The federal budget was pitched as a big moment for a progressive government that wants to equalise wealth and home ownership.

And one of the main attacks from the opposition is that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has had to break a promise in order to get there.

So will the broken promise line resonate if the changes are broadly supported by the public?

Also today, Inside Politics host Jacqueline Maley and chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal talk about Coalition leader Angus Taylor’s plan to centre immigration in his budget reply speech, including that non-citizens should be blocked from welfare payments.

We also check in on One Nation’s Farrer by-election win and how significant a threat the party now poses to Labor.

 

Background reading:
Budget fallout: Next tax war will be over rival income tax cuts
Confused by the federal budget? We answer your questions

The federal budget was pitched as a big moment for a progressive government that wants to equalise wealth and home ownership.
And one of the main attacks from the opposition is that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has had to break a promise in order to get there.
So will the broken promise line resonate if the changes are broadly supported by the public?
Also today,&nbsp;Inside Politics host Jacqueline Maley and chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal talk about Coalition leader Angus Taylor&rsquo;s plan to centre immigration in his budget reply speech, including that non-citizens should be blocked from welfare payments.
We also check in on One Nation&rsquo;s Farrer by-election win and how significant a threat the party now poses to Labor.
&nbsp;
Background reading:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/budget-fallout-next-tax-war-will-be-over-rival-income-tax-cuts-20260513-p5zwfo.html">Budget fallout: Next tax war will be over rival income tax cuts</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/confused-by-the-federal-budget-we-answer-your-questions-20260514-p5zx11.html">Confused by the federal budget? We answer your questions</a></li>
</ul>

Does a broken promise matter in a broken system, and Angus Taylor’s migrant plan

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Is Geelong’s form good enough to topple the Brisbane Lions at the Gabba in the grand final rematch, and can Carlton bounce back from their week of turmoil after the sacking of coach Michael Voss? Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan ask these questions as they run their eye over all the round-10 AFL matches, including the 30-year reunion of the “merger cup” between Melbourne and Hawthorn and Collingwood’s big challenge against Syddney - “the worst fixture they could possibly have”.

Is Geelong&rsquo;s form good enough to topple the Brisbane Lions at the Gabba in the grand final rematch, and can Carlton bounce back from their week of turmoil after the sacking of coach Michael Voss? Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan ask these questions as they run their eye over all the round-10 AFL matches, including the 30-year reunion of the &ldquo;merger cup&rdquo; between Melbourne and Hawthorn and Collingwood&rsquo;s big challenge against Syddney - &ldquo;the worst fixture they could possibly have&rdquo;.

Cats seek vengeance, Pies to be outpaced

When US President Donald Trump meets with China's President Xi Jinping this week, it will be a geopolitical heavyweight match-up with enormous stakes, according to Joe Biden’s former deputy secretary of state, Kurt Campbell.

On the table is everything from global trade to security.

And, at a time when Trump is arguably at his weakest, and Xi at his most paranoid.

Today international and political editor Peter Hartcher on whether Trump may inadvertently lead the United States into unilateral concessions and unintentional appeasement, and what this might mean for the rest of us. 

 

Background reading:
Peter Hartcher - The empire of pain and paranoia that awaits Trump inside Xi’s China
Michael Koziol - The ‘big danger’ for Australia as Trump meets Xi 

When US President Donald Trump meets with China's President Xi Jinping this week, it will be a geopolitical heavyweight match-up with enormous stakes, according to Joe Biden&rsquo;s former deputy secretary of state, Kurt Campbell.
On the table is everything from global trade to security.
And, at a time when Trump is arguably at his weakest, and Xi at his most paranoid.
Today international and political editor Peter Hartcher on whether Trump may inadvertently lead the United States into unilateral concessions and unintentional appeasement, and what this might mean for the rest of us.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Background reading:
<ul>
<li>Peter Hartcher - <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/world/asia/the-empire-of-pain-and-paranoia-that-awaits-trump-inside-xi-s-china-20260511-p5zvno.html">The empire of pain and paranoia that awaits Trump inside Xi&rsquo;s China</a></li>
<li>Michael Koziol -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.smh.com.au/world/north-america/the-big-danger-for-australia-as-trump-meets-xi-20260514-p5zwmm.html">The &lsquo;big danger&rsquo; for Australia as Trump meets Xi&nbsp;</a></li>
</ul>

Taiwan, trade and the balance of power: What’s at stake when Trump meets Xi Jinping

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The PNG Chiefs' signing fanfare of the past few weeks has left serious questions circulating about the Perth Bears' recruitment. With the Bears set to join the NRL next year – a year before the Chiefs - can coach Mal Meninga secure a marquee player for the Bears?

