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Speculation over the Albanese Government's position on negative gearing has dominated the political week, after the Nine papers reported the Government had requested expert advice and modelling on possible reforms.
The Prime Minister and Treasurer were quick to play down the reports - but is Labor leaving the door open to a policy on negative gearing reform at the next election? And as the Opposition starts labelling negative gearing reform a "housing tax" - are we already seeing the beginnings of a scare campaign?James Massola, National Affairs Editor at The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age joins Fran Kelly and David Lipson on The Party Room.
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The Albanese Government has struggled to pass legislation this week, with It's 'Help-to-Buy' housing bill delayed by the Greens with the support of the Coalition.
The Greens say the bill - which would see the Government co-purchase houses with 40,000 first home buyers - would push up house prices, and are demanding negative gearing be phased out for their support. But Labor is refusing to budge - so, what are the risks for both parties?Paul Karp, Chief Political Correspondent at the Guardian joins Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas on The Party Room.
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The Albanese Government has announced it will introduce age restrictions on social media access. It comes as the Government introduces misinformation legislation to parliament - threatening big penalties for tech giants who break the law.
But while the Government is cutting through with its big tech crackdown, negotiations with the Opposition and Crossbench on the aged care overhaul, RBA reforms and the Environmental Protection Authority are proving challenging.
Charles Croucher, Nine Chief Political Editor joins Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas on The Party Room.
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Australia's latest GDP figures show the economy is virtually at a standstill, but Treasurer Jim Chalmers declared Government spending was one of the only things keeping Australia out of recession. So, is he the hero, or the villain when it comes to the fight against inflation and bringing interest rates down?
And the ASIO boss tried to clear up confusion about the vetting process for people fleeing Gaza for Australia, claiming people had chosen to "distort" his words.
Sarah Ferguson, ABC 0730 Host joins Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas on The Party Room.
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers has labelled Opposition leader the "most divisive leader" in modern history - suggesting this should be "disqualifying" for a leader. But Peter Dutton has hit back, slamming the Treasurer for being too focused on personality rather than policy.
It comes as Greens MP Max Chandler Mather controversially fronted a CFMEU protest in Brisbane, suggesting the Government had introduced "the most draconian and anti-worker" legislation against the embattled union. Will the move win the Greens votes, or risk alienating some of their base?
Jacob Greber, ABC Chief Digital Political Correspondent joins Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas on The Party Room.
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The Albanese Government has passed a suite of measures this week - and gained 'in principle' support on others. But despite this, the Opposition's criticism of the Government's visa policy for Palestinians fleeing Gaza has again dominated the agenda.
And as a new Independent Parliamentary Standards Commission is introduced, the Teals have called out the "misogyny" and "toxicity" of parliament, urging the Prime Minister and Opposition leader to rein in the misbehaviour.
Melissa Clarke, ABC National Affairs Editor joins Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas on The Party Room.
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Opposition leader Peter Dutton has called for a complete ban on visas for Palestinians fleeing Gaza, citing national security concerns. The Prime Minister has criticised the move, claiming the Opposition leader is "always looking to divide."
And Labor is under pressure over its looming gambling advertising reforms, with the crossbench and even some Labor backbenchers pushing for a blanket ban. Independent Senator David Pocock says a partial ban is "a betrayal" of Australians.David Crowe, Chief Political Correspondent for the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age joins Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas on The Party Room.
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Opposition leader Peter Dutton has accused the Prime Minister of "talking from both sides of his mouth" when it comes to a Makarrata Commission - after Anthony Albanese said the Government wasn't proposing a national truth-telling body.
Minister for Indigenous Australians Malarndirri McCarthy was quick to contradict those comments, stating that the government hadn’t abandoned its commitment to the Uluru Statement from the Heart, but it's raised concern for many First Nations people.
Anna Henderson, SBS Chief Political Correspondent joins Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas on The Party Room.
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Quarterly inflation rose by one per cent, broadly in line with the RBA's forecast. And that's welcome relief for the Albanese Government, with an RBA rate rise next Tuesday now highly unlikely. But when are we likely to see interest rates cut?
And the Prime Minister announced his Government's first Cabinet reshuffle on Sunday, and while it wasn't a major overhaul it went beyond a modest shake-up. Senior Minister Tony Burke took the Migration and Home Affairs portfolios, in what's been deemed a 'super-portfolio', while some other Minister's were moved sideways.Ian Verrender, ABC Chief Business Correspondent joins Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas on The Party Room.
