Breaking Politics Podcast

Interest rates remain on hold, Australia strikes treaty with Nauru, PNG gets NRL team, debate rages over Antisemitism, and poll neck-and-neck ahead of the election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Government prepares for mid-year budget update, response to Veteran Suicide Royal Commission handed down, Greens' student debt plan criticised, tradies added to visa scheme, and Syria's civil war reignites. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parliament wraps up for the year, monthly inflation remains steady, concern over pharmacist title change, calls for more investment in our outer suburbs, and why smart technology could be a security threat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister returns home from G20 summit, government flags cash mandate, fight over foreign student caps, Bunnings pinged for privacy breach, and why Australian businesses are offshoring parts of their operation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vietnam war hero wins Victoria Cross medal, jobless rate remains steady, Donald Trump begins assembling his new US administration, how Australia is handling population growth, and the government ramps up its efforts to tackle youth vaping. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump wins US election, interest rates on hold, the PM promises lower study debts, airline perks under scrutiny, and the push to break up big supermarkets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Americans are heading the polls, to choose between Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump. The election will have lasting ramifications for the US, on issues from foreign policy to abortion. But what does the vote mean for Australia? Zac de Silva spoke with United States Studies Centre Director of Research Jared Mondschein to find out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

David Crisafulli on becoming the new Queensland premier, Pollster Kos Samaras on what the LNP's win means at a federal level, Joe Aston on his new book on Qantas, Former PM Tony Abbott on Covid inquiry and Economist Warren Hogan on inflation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal Government push to end debit card surcharges, Independent schools worried they may loose federal funding, AUKUS defence work in Western Australia and the nation's economy adds 64,000 jobs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Government being blamed for cost-of-living crisis, One year since October 7 attacks on Israel, Top staffer claims she was "bullied" out of her job, the PM Science Awards and lobster back on the menu in China  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second surplus confirmed, debate over Hezbollah protests, how to avoid being scammed, and supermarkets in the spotlight once again. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's cyber-security awareness month and data shows scammers are most active at this time of year. Shoppers are often the target, as they seek to nab a deal which may just be too good to be true. Zac de Silva spoke with Sophos Field Chief Technology Officer Aaron Bugal about the risks to consumers and businesses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inflation falling, supermarkets face court action, Australians raiding their retirement savings for medical treatment, and marking 25 years since the ADF entered East Timor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Housing debate dominates Parliament, Business Council attacks Labor's workplace reforms, and marking three years of AUKUS. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Veteran suicide Royal Commission released, why the government wants to ban children from social media, and Bill Shorten reflects on his political career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Election disinformation warning, economic growth slows again, cabinet heads to WA, Labor MPs push for dental in Medicare and supermarket giant announces profit results. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Researcher, writer, and former Department of Homeland Security official Nina Jankowicz speaks with Breaking Politics about foreign interference, AI's role in democracy and deepfake pornography. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Workplace reforms take effect, more rights for flight passengers, Greens propose tax reforms, and marking 100 years of Australia's voting system. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CFMEU forced into administration, NSW local council election bungle, the push to scrap card surcharges, campaigning ramps up ahead of Queensland election, and calls for Labor's live sheep export ban to be reversed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wages growth eases, Independent to challenge safe Labor seat, Row over Palestinian visas, CFMEU closer to administration and poor NAPLAN results  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reserve Bank keeps interest rates on hold, also on the show the verbal sledge between NZ and Australian PM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rise in headline inflation, HAMAS leader killed, Beer tax hike, PM announces his first reshuffle in two years, and new survey shows young people anxious  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kamala Harris endorsed as Deomocrat nominee for US Presidential election, Concerns remain over Opposition's nuclear plan, and Australia sanctions Israeli settlers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reaction to the attempted assasination on Donald Trump, Does security of Australian MP's need to be beefed-up, Fallout from the CFMEU scandal and the state of the nation's economy  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People changing loan structure to combat rising interest rates, More polling shows Australia is headed for minority governmemt, Calls for a different approach to help indigenous communities, Push for Malcolm Turnbull to be expelled from the Liberal Party  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.