33 min

Budget drops and Gaza ceasefire negotiations The Party Room

    • Politics

As the Albanese Government prepares for next week's budget, a steady stream of announcements have been drip fed to the public.

But pressure is mounting on the Treasurer to reduce inflation in the budget, after RBA Governor Michele Bullock refused to rule in, or out more rate hikes this year.

And as ceasefire negotiations continue between Hamas and Israel, the Albanese government is facing domestic pressure as a vote on full UN membership for Palestine looms.

John Lyons, ABC's Global Affairs Editor joins Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas on The Party Room.

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Got a burning political query? Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at thepartyroom@abc.net.au 

As the Albanese Government prepares for next week's budget, a steady stream of announcements have been drip fed to the public.

But pressure is mounting on the Treasurer to reduce inflation in the budget, after RBA Governor Michele Bullock refused to rule in, or out more rate hikes this year.

And as ceasefire negotiations continue between Hamas and Israel, the Albanese government is facing domestic pressure as a vote on full UN membership for Palestine looms.

John Lyons, ABC's Global Affairs Editor joins Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas on The Party Room.

More Information

Got a burning political query? Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at thepartyroom@abc.net.au 

33 min

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