Breaking Politics Podcast

The United States has announced a review into the $368 billion AUKUS nuclear submarine deal. So what does it mean for Australia? We hear from former Trump advisor John Bolton and the ANU National Security College's Jennifer Parker to find out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been named a Companion of the Order of Australia, in part for his work leading the nation through the COVID-19 pandemic. Hear from Mr Morrison and some of the other winners on this episode of Breaking Politics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government has come up with a unique way of trying to convince the US President to grant Australia an exemption from tariffs. But the beef industry is skeptical - hear from the Red Meat Advisory Council's John McKillop about his concerns. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US President Donald Trump has granted the UK a reprieve from his 50% steel and aluminium tariff, so could Australia be next? Hear what the Opposition's Trade Spokesman Kevin Hogan has to say. Plus, an update on Australia-EU free trade negotiations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM has headed to WA for the first time since the election, to announce Greens senator Dorinda Cox's defection to Labor. While he was there, he had a wide-ranging conversation with 6PR's Oliver Peterson, covering his planned super tax, Senator Cox's decision and... bareknuckle boxing? Take a listen for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Liberals and Nationals are hopeful of reuniting before Parliament returns in July after their acrimonious breakup. The leaders of the parties have held crisis talks and Liberal MPs will now meet to consider the Nationals' demands.  Hear from former Prime Minister Tony Abbott about what he makes of the Coalition chaos. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Liberals and Nationals have split as they reel from their election defeat. But the two political parties are hopeful of reuniting, if they can resolve their policy differences. So what does the Coalition's future look like? We hear from former Liberal Prime Minister John Howard to find out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The boss of the European Commission is pushing for a military pact with Australia, in a bid to improve defence ties as strategic tensions grow across the world. What does this mean for a country which has long seen the United States as its main ally? We speak to Robert Potter from the Australian National University's Centre for European Studies to find out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Andrew Bragg has been one of the fiercest critics of Labor's plan to change the tax treatment of some super accounts. Hear what he has to say about the policy, along with the future of the Liberal party. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor celebrates election victory, Liberal blame game starts, Australia's plans to change car import tax, and the Government's social media age ban. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Exclusive revelations about Papua New Guinea NRL deal, campaigns pause to remember Pope Francis, leaders clash in fiery debate, declining maths proficiency and Clive Palmer's candidate troubles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Political leaders hold duelling campaign launches, Indonesia rejects Russia base report, how the major parties stack up on the environment, and fears about deepfake election ads. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US tariffs rock election campaign, Coalition support slides, controversial candidate dumped, the push for broad economic reform and Labor's promise of cheaper home batteries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Election 2025 starts - Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton on the campaign trial, the US has imposed tariffs on Australian goods and services, The Reserve Bank keeps interest rates on hold and Former Vic Premier Jeff Kennet on immigration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Treasurer delivers his pre-election budget, the Opposition promises more gas and cheaper power bills, politicians urged to reject Qantas Chairman's Lounge membership, and unions attack Liberal nuclear promise. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor prepares pre-election budget, more damning CFMEU revelations, the independent running in one of the Liberal party's safest seats, Malcolm Turnbull's AUKUS spray, and the push for better mental health support. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liberal MP and Shadow Immigration Minister Dan Tehan is facing a fierce challenge from Independent Alex Dyson, in his Victorian seat of Wannon. What are the two candidates' priorities if they win the election? And how are they going to try and win the seat? Listen to find out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fight over US tariffs, green shoots for Labor ahead of election, the battle for a key Victorian seat, and how insurers could respond more quickly to natural disasters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good economic news as election looms, Ukraine aid paused, gas policy in the spotlight, public servants in Coalition's firing line, and why international flights could soon be cheaper. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Medicare announcement dominates pre-election campaign, inflation holds steady, marking three years since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, China navy drills cause concern, and universities unveil their election wishlist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Interest rates cut, how to fix the housing crisis, ASIO boss delivers threat assessment, Chinese ships spotted off Australia's coast, and the fallout from Victoria's byelection weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fowler is one of the most diverse electorates in the country, currently held by independent MP, Dai Le. How does Labor plan to win the seat back at the upcoming election? And how important will issues like the war in the Middle East be? Listen to find out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tariff threat dominates parliamentary sitting, the battle for Fowler heats up, more investment in women's health, and retired renters feeling the pinch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hate speech laws pass Parliament, businesses outline election agenda, Chinese AI app banned, tackling the ADF's recruitment crisis, and the push for banks to leave a UN climate deal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2024 marks two decades since the Indian Ocean tsunami, a massive natural disaster which left well over 200,000 people dead. The wave was so large it altered the rotation of the earth. In the aftermath, Australia donated more than $1b in aid to help Indonesia and other countries recover. Breaking Politics spoke with Plan International's Syifa Andina, who was in the car with her mum and brother when...