Breaking Politics Podcast
1) Breaking Politics - Labor's Gordon Reid on the healthcare system
Gordon Reid represents the NSW Central Coast in Federal Parliament, but he also works part-time as an emergency doctor at a local hospital. He swung by our Canberra studios for an in-depth conversatio...Show More
2) Breaking Politics - Iran's ambassador expelled over firebombing allegations
The Federal Government has sent the Iranian ambassador and his diplomatic staff packing in response to ASIO's finding the Islamic Revolutionary Guard was responsible for two anti-semitic attacks. We h...Show More
3) Breaking Politics - early learning overhaul to better protect children
State and Federal education ministers have agreed to a raft of childcare reforms including a trial of mandatory CCTV in early learning centres, to better shield young Australians from predators. The o...Show More
4) Breaking Politics - NDIS in for a major overhaul
The government will inject two billion dollars into a new support program aimed at funnelling children with mild autism and developmental disorders off the National Disability Insurance Scheme. But ho...Show More
5) Breaking Politics - Labor's economic roundtable gets underway
Business executives, union bosses and experts are converging on Parliament House in Canberra for the Federal Government's economic roundtable. But is the three-day gathering just a talkfest, or can we...Show More
6) Breaking Politics - Cybercrime rates falling, but still high
A new report from the Australian Institute of Criminology shows more than half of all Australians have been victims of cybercrime in the last 12 months. But there is some good news, with the rates of ...Show More
7) Breaking Politics - Australia to recognise Palestinian statehood
The Prime Minister has announced plans to formally recognise the state of Palestine when he travels to the United Nations General Assembly in September. So what does the decision mean for the people o...Show More
8) Breaking Politics - how AI is turbocharging violent extremism
A program is being rolled out nationwide, aimed at supporting parents and others who might be concerned about a young person being radicalised with an extremist ideology. But officials are dealing wit...Show More
9) Breaking Politics - can a new critical minerals deal challenge China's dominance?
Australia has struck a new agreement with the US, India and Japan for greater cooperation on critical minerals. But how much of a difference will it make when China dominates the global market? We spe...Show More
10) Breaking Politics - how to improve Australia's child safety system
Warning - this episode deals with some distressing content. Revelations two Melbourne men have been charged with dozens of crimes including child sex offences have sparked an outpouring of community a...Show More