Radio National Breakfast

Could we end up with two Dalai Lamas?

But Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, was conspicuously absent. 

Crossbenchers have helped force Senate committee inquiries into the contentious gambling regulation and social media bills. Then, will the government's changes to the automated assessment process for in-home care funding improve the situation for older Australians?  And the federal government has pledged $2 million in humanitarian aid to support communities affected by last week's twin earthquakes...

Our Friday political panel discuss the week that was.

The Senator says a Senate inquiry could help strengthen the proposed laws. 

A Labor-led parliamentary inquiry into fraud in the NDIS has urged the government to crack down on NDIS kickbacks and bad actors.

The government's gambling reforms have been pushed to a Senate inquiry.

Treasury has flagged significant reforms to the big four consultancy firms.

The Aged Care Minister said the government would make a "refinement" to the system.

The law makes Mandarin the primary language in schools, government agencies and businesses.

Community fundraising will also ramp up this weekend around Venezuelan Independence Day.

CARE says that the disaster has heightened the risk of violence for women and girls. 

There's growing outrage at the Venezuelan government's response to the twin earthquakes, with many Venezuelans accusing authorities of abandoning them for days without any equipment or personnel - leaving them to search for survivors with their bare hands. We hear from a journalist on the ground speaking to affected families.  Then, the government gets into discussions with the Opposition and the...

The iconic giant cuttlefish is under threat in parts of South Australia.

Fi created the group Supporting and Linking Tradeswomen - or SALT.

Mr Leeser says level of antisemitism on social media is 'off the charts.'

Chaney says the government has 'strayed' far from Murphy Review recommendations.

There are concerns that a backlog within the National Redress Scheme will leave thousands of victims and survivors without compensation.

Spirits & Cocktails Australia says the government's remission scheme for alcohol manufacturers needs more checks and balances.

Sam Rae announced decisions from the integrated assessment tool can be changed in "extenuating circumstances".

The Communications Minister says the reforms will be introduced to parliament today. 

Many Venezuelans are accusing authorities of abandoning them for days without any equipment or personnel.

The government's gambling reforms are expected to go before parliament tomorrow amid fierce opposition from the Greens and cross-bench MPs who say the restrictions on advertising don't go nearly far enough.  We'll hear from the Greens and the federal opposition.  Then, there are major changes facing youth digital media, and some of the biggest mainstream companies, as the cost of business rises an...

The growing power of Big Tech companies fuelled by the rise of artificial intelligence leaves big questions for Australia's news media landscape. AI models are training on Australian journalism, often without recompense or regard for copyright as companies like Meta and Google wield significant influence over the placement of news. It comes as two significant players in Australia's digital media l...

As the death toll rises, and the number of survivors being found in Venezuela slows down - some communities, particularly in poorer parts of Caracas say they aren't getting the same assistance as other parts of the capital.  We look at what residents are saying to the media in Venezuela.