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The Northern Territory government will today unveil the scope of an independent review into its child protection system - in the wake of the death of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby in a town camp near Alice Springs.

It comes as the NT parliament prepares to debate child protection reforms. 

• Guest: Sue-Anne Hunter, Wurundjeri and Ngurai Illum Wurrung woman and National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People
• Producer: Grace Stranger

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is facing fresh calls to step down after his party suffered a disastrous result in local elections late last week.

Labour lost 1,496 seats across the country, while Nigel Farage's anti-immigration party Reform UK gained almost the same number of seats - 1,451.

Sir Keir Starmer plans to use a speech later today to argue that he can change tack and revive his government’s fortunes.

But his position is fragile as rivals weigh their options with Labour MP Catherine West saying she will try to trigger a leadership contest if she doesn’t like what she hears in the speech.

• GUEST: Anne McElvoy, Executive Editor of Politico and co-host of the 'Politics at Sam and Anne's' podcast
• PRODUCER: Pip Cook

Iran has reportedly sent its response to the latest US ceasefire proposal via Pakistani mediators and wants negotiations to focus on permanently ending the war.

That's according to Iran’s state-run media.

It comes after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and White House envoy Steve Witkoff met with Qatar's Prime Minister in Miami at the weekend, as part of efforts to reach an agreement.

Meanwhile, Israeli strikes on Lebanon this weekend have killed at least 39 people - according to the country's Health Ministry 

• GUEST: Jennifer Gavito, former US deputy assistant secretary of state for Iran and Iraq
• PRODUCER: Pip Cook

Today the beloved English broadcaster and natural historian David Attenborough celebrates 100 years on this earth and a lifetime of achievements.

We hear from one of his closest collaborators. 

We also follow developments in Iran with a former US diplomat, and get the latest on the Islamic State families who've now returned to Australia.

Recap the morning's news, politics and global affairs with the Breakfast Wrap.

From yet another rate increase to budget sneak peeks and tussles in the final stretch of the Farrer by-election - our Friday political panel discusses the week that was in politics. 

• GUESTS 
  • Karen Middleton, political journalist with The Monthly
  • John Kehoe, Economics Editor at The Australian Financial Review 
  • Stephanie Borys, Radio National's Breakfast Correspondent 

The federal government has unveiled its east coast gas reservation policy which will require gas companies to set aside 20 per cent of their exports for the domestic market from July next year.

The government says the policy will "drive down" prices and ensure Australia is no longer "hostage" to international markets following soaring global gas prices in the wake of the war in Iran.

• Guest: Andrew Richards, CEO Energy Users Association of Australia
• Producer: Tyler Hall

Voters will head to the polls in the federal seat of Farrer, to choose a replacement for former opposition leader Sussan Ley.

Both the Liberals and the Nationals are fielding candidates, but a One Nation candidate and an independent are considered the frontrunners.

• GUEST: Jane Hume, Deputy Opposition Leader
• PRODUCER: Isadora Bogle 

The federal Budget is just days away and a number of key government funding announcements have already been made, including sweeping changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme, a fuel security package and axing of funds for the Inland Rail project.

There are also expectations the Budget will feature changes to the capital gains tax discount, negative gearing and the taxation of trust funds, which the government hasn't confirmed. 

• GUEST: Katy Gallagher, Minister for Finance 
• PRODUCER: Isadora Bogle 

Voters in the federal seat of Farrer in regional New South Wales will head to the polls tomorrow, to choose a replacement for former opposition leader Sussan Ley.

Farrer has been a safe Coalition seat for decades - and both the Liberals and the Nationals are fielding candidates, but a One Nation candidate and an independent are considered the frontrunners.

• GUEST: Matt Canavan, Nationals Leader 
• PRODUCER: Isadora Bogle 

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has met with Pope Leo at the Vatican, in what has been viewed as a bid by the White House to ease tensions between the pontiff and President Donald Trump.

The meeting comes just days after President Trump unleashed new criticism of the first American pope, claiming his views on foreign policy were "endangering" Catholics and that the Pope was quote "fine" with Iran having a nuclear weapon – Pope Leo quickly dismissed this as untrue.

The Vatican has issued a statement saying the two had "exchanged views" on the world situation and spoke about "the ​need to work tirelessly in favour of peace."

• GUEST: Francis X Rocca, Vatican Editor of EWTN News
• PRODUCER: Pip Cook