The ABC's politics podcast, Politics Now, dives into the biggest political stories in Australia and around the world, giving you a balanced look inside the stra...
A tax cut, or a cut to the fuel excise? A battle over "budget sweeteners" has emerged on the eve of the election.Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor has conceded a Dutton Government would repeal the Albanese Government's tax cut legislation — which swiftly passed the parliament — and now all eyes are on Peter Dutton as he unveils his highly anticipated Budget Reply.Charles Croucher, 9News Chief Political Editor joins Patricia Karvelas and Fran Kelly on The Party RoomGot a burning question?Got a burning political query? Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at [email protected]
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Why Albanese is wedging Dutton on tax cuts
The Albanese Government has used its post-Budget momentum to pile pressure on Peter Dutton ahead of his Budget reply speech on Thursday night — trying to force the Coalition to vote against tax cut legislation.The Opposition has labelled the tax cuts as "reckless spending" — but what major announcements are we likely to see in Peter Dutton's Budget reply?Patricia Karvelas and David Speers break it all down on Politics Now.Got a burning question?Got a burning political query? Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at [email protected]
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A tax cut in Labor's 'battle-ready' budget
Go inside the budget lock-up with Patricia Karvelas and Jacob Greber as they break down the politics of Treasurer Jim Chalmers' "bold move" in the election-eve Budget. Patricia Karvelas and Jacob Greber break it all down on Politics Now.Got a burning question?Got a burning political query? Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at [email protected]
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Budget week booby traps
As Treasurer Jim Chalmers gets set to hand down his fourth Budget tomorrow, it appears that the Albanese Government is trying to play it safe ahead of the election.But there are risks for both sides, with Labor attempting to paint Peter Dutton's budget reply speech as an election-defining moment.Patricia Karvelas and Jacob Greber break it all down on Politics Now.Got a burning question?Got a burning political query? Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at [email protected]
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Cut the public service? Productivity commission says think again || Insiders: On Background
Ahead of the Federal Budget, David Speers asks the Chair of the Productivity Commission Danielle Wood what needs to change to help improve living standards in Australia. Wood tells the Insiders: On Background podcast that the reforms she’s advocating for could be more difficult if the Coalition's makes good on its promise to cut the public service
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From Monday to Wednesday, Patricia Karvelas will chat to a rotating cast of the ABC's biggest political journalists about the latest news.
On Thursdays, 'The Party Room' with Patricia Karvelas and Fran Kelly will discuss the week's developments in depth with another journalist, and answer your questions.
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