The federal government's highly anticipated 2035 emissions reduction target is due for release today.It follows Australia's first National Climate Risk Assessment released earlier this week, that was a tough read for politicians and business leaders across the country.GUEST: Rebecca Mikula-Wright, CEO of the Investors Group on Climate ChangePRODUCER: Rob Kelly, Brooke Young
The New South Wales government has announced its biggest overhaul of planning laws in nearly fifty years in a bid to speed up housing approvals and meet its target to build 377,000 homes by 2029.
Greens senator David Shoebridge has accused the Coalition of being "in denial" about a major UN report's finding that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.The UN Commission of Inquiry report cites Israel is using the direct targeting of civilians, and blocking of aid, as actions aimed at the "destruction of Palestinians".Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs, Michaelia Cash, says the loss of innocent life in Gaza is "a tragedy," but she does not believe the report proves Israel's actions in the territory amount to genocide. Israel continues to strenuously deny the findings of the UN report.Guest: David Shoebridge, NSW Senator and Greens Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs Producer: Teodora Agarici
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has left Papua New Guinea without securing a landmark defence treaty.Instead, the PM and his PNG counterpart James Marape have signed a non-binding communiqué, agreeing to keep advancing the treaty process.It marks the second Pacific setback for Australia this month, with a $500 million security and economic deal with Vanuatu remaining unsigned.Guest: Michaelia Cash, Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs and Liberal Senator for Western AustraliaProducers: Teodora Agarici and Lexie Jeuniewic
The Prime Minister has returned home from Papua New Guinea without a defence deal.The two countries delayed signing the Pukpuk Treaty, instead resorting to a communiqué ahead of more talks.PNG Prime Minister James Marape has now announced his defence minister will head overseas for talks with other nations about the Australia pact, with China the first stop.Guest: Oliver Nobetau, Project Director of the Australia-PNG Network at the Lowy Institute Producer: Brooke Young
Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff is pushing ahead with plans for a controversial new sports stadium in Hobart, despite a damning assessment from the state's planning commission.
Almost a third of Australian households rent, and with that, there's often the headache of contending with landlords and real estate agents.But what if you could rent while having a stake in the running and equity of the property?That's the idea of co-operative housing, which proponents say should be part of the solution to the country's rental housing crisis.Guest: Liz Thomas, Chair of the Australian Co-operative Housing Alliance (ACHA) Producer: Jason Whittaker
A state banquet is getting underway at Windsor Castle in the United Kingdom, where King Charles is hosting US President Donald Trump for a historic second state visit. The President and First Lady spent their first day in the UK viewing a military ceremony and paying tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II. Mr Trump will meet with the British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer later today to discuss trade and the wars in Ukraine and Gaza. Guest: John Rentoul, Chief Political commentator for the Independent newspaperProducer: Anne Barker
Israeli forces have pressed on with a new ground offensive in Gaza City - killing at least 13 people, including women and children, according to hospital officials. The IDF says it wants to destroy Hamas' military infrastructure - and has indicated the current offensive could last for months. The latest deaths come a day after a UN report found Israel was committing genocide in Gaza - an allegation that Israel has vehemently denied. Guest: Mouin Rabbani, a Palestinian analyst and senior fellow at the Middle East Council on Global AffairsProducer: Anne Barker
Israel has committed and is continuing to commit genocide in Gaza, according to a UN Commission of Inquiry established by the UN Human Rights Council.The inquiry has found Israeli authorities "intended to kill as many Palestinians as possible" and have committed the crime against humanity of extermination.Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs categorically rejected the report, denouncing it as "distorted and false". Today we interrogate an Israeli defence of its war in Gaza, and hear from an international legal expert who has previously probed Israel's conduct in war. Then - an extraordinary moment between an Australian journalist and US President Donald Trump. ABC America's Editor John Lyons shares what its like to be ripped into by the President. Recap the morning's news, politics and global affairs with the Breakfast Wrap.
