The Chief Political Correspondent for The Conversation Michelle Grattan joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.

Politics with Michelle Grattan

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Federal cabinet minister Ed Husic has floated the idea of cutting the corporate tax rate, arguing it would boost productivity, benefit business and trickling down to workers.

So, just how substantial are the floated changes - and what impact would they actually have?
Guest: Dr.Brendan Rynne, Chief Economist and a Partner at KPMG

Minister floats cutting the corporate tax rate

On the eve of the 2024 South African election, there is a very real possibility the ruling ANC party will be tipped out of Government for the first time since Nelson Mandela was in power. 

Daryl Glaser, Professor of Political Studies University of Witwatersrand told RN Breakfast this "definitely is" the most pivotal election South Africans have faced since apartheid ended.
Guest:Daryl Glaser, Professor of Political Studies University of Witwatersrand, in Johannesburg

South Africa election could see big political shifts

The United Nations says it fears more than 1500 people buried in the catastrophic landslide in Papua New Guinea were children. 

The PNG government earlier this week told the UN it estimates at least 2000 people were buried alive.
Guest: Angela Kearney, Country Director in PNG for UNICEF

PNG landslide: Fears most buried were children

For almost three decades, eight-time ARIA winner Eskimo Joe has been a staple on the Australian rock scene.

Currently on a huge national tour, the band is getting nostalgic with the fans on their new track 'The First Time'.
Guest: Kav Temperley

Eskimo Joe look back on career highs with 'The First Time'

A fish, often described as a living fossil for its role in evolution, is under threat in South East Queensland.

Its home, the Mary River is in particularly bad shape, according to a recent study.
Guest: Tom Espinoza, The Burnet Mary Regional Group CEO
Producer: Georgina Kenyon-Huxley

Politics with Michelle Grattan

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