Anthony Albanese's long-awaited meeting with Donald Trump has been called off, with the US President exiting the G7 Summit early to attend "important matters." But while it does leave the Australian Prime Minister facing a few "uncomfortable questions", it comes amid an escalating conflict between Iran and Israel — and PK and Brett Worthington suggest it's "too simplistic" to dismiss the move as a snub.Patricia Karvelas and Brett Worthington break it all down on Politics Now. Got a burning quest...
Jun 17, 2025•24 min
The Prime Minister has met with Canadian Prime Minister on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Canada — but all eyes are on his scheduled meeting with Donald Trump in coming days. And while Anthony Albanese has noted AUKUS and tariffs as key agenda items, is it really worth the Prime Minister getting a deal at "any cost"? And will the escalating Israel-Iran conflict overshadow all discussions between global leaders? Patricia Karvelas and Jacob Greber break it all down on Politics Now. Got a burnin...
Jun 16, 2025•26 min
Israel has confirmed it has launched strikes on "dozens" nuclear and military targets in Iran — reportedly killing the Head of Iran's Revolutionary Guard. Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Australia is "alarmed" over the attacks and warns it risks further "destabilisation" in an already volatile region. The attacks signal major escalation in regional tensions, and comes as fears over Iran's nuclear capabilities have increased dramatically. Patricia Karvelas breaks it all down on Polit...
Jun 13, 2025•11 min
Anthony Albanese wants the tariffs dropped, but he's not about to bow to the President Trump's demands.
Jun 12, 2025•27 min
The Albanese Government is playing down the Trump Administration's review of the AUKUS agreement, with Deputy leader Richard Marles suggesting the move was "completely natural". It comes as the Prime Minister is set to meet with the US President on the sidelines of the G7 Summit — so, is Donald Trump trying to force Australia's hand? And Australia has joined with four allies to sanction two Israeli Ministers for "inciting violence against Palestinians in the West Bank". And while the Opposition ...
Jun 12, 2025•38 min
With Q+A wrapping up after an 18-year stint on our screens, PK and David Speers share their reflections and honour the crew behind the program.And Australia has joined with the UK, New Zealand, Canada and Norway to issue Magnitsky style sanctions against two Israeli Ministers, in a move which Foreign Minister Penny Wong shows the "level of concern" Australia has about what is occurring. The joint statement claims the Ministers have "incited extremist violence and serious abuses of Palestinian hu...
Jun 11, 2025•23 min
Anthony Albanese has used his first National Press Club address since Labor's thumping election win to lay out his second term vision. And with a renewed focus on productivity — including a round table — is the Prime Minister preparing the ground for reform? And while the PM condemned the "horrific" and "targeted" attack on nine journalist Lauren Tomasi while she covered the LA protests, he wouldn't be drawn on whether he would raise the matter directly with Donald Trump. Patricia Karvelas and D...
Jun 10, 2025•26 min
As most of the country marks the King's Birthday, former PM Scott Morrison has received our nation’s highest honour — but should these awards be handed out to former politicians for doing the job? And with the G7 meeting of world leaders fast approaching, there's speculation about what will be up for negotiation if Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meets with US President Donald Trump. Will the PM broach beef and biosecurity with the President? Patricia Karvelas and Jacob Greber break it all down ...
Jun 09, 2025•25 min
What lessons can Australia learn from Ukraine's drone attack on far-flung Russian air bases?
Jun 06, 2025•22 min
Donald Trump has re-entered the domestic political frame this week, doubling the tariffs on steel and aluminium, while his defence secretary urges Australia to increase its defence spend. So, how is Anthony Albanese positioning? And then there's shock defection of WA Senator Dorinda Cox from the Greens to Labor — and Teal Independent Nicollete Boele just clinching the seat of Bradfield. But it looks like Liberal candidate Gisele Kapterian could appeal the result. And speaking of Liberal women, F...
Jun 05, 2025•40 min
As the UK carves out a partial exemption on the Trump administration's tariffs, Opposition leader Sussan Ley is urging the Albanese Government to negotiate the same. It comes as the Prime Minister has labelled the US administration's 50 per cent tariff on steel and aluminium imports "economic self-harm" -- and continues to stare down calls for Australia to increase its defence spending to 3.5 per cent. And in the hotly contested seat of Bradfield, Independent Teal candidate Nicolette Boele has c...
Jun 04, 2025•23 min
In a shock move, WA Senator Dorinda Cox has quit the Greens to join Labor, where she says her priorities are "more aligned". But what actually sparked the defection — and is there a risk here for the Government? And PK and Brett dive into the latest on the Bradfield recount, and how the Fair Work Commission's decision to increase the minimum wage by 3.5 per cent is another political win for the Albanese Government. Patricia Karvelas and Brett Worthington break it all down on Politics Now. Got a ...
