Breaking Politics - How will changes to the NDIS affect autistic participants?

The Federal government has announced a suite of changes to reduce the cost of the ballooning NDIS. Eligibility criteria will be tightened, participation will be slashed and mandatory registration for providers will be expanded. CEO of Autism Awareness Australia, Nicole Rogerson, joined Breaking P…

Breaking Politics - Will Australia get the AUKUS subs on time?

A top American defence official says the US Navy’s priority is manufacturing its own ballistic missile submarines, not the Virginia-class vessels Australia depends on under AUKUS. Michael Shoebridge from Strategic Analysis Australia joins Breaking Politics to discuss whether Australia will receive…

Breaking Politics - Musos singing the same tune on gas exports

Some of the nations most prominent musicians have joined forces calling for a 25 per cent levy on export revenue. Artists including Jimmy Barnes, Missy Higgins and Ben Lee say the additional funds could be used to help support the local music industry.

Breaking Politics - AI data centre boom

The Albanese government has outlined a new framework, expecting tech companies building A-I data centres to fund their own renewable energy infrastructure, in exchange for fast-tracked development approvals. The Opposition says nuclear can't be ruled out. 

Breaking Politics - what's burning the democracy sausage?

New research shows an increasing number of young Australians are looking for an alternative political system.

Breaking Politics - the cost of the illicit tobacco war

AI Group analysis shows $10-billion is being drained from the federal budget from illegal cigarettes

Breaking Politics - Labor's Gordon Reid on the healthcare system

Gordon Reid represents the NSW Central Coast in Federal Parliament, but he also works part-time as an emergency doctor at a local hospital. He swung by our Canberra studios for an in-depth conversation about the issues facing the healthcare system.

Breaking Politics - Iran's ambassador expelled over firebombing allegations

The Federal Government has sent the Iranian ambassador and his diplomatic staff packing in response to ASIO's finding the Islamic Revolutionary Guard was responsible for two anti-semitic attacks. We hear from the spy agency's boss, the government and opposition, and an Iranian advocate about the re…

Breaking Politics - early learning overhaul to better protect children

State and Federal education ministers have agreed to a raft of childcare reforms including a trial of mandatory CCTV in early learning centres, to better shield young Australians from predators. The overhaul has been discussed at a crucial meeting in Sydney. We hear from the government, opposition,…

Breaking Politics - NDIS in for a major overhaul

The government will inject two billion dollars into a new support program aimed at funnelling children with mild autism and developmental disorders off the National Disability Insurance Scheme. But how will it work, and what does it mean for parents who already rely on the NDIS? We hear from the He…