And with the State of Origin teams to be selected at the end of the NRL round this weekend, the biggest question for NSW selectors is who will play fullback for the Blues: the incumbent Dylan Edwards or veteran James Tedesco who is in sparkling form?

This week Sydney Morning Herald rugby league writers, Christian Nicolussi and Adrian Proszenko discuss those questions and preview Magic Round.

The PNG Chiefs' signing fanfare of the past few weeks has left serious questions circulating about the Perth Bears' recruitment. With the Bears set to join the NRL next year &ndash; a year before the Chiefs - can coach Mal Meninga secure a marquee player for the Bears? And with the State of Origin teams to be selected at the end of the NRL round this weekend, the biggest question for NSW selectors is who will play fullback for the Blues: the incumbent Dylan Edwards or veteran James Tedesco who is in sparkling form? This week Sydney Morning Herald rugby league writers, Christian Nicolussi and Adrian Proszenko discuss those questions and preview Magic Round.

Will the Bears sign a marquee player? And State of Origin selection begins

The federal government has delivered one of the most anticipated budgets in recent history, with the focus on shifting wealth from Boomers and opening more of the housing market to younger wage earners.

In order to get there, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Treasurer Jim Chalmers have enacted an overhaul of negative gearing, capital gains tax and trusts.

Today, we bring you an early episode of The Morning Edition from Parliament House in Canberra, with senior economics correspondent Shane Wright.

 
Peter Hartcher – ‘This budget will be attacked as a nightmare. That’s exactly what the PM wants.’
Paul Sakkal – ‘Albanese gambles on support from younger Australians as he dramatically shifts wealth.’

The federal government has delivered one of the most anticipated budgets in recent history, with the focus on shifting wealth from Boomers and opening more of the housing market to younger wage earners.
In order to get there, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Treasurer Jim Chalmers have enacted an overhaul of negative gearing, capital gains tax and trusts.
Today, we bring you an early episode of The Morning Edition from Parliament House in Canberra, with senior economics correspondent Shane Wright.
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Peter Hartcher &ndash; <a href="https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/this-budget-will-be-attacked-as-a-nightmare-that-s-exactly-what-the-pm-will-be-hoping-for-20260506-p5zuf3.html?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_morning_edition&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">&lsquo;This budget will be attacked as a nightmare. That&rsquo;s exactly what the PM wants.&rsquo;</a></li>
<li>Paul Sakkal &ndash; <a href="https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/albanese-gambles-on-support-from-younger-australians-as-he-dramatically-shifts-wealth-20260505-p5ztux.html?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_morning_edition&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">&lsquo;Albanese gambles on support from younger Australians as he dramatically shifts wealth.&rsquo;</a></li>
</ul>

Zoomers, boomers and a federal budget that could fix housing

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We’re only hours away from the federal treasurer handing down the government’s much-anticipated budget. All eyes have been on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s anticipated - and controversial - changes to taxes that benefit the wealthier members of our society.

But there’s an entirely different factor that is likely to sway the government’s thinking.

Today, political columnist Sean Kelly on what One Nation’s historic win on Saturday could mean for the changes to our society that the government implements, or not.

We&rsquo;re only hours away from the federal treasurer handing down the government&rsquo;s much-anticipated budget. All eyes have been on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese&rsquo;s anticipated - and controversial - changes to taxes that benefit the wealthier members of our society. But there&rsquo;s an entirely different factor that is likely to sway the government&rsquo;s thinking. Today, political columnist Sean Kelly on what One Nation&rsquo;s historic win on Saturday could mean for the changes to our society that the government implements, or not.

