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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/24/26 |  Clean up on aisle Angus | Opposition leader Angus Taylor has tried to mop-up, after avoiding a series of questions about his support for multiculturalism. But has he made things any clearer?And right after the Labor-Greens deal to pass budget tax changes, the Coalition have offered the Albanese Government a pathway to pass its NDIS overhaul this fortnight.As Clare tells PK, the move is "tidy politicking" from Liberal Senator Jonno Duniam — as the Government already agreed to an eight-week inquiry into the NDIS in exchange for Greens support on tax changes.Patricia Karvelas and Clare Armstrong break it all down on Politics Now.Read Clare's piece here Tax experts and self-managed super funds criticise Labor–Greens deal as 'policy on the run'Listen to ABC Business Daily here An inflationary mixed bagGot a burning question?Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at thepartyroom@abc.net.au | — | ||||||
| 6/23/26 | What Albanese can learn from Starmer's fall | The Albanese Government has secured the support of the Greens to pass its capital gains tax and negative gearing changes, but not without some concessions.While it's welcome news for Labor, will the extended NDIS inquiry present a "political headache" in the months ahead?Meanwhile, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced his resignation. So, what lessons are there for the Albanese government here at home?Patricia Karvelas and Raf Epstein break it all down on Politics Now.Got a burning question?Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at thepartyroom@abc.net.au | — | ||||||
| 6/22/26 | Pragmatic politics or dirty deals? | Parliament is back for the final sitting fortnight before the mid-winter break. The Albanese Government is eager to pass its key budget measures, but will the Greens waive through tax reforms in exchange for an extended NDIS inquiry?Meanwhile, Anthony Albanese has convened a virtual nation cabinet to discuss fuel security, as the Government winds down its fuel excise cut. But as global turbulence continues, the PM hasn't ruled out a further extension if needed.Patricia Karvelas and Jacob Greber break it all down on Politics Now.Read PK's analysis here - Concerns over AI and data centres a dangerous force Labor must confrontRead Jacob's analysis here - Hanson's bulldozer moment could be a sign of new promiscuity in donor politicsGot a burning question?Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at thepartyroom@abc.net.au | — | ||||||
| 6/19/26 |  Is the government's tax reform turning into a "freak show"? | Insiders On Background | The federal government has backed down on its budget tax changes, announcing larger concessions for small business and carve outs for startups. Chief Executive of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Andrew McKellar told David Speers the reforms resemble a “freak show”. | — | ||||||
| 6/19/26 |  Budget backdowns, scrutiny and Gina's bulldozer | PK and Melissa Clarke are on a unity ticket that this has been one of the biggest weeks in politics this year.So, before they answer your clever questions they dig into the response to Labor's capital gains tax carve-outs, the latest from the US-Iran ceasefire and of course Gina Rinehart's curious orange bulldozer stunt.And then it's over to the partyroomers! Does Labor need more outspoken backbenchers? Will One Nation stand-up to the scrutiny of an election campaign? Are politicians speaking to renters? And why are data centres facing some backlash?Patricia Karvelas and Melissa Clarke answer your queries on The Party Room: Question Time edition.Catch up on Thursday's ep here: Annabel Crabb on a doozy of a weekGot a burning question?Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at thepartyroom@abc.net.au | — | ||||||
| 6/18/26 | Annabel Crabb on a doozy of a week | The Prime Minister and Treasurer have announced carve outs to their capital gains tax changes. So, has Anthony Albanese "blinked" under pressure?Meanwhile, One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has delivered her first National Press Club address in her 30-years in politics — so why did she take to the podium now?And how are Labor and the Coalition positioning as more scrutiny falls on the surging minor party?Patricia Karvelas and Annabel Crabb break it all downon The Party Room.Read Annabel's column hereGot a burning question?Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at thepartyroom@abc.net.au | — | ||||||
