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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.

    Questions over transparency as Labor 'takes out the trash'

    Questions over transparency as Labor 'takes out the trash'

    The Albanese Government has failed to pass its rushed immigration detention bill. The Coalition formed an unusual alliance with Greens and the crossbench to delay a vote on the bill, claiming more scrutiny was needed.

    And the issue has raised broader questions about the government's transparency, with other with other key pieces of legislation like the Religious Discrimination bill shrouded in secrecy.

    Paul Karp, Chief Political Correspondent at Guardian Australia joins Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas on The Party Room.

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    • 32 min
    Trump slams Rudd and Chinese foreign minister visits

    Trump slams Rudd and Chinese foreign minister visits

    Former US President Donald Trump has reprimanded former PM Kevin Rudd in an interview, saying he heard he was "a little bit nasty" and warning if that if Ambassador Rudd is "at all hostile he won't be there for long". So, what could this mean for future US-Australian relations under a Trump Presidency?

    Meanwhile the PM has announced he won't proceed with a religious discrimination bill unless it has bipartisan support. And Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has visited Australia, holding diplomatic talks with Foreign Minister Penny Wong. But his meeting with former PM Paul Keating is raising eyebrows.


    Phil Coorey, Political Editor of the Australian Financial Review joins Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas on The Party Room.

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    • 32 min
    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

Customer Reviews

4.1 out of 5
9 Ratings

9 Ratings

jasmineb95 ,

Political pals in my pocket

Thanks so much Fran and PK!

Jitendra R ,

Great pod cast

Interesting summary of significant political events. Unconventional format makes me look forward to new episodes.

Half Yank Down Under ,

A great chat about the chaotic world of Aussie politics

Wonderful insightful host with great discussions about the topics of the week. Wish they went long or maybe did a side show with a longer format looking at a signal issue

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