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Want to know what's really going on in Parliament House? Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas give you the political analysis that matters and explain what it means for you.

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Want to know what's really going on in Parliament House? Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas give you the political analysis that matters and explain what it means for you.

    Push to make aged care sustainable and nuclear debate drags

    Push to make aged care sustainable and nuclear debate drags

    The Government appears to be on the verge of a major shift in funding Australia's aged care system. It comes after taskforce set up to review funding models suggested moving more to a means tested user pays system. 

    And the Coalition is continuing its push for nuclear energy, with Opposition Leader Peter Dutton stating they will name “six” possible locations for nuclear reactors in the coming weeks. So what are the politics behind the Coalition's approach?

    Charles Croucher, Chief Political Editor for 9News joins Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas on The Party Room.

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    • 32 min
    Energy debate goes nuclear as PM looks to Asia

    Energy debate goes nuclear as PM looks to Asia

    Australia hosted ASEAN leaders in a special summit in Melbourne this week as key differences over China were set aside.

    • 26 min
    ASIO reveals ex-politician betrayed Australia and Dunkley by-election looms

    ASIO reveals ex-politician betrayed Australia and Dunkley by-election looms

    In an explosive briefing, ASIO boss Mike Burgess revealed a former Australian politician "sold out their country" after being recruited by a foreign intelligence service. In the wake of the revelations, former Treasurer Joe Hockey has called for the person to be named.

    And the stakes are high at the Dunkley by-election this weekend. And while the Government managed to pass its contentious changes to stage 3 tax cuts through parliament, recent polls have given the Opposition a confidence boost.

    It comes as new gender-pay-gap data reveals disparities across certain industries, and as former Prime Minister Scott Morrison exits parliament.

    Anna Henderson, SBS World News Chief Political Correspondent joins Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas on The Party Room.

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    • 30 min
    Boats and border security

    Boats and border security

    A political storm has broken out, after a boat with 40 asylum seekers landed in a remote section of the WA Coast. Opposition leader Peter Dutton has criticised the Government for being weak on border security, while the Prime Minster accused the Opposition leader of acting like a "cheer squad for people smugglers."

    And there's been a push for random drug and alcohol testing in Parliament. It follows the behaviour of two National Party members, but is it realistic? And Australia's surface naval fleet is being reshaped, but will the overhaul help plug capability gaps?

    David Crowe, Chief Political Correspondent for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age joins Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas on The Party Room.

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    • 30 min
    Barnaby Joyce under scrutiny and a new push to Close the Gap

    Barnaby Joyce under scrutiny and a new push to Close the Gap

    Footage of Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce lying on his back on a Canberra footpath, drunk and swearing into his phone has raised questions about the conduct of Parliamentarians, and his future in the party.

    And the Albanese Government tabled its Closing the Gap statement this week, with the Prime Minister condemning "inexcusable" findings on Indigenous disadvantage. So, how will the Government try to shift the dial?

    Narelda Jacobs,10 News First Midday and Afternoons Presenter joins Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas on The Party Room.

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    • 33 min
    Has the Albanese Government got its mojo back?

    Has the Albanese Government got its mojo back?

    Parliament returned from summer break this week, and the Albanese Government has already managed to secure wins on some key policies.

    The Opposition conceded it wouldn't "stand in the way" of Labor's changes to stage 3 tax cuts. And after much negotiation, the Greens and Senate crossbencher David Pocock's agreed to support the Government's IR bill. 

    Cameron Stewart, Chief International Correspondent at The Australian joins Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas on The Party Room.

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    • 32 min

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