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A report on Australia's housing affordability crisis has brought to the forefront the controversial issue of migration levels. The Grattan Institute found that reducing migration might improve affordability, if state governments fail to build more homes.

The issue of keeping or banning poker machines from pubs and clubs dominated the Tasmanian state election. Now politicians expect the issue will be debated in Tasmania's Parliament, and its' unclear if the Upper House will approve the Government's plan.

It's all carefully choreographed and today in Beijing, key meetings will confirm an end to the two-term presidential limit and the inclusion of President Xi Jinping's thought in the constitution. At the same time, China is upping its defence spending.

The union representing steel and aluminium workers fears a new US tariff on imports will lead to job losses in Australia. Unions are also concerned the tariff will lead to other countries dumping their goods on the international market at discount prices.

The Government has amended its new espionage laws, following claims journalists could have been jailed for up to 10 years, just for doing their jobs. But the protections for journalists still aren't available to other members of the public, who could face lengthy jail terms.

On tonight's program: The Federal Government has re-written its new espionage laws following claims journalists could have been jailed for up to 10 years, just for doing their jobs; And in Beijing today at the National People's Congress, key meetings will confirm Xi Jinping can be President for life.

Health care providers are hoping the latest pregnancy care guidelines will lead to more conversations about healthy weight among expectant mothers. In Australia, an increasing number of mothers are obese or overweight.

It's a show about disability, chronic illness, ableism and accessibility. 'Have you tried Yoga?' is an exploration of what it means to be disabled when surrounded by echoing platitudes, empty gestures and wannabe heroes.

In a climate of general disaffection, Italy goes to the polls on Sunday and the ruling centre left government is set to lose power. It's a fragmented contest with about 20 parties and no-one forecast to get a majority. How will it all play out? Italian born economics Professor Luigi Zingales joins PM.

One of Australia's most eminent strategic thinkers has lashed the Foreign and Defence ministers and the Prime Minister for complacency in the face of the threats posed by Russia and China. Paul Dibb is Emeritus Professor of Strategic Studies at the Australian National University and he discusses the current threats to Australia with PM's Linda Mottram.