Surging heat-related deaths, alarming sea level rises and major impacts to Australia's diverse ecosystems are among the warnings from the landmark National Climate Risk Assessment released this week.But for those that have been studying climate science for decades the report's key findings didn't come as a surprise.Guest: Bill Hare, climate scientist and the the Lead Author for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Fourth Assessment Report in 2007 Producers: Grace Stranger & Rob Kelly
Australia is considered the allergy capital of the world, with nearly a third of all Australians living with an allergy.It's a day-to-day hazard for millions and life threatening for some and it's costing the economy billions of dollars a year.Behind the scenes, work is under way to better understand and potentially prevent, treat and cure allergies. Guest: Professor Kirsten Perrett, Director of the National Allergy Centre of Excellence, head of the Murdoch Children's Research Institute's Population Allergy Group.
The National Farmers Federation says the Climate Risk Assessment released this week is sobering and a reminder that farming will only get harder if the country doesn't get climate policy right.The report warned all agriculture sectors face growing threats, with more than 60 per cent of cattle stock to experience heat stress under the 3 degree scenario.Guest: Dale Park, a beef producer in Badgingarra, Western Australia, and a former member of the National Farmers Federation Environment CommitteeProducer: Rob Kelly
Tensions continue to grow within the Coalition over its stance on climate action.Senator Jonno Duniam is the latest Liberal frontbencher to cast doubt over the Opposition's current net zero by 20-50 pledge, warning there could be a "mass exodus" if it pursues the target at "any cost". Colleague and Shadow Communications Minister Melissa McIntosh says it is vital the Liberal Party gets its energy policy "right". Guest: Melissa McIntosh, Shadow Communications Minister Producer: Grace Stranger
Australia faces a growing threat of cyber attacks designed not just to steal data, but to disrupt entire organisations, particularly critical services.That's the warning from the former CEO of the UK's National Cyber Security Centre Ciaran Martin, who delivered the keynote speech at yesterday's AFR Cyber Summit.Guest: Ciaran Martin, former CEO of the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre, Chair of CyberCX UK and a CyberCX Global Advisory Board memberProducer: Brooke Young
US President Donald Trump has taken aim at an ABC journalist during a heated clash at the White House.John Lyons was asking Mr Trump about his business dealings and in response, Mr Trump accused him of "hurting Australia."Guest: John Lyons, ABC's Americas EditorProducers: Eleni Psaltis and Lexie Jeuniewic
Queensland's inaugural Human Rights Commissioner Scott McDougall is stepping down after seven years in the role.Mr McDougall's tenure has coincided with a broad crackdown on youth crime across the state.This week the outgoing commissioner used his final speech in parliament to criticise both political parties' policies on youth detention, along with the current government's strained relationship with First Nations Australians. Guest: Scott McDougall, Queensland's inaugural Human Rights CommissionerProducer: Brooke Young
Israel has committed and is continuing to commit genocide in Gaza, according to a United Nations (UN) Commission of Inquiry established by the UN Human Rights Council.The inquiry has found Israeli authorities "intended to kill as many Palestinians as possible" and have committed the crime against humanity of extermination.Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs categorically rejected the report, denouncing it as "distorted and false". Guest: William Schabas, professor of international law at Middlesex University in the UK and former head of a UN Committee investigating the role of Israel in the 2014 Gaza war Producer: Teodora Agarici
Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has categorically rejected a major report from the United Nations which has found Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.The UN Commission of Inquiry has found Israeli authorities "intended to kill as many Palestinians as possible" and have committed the crime against humanity of extermination.Guest: Retired Brigadier General Amir Avivi, chairman and founder of the Israel Defense and Security Forum Producer: Teodora Agarici
Russia and Belarus are taking part in a joint military exercise dubbed "Zapad 2025" to showcase the close defence ties between the two countries.The excercise comes amid a tense time in eastern Europe, with Russian drones entering NATO territory in Poland and Romania as the war in Ukraine rages on.Guest: Sean Bell, military analyst and former air vice marshal in the Royal Air ForceProducer: Teodora Agarici
Clifton Simon
Thank you for giving an interview to a moran. Bring him back again so we can enjoy the graves extending even more in Ukraine while he is safe at home in the U.S.
Clifton Simon
You wanted to do the interview because you want to say Putin is a liar. A dictator. And gone crazy. You deserve the shit. Ukraine is not corrupt, right? They speak gospel.
Clifton Simon
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Clifton Simon
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Clifton Simon
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