The Lowy Institute has released a new analysis claiming western militaries have failed to learn important lessons from conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.

It argues countries like Australia have been slow to boost capability, while authoritarian states like China, Russia and Iran are rapidly embracing new technologies.

Report author Retired Major General Mick Ryan joins Breaking Politics to unpack what needs to change. 

 

The Lowy Institute has released a new analysis claiming western militaries have failed to learn important lessons from conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.
It argues countries like Australia have been slow to boost capability, while authoritarian states like China, Russia and Iran are rapidly embracing new technologies.
Report author Retired Major General Mick Ryan joins Breaking Politics to unpack what needs to change.&nbsp;
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A look at the events that have shaped the week in federal politics.

A look at the events that have shaped the week in federal politics.

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Breaking Politics - Are western militaries prepared for war?

Cafe and restaurant owners are warning they will need to increase prices, in order to cope with a series of new expenses.

The industry is concerned a by 4.75% boost to the award wage, will place further pressure on businesses already feeling the squeeze.

David Bitton, who owns Sydney cafe Bitton's Rose Bay claims, the impact of the wage hike will be compounded by other looming expenses.

He joins Breaking Politics to dissect what all the changes mean for his business. 

Cafe and restaurant owners are warning they will need to increase prices, in order to cope with a series of new expenses.
The industry is concerned a by 4.75% boost to the award wage, will place further pressure on businesses already feeling the squeeze.
David Bitton, who owns Sydney cafe Bitton's Rose Bay claims, the impact of the wage hike will be&nbsp;compounded by other looming expenses.
He joins Breaking Politics to dissect what all the changes mean for his business.&nbsp;

Breaking Politics - Restaurants warn of 10% price hike

A small group of locals in rural New South Wales launched "Grain of Hope" to ship 500 tonnes of locally donated wheat to famine-stricken Sudan.

Despite facing a massive $1.3 million logistical hurdle due to the skyrocketing costs of shipping into a conflict zone, the team is moving ahead with their first 100-tonne shipment to prove that ordinary people can drive global change.

Riverina Farmer Rob Houghton joins Breaking Politics, to give an update on where the project is at. 

A small group of locals in rural New South Wales launched "Grain of Hope" to ship 500 tonnes of locally donated wheat to famine-stricken Sudan.
Despite facing a massive $1.3 million logistical hurdle due to the skyrocketing costs of shipping into a conflict zone, the team is moving ahead with their first 100-tonne shipment to prove that ordinary people can drive global change.
Riverina Farmer Rob Houghton joins Breaking Politics, to give an update on where the project is at.&nbsp;

Breaking Politics - NSW Farmers' quest to ship wheat to Sudan

A group of four women and nine children with links to Islamic State are set to arrive in Sydney and Melbourne today, ending years of limbo in a Syrian detention camp.

While the Federal Police prepare to lay charges against some of the women, the children face a complex journey of therapy, de-radicalisation, and community integration. 

But, what chance do these children actually have at a normal life?

Save the Children CEO Mat Tinkler joins Breaking Politics to give us his take

A group of four women and nine children with links to Islamic State are set to arrive in Sydney and Melbourne today, ending years of limbo in a Syrian detention camp.
While the Federal Police prepare to lay charges against some of the women, the children face a complex journey of therapy, de-radicalisation, and community integration.&nbsp;
But, what chance do these children actually have at a normal life?
Save the Children CEO Mat Tinkler joins&nbsp;Breaking Politics to give us his take

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