The first sitting fortnight of the 48th Parliament has seen the Coalition side with the federal government on major pieces of legislation, including HECS cuts and childcare safety reform.... while also trying to iron out internal friction regarding net zero policy.

In other news, ASIO Director-General Mike Burgess has revealed espionage is costing Australia more than 12 billion dollars a year.

• Guest: Paul Scarr, Deputy Manager of Opposition Business in the Senate and Shadow Minister for Immigration
• Producer: Lexie Jeuniewic