Jun 03, 2025•25 min
Anthony Albanese says he won't be dictated to on defence spending, after the United States demanded Australia do more to support the US in the Indo-Pacific. The US administration has called on Australia to lift its defence spending to almost $100 billion a year "as soon as possible" And the PM has been in South Australia touring farms affected by the drought. He says his Government is doing all it can to help farmers deal with the impacts of climate change, but the latest official quarterly data...
Jun 02, 2025•33 min
Lots of discussion and debate about net zero commitments and obligations this week. But for this week's Insiders On Background, let's explore what the Australian economy looks like under a net-zero scenario.
May 30, 2025•30 min
Laura Tingle joins Fran and PK for one last party — and more importantly, one last strawberry daiquiri -- before she wraps up her 40-years in the press gallery. And the Coalition is officially back together, and leader Sussan Ley has announced the make-up of her shadow cabinet. But while plenty of fresh faces have been elevated, some key names have been overlooked. So, will Sussan Ley and David Littleproud be able to maintain party unity? And its reconciliation week, so will a second term Albane...
May 29, 2025•44 min
After officially reuniting as the Coalition, Sussan Ley and David Littleproud unveiled the make-up of the Shadow frontbench — and there were some notable snubs and omissions. In the Liberals, Jane Hume was overlooked for a role, and Jacinta Nampijinpa Price was shifted to a role in the outer ministry. While in the Nationals, former Deputy leaders Barnaby Joyce and Michael McCormack, both find themselves on the backbench. Patricia Karvelas and David Speers break it all down on Politics Now. Got a...
May 28, 2025•21 min
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been on the ground in the flood-ravaged NSW Mid North Coast, and as PK and Tom Crowley discuss, that's exactly what the community expects of leaders. And the Prime Minister has also used more forceful language to condemn Israel's blockade of food and supplies to Gaza, but recently dumped Labor frontbencher Ed Husic is doubling down on his calls for the Government to back up its words with action. Patricia Karvelas and Tom Crowley break it all down on Politics ...
May 27, 2025•21 min
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been on the ground in the flood-ravaged NSW Mid North Coast, and as PK and Tom Crowley discuss, that's exactly what the community expects of leaders. And the Prime Minister has also used more forceful language to condemn Israel's blockade of food and supplies to Gaza, but recently dumped Labor frontbencher Ed Husic is doubling down on his calls for the Government to back up its words with action. Patricia Karvelas and Tom Crowley break it all down on Politics ...
May 27, 2025•20 min
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been on the ground in the flood-ravaged NSW Mid North Coast, and as PK and Tom Crowley discuss, that's exactly what the community expects of leaders. And the Prime Minister has also used more forceful language to condemn Israel's blockade of food and supplies to Gaza, but recently dumped Labor frontbencher Ed Husic is doubling down on his calls for the Government to back up its words with action. Patricia Karvelas and Tom Crowley break it all down on Politics ...
May 27, 2025•20 min
As the Liberals and Nationals look to get the Coalition band back together, the Liberal party remains deeply divided on the factors that led to their crushing election defeat. PK brings us inside the tent, for a sneak peek into her Four Corners report on where it all went wrong — and where to next for the Liberal brand. And while the Liberal and Nationals spat continues to play out in public, the Prime Minister has been focused on the flooding disaster plaguing the NSW mid-north coast — announci...
May 26, 2025•34 min
On Tuesday, the Coalition split. Then an internal war between the Liberals and Nationals broke out. By Thursday, olive branches were offered. The two parties aren’t re-united just yet, but talks are resuming. Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull tells David Speers National Party's approach of "holding a gun to the Liberal Party's head" is politically stupid.
May 22, 2025
After a public and messy break-up, the Liberal and National parties have agreed to delay announcing their respective frontbench picks "in good faith". So, will the separation be short-lived? And if the parties don't reconcile, how will both Sussan Ley and David Littleproud move next? Patricia Karvelas and Fran Kelly are joined by Anna Henderson, SBS Chief Political Correspondent on The Party Room. Editor's note: Fran incorrectly stated 2007 was the last time a Government had a majority in both h...
May 22, 2025•38 min
The Nationals have broken up with the Liberals, ending the Coalition agreement for the first time since 1987. But Nationals leader David Littleproud says he hopes they can get back together — before the next election that is. So, will Liberal leader Sussan Ley have him back? Or does the split also offer opportunities for the Liberal party to rebuild and shift back to the "sensible centre" — or even potentially consider new "rainbow" coalitions. Patricia Karvelas and David Speers break it all dow...
May 21, 2025•19 min
