After five weeks of rest and relaxation - for some, at least - federal parliamentarians will return to Canberra on Monday for another sitting fortnight.

Besides the resumption of question time, expect heated debate on Labor’s next round of industrial relation reforms, which include plans to convert thousands of casuals into permanent employees.

Also looming large over parliament is the Reserve Bank’s next decision on interest rates, as the board meets on Tuesday to discuss whether to hold fast or continue lifting as the economy continues to gradually slow.

Today, senior economics correspondent Shane Wright and political reporter Angus Thompson join Rachel Clun to discuss the week in politics. 

After five weeks of rest and relaxation - for some, at least - federal parliamentarians will return to Canberra on Monday for another sitting fortnight.
Besides the resumption of question time, expect heated debate on Labor’s next round of industrial relation reforms, which include plans to convert thousands of casuals into permanent employees.
Also looming large over parliament is the Reserve Bank’s next decision on interest rates, as the board meets on Tuesday to discuss whether to hold fast or continue lifting as the economy continues to gradually slow.
Today, senior economics correspondent <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/by/shane-wright-h170pw">Shane Wright</a> and political reporter <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/by/angus-thompson-h13u28">Angus Thompson</a> join <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/by/rachel-clun-hvf36">Rachel Clun</a> to discuss the week in politics.

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The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

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