Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and U-S President Donald Trump have overnight spoken for the first time since March.

The two leaders discussed a number of key priorities including AUKUS, AI and the status of the Iran War.

Mr Albanese pushed the President to reconsider a 12.5% tariff on Australian goods, which was intitiated after the US deemed Australia hadn't done enough to combat modern slavery.

President Trump reportedly said he will consider Australia’s request for a full exemption.

But will he?

Director of Research at the United States Studies Centre Jared Mondschein, joins Breaking Politics to help us find out

 

 

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and U-S President Donald Trump have overnight spoken for the first time since March.
The two leaders discussed a number of key priorities including AUKUS, AI and the status of the Iran War.
Mr Albanese pushed the President to reconsider a 12.5% tariff on Australian goods, which was intitiated after the US deemed Australia hadn't done enough to combat modern slavery.
President Trump reportedly said he will consider Australia&rsquo;s request for a full exemption.
But will he?
Director of Research at the United States Studies Centre Jared Mondschein, joins Breaking Politics to help us find out
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Will Donald Trump exempt Australia from tarrifs?

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has used a key speech to unveil "world-leading" AI regulatory standards, arguing investment in the technology can create jobs, when the right guardrails are in place.

An A-I Office established in the P-M's department, while data centres will be required to generate their own power and conserve water.

A-I companies will also be forced to seek permission from Australian creatives, if they wish to use their work to train their models.

But, will the new regulations protect people from the risks posed by the nascent technology, or will the red-tape stile local investment?

AI Expert Dr Atie Kia from Swinburne University of Technology joins Breaking Politics to help us find out. 


 

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has used a key speech to unveil "world-leading" AI regulatory standards, arguing investment in the technology can create jobs, when the right guardrails are in place.
An A-I Office established in the P-M's department, while data centres will be required to generate their own power and conserve water.
A-I companies will also be forced to seek permission from Australian creatives, if they wish to use their work to train their models.
But, will the new regulations protect people from the risks posed by the nascent technology, or will the red-tape stile local investment?
AI Expert Dr Atie Kia from Swinburne University of Technology joins Breaking Politics to help us find out.&nbsp;
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Breaking Politics - Is Anthony Albanese on the right track with AI?

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

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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Breaking Politics - Are western militaries prepared for war?

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

Breaking Politics - What will happen to the children of the ISIS Brides?

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 Politics to dissect what the changes will mean for her members.

 

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 Politics to dissect what the changes will mean for her members.
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Breaking Politics - How will changes to the NDIS affect autistic participants?

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 it's nuclear submarines by the due date? 

A top American defence official says the US Navy&rsquo;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 it's nuclear submarines by the due date?&nbsp;

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

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.

Some of the nations most prominent musicians have joined forces calling for a 25 per cent levy on export revenue.&nbsp;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 - Musos singing the same tune on gas exports

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. 

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.&nbsp;

Breaking Politics - AI data centre boom

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