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Radio National Breakfast is Australia's only daily national radio current affairs program, synonymous with agenda-setting news coverage, breaking news and a place where you will hear the most significant stories impacting the lives of all Australians wherever they live. The full unedited daily program is available on our website at: abc.net.au/listen/programs/radionational-breakfast/

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Jul 10, 2026

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Pocock says proposed gambling reform 'tragic' 02.07.2026

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

Labor 'considering very carefully' committee's recommendations into NDIS fraud 02.07.2026

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

Sarah Henderson: proposed gambling laws 'not strong enough' 02.07.2026

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

Big Four reforms only 'tinkering' with existing arrangements, former KPMG whistle blower says 02.07.2026

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

Aged care advocate says algorithm assessment change 'step in right direction' 02.07.2026

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

China's 'ethnic unity' law denounced by rights groups 02.07.2026

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

Australia commits 2 million dollars in aid to Venezuela 02.07.2026

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

Women and girls face higher risk of assault in earthquake aftermath, aid group warns 02.07.2026

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

Breakfast Wrap: Who's getting help in Venezuela, and who isn't 02.07.2026

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...

SA imposes temporary ban to protect breeding cuttlefish 01.07.2026

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

Changing Australia: Fi Shewring and getting more women into trades 01.07.2026

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

Julian Leeser says level of anti-semitism has got 'worse since Bondi' 01.07.2026

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

Chaney welcomes Senate inquiry into proposed gambling legislation 01.07.2026

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

Concerns over demand on redress scheme as deadline looms 01.07.2026

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

Why this alcohol body wants a key subsidy changed 01.07.2026

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

Government announces review avenue for aged care assessments 01.07.2026

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

Anika Wells confirms gambling reforms will target 'incidental' advertising 01.07.2026

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

Anger mounts at Venezuelan government's earthquake response 01.07.2026

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

Breakfast Wrap: Gambling ad restrictions set to hit parliament 01.07.2026

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...

Is Australian digital media the canary in the coal mine? 30.06.2026

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...

Who's getting help and who isn't in Venezuela 30.06.2026

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. 

Changing Australia: Margaret Leggatt and advocating for people living with complex mental illness 30.06.2026

Margaret Leggatt has been deeply embedded in Australia's mental health sector for decades. As an occupational therapist and sociologist, she's become a fierce advocate for families living with schizophrenia and mental illness, working tirelessly to improve treatment and public perceptions. Four decades after co-founding SANE Australia, it remains the leading national voice for people with recurrin...

Greens call on Coalition to push Labor on gambling reforms 30.06.2026

The government's gambling reforms are expected to go before parliament tomorrow. 

Dan Tehan says Labor is his party's main enemy, not One Nation 30.06.2026

Plus, the government is introducing its gambling reforms to parliament this week. 

Government flags tougher rules for major audit companies after KPMG revelations 30.06.2026

The government says gaps exist in the regulation of the audit sector.

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