Radio National Breakfast

The federal government announced a National Gun Buyback Scheme, to facilitate gun reforms agreed to by the states and territories in the wake of the Bondi terror attack.
The reforms included reducing the number of guns a single licence holder can own and making it harder to secure a gun licence in Australia.
But despite an April 1 deadline, only three states and the ACT have signed up to the buyback scheme.
GUEST: Michelle Rowland, Attorney-General 
PRODUCER: Isadora Bogle

Farmers have urged Australia's major supermarket chains to pay more for fresh produce, in response to increased fuel and freight costs.
GUEST: Darren Chester, Shadow Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
PRODUCER: Isadora Bogle

The Easter long weekend is often a time for holiday makers to take on Australian road trip.
But this year it may have looked a little different, as steep petrol prices forced some trips to be delayed or cancelled.
The conflict in the Middle East has not only sent oil prices skyward, but a significant jump in EV interest and sales.
But with a surge in demand, what does that mean for energy infrastructure?
Guest: Alina Dini, Head of Energy and Infrastructure Electric Vehicle Council
Producers: Jason Whittaker, Grace Stranger

Russia launched multiple deadly drone and missile attacks over the weekend.
Ukraine also launched large-scale drone attacks targeting Russian oil infrastructure.
It comes as President Volodymyr Zelensky continues his tour of the Middle East looking to strengthen security ties with countries in the region. 
GUEST: Mariia Zolkina, head of regional and conflict studies at the Democratic Initiatives Foundation in Kyiv
PRODUCER: Pip Cook

US President Donald Trump's de facto oil blockade on Cuba has paused after a Russian crude oil tanker reached its shores last week.
After the successful shipment, the Kremlin soon announced a second is on its way.
The United Nations has described the fuel shortages and conditions on the island as life threatening.
GUEST: Mark Weisbrot, Co-Director of the Center for Economic and Policy Research
PRODUCER: Eddy Diamond