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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. More Information Please send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time - or our questions and answers bonus podcast episode at thepartyroom@abc.net.au 

Dutton goes full nuclear. Will the risk pay off?

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. More Information Got a burning political query? Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at thepartyroom@abc.net.au 

Dutton reignites climate wars

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. More Information Got a burning political query? Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at thepartyroom@abc.net.au 

Greens see red as major parties unite against them

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. More Information Got a burning political query? Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at thepartyroom@abc.net.au 

Deportation debacle and reshuffle whispers

Migration has dominated the political debate, following the Opposition leader's budget-in-reply speech last week. Peter Dutton promised to drastically slash migration numbers and improve housing supply - if elected. The Albanese Government and business groups were quick to criticise the idea, but what political risks does the populist policy pose for both parties? Anna Henderson, Chief Political Correspondent for SBS joins Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas on The Party Room. More Information Got a burning political query? Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at thepartyroom@abc.net.au 

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