A no-confidence motion in Tasmanian premier Jeremy Rockliff appears set to succeed. As the vote plays out in Hobart, hear why this has all come about from one of the key independents backing the motion.

Also on the podcast, Democratic Party candidate Lee Jae-myung has won South Korea's presidential election with 94 per cent of the votes now counted.

The election ends more than six months of political turmoil after former president Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law. He's now facing trial on rebellion charges.

Then, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has brushed aside questions over whether Australia should follow the United Kingdom and announce a major increase on defence spending, amid growing pressure from the United States.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer launched an overhaul of the UK's military plans this week, making a range of commitments while saying he will grow defence spending to three per cent of GDP.

And new research has found one in ten children ending up in hospital after an e-scooter accident are presented with life-threatening injuries, sparking calls to ban those under 16 from riding.

Recap the morning's news, politics and global affairs with the Breakfast Wrap