About this episode
The episode discusses the political implications of military actions in Iran, fuel prices, and Australia's social media regulations for minors.
As the US launches new military strikes on Iran, Anthony Albanese says the uncertainty makes it “very difficult” to deal with the consequences - while trying to read the mood at home. Could some distance between the Prime Minister and Donald Trump be politically useful, as fuel prices, global instability and the Strait of Hormuz dominate the conversation one again? And while Transport Minister Catherine King insists the fuel excise cut will end, is the government ready to cop the political pain - or will it have to bite the bullet and extend it? Meanwhile, Labor is still trying to sell its war-time budget. Capital gains tax carve-outs are starting to take shape, while the Greens are open to backing Labor’s tax changes in exchange for a longer NDIS inquiry. Plus, six months after Australia introduced its social media ban for under-16s, Apple’s CEO is crediting the country for new child safety controls - with the UK and EU watching closely. But are the restrictions actually making a difference? Patricia Karvelas and David Speers 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
People in this episode
Hosts: Patricia Karvelas, David Speers
Topics covered
- political analysis
- fuel prices
- global instability
- tax changes
- child safety controls
- social media ban
Keywords
- Anthony Albanese
- Catherine King
- fuel excise cut
- Labor budget
- capital gains tax
- NDIS inquiry
- child safety
- social media ban
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Apple
Places: Australia, UK, EU, Strait of Hormuz
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