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Politics Now

ABC Australia
One Nation
Australia
Liberal Party
Anthony Albanese
Labor Party
Angus Taylor
Pauline Hanson
Donald Trump
Inflation
Immigration
Sussan Ley
Australian Labor Party
Capital Gains Tax
Immigration Policy
Liberal Party Of Australia
Coalition
Australian Politics
United States
Bondi Terror Attack
Housing Market

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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As AI bosses warn of the growing threat the technology poses to humanity, the International Committee of the Red Cross is pushing for new global rules to govern AI-powered autonomous weapons in war.

It's Question Time! But first, Fran and PK catch-up on what's been an "intense and wild" week.

PK is still mad she didn't get to choose George Michael as her expert subject on Mastermind, but host and friend of the quiz show Marc Fennell dials in to... more

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has unveiled Labor's long awaited migration plan, including a crackdown on overstayers and a ballot for backpackers.

It comes after One Nation kicked off the week with details on their immigration policy and as the C... more

The AI fight keeps getting messier.

As all sides weigh in on copyright, creators, investment and whether Australia can afford to miss the next tech wave, Anthony Albanese is trying to walk a very narrow path. Can he have “all of the desserts but non... more

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Recent Guests

Mark Finnell
Host of No One Saw It Coming podcast
ABC
Episode: Are Labor's new laws censorship?
Laura Hunter
Chief Executive, Australian Council on Smoking and Health
Australian Council on Smoking and Health
Episode: The political fight over the tobacco wars | Insiders On Background
Chanel Contos
Researcher, author and founder of the Teach Us Consent campaign
Teach Us Consent
Episode: How can Australia combat the 'explosion of sexual violence' amongst teens? | Insiders On Background
Ashleigh Raper
Political editor at Network 10
Network 10
Episode: Did Albanese get 'rolled' by the states?
Rohan Pike
Former Australian Federal Police and Australian Border Force officer; founded and led the Tobacco Strike Team
Australian Federal Police / Australian Border Force
Episode: Could slashing the excise end the tobacco wars? | Insiders On Background
Andrew Hastie
Member of Parliament, Coalition spokesperson
Liberal Party of Australia
Episode: Albanese's art of the deal
Martin Lavaty
Chief executive of Aruma Disability Services
Aruma Disability Services
Episode: 'Existential period' for NDIS, as Albanese-Taylor inch toward deal | Insiders On Background
Rachel Noble
Former Director General of the Australian Signals Directorate
Australian Signals Directorate (ASD)
Episode: As the US and China compete for AI dominance, where does Australia fit in? | Insiders On Background
Tom McIlroy
Political Editor at The Guardian Australia
The Guardian Australia
Episode: While the PM's away, the mice will play

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 4.4k ratings
  • PK’s Vanity Project .

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

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    Nardi Numbat
    Australia22 days 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
    Australiaa month 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
    Australiaa month ago
  • PK bias

    PK is more Sky News than Speers. She can’t hide her hatred of Labor.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Chris Apple of Brisbane
    Australia2 months ago
  • Downhill slide

    I used to listen, but it’s so boringly passionate about unimportant optics, rather than pulling apart serious issues. I checked back in recently and it’s much worse now

    Apple Podcasts
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    GloomydayzAU
    Australia2 months ago

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Shows strong, balanced political analysis with deep dives on policy and leadership.
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Audience feedback highlights high engagement with timely, issue-driven coverage.

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#156
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#211
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#100
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#15
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#156
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#20
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Sharks, climate change and George Michael
Q: What are the practical challenges of reforming immigration and housing policy while balancing local and federal responsibilities?
Policy reform is slowed by the complexity of overlapping jurisdictions, the need to fix bottlenecks in local governments, and the political sensitivity around population growth and housing supply, requiring coordinated leadership and time to show tangible results.
Sharks, climate change and George Michael
Q: How might Nepal's disaster influence climate policy and public opinion in Australia?
Disasters tend to refocus public attention on climate risks, potentially pushing climate policy back onto the political agenda and persuading voters to support stronger measures, though the effect varies with how parties frame the issue.
How can Australia combat the 'explosion of sexual violence' amongst teens? | Insiders On Background
Q: What has National Cabinet achieved this week on tackling gender-based violence and what role do social media and algorithms play in the policy discussion?
The guest explains that while progress has been made in elevating gender-based violence as a priority and in funding frontline services, the Digital Duty of Care policy is a practical step toward giving Australians more control over their social media feeds by enabling opt-in algorithms, which could help reduce exposure to misogynistic content and mitigate harmful attitudes that contribute to violence.
Could slashing the excise end the tobacco wars? | Insiders On Background
Q: If excise were lowered, could it still reduce smoking rates, and how would enforcement need to adapt?
Lowering excise might help if paired with strong, cross-jurisdictional enforcement and prevention efforts; otherwise, the health impact from smoking could stall or reverse as illicit alternatives stay cheap and accessible.
Could slashing the excise end the tobacco wars? | Insiders On Background
Q: What happened in the Canadian experience, and what does that imply for Australia today?
The Canadian case showed that an excise cut did not automatically fix the illicit trade and smoking trends; enforcement and a coordinated approach were crucial, and the price gap alone isn't a magic bullet.

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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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8. Rachel Noble

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