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.

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 - Labor's Gordon Reid on the healthcare system

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 regime's history of foreign interference.

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 regime's history of foreign interference.

Breaking Politics - Iran's ambassador expelled over firebombing allegations

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, experts and advocates about what the changes mean.

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, experts and advocates about what the changes mean.

Breaking Politics - early learning overhaul to better protect children

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 Health Minister and his opposition counterpart.

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 Health Minister and his opposition counterpart.

Breaking Politics - NDIS in for a major overhaul

Business executives, union bosses and experts are converging on Parliament House in Canberra for the Federal Government's economic roundtable. But is the three-day gathering just a talkfest, or can we expect genuine economic reform? We hear from the Treasurer, the head of the Productivity Commission, and the boss of the Council of Small Business to find out.

Business executives, union bosses and experts are converging on Parliament House in Canberra for the Federal Government's economic roundtable. But is the three-day gathering just a talkfest, or can we expect genuine economic reform? We hear from the Treasurer, the head of the Productivity Commission, and the boss of the Council of Small Business to find out.

Breaking Politics - Labor's economic roundtable gets  underway

A new report from the Australian Institute of Criminology shows more than half of all Australians have been victims of cybercrime in the last 12 months. But there is some good news, with the rates of most kinds of online crimes falling slightly. We speak to AIC Research Manager Anthony Morgan for more detail on the findings.

A new report from the Australian Institute of Criminology shows more than half of all Australians have been victims of cybercrime in the last 12 months. But there is some good news, with the rates of most kinds of online crimes falling slightly. We speak to AIC Research Manager Anthony Morgan for more detail on the findings.

Breaking Politics - Cybercrime rates falling, but still high

The Prime Minister has announced plans to formally recognise the state of Palestine when he travels to the United Nations General Assembly in September. So what does the decision mean for the people of Gaza and the Middle East more broadly? And will it have any practical impact?

We hear from a number of the key players including Anthony Albanese, Opposition Leader Sussan Ley and former Foreign Minister Bob Carr.

The Prime Minister has announced plans to formally recognise the state of Palestine when he travels to the United Nations General Assembly in September. So what does the decision mean for the people of Gaza and the Middle East more broadly? And will it have any practical impact?
We hear from a number of the key players including Anthony Albanese, Opposition Leader Sussan Ley and former Foreign Minister Bob Carr.

Breaking Politics - Australia to recognise Palestinian statehood

A program is being rolled out nationwide, aimed at supporting parents and others who might be concerned about a young person being radicalised with an extremist ideology. But officials are dealing with an increasingly complex set of circumstances, as artificial intelligence makes it harder to know who to trust, and some young people adopt a "salad bar" of different, sometimes contradictory grievances. We speak with an expert from New South Wales about how the issue is being tackled.

A program is being rolled out nationwide, aimed at supporting parents and others who might be concerned about a young person being radicalised with an extremist ideology. But officials are dealing with an increasingly complex set of circumstances, as artificial intelligence makes it harder to know who to trust, and some young people adopt a "salad bar" of different, sometimes contradictory grievances. We speak with an expert from New South Wales about how the issue is being tackled.

Breaking Politics - how AI is turbocharging violent extremism

Australia has struck a new agreement with the US, India and Japan for greater cooperation on critical minerals. But how much of a difference will it make when China dominates the global market? We speak with Critical Minerals Association of Australia Managing Director Namali Mackay to find out.

Australia has struck a new agreement with the US, India and Japan for greater cooperation on critical minerals. But how much of a difference will it make when China dominates the global market? We speak with Critical Minerals Association of Australia Managing Director Namali Mackay to find out.

Breaking Politics - can a new critical minerals deal challenge China's dominance?

Warning - this episode deals with some distressing content.

Revelations two Melbourne men have been charged with dozens of crimes including child sex offences have sparked an outpouring of community anger. For politicians, the focus is now turning to what can be done to ensure something like this doesn't happen again. State and federal governments have some ideas - now they just need to make them work.

We hear from the federal education minister and his opposition counterpart about the changes they'd like to see.

Warning - this episode deals with some distressing content.
Revelations two Melbourne men have been charged with dozens of crimes including child sex offences have sparked an outpouring of community anger. For politicians, the focus is now turning to what can be done to ensure something like this doesn't happen again. State and federal governments have some ideas - now they just need to make them work.
We hear from the federal education minister and his opposition counterpart about the changes they'd like to see.

Breaking Politics - how to improve Australia's child safety system

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

Breaking Politics Podcast

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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