Radio National Breakfast

It's said the youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow.
It's something Caitlin Figueiredo takes seriously.
She's spent years boosting the voices of youth and women at the political table and advocating that the halls of power should reflect the rich diversity of the community.
Guest: Caitlin Figueiredo, former chair of the Australian Youth Affairs Coalition, a co-creator of the Girls Take Over Parliament program, advisor to several groups on youth affairs

The Northern Territory has legislated extra safeguards to protect motorists facing the eye-watering surge in fuel prices.
The territory government — last week — triggered a 77-year-old law to force fuel retailers to make their "full cost structures" public. The government says in "the most extreme cases" the legislation will allow it to "overrule and set the price" of petrol and diesel at the bowser.
GUEST: Bill Yan, Northern Territory Treasurer
PRODUCER: Isadora Bogle

It's about a month since Queensland Senator Matt Canavan became leader of the National Party. 
Today - in a speech at the National Press Club - he'll call for an "economic revolution" in Australia, arguing for more factories, dams, cities, homes - and babies.
Or, as he describes it, "an Australia on steroids".
GUEST: Matt Canavan, Nationals leader
PRODUCER: Isadora Bogle

US President Donald Trump has warned “a whole civilisation will die tonight” if Iran fails to meet his latest deadline to strike a deal that includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
But if the Trump Administration follows through on its threats - it shouldn't expect help from leaders in Europe - who have have been clear in their refusal to join the US' war efforts.
Those responses have angered Donald Trump and strained diplomatic relations - as Europe continues to support Ukraine's war effort on its own borders.
GUEST: Andrius Kubilius, European Commissioner for Defence and Space and former Lithuanian prime minister
PRODUCER: Brooke Young

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has spoken with China's Premier - Li Qiang, agreeing to increase communication "in support of regional energy security".
The Prime Minister will travel to Singapore tomorrow on a mission to secure future essential supplies like fuel, while Defence Minister Richard Marles has landed in Japan to meet with his counterpart.
It comes as the conflict in the middle east shows no end in sight. 
GUEST: Matt Thistlethwaite, Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade 
PRODUCER: Isadora Bogle