Will One Nation push Labor to reshape our society?

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Collingwood's frailties - immediate and long-term - are exposed by Geelong. Fremantle wins over their doubters with a barnstorming win over Hawthorn, and the AFL Commission prepares for a major overhaul. Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson unpack all the big issues in football after round nine and look ahead to the grand final rematch between the Lions and Cats.

Collingwood's frailties - immediate and long-term - are exposed by Geelong. Fremantle wins over their doubters with a barnstorming win over Hawthorn, and the AFL Commission prepares for a major overhaul. Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson unpack all the big issues in football after round nine and look ahead to the grand final rematch between the Lions and Cats.

Pies minced, Dockers convince and a shake-up at City Hall

Travis Reyes, a 21-year-old US marine, remembers feeling smug as he sat with his feet dangling out the door of a military aircraft, soaring high above a gulf in the Northern Territory.

Yes, dozens of military personnel had died in these hybrid aeroplane/helicopters over the years. But the take-off from Darwin had been smooth.

Today, senior reporter Grant McArthur on the 23 marines who crashed in the bush, shocking the globe. And the world-first medical experiments by quick-thinking Australian doctors aimed at helping Travis Reyes survive against all odds.

Background reading
Grant McArthur's full story: 'A fiery air crash, a face-eating fungus and minutes from death in the Top End: How The Alfred’s doctors saved this US marine.'

Travis Reyes, a 21-year-old US marine, remembers feeling smug as he sat with his feet dangling out the door of a military aircraft, soaring high above a gulf in the Northern Territory. Yes, dozens of military personnel had died in these hybrid aeroplane/helicopters over the years. But the take-off from Darwin had been smooth. Today, senior reporter Grant McArthur on <a href="https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/a-fiery-air-crash-a-face-eating-fungus-and-minutes-from-death-in-the-top-end-how-the-alfred-s-doctors-saved-this-us-marine-20260427-p5zrdx.html?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_morning_edition&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">the 23 marines who crashed in the bush</a>, shocking the globe. And the world-first medical experiments by quick-thinking Australian doctors aimed at helping Travis Reyes survive against all odds.
Background reading
<ul>
<li>Grant McArthur's full story: <a href="https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/a-fiery-air-crash-a-face-eating-fungus-and-minutes-from-death-in-the-top-end-how-the-alfred-s-doctors-saved-this-us-marine-20260427-p5zrdx.html?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_morning_edition&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">'A fiery air crash, a face-eating fungus and minutes from death in the Top End: How The Alfred&rsquo;s doctors saved this US marine.'</a></li>
</ul>

A fiery air crash in the Top End – and a miracle by Aussie doctors who saved a US marine

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Bob Brown has spent the past 50 years trying to make people put the planet before profit. The environmental crusader, former senator and medical doctor, and founding member of the Wilderness Society has fought pivotal battles, including campaigns to save the Franklin River and the Swift parrot. He also practises what he preaches: he has lived sustainably for decades in a one-bedroom home.
Today, to celebrate the 300th episode of Good Weekend Talks, deputy editor Konrad Marshall interviews Brown live on stage at the Melbourne Writers Festival.
This episode comes to you from the State Library of Victoria, where we are joined by a live audience for a conversation that will cover everything from the origin of the term "tree-hugger" to how Brown still finds optimism in the face of massive challenges facing the world.

Bob Brown has spent the past 50 years trying to make people put the planet before profit. The environmental crusader, former senator and medical doctor, and founding member of the Wilderness Society has fought pivotal battles, including campaigns to save the Franklin River and the Swift parrot. He also practises what he preaches: he has lived sustainably for decades in a one-bedroom home. Today, to celebrate the 300th episode of Good Weekend Talks, deputy editor Konrad Marshall interviews Brown live on stage at the Melbourne Writers Festival. This episode comes to you from the State Library of Victoria, where we are joined by a live audience for a conversation that will cover everything from the origin of the term "tree-hugger" to how Brown still finds optimism in the face of massive challenges facing the world.

300th episode: Bob Brown on finding optimism – live at the Melbourne Writers Festival

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