Analysis: Albanese and Chalmers see reform as an antidote to populism
01/07/2026 | 5 mins.
The slight recovery in Labor's polling shifts assumptions about what's in store for the remainder of this parliamentary term.
Government's ongoing budget pains, as Taylor muddles up multiculturalism
27/06/2026 | 55 mins.
Will Labor's broken budget promise haunt them all the way to the next election? And how does Opposition Leader, Angus Taylor recover from the mess he's made on multiculturalism?
Fuel relief to wind down as oil shock and budget battle loom
21/06/2026 | 56 mins.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed a phased end to the fuel excise discount, amid confusion over an end to the war in the Middle East.
Duniam exit rocks Coalition as Labor fights surging One Nation
14/06/2026 | 54 mins.
A shock Coalition resignation exposes deep cracks in the opposition, while Labor repositions itself to halt a surging One Nation.
Analysis: Albanese's frustration with Trump is becoming harder to hide
10/06/2026 | 5 mins.
The Albanese government is paying an economic and political toll for an ongoing and deeply unpopular war.
Every Sunday morning, the ABC's national political lead David Speers unpacks the major stories shaping Australia's future. Each episode includes a major interview with an Australian politician and an extensive discussion with a panel of the country's best journalists. This show will help you understand the major factors behind the decisions and debates driving a national conversation.