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Politics Now

ABC Australia
One Nation
Australia
Anthony Albanese
Pauline Hanson
Liberal Party
Artificial Intelligence
Australian Labor Party
Labor Party
Liberal Party Of Australia
Capital Gains Tax
Donald Trump
Immigration Policy
Immigration
Housing Market
Angus Taylor
Inflation
United States
Australian Politics
Iran
Australian Budget

The ABC's politics podcast, Politics Now, dives into the biggest political stories in Australia and around the world, giving you a balanced look inside the strategies and decisions behind the headlines. Whenever major news breaks, we'll be in your feed with coverage you can trust. From Monday to Wednesday, Patricia Karvelas will chat to a rotating cast of the ABC's biggest political journalists ab... more

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Latest Episodes

South of the Murray, ghosts of premiers past loom over the current leaders.

What influence are Dan Andrews and Jeff Kennett still having on the way Victorians vote?

And has the media already picked a side to campaign for?

Raf Epstein and Herald S... more

Is Australia about to enter a period of "long economic pain"?

Stubborn inflation and the prospect of another interest rate rise next week is putting fresh pressure on the Albanese government. Treasurer Jim Chalmers is facing calls to rein in govern... more

Australia's latest inflation figures are in, and it's not good news.

Inflation ran hotter than expected in September, raising the prospect of another interest rate rise next week. So can the Albanese government reshape its economic narrative in a wa... more

The Coalition has finally put some numbers on its plans to cut government spending, identifying more than $30 billion in proposed savings.

But every cut comes at a cost. So what is Angus Taylor signalling would get the chop, and who would feel the i... more

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Recent Guests

Mathias Cormann
Former Australian finance minister and Secretary-General of the OECD
OECD
Episode: Mathias Cormann’s prescription for tackling grievance politics
David Speers
ABC national political lead and host of Insiders
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Episode: A kinder, gentler politics
Andrew McKellar
Chief Executive of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Episode: Is the government losing the trust of small business? | Insiders On Background
Raf Epstein
Host of ABC Melbourne Mornings, guest on Question Time and Politics Now Victoria
ABC
Episode: Victoria! One Nation! A state election question bonanza
Tom McIlroy
Political editor for Guardian Australia
Guardian Australia
Episode: A sitting week with spooks and ghosts
Sam Hawley
Correspondent providing outside perspective
ABC News
Episode: Is Josh Frydenberg back?
Carolyn Evans
Chair of Universities Australia, former Vice-Chancellor of Griffith University, newly appointed Vice-Chancellor of Melbourne University
Melbourne University / Universities Australia
Episode: Migration cuts: what's at stake for Australia's universities?
Ron Mizen
Political Correspondent
The Australian Financial Review
Episode: The 'raw politics' of immigration
Angus Taylor
Opposition Leader (policy critic mentioned as guest on the immigration policy)
Liberal/National Coalition
Episode: Labor doesn't want a fight on immigration

Hosts

Patricia Karvelas
Host with ABC; leads daily politics discussions and leads The Party Room; long-running political journalist.
David Speers
Co-host and anchor; leads Insiders On Background segments and Politics Now coverage.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 4.5k ratings
  • It’s not all about you …

    PK is exasperating. It’s ’me, me, me’ constantly. And talking over the top of guests — who, most of the time, have more valuable insights than her. Take it down a notch.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Mickle_85
    Australiaa month ago
  • Gary

    Love the podcast but PK, can you please stop asking, ‘Am I right?’ It sounds like you are desperate for approval. If your other hosts or guests agree, I’m sure they will tell you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Greennoise
    Australia2 months ago
  • PK’s Vanity Project .

    Karvelas is unbearable. So far up herself. Always this dramatic voices and pho drama. Awful. .

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Nardi Numbat
    Australia2 months ago
  • Love the show…

    … but please can we not talk about this melons issue anymore, it’s beneath you and your listeners, more importantly it’s deeply uninteresting and irrelevant - you don’t think it tells us who the PM is, if you did that’s what’s you’d be talking about and you’re not. So much critical stuff going on here and in the wider world, please don’t shine your bright light on nonsense.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    archer dependant
    Australia3 months ago
  • Time to focus

    This has always been a good pod but the failure of the team to talk about the governments plans to destroy the NDIS is a testament to how narrow and focussed only on the political got ya moments this podcast has become.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Spiros mum
    Australia3 months ago

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Audience feedback highlights high engagement with timely, issue-driven coverage.

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#198
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#248
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#94
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#14
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#112
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#22
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Mathias Cormann’s prescription for tackling grievance politics
Q: Why is that the best approach?
Asked about reducing reliance on income tax and broadening the GST, Cormann argues that company and personal income taxes weigh more heavily on growth than consumption taxes. He supports rebalancing the tax mix, lowering income taxes, broadening the GST and compensating low-income households.
Mathias Cormann’s prescription for tackling grievance politics
Q: What do you see as the main drivers of this grievance right now?
Cormann identifies the cost-of-living crisis as the central grievance, saying people struggle with essentials and may turn to apparently simple fixes. He says mainstream parties should take those concerns seriously and address them with effective solutions.
Is the government losing the trust of small business? | Insiders On Background
Q: What is the main concern with the 30% minimum tax on discretionary trusts?
The concern is that it would destroy the flexibility trusts provide to family businesses for succession planning and asset protection, potentially forcing a shift to more rigid structures and harming cash flow and growth.
Victoria! One Nation! A state election question bonanza
Q: What role will the Greens play in the balance of power in Victoria given the current polls?
The Greens are hoping to convert polling momentum and a few seats into influence in the upper house, but their impact will hinge on whether they can translate votes into seats and form coalitions with other left-leaning parties to influence legislation.
Migration cuts: what's at stake for Australia's universities?
Q: Is there a risk of Australian universities becoming unaffordable or less globally competitive?
Yes, without appropriate funding reforms, the dependence on international student revenue could squeeze domestic access and compromise quality, unless alternative funding mechanisms and cost structures are addressed.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Politics Now

What is Politics Now about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A politically focused, nationally centered show that combines daily reporting with in-depth discussions of Australian politics, policy, and governance. It frequently features high-profile journalists and policy experts to dissect polling, parliamentary dynamics, and major reforms (gambling, immigration, AI policy, and integrity stories), while balancing multiple viewpoints. Noteworthy is the ongoing rotation of ABC journalists across short-form daily updates and longer-form interviews, plus specialty roundtables that probe strategy, media influence, and leadership tensions. The format often hinges on timely, data-driven analysis, with a track record of hard questions for guests and a willingness to explore cross-cutting issues that affect v... more

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2. David Speers
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4. Raf Epstein
5. Tom McIlroy
6. Sam Hawley
7. Carolyn Evans
8. Ron Mizen

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