The new Prime Minister gives Quad leaders assurances on climate action and the Indo-Pacific; Experts say the current COVID death rate is unacceptable, so what can the new Government do to save more lives?; And, the UN accuses Russia of attacking world food security as it continues a blockade of Ukraine's grain exports. How serious is it?

A new Prime Minister and interim frontbench are sworn in, but for the Liberals, gutted of moderates, its a fight for meaning, as well as new leadership; Meanwhile, Anthony Albanese and Foreign minister Penny Wong have jetted to Japan Asia expert Professor Caitlin Byrne on the Quad meeting and a reflection on Penny Wong's elevation.

A ‘PM’ election special. Your guide to some important policy areas; childcare, aged care, health, and integrity in public office.

Also looking at the economy. Is it in good shape, and what do the voters make of their lot in life? Will it decide the result?

Unprecedented challenges facing the Australian Electoral Commission, as it braces for heavy demand for its COVID voting hotline.

We meet voters who've made their choice.

And political reporter James Glenday with his take on whether we'll have a clear result on Saturday night.

Labor reveals it'll add billions more to government debt than the Coalition in the short term, insisting cuts to waste and mismanagement will eventually repair the budget.

The unemployment rate ticks down even further, but it's rising for younger Australians who are fighting for a fair go in the jobs market.

Part one of our pre-election policy guide - what voters need to know about climate, housing and tax policy.

A virus has leapt from animals to humans and is spreading across the world, why Monkeypox is causing concern.

Workers' pay is growing well below inflation, with little hope of a quick turnaround.

As COVID transmission surges across Australia, doctors plead for more precautions, but people are just sick of the pandemic.

Compelling scientific evidence leads to another inquiry into Kathleen Folbigg's conviction for the deaths of her four children, though 150 top scientists had petitioned for a pardon.

The Coalition to cut the public service to pay for its promises while Labor's election promise balance sheet won't be revealed for another couple of days.

We'll head to the most marginal seat in the country – Macquarie, west of Sydney - where seething anger at the political class leaves some voters dreading polling day.

As new election lies surface in Australia, a look at the dangers with Writer Ed Coper who makes the case for politicians to lift their game for the nation's future.

The value of crypto currencies has crashed, but should buyers looking for a bargain share confidence, from some, of a rebound?

What aspiring homeowners need to know about the major parties' housing policies ahead of Saturday's election.

The long distance to travel for maternity services in many parts of regional Australia is playing on the minds of voters in some key electorates.

Why the use of anti-viral medications for COVID is limited in Australia. We'll discuss the case for expanding their availability.

A late switch in the Prime Minister's campaign strategy – promising to jettison a 'bulldozer' approach and change if he's reelected.

Political journalist Karen Middleton tells 'PM' the Prime Minister's pledge is an admission his style isn't going over well with voters.

Funding for the Great Barrier Reef is back in the political spotlight, but local tourism operators are sceptical as both major parties continue to support fossil fuels.

Experts plead with Australians to take COVID seriously and reduce transmission, as another 52 people are reported to have died.

A marginal seat wins new mental health funding, but mental health leaders give neither major party a tick for their policies.

Why some political journalists enjoy 'the drop', the ABC's Hidden Campaign project looks at a key tactic of spin doctors that's skewing reports and leaving you in the dark.

A hail of criticism of Australian golfer Greg Norman - after he dismissed Saudi Arabia's killing of a dissident journalist - saying 'everyone makes mistakes'.

A close look at one of the election campaign's starkest contrasts, Labor will back some of the poorest in society – pushing for the minimum wage to rise with inflation, the Coalition warns against it, insisting it risks economic turmoil.

We'll hear from politicians, economists, and business, and crucially those low paid workers who are struggling to make ends meet.

China persists with lockdowns and a zero-COVID target as research finds an easing of the rules could see one and half million dead.

How people with ADHD are raising awareness of the condition on TikTok, we'll look at the risks and benefits of discussing health on social media.