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  • What does Hungary's election mean for Europe?

    Hungary's historic election this week is being hailed as a win for democracy and a possible shift away from far-right leadership across the region.

    After 16 years in power, Viktor Orban was voted out, following a record turnout.

    His successor, Peter Magyar, has outlined his agenda overnight; raising questions about what this leadership change means for Europe. 

    • GUEST: Gabor Scheiring, Assistant Professor of Comparative Politics at Georgetown University in Qatar and former Hungarian MP
    • PRODUCER: Eddy Diamond
    9 min
  • 'Disappointed' - NSW Treasurer on Court of Appeal ruling against anti-protest laws

    An illegitimate, inappropriate, and indiscriminate restriction on freedoms.

    That's according to the The NSW Court of Appeal, after it yesterday struck down the state's anti-protest laws enacted after the Bondi terrorist attack.

    The laws gave police the power to make a declaration - preventing the authorisation of public assemblies in certain areas.

    The Premier, Chris Minns, says he's disappointed.  

    • GUEST: Daniel Mookhey, NSW Treasurer

    6 min
  • Israel and Lebanon agree to ten-day ceasefire, Trump says

    President Donald Trump has announced that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire.

    Israel has not been fighting with Lebanon itself, maintaining it has been targeting the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group inside Lebanon.

    Almost 2,200 people in Lebanon have been killed by Israeli air strikes.

    Hezbollah has issued a statement saying that, “any ceasefire must be comprehensive across all Lebanese territory and must not allow the Israeli enemy any freedom of movement.”

    • GUEST: David Satterfield, former US ambassador to Lebanon
    8 min
  • Breakfast Wrap: Refinery fire disrupts Australia's petrol supply

    A fire has broken out at Viva Energy's Geelong Oil Refinery -  one of Australia's two remaining oil refineries.

    Firefighters spent the night battling the fire, and questions are now being asked around the impact on domestic fuel supply.

    This comes as senior federal government ministers travel to Asian countries, as they seek assurances on fuel reserves.

    Trade Minister Don Farrell joins the program before he heads to Singapore.

    Then, key Pakistani mediators are in the Iranian capital trying to revive peace talks between the U-S and Iran.

    US and Iran blockades in the Strait of Hormuz remain, but President Donald Trump remains optimistic a deal can be reached.

    And the Coalition says it has a plan to restore "integrity and confidence" to Australia's migration system - but experts say there are significant flaws in their policy.

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

    24 min
  • Changing Australia: Jean-Paul Bell on the healing power of laughter

    They say laughter is the best medicine, and for 30 years, a very special group of people have been providing exactly that for sick children and their families around Australia.

    Each year, Clown Doctors Australia supports more than 300-thousand children, families, carers and hospital staff across more than 20 hospitals ... bringing much-needed levity to what can be a traumatic time for young kids and their loved ones.

    Guest: Jean-Paul Bell, co-founder Clown Doctors Australia

    13 min
  • Farrell on trade negotiations sparked by Iran war

    Senior federal government ministers are travelling to Asian countries, as they seek assurances on fuel supply.

    Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will meet with his Malaysian counterpart in Kuala Lumpur today, after suggesting Brunei might be able to send additional supplies of fertiliser to Australia, while visiting the country earlier this week. 

    • GUEST: Don Farrell, Minister for Trade and Tourism
    • PRODUCER: Isadora Bogle 
    8 min
  • Double blockade makes situation 'even more complicated' for seafarers, IMO chief says

    First it was Iran imposing a de facto blockade strangling the Strait of Hormuz and a fifth of the world's oil trade.

    This week, the United States followed suit - imposing its own blockade after calls for naval assistance fell on deaf ears among world leaders.

    The U.S. Central Command says no vessels have made it past U.S. naval forces during the first 48 hours of the blockade, but ship tracking data suggests several Iranian-linked vessels have travelled through the Strait since the US blockade began.

    • GUEST: Arsenio Dominguez, Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization
    • PRODUCER: Pip Cook
    6 min
  • Will talks between the US and Iran resume in the next few days?

    Key Pakistani mediators are in the Iranian capital in a bid to revive peace talks between the US and Iran.

    It comes after marathon talks between the two sides ended without a deal in Islamabad at the weekend. 

    • GUEST: Richard Nephew, former deputy special envoy for Iran and principal sanctions coordinator in the US state department
    • PRODUCER: Pip Cook
    8 min
  • Long time migration agent says migration policy must address skills shortage

    The Coalition says it has a plan to restore "integrity and confidence" to Australia's migration system, with Opposition Leader Angus Taylor vowing to slash the intake and enhance screening in a major policy speech this week.

    Many working in the migration sector agree reform is vital - but for economic rather than security reasons; arguing the system is failing to address skills shortages and drive productivity.

    • GUEST: Mark Glazbrook, migration agent and Managing Director of Migration Solutions
    • PRODUCER: Jason Whittaker 
    8 min
  • High Court rules Victorian donation laws unconstitutional

    The Victorian government will have to establish new political donation and disclosure laws, after the High Court ruled current legislation invalid.

    The court yesterday found the current laws unfairly favoured the major parties.

    Integrity watchdogs have welcomed the ruling, saying major parties have been able to exploit current loopholes in the law. 

    • GUEST: Catherine Williams, Executive Director, Centre for Public Integrity
    • PRODUCER: Eddy Diamond
    7 min

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