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

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

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

Breaking Politics - what's burning the democracy sausage?

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

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

Breaking Politics - the cost of the illicit tobacco war

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

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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