What will our future look like 40 years from now? How, in a world growing in complexity, will we be faring economically and otherwise?
Ahead of the release of the government's latest intergenerational report, Treasurer Jim Chalmers had warned of some "confronting" findings, but there were also some surprisingly positive predictions.
Today, senior economics writer Matt Wade discusses the unique challenges faced by Australia.

Further reading
An ageing Australia must find ways to pay for world reshaped by AI, climate change.

 

What will our future look like 40 years from now? How, in a world growing in complexity, will we be faring economically and otherwise? Ahead of the release of the government's latest intergenerational report, Treasurer Jim Chalmers had warned of some "confronting" findings, but&nbsp;<a href="https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/an-ageing-australia-must-find-ways-to-pay-for-world-reshaped-by-ai-climate-change-20260921-p60z33.html?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_morning_edition&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">there were also some surprisingly positive predictions.</a> Today, senior economics writer Matt Wade discusses the unique challenges faced by Australia.
Further reading
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/an-ageing-australia-must-find-ways-to-pay-for-world-reshaped-by-ai-climate-change-20260921-p60z33.html?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_morning_edition&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">An ageing Australia must find ways to pay for world reshaped by AI, climate change.</a></li>
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The surprising prediction for Australia in 40 years

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For many Ukrainians, daily life continues four years and six months since Russia’s full-scale invasion.
But something has shifted in the war recently, as Europe correspondent David Crowe reports from Kyiv.

Today, Crowe discusses the new and dangerous phase of this war and what the rest of the world can do to help.

The workers who keep trains running under fire: https://tinyurl.com/yt6fvws9

The human face of the assault on Ukraine: https://tinyurl.com/yujrkyke

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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For many Ukrainians, daily life continues four years and six months since Russia&rsquo;s full-scale invasion. But something has shifted in the war recently, as Europe correspondent David Crowe reports from Kyiv.
Today, Crowe discusses the new and dangerous phase of this war and what the rest of the world can do to help.
The workers who keep trains running under fire: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/yt6fvws9">https://tinyurl.com/yt6fvws9</a>
The human face of the assault on Ukraine: https://tinyurl.com/yujrkyke
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The new terror stalking Ukraine

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Today we’re hot off the press, to use an old newsroom cliche, to talk about the federal government’s new plan for migration. Immigration Minister Tony Burke gave a speech to the National Press Club in Canberra on Thursday where he announced significant changes.

These changes included curtailing visa hopping, targeting international students, implementing a ballot system for backpackers, and ramping up the deportation of unlawful non-citizens.

If these aims are achieved, what will the consequences be? Will demand for housing drop? Will there be labour shortages in agriculture, or aged care? What about deportations – does that signal ICE-esque raids? And what about the broader questions around Australian culture?

Joining national deputy editor Stephanie Peatling today is chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal.



Cut through the noise of federal politics with host Jacqueline Maley and chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal on Inside Politics, from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, every Friday.

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Today we&rsquo;re hot off the press, to use an old newsroom cliche, to talk about the federal government&rsquo;s new plan for migration.&nbsp;Immigration Minister Tony Burke gave a speech to the National Press Club in Canberra on Thursday&nbsp;<a href="https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/labor-migration-plan-revealed-burke-to-ramp-up-deportations-and-bring-in-backpacker-ballot-20260917-p60y39.html?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_morning_edition&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">where he announced significant changes.</a>
These changes included curtailing visa hopping, targeting international students, implementing a ballot system for backpackers, and ramping up the deportation of unlawful non-citizens.
If these aims are achieved, what will the consequences be? Will demand for housing drop? Will there be labour shortages in agriculture, or aged care? What about deportations &ndash; does that signal ICE-esque raids? And what about the broader questions around Australian culture?
Joining national deputy editor Stephanie Peatling today is chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal.
 Cut through the noise of federal politics with host Jacqueline Maley and chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal on Inside Politics, from the newsrooms of<a href="https://www.smh.com.au/"> The Sydney Morning Herald</a> and<a href="https://www.theage.com.au/"> The Age</a>, every Friday.
If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, rate, review and subscribe on<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/inside-politics/id1738365431"> Apple</a>,<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/29UKjyueywTgAL0Pk4Er8v"> Spotify</a>,<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrLulycax3584BxKI1ZqSySsouknCWiUa"> YouTube</a> or whichever platform you find your pods.&nbsp;

Migration plan revealed: Who comes, who leaves and what it all means

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When Donald Trump announced his so-called Liberation Day tariffs in April last year, one question seemed to dominate: which country would suffer the most economic pain?

But since then, one country after the next seems to have awoken to a starkly hopeful realisation: the United States accounts for only 15 per cent of total global imports and trade. So, could these countries join a newly powerful trading bloc?

Today, international and political editor Peter Hartcher on recent moves by Canada to possibly join the European Union, and if Australia could follow suit.

 

Background reading:
Euro-vision: Could Australia join the European Union? One key minister is open to it

 

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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When Donald Trump announced his so-called Liberation Day tariffs in April last year, one question seemed to dominate: which country would suffer the most economic pain?
But since then, one country after the next seems to have awoken to a starkly hopeful realisation: the United States accounts for only 15 per cent of total global imports and trade. So, could these countries join a newly powerful trading bloc?
Today, international and political editor Peter Hartcher on recent moves by Canada to possibly join the European Union, and if Australia could follow suit.
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Background reading:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/euro-vision-could-australia-join-the-european-union-one-key-minister-is-open-to-it-20260914-p60x5a.html">Euro-vision: Could Australia join the European Union? One key minister is open to it</a></li>
</ul>
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Could Australia join the European Union?

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