What the PM thinks about a four day work week
Aug 13, 2025•27 min
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Summary
Hosts Patricia Karvelas and Brett Worthington delve into the RBA's recent interest rate cut, its impact on Australian households, and the Labor government's strategic use of this economic news. They also explore Australia's momentous decision to recognize Palestinian statehood, examining the strong domestic political divergence with the Coalition and the complex international dynamics, including evolving US perspectives and Prime Minister Albanese's direct diplomatic approach. The episode concludes with a lighthearted look at Taylor Swift's global economic influence.Episode description
Are you keen for a four-day work week to become the new normal?
That’s the pitch from the Australian Council of Trade Unions, who want it firmly on the table at next week’s National Economic Reform Roundtable.
Meanwhile, the Prime Minister and the Treasurer are at pains to stress they’re perfectly aligned on the summit’s goals - but are they really seeing eye to eye?
Patricia Karvelas and Raf Epstein break it all down on Politics Now.
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