Radio National Breakfast

We hear from the former boss of the US EPA following the Trump administration removing a cornerstone of climate regulation.
Then, to federal politics. The Treasurer Jim Chalmers discusses some fo the early policy positions put foward by the new leadership of the Liberal Party. We also speak with the Vice President of the Liberal Party and the independent hoping to win Sussan's Ley's seat of Farrer. 
Recap the morning's news, politics and global affairs with the Breakfast Wrap.

Former Liberal leader Sussan Ley says she intends to resign in the coming weeks, sparking a by-election in her southern NSW electorate of Farrer.
With the seat about to become vacant, both Coalition partners will be able to contest it. Also in the contest is an independent candidate who polled almost 20 per cent of first preferences at last year's election.
GUEST: Michelle Milthorpe, Independent candidate for Farrer
PRODUCER: Isadora Bogle

Did you know a woman was posthumously recognised as project manager of the Sydney Harbour Bridge? Or that the city of Canberra was partly designed by a woman?
Women and their contribution to history and society have been largely overlooked, minimised or even erased.
GUEST: Sita Sargeant, founder of She Shapes History, author of She Shapes History: Guided Walks and Stories About Great Australian Women

Queensland's inquiry into Child Safety resumes in Toowoomba today, with public hearings focusing on the link between out-of-home care and the youth justice system.
The inquiry was called back in May last year, to examine what the state government has labelled a 'broken system' that's failing children in residential care at a cost of $1.12 billion.
GUEST: Estelle Abela, interim CEO of PeakCare

The federal government is facing a new-look opposition, with Liberal leader Angus Taylor and his deputy, Jane Hume, outlining some of the party's policy priorities at the weekend.
Mr Taylor has signalled he will pursue a stricter immigration policy, saying it will be a focus for the party - both as a vehicle to reduce cost-of-living pressures and to "protect the Australian way of life". 
GUEST: Jim Chalmers, Treasurer
PRODUCER: Isadora Bogle