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 about the latest news.
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Is the 'jobs for mates' era over?
The scathing and long-awaited 'jobs for mates' report has been handed down. It's found government appointments too often look like 'forms of patronage and nepotism' and warned the system had eroded public trust. So, will anything change?
Published: with Patricia Karvelas and Rafael Epstein
Albanese and the low-key 'royal wedding'
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has capped off the political year by tying the knot with his partner Jodie Haydon at the Lodge. Patricia Karvelas and Jacob Greber have some big thoughts about the strategic timing of the event (and Toto's tutu).
Published: with Patricia Karvelas and Jacob Greber
Barnaby to defect and enviro laws to pass
A Labor-Greens deal on the EPBC has been announced, after lengthy negotiations. It comes after Environment Minister Murray Watt said he was open to a deal with the Coalition or the Greens to pass the legislation.
Published: with Patricia Karvelas and Fran Kelly
Why miners want a deal done on new environment laws | Insiders On Background
With the final parliamentary sitting of the year fast approaching, the Federal Government is eager to pass its environmental law reforms.
There's two options: strike a deal with the Coalition or the Greens. So, who will the government choose?
Published: with David Speers
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