Breakfast Wrap: BBC apology and Libs ditch net-zero
The BBC has rejected demands for financial compensation by US President Donald Trump after broadcasting a program last year that contained a misleading edit of his speech on the day of the Capitol riots. We'll hear from a former BBC Newsnight editor and co-host of the News Agents podcast Lewis Goodall. Then, as the Liberals formally ditch net-zero by 2050, we'll speak with the minister in charge of the Coalition's energy and emissions policy, who's been wrangling Liberal negotiations.We'll also find out the state of play in Tasmania, as disussions around the state's proposed stadium reach parliament. Recap the morning's news, politics and global affairs with the Breakfast Wrap.
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Property underquoting targeted by NSW Fair Trading Minister
NSW real estate agents could face fines of up to $110,000 for underquoting, in new reforms aimed at cracking down on misleading price guides and boosting transparency for home buyers.The Minns government has begun consulting the property sector ahead of drafting legislation, expected to reach parliament next year.Guest: Anoulack Chanthivong, NSW Minister for Better Regulation and Fair TradingProducer: Eddy Diamond
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US government shutdown finally comes to an end
The longest federal government shutdown in US history has ended after President Donald Trump signed a new funding package into law late on Wednesday night.The Republican-controlled House of Representatives voted 222 to 209 in favour of a bill to reopen the federal government and keep it funded until the end of January, with six Democrats breaking ranks to vote in favour.The contentious spending bill ended a 43-day impasse which saw millions of federal workers go without pay, disrupted welfare programmes and caused chaos at US airports with thousands of domestic flights cancelled.Guest: Betsey Stevenson, Professor of Public Policy and Economics at the University of Michigan and former member of President Barack Obama's Council of Economic AdvisersProducer: Pip Cook
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What now for Coalition solidarity with net zero abandoned
In the same week that marked the 50th anniversary of the Gough Whitlam dismissal, the Liberal Party announced they were walking away from net zero. Opposition Leader Sussan Ley says the Coalition will refocus on energy affordability for consumers.Meanwhile, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese established a new bilateral security treaty with Indonesia. Guests:Jason Koutsoukis, The Saturday Paper's special correspondentKatina Curtis, Canberra bureau chief with The West AustralianMel Clarke, Radio National Breakfast's political correspondent
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Tehan's promise as Liberals unveil energy policy
The Liberal Party has announced its new energy policy, saying it has scrapped a commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2050, while remaining committed to the Paris Agreement.The party is negotiating with the Nationals, who abandoned net zero earlier this month, to settle on a Coalition energy policy position. Guest: Dan Tehan, Shadow Minister for Energy and Emissions ReductionProducer: Isadora Bogle
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