Jim Chalmers warns rising debt bills are set to hit the budget
The treasurer says there's 'likely to be billions of dollars extra' in higher bills on government debt in December's budget update.
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Michelle Grattan, Chief Political Correspondent at The Conversation, talks politics with politicians and experts, from Capital Hill.
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20 of 663 episodesMatt Canavan on combatting One Nation.
The Nationals leader said he'll do 'whatever it takes' to beat the Labor government – including not ruling out a move to the lower house bef...
Chris Bowen on co-hosting COP and Australia's renewables target
The environment minister has fought back against criticisms that very few world leaders will attend the pre-COP meeting in the Pacific.
Sarah Hanson-Young on why progressives need to 'take on' One Nation
The Greens' longest serving federal politician said politics 'isn't working' for ordinary voters and all parties need to do better at addres...
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Andrew Charlton's warning on data centres' impact on power bills
Speaking before the National Cabinet meeting ended, the cabinet secretary warned household bills are likely to rise if data centres are powe...
One Nation's David Farley on the migrants his party wants
Farley described One Nation's immigration target as more complex than its official 130,000 figure, estimating about 40,000 more 'rotating' m...
Sally McManus on how AI could force future cuts to HECS debts and work hours
The outgoing union leader said that beyond the new Victorian royal commission, 'a lot more needs to be done' to fight corruption in construc...
Bridie O'Donnell on the 'precarious business' of the Tour de France
The ex-champion cyclist turned commentator explains why heat is a growing risk to the annual summer event, and points to some Australian wom...
Paul Kelly on why Albanese is 'misunderstood' and Taylor needs to stay
In more than 50 years of covering federal politics, The Australian's editor-at-large says he has 'never seen a crisis' like the one facing t...
Wayne Swan on a 'dramatically different' political contest
The outgoing Labor president explains why no votes can be taken for granted in a time of 'anxiety and insecurity'.
Andrew Wilkie on the need to go harder to curb gambling advertising
Long-time gambling reform advocate Andrew Wilkie says a reason the government is being timid on the issue is because of close relationships...
Julian Leeser on fighting an 'explosion' of hate in Australia
The Liberal frontbencher is the opposition’s leading Jewish voice and will soon appear at the royal commission on antisemitism.
Jenny McAllister on why NDIS reforms are being delayed
The NDIS minister joined the podcast to discuss the government's reforms – and what the changes mean for 160,000 Australians.
Jonno Duniam on guilt and relief about quitting politics
The departing Liberal frontbencher also said it's 'mad' to be talking about doing deals with One Nation so far from an election. Mentioned i...
Pollster Simon Welsh on One Nation's rise and Victoria's 'very messy' election
The pollster also warns any move to replace Victorian premier Jacinta Allan before the November state election would be a 'disaster' for Lab...
Graeme Samuel on 'doomsday' attacks on the federal budget
The businessman and former competition chief says the fierce criticism of what he calls 'mild' budget changes shows why politicians have avo...
Keith Wolahan on when Liberals should preference One Nation
The moderate Liberal, who lost his seat last year, said his party was now 'fighting for its existence' – and can't ignore the need to work w...
Margaret Thornton on the landmark Tickle v Giggle transgender case
The anti-discrimination expert explains what the case was about, why it's set for an appeal -- and the broader implications if the decision...
Jim Chalmers says 'we're in the cart' for more tax relief
The treasurer joined us on the podcast to defend his fifth budget, explaining the 'new architecture' to make future tax cuts easier 'when th...
Tim Wilson on the budget's hidden hits on young Australians
The shadow treasurer plans to fight Labor's tax changes, arguing they would increase pressure on rents and 'kneecap' young Australians tryin...