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Radio National Breakfast is Australia's only daily national radio current affairs program, synonymous with agenda-setting news coverage, breaking news and a place where you will hear the most significant stories impacting the lives of all Australians wherever they live. The full unedited daily program is available on our website at: abc.net.au/listen/programs/radionational-breakfast/

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Breakfast Wrap: Defining gambling harm as a public health risk

When federal parliament returns, the Independent Member for Kooyong will introduce a private member's bill to officially define gambling harm as a risk to public health. Today we hear from Monique Ryan. Then, journalists are raising concerns that some Epstein documents have been withheld, some relating to a woman's allegations of abuse levelled at the current US President Donald Trump. One of those journalists shares their reporting with the Breakfast Wrap. And the Tasmanian salmon industry has until Monday to prove to the federal regulator it should be allowed to continue using the antibiotic florfenicol to treat diseased fish stock, or risk having their emergency permits revoked. Recap the morning's news, politics and global affairs with the Breakfast Wrap.

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Mardi Gras begins amid safety concerns

This weekend the rainbow flag will fly high as Sydney celebrates its 48th Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. The parade route along Oxford Street has been added to the National Heritage List; formally recognising its importance in the fight for queer rights. But security will be tight around the city, amid fresh concerns about safety and inclusion. GUEST: Alex Greenwich, Independent State MP for Sydney.PRODUCER: Brooke Young

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PM's 'difficult' week with stubborn inflation and US trade uncertainty

Stubbornly high inflation and further trade tariff uncertainty with the US continue to pose concerns for the government. Their re-emergent presence comes as the government took soundings on a change to capital gains tax discounts.Guests:Jason Koutsoukis, special correspondent for The Saturday PaperChloe Bouras, Senior Political Correspondent with Network 10Tom Crowley, Radio National Breakfast Political Correspondent

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First home buyers face toughest housing market in history

First-home buyers are facing the toughest housing market to date. That's according to a new Domain market report - raising new concerns around housing access and affordability. The data shows entry-level prices nationally rose by almost 70 per cent over the last five years; with the time needed to save for a 20 per cent deposit for an entry-level house now sitting between five and seven years in most capital cities. Guest: Peter Mares, independent researcher and author of No Place Like Home: Repairing Australia’s Housing Crisis, who writes about housing for Inside Story Magazine Producer: Grace Stranger

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Australia's Trade Minister pushing for removal of US tariffs

The federal government says US trade officials have confirmed a 10% tariff for Australian imports, but the Trade Minister Don Farrell says Australia is pushing for their removal. Earlier in the week US President Donald Trump initially threatened a baseline global tariff of 15% in the wake of the US Supreme Court striking down his so-called Liberation Day tariffs. GUEST: Don Farrell, Minister for Trade and TourismPRODUCER: Isadora Bogle

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Monique Ryan's move to define gambling as a social harm

In some Australian suburbs, pokies are more common than "post boxes, ATMs, or public toilets" according to a Grattan Institute report in 2024. That fact underlines the fact Australia has the largest per capita gambling losses in the world. Pressure has been mounting on the federal government to do more in the wake of a parliamentary inquiry into online gambling, led by the late Peta Murphy. When federal parliament returns, the Independent Member for Kooyong will introduce a private member's bill to officially define gambling harm as a risk to public health. GUEST: Dr. Monique Ryan, Independent Member for KooyongPRODUCER: Isadora Bogle

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Journalist investigating yet to be released Epstein files says they relate to allegations against US President

Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has testified she has no information regarding the criminal activities of the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Ms Clinton has appeared before members of Congress in the the first of two days of hearings, which will also see former President Bill Clinton appear. It comes as journalists raise concerns that some documents have been withheld, some relating to a woman's allegations of abuse levelled at the current US President Donald Trump. GUEST: Stephen Fowler is a political reporter with public broadcaster NPR

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Ramsay Healthcare CEO on insurance premiums, migration

The country's biggest private hospital operator says it's transformed its business; boosting domestic revenue while announcing a retreat from poorly performing overseas markets. Ramsay Health Care saw its shares rally yesterday - up more than 10 per cent - exceeding expectations with a 160 million dollar profit for the half year. CEO Natalie Davis says healthcare providers must continue to innovate for patients - with help from governments and insurers. Guest: Natalie Davis, CEO Ramsay HealthcareReporter: Carrington Clarke

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Radio National Breakfast is Australia's only daily national radio current affairs program, synonymous with agenda-setting news coverage, breaking news and a place where you will hear the most significant stories impacting the lives of all Australians wherever they live. The full unedited daily program is available on our website at: abc.net.au/listen/programs/radionational-breakfast/