| 6/17/26 | Pauline Hanson goes mainstream | One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has addressed the National Press Club for the first time in her political career.In a wide-ranging speech, the One Nation leader linked housing issues to immigration, railed against multiculturalism, labelled net-zero a "hoax", called for an overhaul of IR laws and rebuked other parties for copying her policies.So, will the address make Pauline Hanson even more electable? Or does it open her up to some political risks ahead?Patricia Karvelas and David Speers break it all down on Politics Now.Got a burning question?Send a short voice recording for Question Time at thepartyroom@abc.net.au | — | ||||||
| 6/16/26 | Is 'hyperbolic' politics reducing trust? | The AFP is looking into allegations Israeli forces sexually assaulted Australian activists who were detained after attempting to reach Gaza last month.It comes after a meeting between the Australian activists, federal ministers Penny Wong and Anne Aly and senior members of the AFP. Israel has denied the claims.Meanwhile back home, there's been a heated exchange over the CGT and negative gearing inquiry, with the Shadow Treasurer Tim Wilson telling Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations Amanda Rishworth to "grow up" and "get a breathalyser".So, what does the exchange tell us about the current tone of our political debate? And is heightened rhetoric reducing trust in politics?Patricia Karvelas and Melissa Clarke break it all down on Politics Now.Got a burning question?Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at thepartyroom@abc.net.au | — | ||||||
| 6/15/26 | How Labor fights the polls for Pauline | Pauline Hanson is now the preferred Prime Minister - ahead of the actual Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Angus Taylor - if the latest Resolve poll is anything to go by.Yes, it’s a big “if”. But it’s also not the sort of number the major parties can laugh off. As One Nation’s rise moves from protest vote to serious political threat, what is Labor’s strategy to stop the bleed - and is it working?Meanwhile, another fight is opening over the budget, as a two-day Senate inquiry into the government’s tax measures begins. Labor says it is still consulting, business groups are lining up with their demands. So where does the negotiation land - and how much will the government have to give?Plus - PK and Jacob unpack the breaking news around a US-Iran ceasefire, and whether the hope of a lasting peace deal in the Middle East can hold.Patricia Karvelas and Jacob Greber break it all down on Politics Now.Got a burning question?Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at thepartyroom@abc.net.au | — | ||||||
| 6/12/26 | Is Australia ready for the AI transformation? | Insiders on Background✨ | AI transformationnational sovereignty+3 | Johanna Weaver | Tech Policy Design Institute | Australia | AIAustralia+4 | — | 19m 06s | |
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| 6/11/26 | Labor goes back to basics✨ | Medicarepolitics+4 | Katina Curtis | West AustralianNDIS+2 | — | MedicareTony Abbott+5 | — | 35m 00s | |
| 6/10/26 | Is the Prime Minister ready to 'cop it'?✨ | political analysisfuel prices+4 | — | Apple | AustraliaUK+2 | Anthony AlbaneseCatherine King+6 | — | 25m 00s | |
| 6/9/26 | Pocock sparks data centre debate✨ | NDIS overhauldata centre debate+3 | Melissa Clarke | Albanese Government | — | NDISdata centres+5 | — | 23m 00s | |
| 6/8/26 | Labor's populism pushback✨ | populismpolitical parties+3 | — | LaborOne Nation | — | Laborpopulism+5 | — | 29m 00s | |
| 6/5/26 | Lachlan Harris warns Labor's budget isolates voters amid One Nation rise | Insiders on Background✨ | Labor budgetOne Nation rise+3 | Lachlan Harris | Albanese governmentOne Nation+4 | — | Labor budgetOne Nation+3 | — | 27m 55s | |
| 6/5/26 | One Nation is surging. Why aren't the Greens?✨ | politicslistener questions+3 | — | One Nationthe Greens+1 | — | One Nationthe Greens+5 | — | 25m 00s | |
| 6/4/26 | Trump's tariffs and AUKUS awkwardness✨ | tariffsAUKUS+5 | Charles Croucher | Trump AdministrationOne Nation+5 | — | tariffsAUKUS+5 | — | 40m 00s | |
| 6/3/26 | Why Labor won't sink AUKUS✨ | AUKUSLabor Party+3 | — | LaborAUKUS+1 | AustraliaSolomon Islands+1 | AUKUSLabor+5 | — | 24m 00s | |
| 6/1/26 | AUKUS goes off 'like a frog in a sock'✨ | AUKUSdefense deal+4 | David Farley | LaborOne Nation+2 | — | AUKUSPeter Garrett+6 | — | 26m 00s | |
| 6/1/26 | Could Pauline Hanson become PM? | A new poll has One Nation ahead of Labor as the most popular political party, as the Albanese Government loses some skin in the wake of the budget.And One Nation leader Pauline Hanson isn't ruling out becoming prime minister in the future, saying she "has the ability" and is considering a tilt at a lower house seat at the next election.Meanwhile, the Coalition has seemingly failed to capitalise on voter discontent with the budget, so will new Liberal Party President Tony Abbott rejuvenate the base?Patricia Karvelas and Jacob Greber break it all down on Politics Now.Got a burning question?Got a burning political query? Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at thepartyroom@abc.net.auRead PK's analysis here | — | ||||||
