Is Jim Chalmers the right person to be treasurer? Business gives its view

The prime minister said Jim Chalmer's job was safe until the election this week. But what does business think? Chief Executive of Australia's Chamber of Commerce and Industry joins The Issue this week to discuss what he thinks the government should do next to tackle Australia's economy issue and t…

'Get in now': Why this property expert stresses a tough 2027 for first home buyers

What effect will five interest rate hikes in one year have on Australia’s housing goals? 7NEWS explores that issue with Tim Reardon, the Chief Economist of the Housing Industry Association. He explains why he thinks the Reserve Bank will hike again, when things will get better, and what impact th…

What does Australia's former US ambassador have to say about Donald Trump?

As Americans get ready to vote in the US midterm elections, Australia's Former US Ambassador Joe Hockey gives his thoughts on the likely outcomes and what that means for the country's current president. Will these elections change US-Australia relations? Is Trump still a reliable ally? Joe Hockey…

"Policy over personal attacks": A warning from Australia's 22-year-old senator

Labor Senator Charlotte Walker is only 22 but she has already made her presence felt in Canberra. She’s a polarising figure. Some love her social media reels, fresh look on key issues and her youth. Others think someone that young shouldn’t be in federal parliament and find her annoying. On this …

Australia's house prices keep falling. This is why Labor thinks the panic is overblown

From housing tax changes to credit card surcharges, heat is building on the Albanese government over its economic management. Daniel Mulino's role as Financial Services Minister and Assistant Treasurer puts him in the room where critical policies are decided. What does he have to say about inflati…

'National scandal': This tech expert blows the whistle, saying sensitive federal government data is vulnerable

A former public servant is blowing the whistle on the federal government’s handling of data. Samuel Spencer says it is not good enough that Commonwealth Departments are using Microsoft Excel to administer $1.2 trillion budget documents, COMCAR bookings, and data collection for the Pharmaceutical B…

Border Politics: The Coalition’s Migration Plan

In this candid interview with The Issue Podcast, Liberal Senator Jonno Duniam opens up about his upcoming exit from federal parliament, sharing how the intense demands of political life impact families. As Shadow Minister for Home Affairs, he sets out his migration vision - protecting essential lab…

Kim Beazley on AUKUS, Australia's sovereignty, and Trump's "indefensible legacy"

The man who has worn many hats in Canberra, Kim Beazley, joins The Issue this week to discuss fraught US relations, security threats, and the great change in Australian politics. Beazley discusses how significant AUKUS is, and if politics is still a "good career".

Senior energy analyst Saul Kavonic explains why Australia needs a self-sufficient oil supply amidst geopolitical conflict

The Strait of Hormuz remains choked by war six months on. What does this mean for inflation and interest rates in Australia? Did we ever move past the risk of fuel shortages? Senior energy analyst Saul Kavonic joins The Issue this week to discuss our country's vulnerable fuel supply and how we ca…

'If only we knew how exposed we were': Cyber threats specialist Alastair MacGibbon on the growing cyber threat and if our tech can keep up

Is AI about to accelerate cybercrime? How do we stop it? How exposed are we? Australia's number one expert on all things cyber security, Alastair MacGibbon sits down with The Issue to discuss the growing threats in our country. MacGibbon also speaks about the most vulnerable group of Aussies and h…