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The Prime Minister is set to announce his Government's first Cabinet reshuffle, after Minister for Indigenous Australians, Linda Burney and Minister for Skills and Training Brendan O'Connor announced they won't contest the next election. So, who is set to take their place in Cabinet?And US President Joe Biden says he's "passing the torch to the next generation" by exiting the race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris. But the President has also issued a stark warning, telling voters that "the idea of America lies in your hands."
Cameron Stewart, Chief International Correspondent at The Australian, joins Patricia Karvelas and David Lipson on The Party Room.
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Will the Liberal Party move further to the right if they lose the election? Is there a rule for Senators to be booted out of the Senate — and why doesn't Qld have a Senate?
And how can we better regulate social media?
Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas tackle all your burning questions on this The Party Room bonus podcast episode.
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Labor's national executive has suspended the CFMEU, following explosive allegations from Nine papers about the alleged corruption and criminal behaviour at the centre of the powerful construction union.
But as the Albanese Government looks to distance itself from the embattled union, Opposition leader Peter Dutton has called on the Government to go further.
Phil Coorey, Political Editor at the Australian Financial Review joins Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas on The Party Room.
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A mixed response to Australia’s first anti-Semitism envoy.
And in the first NAIDOC week since the failed Voice referendum, the Coalition and Greens move to fill the gap in the absence of a clear vision by the Albanese governmentCarly Williams, Quandamooka woman and ABC National Indigenous Correspondent joins Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas on The Party Room.
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As parliament prepares for the long mid-winter break, Labor Senator Fatima Payman has resigned from the party.
The young WA Senator was indefinitely suspended from Labor's Caucus, after she crossed the floor to back a Greens motion recognising Palestinian statehood - and told Insiders that she would do it again. So, how is the Albanese Government dealing with the fallout?
Sarah Ferguson, host of 7.30 joins Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas on The Party Room.
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From the politics of nuclear energy, to the impact of the Teals in Parliament, Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas tackle all of your burning questions on this The Party Room bonus podcast episode.
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Julian Assange is now a free man after agreeing a plea deal in the US.
The WikiLeaks founder is now back home in Australia, but shadow foreign affairs minister Simon Birmingham has criticised the PM for calling Mr Assange upon his arrival in Canberra. Meanwhile, Labor senator Fatima Payman faces a ban from one ALP caucus meeting after crossing the floor to support a Greens motion on Palestine.
Paul Karp, chief political correspondent for Guardian Australia, joins Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas on The Party Room.
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Opposition leader Peter Dutton has set up a referendum on energy policy, unveiling the Coalition's long-awaited nuclear plan. And while the Opposition has confirmed the location of the seven proposed sites - which will be tax-payer funded - major details like the pricetag still aren't clear.
The Albanese Government has been quick to slam the proposal, with the Prime Minister labelling the policy an "economic catastrophe" and a "fantasy". But could the political risk pay off?David Speers, ABC Political lead and host of Insiders joins Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas on The Party Room.
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The political debate has been plunged back into conflict over climate, with Peter Dutton confirming that the Coalition won't set a target for emissions reduction by 2030 before the next election.
The Opposition claims Labor can't meet the 43% emissions reduction target by 2030, which was set as part of the Paris Agreement. But Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has hit back labelling Peter Dutton "worse than Scott Morrison" and claiming the Government is indeed on track.
So, who does this debate actually benefit politically?
David Crowe, Chief Political Correspondent with the Sydney Morning Herald and the Age joins Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas on The Party Room.
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In a moment of bi-partisanship, the Prime Minister and the Opposition leader have condemned the Greens for actions they claim have inflamed pro-Palestine protests.
Greens leader Adam Bandt rejected the statements, and has threatened legal action against Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus over comments about the Greens' involvement in pro-Palestinian protests made in an ABC interview.
Karen Middleton, Political Editor of the Guardian joins Patricia Karvelas and Annabel Crabb on The Party Room.
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Another immigration headache has engulfed the Albanese Government, but the Immigration Minister Andrew Giles has confirmed he won't be stepping down.
And while he's got the support of the Prime Minister to remain in the role, there have been murmurs of disquiet amongst some in the Labor party. Samantha Maiden, Political Editor of news.com.au joins Patricia Karvelas and Annabel Crabb on The Party Room.
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