Politics Now

In a very special Question Time edition of The Party Room, Chief Elections and Data Analyst Casey Briggs joins PK to get stuck into all of your wonderfully nerdy questions.
Including, what does the preparation for election night look like behind the scenes? Why is Queensland the only state without an Upper House/Senate? Are Gen Z men still leaning left? And is expanding the size of parliament a good idea?
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As the leaves on the parliamentary budget tree change colour, Labor has unveiled an enormous NDIS overhaul — promising major savings in the upcoming budget.
So, has Prime Minister Anthony Albanese finally used some of his political capital with the "bold" reforms? And what are the political risks, as many in the disability community remain alarmed about the implications from the overhaul?
Meanwhile, momentum is growing for a gas profits tax, with an unlikely political grouping all supporting the push. However, as the PM looks to shore-up fuel security in the region, has he gone cold on the idea?
Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas are joined by Sarah Ferguson, ABC 730 Host on The Party Room.
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Watch Sarah's IV with Health Minister Mark Butler here: https://iview.abc.net.au/video/SEGS2026106594290Catch up on Afternoon Briefing here: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/afternoon-briefingCatch up on The Radio National Hour:https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/the-radio-national-hour

The Albanese Government has announced a sweeping overhaul of the NDIS, with 160,000 participants to be booted from the scheme within four years.
Underpinned by four key pillars, the reform looks to rein in spending and "unsustainable growth" and clamp down on the "chaotic free-for-all-market that's built up".
And while the move will generate key budget savings, it doesn't come without political costs for Labor — but as David tells PK, the government clearly thinks they'll "get points for making some tough and hard decisions" even if it means a rough political road ahead.
Patricia Karvelas and David Speers break it all down on Politics Now.
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Whether the government likes it or not, momentum is building around a gas profits tax.
What began as a simmering grassroots and political push has accelerated amid the global energy crisis, with pressure mounting on the government to act. A Greens-led inquiry into the issue begins today.
But is Prime Minister Anthony Albanese listening?
At the same time, both the government and opposition are sharpening their housing messages - but which one will land with voters?
Patricia Karvelas and Raf Epstein break it all down on Politics Now.
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers says reining in NDIS spending will “easily be the most important” source of budget savings as the Albanese Government looks to make the scheme "sustainable".
And while the Treasurer confirmed a "whole range" of tax reforms remain on the table, is consensus growing across political aisles and the community for changes like a gas profits tax?
Meanwhile, One Nations' primary vote has slumped across two key polls today, so is Donald Trump's erratic behaviour causing some blow-back against the minor party?
Patricia Karvelas and Jacob Greber break it all down on Politics Now.
Got a burning question?
Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at [email protected] PK's analysis here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-20/australias-lucky-country-mantle-has-slipped/106581228 Read Jacob's analysis here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-18/inflation-war-making-may-budget-harder/106577912