| 5/29/26 | Father of Inland Rail says 'this thing is on and unstoppable' | Insiders on Background | The federal government has shelved plans to develop Inland Rail from Melbourne to Brisbane but the man who's known as the project's father says negotiations are underway to resurrect it. | — | ||||||
| 5/28/26 | Budget bills, 'wedgies' and a teal party | The Albanese Government has introduced its capital gains and negative gearing bill to parliament, hoping to pass the first tranche of legislation before the mid-winter break.The Greens have called for a short-burst inquiry into the bill but seem to be signalling a willingness to support the measures. So, after a week of fierce backlash from the small business community, has Labor managed to pull the focus back to housing?Meanwhile, another cohort of IS-linked women and children have returned to Australia from Syria this week, causing some political friction for Labor and possibly feeding into One Nation leader Pauline Hanson's platform.And while speculation about a so-called 'teal party' was the talk of the town at the beginning of the week, it seems the idea has run out of steam already.Patricia Karvelas and Fran Kelly are joined by Michelle Grattan, Chief Political Correspondent at The Conversation and professorial fellow and University of Canberra on The Party Room.Hear Michelle Grattan's IV with Keith Wolahan here.Hear Fran on Radio National Hour here.Watch PK on Afternoon Briefing here.Editor's note: This podcast was recorded prior to the AFP confirming a 34 year-old Melbourne woman, who returned from a Syrian detention camp last year, has been charged with terrorism offences.Got a burning question?Got a burning political query? Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at thepartyroom@abc.net.au | — | ||||||
| 5/27/26 | Political wedges and a welfare shake-up | Labor may be considering expanding exemptions to its capital gains tax changes amid a backlash from small business — but while they are consulting widely looks like they won't cave "quickly".And the Opposition has unveiled a political wedge of its own, threatening to withhold crucial support for Labor's NDIS overhaul without an inquiry into CGT and negative gearing changes in exchange.Meanwhile, the Government has announced a major welfare shake-up, but new inflation figures and the return of more so-called ISIS brides could steal some of the spotlight.Patricia Karvelas and David Speers break it all down on Politics Now.Got a burning question?Got a burning political query? Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at thepartyroom@abc.net.auABC Business Daily dig deeper into the inflation figures here | — | ||||||
| 5/26/26 | Albanese stares down tax push back | Household energy bills are set to drop by up to 10 per cent, with the Albanese government crediting renewables and batteries for the decrease.It's a good news story for Labor, as the fight over capital gains tax changes continues to dominate parliament — and the Prime Minister doubles down.But the Government isn't the only one feeling the heat, with outgoing National Anti-Corruption Commissioner Paul Brereton fronting up for a grilling in Senate estimates.Patricia Karvelas and Tom Crowley break it all down on Politics Now.Got a burning question?Got a burning political query? Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at thepartyroom@abc.net.au | — | ||||||
| 5/25/26 | A new 'teal' party? | Parliament is back in session and there's speculation a new party could be on the horizon.Independents Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender have confirmed conversations about forming a party with like-minded so-called "teals" are underway. Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has given the idea a tick of approval, but many fellow crossbenchers have already confirmed they won't be joining. So, is this just a "thought experiment" or could a party of independents become a reality?Meanwhile, the Prime Minister has confirmed the first tranche of budget measures will be introduced to parliament on Thursday. So, while Anthony Albanese has "doubled down" on the dissent, can Labor get the legislation through the Senate with support from The Greens?Patricia Karvelas and Jacob Greber break it all down on Politics Now.Got a burning question?Got a burning political query? Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at thepartyroom@abc.net.auRead PK's analysis hereRead Jacob's analysis here | — | ||||||
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