Politics Now

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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Has Kamala Harris pulled ahead?

The US election race is still too close to call, but a shock new poll suggests Democrat candidate Kamala Harris will win Iowa - which was previously considered a safe Republican seat. And as women outpace men in early voting, the Democrats are hoping the voting gender gap could see Kamala Harris get over the line. But will the "bro vote" that Republican candidate Donald Trump has been cultivating come out in force on polling day? Nick Bryant, former US correspondent for the BBC and author of The...

Nov 04, 2024•28 min

'Upgrade Albo' saga puts focus on politicians' perks

Amid mounting pressure from the Opposition, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has ruled out directly requesting upgrades for personal flights from then Qantas boss Alan Joyce - or anyone at the airline. But despite the statement, which came a full six days after the allegations, the Prime Minister is still set to face significant scrutiny when Parliament returns.David Crowe, Chief Political Correspondent for the SMH and the Age joins Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas on The Party Room. More Informa...

Oct 31, 2024•35 min

What the Queensland election means for Anthony Albanese

Labor has been swept from power in Queensland, where the LNP's David Crisafulli will become the state's 41st Premier. And while state issues featured strongly in the campaign, the outcome has big federal ramifications for Anthony Albanese, Peter Dutton, and Adam Bandt. Madura McCormack joins Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas on The Party Room. More Information Got a burning political query? Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at [email protected]...

Oct 28, 2024•29 min

Senator Thorpe, the King and the Constitution

After making global headlines for interrupting a reception for King Charles, Independent First Nations Senator Lidia Thorpe has claimed she didn't breach her parliamentary oath of office, because when she was sworn in to the Senate she pledged her allegiance to the Queen’s hairs, rather than heirs. The Opposition is seeking legal advice to determine whether the Senator should be ousted parliament. But publicly there has mixed reaction to the protest itself. Michelle Grattan, Chief Political Corr...

Oct 24, 2024•34 min

PM goes from council flat to ocean views

As housing shapes up as a key election issue, the response to the PM purchasing a $4.3 million Central Coast beach house has been split - with the Opposition labelling it "tone deaf" and others declaring it a personal matter. And this week marked one year since the failed Voice to Parliament referendum. But are we any closer to bipartisanship between the major parties on Indigenous affairs? Katina Curtis, Canberra Bureau Chief of the the West Australian joins Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas on ...

Oct 17, 2024

Is political unity on foreign policy 'dead'?

Opposition leader Peter Dutton refused to support the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's motion commemorating the Hamas terror attacks on October 7 - which killed 1200 Israelis. Peter Dutton took issue with the motion also recognising the suffering from the ensuing war in Gaza -which has killed approximately 42,000 - and the recent bombardment of Southern Lebanon, accusing the prime minister of "speaking from both sides of his mouth." And while there's long been political division on the matter, ...

Oct 10, 2024•32 min

Social cohesion concerns as Dutton ramps up rhetoric

As the conflict in the Middle East dramatically escalates, the Albanese Government is trying to manage social cohesion concerns at home. While both sides of politics have condemned some protesters carrying Hezbollah flags over the weekend, Peter Dutton has ramped up the rhetoric. The Opposition leader has suggested current laws don't go far enough and is demanding tougher action to stop pro-Palestinian protests planned in the lead up to the first anniversary of the October 7 Hamas terrorist atta...

Oct 03, 2024•31 min

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