Radio National Breakfast

Liberal leader Sussan Ley and Nationals leader David Littleproud met last night to try and hash out the possibility of the Coalition reforming.

And as the reconciliation process continues, some polling shows One Nation's primary vote is outperforming the former Coalition parties.

• Guest: Antony Green, ABC election analyst emeritus
• Producer: Oscar Coleman

As some American TikTok users claim their posts are being restricted, there are also allegations of censorship from outside the US.

Palestinian journalist in Gaza Bisan Owda told Radio National Breakfast her account with 1.4 million followers was banned, before being reinstated with restrictions on its reach. 

You've no doubt heard of drug mules but this morning Australia's financial crimes watchdog is sounding the alarm over so-called "Money Mules".

It's pointing to thousands of recruitment groups on social media offering hundreds of dollars in exchange for the use of local bank accounts. These accounts are then used by organised crime groups to launder money undetected to offshore banking accounts.

• Guest: Brendan Thomas, CEO AUSTRAC
• Producer: Grace Stranger

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khameni has warned any attack on his country would spark a regional war.

It comes as the United States and Iran have indicated a deal on Tehran's nuclear and missile programs could be in reach following a build-up of American warships in the region.

So what's more likely a deal, or a war?

• Guest: Jonathan Panikoff, Director of the Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative at the Atlantic Council
• Producer: Pip Cook

Hear from the lawyer for some of the victims of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. 

Gloria Allred says some her clients are devastated after their names were leaked in the latest batch of files released by the US Department of Justice.

Then, Nationals leader David Littleproud is widely expected to survive a leadership challenge brought by Queensland MP Colin Boyce.

And Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has appointed a temporary shadow ministry to fill roles vacated by the Nationals warning that she will permanently fill the positions if the coalition doesn't reunite within a week.

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

In the small community of Cunnamulla in outback Queensland — population about 1200 — young people were craving more safe spaces.

So in 2023, when Jarib Branfield-Bradshaw was just 19 and a newly-minted youth worker, he set up a neighbourhood centre offering support, food and connection.

• Guest: Jarib Branfield-Bradshaw, Guwamu/Kooma man and a youth worker for Paroo Shire Council

Nationals leader David Littleproud is widely expected to survive a leadership challenge brought by Queensland MP Colin Boyce.

• GUEST: Michael McCormack, Nationals Member for Riverina
• PRODUCER: Isadora Bogle 

Lawyers and journalists have spent the weekend poring over the latest batch of files relating to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The US Department of Justice released the files on Friday. Many names and details have been redacted but attorneys for survivors say some of their names have been released and some for the first time leaving them feeling exposed and betrayed.

• Guest: Gloria Allred, women’s rights lawyer who has represented many of Epstein’s victims
• Producer: Pip Cook

Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has appointed a temporary shadow ministry to fill roles vacated by the Nationals warning that she will permanently fill the positions if the coalition doesn't reunite within a week

Meanwhile leadership of the Nationals is far from settled with a spill called for later today.

• GUEST: Dan Tehan, Shadow Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction 
• PRODUCER: Isadora Bogle

The Israeli military says a limited number of Gazans will be able to pass through the Rafah crossing, after almost two years of it being nearly completely shut. 

With thousands of Palestinians needing medical evacuations, and the crossing closed to aid convoys, Gazans are questioning why the restrictions are so tight.