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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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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.More InformationGot a burning political query? Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at thepartyroom@abc.net.au 
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.More InformationGot a burning political query? Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at thepartyroom@abc.net.au 
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.More InformationGot a burning political query? Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at thepartyroom@abc.net.au 
Australia hosted ASEAN leaders in a special summit in Melbourne this week as key differences over China were set aside.
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.More InformationGot a burning political query? Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at thepartyroom@abc.net.au 
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.More InformationGot a burning political query? Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at thepartyroom@abc.net.au 
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.More InformationGot a burning political query? Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at thepartyroom@abc.net.au 
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.More InformationGot a burning political query? Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at thepartyroom@abc.net.au 
The Albanese Government has returned from the summer break with a bang, announcing changes to the contentious stage 3 tax cuts. And while the redesign means a larger tax cut for over 11 million Australians, will the benefits outweigh a broken promise for voters?And what else can we expect from the political year ahead?David Speers, ABC Political lead and host of Insiders joins Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas on The Party Room.David Speers, ABC Political lead and host of Insiders joins Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas on The Party Room.More InformationGot a burning political query? Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at thepartyroom@abc.net.au 
The Albanese Government has changed its position on a ceasefire in Gaza this week, signing the U.N. General Assembly resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire.The Opposition has criticised the move, suggesting the Government caved to "domestic pressure". And the government has ended the year at a low-point, but 2023 was really a year in two halves. So, how will Labor try and rebuild momentum in 2024?Karen Middleton, Chief Political Correspondent for The Saturday Paper joins Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas for the final The Party Room of 2023.More InformationGot a burning political query? Send a voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at thepartyroom@abc.net.au 
Parliament is about to wrap for Christmas break, but not before the Albanese Government managed to pass its controversial Preventative Detention legislation. The passage of the bill comes after a messy couple-of-weeks for the Government, but will this be the reset they need?And the long-awaited NDIS Review has finally been released, so how will the Government look to futureproof the scheme?Charles Croucher, Chief Political Editor for Nine News joins Fran Kelly and Afternoon Briefing Host Greg Jennett on The Party Room.More InformationGot a burning political query? Send a voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at thepartyroom@abc.net.au 
As the end of the parliamentary year draws closer, cost of living pressures and recent political missteps are plaguing the Albanese Government.And Opposition leader Peter Dutton hasn't missed the opportunity to pounce, telling his partyroom he has a 'one-term' election strategy. So, is this just the standard first term slump for the government, or something different?Anna Henderson, Chief Political Correspondent at SBS World News joins Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas on The Party Room.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has faced sustained pressure to disclose whether he confronted Chinese President Xi Jingping over a naval incident that saw Australian divers injured by a Chinese warship’s sonar.And the Government has attempted to seize back the domestic agenda and distract from the fallout, releasing a suite of new policies. But has it worked?Michelle Grattan, Chief Political Correspondent at The Conversation and Professorial fellow at the University of Canberra joined Patricia Karvelas and Fran Kelly on The Party Room.
As the Israel-Gaza war escalates, tensions are also intensifying in Australia. Opposition leader Peter Dutton has been critical of the Government’s response, while the Prime Minister has accused the Opposition leader of “weaponsing anti-Semitism”.And the Government is pushing through emergency legislation to deal with the fallout of the High Court’s decision that indefinite immigration detention was unlawful, which has already led to the release of 83 former detainees. But will that be enough?Cameron Stewart, Chief International Correspondent at the Australian joins Patricia Karvelas and David Speers on The Party Room
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's long awaited visit to China was largely overshadowed by domestic issues this week, with Optus experiencing a nationwide outage and the RBA lifting interest rates to a 12-year high.
As the Israel-Gaza war continues to escalate, there's been a subtle change in how the Australian Government is referring to the unfolding crisis.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met with US President Joe Biden in Washington, with the two leaders reinforcing bilateral and security ties. But can Australia further strengthen ties with the US, while also rebuilding its economic relationship with China?And the state visit came amidst the backdrop of the escalating Israel-Gaza conflict. So how are global tensions playing out in politics here at home?Peter Hartcher, Political and International Editor at the Sydney Morning Herald and the Age joins Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas on The Party Room.
Two Muslim federal Labor Ministers have spoken out against collective punishment of Palestinians while defending the right of Israel to retaliate against Hamas.
After the Indigenous Voice referendum was voted down by the Australian public, the fallout from the majority No vote continues to play out in Canberra and across the country.
Amid the grief and horror of the Hamas terrorist attacks and Israel's retaliation, the federal opposition criticised the government's response, prompting the Prime Minister to accuse Peter Dutton of politicising the tragedy.
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Julie

A brilliant show that gives great insight into the world of politics. Highly recommended.

Dec 26th
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Trent Brown-Nguyen

Independents will win 1 seat bahahaha gosh...Frank Kelly and PK need to reconsider their employment or actually do some analysis before commenting... I did seat by seat analysis and thought they would definitely win 5...possily 8 seats...and Labor would definitely get a minimum of 75 and up to 79... And my job is not in politics...I'm just a political nerd...

May 30th
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Trent Brown-Nguyen

"Absolutely possible he (Morrison) wins a majority" not surprised completely off the ball...

May 30th
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Jo Clark

it was women generally, not just professional educated women, who despised Morrison. Please don't discount women from all kinds of sectors who felt the weight of the women's safety, respect and equity issue that the LNP ignored and crushed. I still feel outraged by the treatmentof Christine Holgate. As a retired teacher, it's also tiresome to see and hear comments suggesting teachers are not professionals.

May 24th
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Sử Sinh

The Independent candidate who kicked Kristina K. back to Scotland Island is DAI LE. Fran Kelly is either still so sore about Labor losing Fowler or thinks a Vietnamese woman is not important enough to mention her by name. This again exposes the hypocrisy of the left. They are all about diversity until diversity gets in their way. Then diversity will barely get a mention!

May 24th
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Jo Clark

why does the 4% unemployment rate keep being reported as a record, when it got to below 4% in 2008 under Labor? Very frustrating!

Apr 15th
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James Franklin

5m Mmm ju m m55lnjkn mo o nm m

Feb 18th
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Lis Stanger

So glad you're back, another great podcast

Aug 6th
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Lis Stanger

Welcome back, great podcast, stay safe

Jul 30th
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Julie

Please come back - I miss my weekly does of good commentary on Federal politics!

May 2nd
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Judy Mckillop

Missing hearing from you girls each week

Apr 16th
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Judy Mckillop

Missed you this week girls

Apr 3rd
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Jaimie Cook

Q Something that hasn't been covered is, why was the Deputy Speaker position vacant?

Feb 25th
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Lis Stanger

Let me get this straight employees steal from their employees they go to gaol but an employer rips of their workers no criminal sanctions just repay the shortfall (maybe with interest) and get named and shamed. How many people have struggled because they've been ripped off? Another failure as far as I'm concerned.

Feb 20th
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Lis Stanger

"How good is Christmas" made my day. Thank you for all your hard work and all the best to everyone for Christmas.

Dec 5th
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Kathleen A Szabo

City! Canberra is a city!! haha

May 17th
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SLAB SLAYER

love the song at the end haha

May 6th
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Allan Dally

One of the best Australian political wraps around.

May 4th
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Noah Maller

I love listening to the podcast

Apr 15th
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Bilgola Butlers

Really enjoy it, thanks 🙂

Apr 12th
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