappling with his fourth major political call as opposition leader
Politics is about principles and the opposition leader's decision to say no to a tax cut sends a signal.
Mar 26, 2025
Labor promises energy bill relief; Coalition "won't stand in the way"
More energy bill relief being promised in the latest pre-election sweetener from the government.
Mar 22, 2025•55 min
Analysis: As the federal budget nears, the only sure thing is uncertainty
If two ongoing wars weren't enough uncertainty into which to deliver a federal budget, there's the precariousness of the Trump administration's trade agenda.
Mar 19, 2025•7 min
Bandt calls for govt to "get out" of AUKUS, amid uncertainty over the US alliance
Donald Trump smashing norms on both the trade and security front.
Mar 15, 2025•55 min
Analysis: Labor ditches softly-softly approach to Trump
The government is banking on voters appreciating that this time around with Trump is different.
Mar 12, 2025•5 min
Labor's third thumping WA election win
It was the win Labor expected in Western Australia, but what does the state's contest tell us about the upcoming federal election?
Mar 09, 2025•55 min
After Trump & Zelenskyy's heated clash - what now for Ukraine?
US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's jaw dropping clash in the Oval Office caused global shockwaves and left allies questioning if the US was a reliable security partner.
Mar 02, 2025•55 min
Analysis: Trump is set on tariffs, and he wants allies like Australia to lift defence spending
Donald Trump is determined to impose tariffs and linked to the trade threat is a requirement for allies to lift their defence spending.
Feb 26, 2025•6 min
Labor goes big on $8.5b medicare election promise, but who is footing the bill?
The election date may not have been announced yet, but all the factors of a campaign are beginning to shine.The Albanese government has announced a big election promise worth $8.5b. Labor says 9 out of 10 GP visits will be free, if Labor is re-elected. While the Coalition has been criticising government spending, it says it won't stand in the way of this new announcement.
Feb 23, 2025•54 min
Analysis: Will Dutton stand in the way of cost-of-living relief?
The Coalition has blamed inflation on government spending. It remains unclear if it will hold the line and oppose further relief to struggling households.
Feb 19, 2025•5 min
Donald Trump's trade threats, and what it means for Australia
As an election looms, there's one man who could disrupt both the campaign and the economy - Donald Trump. His plans to punish trading partners are more sweeping - and could prove more costly - than many expected.
Feb 15, 2025•55 min
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