One Nation is currently leading primary polling. Election analysist William Bowe discusses what could bring them apart.

In just a year, the rocketship from the right - One Nation - has flew past the old guard, climbing five times the vote it had at last year's polls. In this week's episode of The Issue, 'Poll Bludger' William Bowe discusses how Pauline Hanson's revolution is going to change Australian politics, and …

From surviving a bomb blast to calling out Albo on veterans' funding,  this soldier turned MP has some things to say

This Aussie stared death in the face and lived to tell the tale. This is the new battle he fights as a Member of Parliament. He refused to back down from calling the Prime Minister a 'liar'.  Now Phil Thompson has revealed why. The Coalition says it will get rid of a $5,000 funding cap on veterans'…

Trump promised the Iran conflict would end quickly. Three months later, the risks are growing

For months Donald Trump has promised peace with Iran is close. Energy experts say the crisis is far from over. From the Strait of Hormuz to fears of a global energy shock, Dr Jessie Moritz joins The Issue to unpack how this war could reshape the Middle East and the global economy for years to come.

Could Australia really win the World Cup? There's one powerful believer in their corner

As the FIFA World Cup looms, the high-stakes battles Australian football faces both on the pitch and in the boardroom only becomes clearer. Australia is officially locked into Group D for the World Cup in North America. In this week's episode of The Issue, we unpack the schedule - from the kickoff…

Housing minister Clare O'Neil defends Labor’s budget bombshell - will it be a broken promise or a bold fix?

Australia’s housing crisis has hit breaking point — but the Albanese Government's recent bombshell at this week's Federal Budget hopes to fix it. Sitting down with 7NEWS' The Issue, Housing Minister Clare O’Neil defends Labor’s dramatic housing overhaul, including changes to negative gearing, capit…

Navigating the rising interest rate crisis with insights from Canstar’s Sally Tindall

Sally Tindall discusses the impact of rising interest rates on Australian households, mortgage strategies, savings, and the broader economic outlook amid surging inflation and questionable government policies. The Director of Data Insights at Canstar joins Political Reporter Josh Martin to navigat…

Is Australian politics dead as we know it? This expert says one clue reveals it is

This week The Issue Podcast explores the complex political dynamics at play in the Farrer byelection, including the rise of One Nation and Independents, the decline of the major parties, and regional issues (such as health and water) impacting voter behaviour. Join 7News Political Reporter, Josh Ma…

Sam Gordon talks fears over major housing policy shake-up

Australia’s housing market is at a tipping point. With the federal budget looming, major changes to housing policy, including negative gearing and capital gains tax, are being debated in Canberra. But could these decisions make the crisis even worse? In this episode of The Issue, property investor …

Anthony Albanese's plan to fight at the 2028 election and his 'sense of destiny'

How does the Australian War Memorial tell the messy truth about war? And its plan to handle the Ben Roberts-Smith court case

How does the Australian War Memorial tell the messy truth about war? It’s a shrine, a world-class museum and an archive in Canberra that’s undergoing a $550 million upgrade. The Issue looks at what’s next for the Memorial, how it honours veterans, and how it handles a painful history including th…