The Prime Minister is facing uncomfortable questions about his relationship with former Qantas CEO Alan Joyce, and the flight upgrades he received when he was Transport Minister, and also when he was in Opposition. How much damage has this done to the Prime Minister? Did he handle the whole controversy well?

Plus - the verdict is in, on how well Australia responded to the Covid pandemic. We also touch on this week’s much-anticipated inflation data, and discuss how it affects the government’s election timing. Chief political correspondent David Crowe and chief economics correspondent Shane Wright join Jacqueline Maley to discuss.

The Prime Minister is facing uncomfortable questions about his relationship with former Qantas CEO Alan Joyce, and the flight upgrades he received when he was Transport Minister, and also when he was in Opposition. How much damage has this done to the Prime Minister? Did he handle the whole controversy well? Plus - the verdict is in, on how well Australia responded to the Covid pandemic. We also touch on this week’s much-anticipated inflation data, and discuss how it affects the government’s election timing. Chief political correspondent David Crowe and chief economics correspondent Shane Wright join Jacqueline Maley to discuss.

The Morning Edition (formerly Please Explain) 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 (formerly Please Explain) 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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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.

Inside Politics: The PM, the Chairman’s Lounge and business class upgrades

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Inflation figures came out last week, and the annual figure tumbled from 3.8 per cent to 2.8 per cent - the lowest since the March quarter of 2021.

And it's welcome news for at least some of your grocery shop with bread prices, which were climbing at 14 per cent in Sydney and Melbourne a year ago, are now climbing at only 1.2 per cent.

And cheese is getting cheaper too.

So is the cost-of-living crisis over? And what can Australians expect from the Reserve Bank meeting on Tuesday?

Senior economics correspondent Shane Wright, and economics writer Millie Muroi, talk us through what the new inflation figures mean for you.



For more

Read...Shane Wright's 'There’s your inflation rate – then there’s the Reserve Bank’s rate', The Age and Sydney Morning Herald.

Watch...'Inflation falls, but don't expect cuts to follow', ABC's The Business.

Inflation figures came out last week, and the annual figure tumbled from 3.8 per cent to 2.8 per cent - the lowest since the March quarter of 2021.
And it's welcome news for at least some of your grocery shop with bread prices, which were climbing at 14 per cent in Sydney and Melbourne a year ago, are now climbing at only 1.2 per cent.
And cheese is getting cheaper too.
So is the cost-of-living crisis over? And what can Australians expect from the Reserve Bank meeting on Tuesday?
Senior economics correspondent Shane Wright, and economics writer Millie Muroi, talk us through what the new inflation figures mean for you.
 
For more
Read...Shane Wright's<a href="https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/there-s-your-inflation-rate-then-there-s-the-reserve-bank-s-rate-20241030-p5kmgt.html"> 'There’s your inflation rate – then there’s the Reserve Bank’s rate'</a>, The Age and Sydney Morning Herald.
Watch...<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xp66TFI7LJU">'Inflation falls, but don't expect cuts to follow'</a>, ABC's The Business.

Inflation is down and the reserve bank meets tomorrow. Is the squeeze over?

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Should we be surprised that the last week before the American presidential election is breaking historical records? Probably not. This is, after all, the race that has brought us assassination attempts (two). And an 11th hour candidate change. 

Still, never before in modern presidential election campaigns, has the race been this tight so close to election day, say some commentators. And, forget policies. Who wins could come down to the weather on election day, or - as one former aide to Barack Obama put it - “the vibes”.

Today, North America correspondent Farrah Tomazin on what the vibes were like in battleground states, during her recent trips there. And whether a legion of so-called shy Kamala voters could help her nab the White House.

Should we be surprised that the last week before the American presidential election is breaking historical records? Probably not. This is, after all, the race that has brought us assassination attempts (two). And an 11th hour candidate change. 
Still, never before in modern presidential election campaigns, has the race been this tight so close to election day, say some commentators. And, forget policies. Who wins could come down to the weather on election day, or - as one former aide to Barack Obama put it - “the vibes”.
Today, North America correspondent Farrah Tomazin on what the vibes were like in battleground states, during her recent trips there. And whether a legion of so-called shy Kamala voters could help her nab the White House.

The polls still put Trump and Harris neck-and-neck. But are we in for a surprise?

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Until now, Level 6 has kept its secrets. The exclusive club in Australia’s most powerful hospitality empire has long entertained celebrities, scions living off their parents’ fortune. And the empire’s own top executives.

But an exclusive investigation by our mastheads reveals claims of exploitation of female staff. As one former manager said of Level 6, it was “one step away from being a brothel”. The company denies these allegations.

Today, investigative reporter Eryk Bagshaw, on the staff across Merivale’s venues, who describe a toxic culture of harassment, fear, and pressure to take drugs. And their fears of retribution which have kept them from speaking out.

And a warning, today’s episode contains mentions of sexual harassment. Support is available at 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732).

Until now, Level 6 has kept its secrets. The exclusive club in Australia’s most powerful hospitality empire has long entertained celebrities, scions living off their parents’ fortune. And the empire’s own top executives.
But an exclusive investigation by our mastheads reveals claims of exploitation of female staff. As one former manager said of Level 6, it was “one step away from being a brothel”. The company denies these allegations.
Today, investigative reporter Eryk Bagshaw, on the staff across Merivale’s venues, who describe a toxic culture of harassment, fear, and pressure to take drugs. And their fears of retribution which have kept them from speaking out.
And a warning, today’s episode contains mentions of sexual harassment. Support is available at 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732).

Sex, drugs and harassment alleged in hospitality giant Merivale

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Inside Politics: The PM, the Chairman’s Lounge and business class upgrades

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