Radio National Breakfast

The National Party has scrapped its commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2050, but says it still wants to reduce emissions.

It comes as its partner in the Coalition— the Liberal Party —  continues its review into energy policy. 

Then, US President Donald Trump says he has ordered the Pentagon to prepare for potential military action in Nigeria if it fails to crack down on the killing of Christians.

Back home, a landmark new report has revealed around 65,000 First Nations' households which have prepaid supply arrangements are being disconnected up to 59 times per year.

And the Australian music industry has launched a campaign to localise our streaming algorithms and highlight homegrown talent. 

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

AusMusic Month has kicked off in earnest this weekend with a new campaign urging you to "AUSIFY" your streaming algorithms

We're spoilt for choice with Aussie artists, but in the age of algorithms many musicians are struggling to cut through the noise. Less than 10 per cent of music streamed in Australia comes from local artists.

Guest: Howard Adams, Chair of the Live Music Business Council of Australia 

Producer: Grace Stranger

You've heard repeatedly that increasing supply is critical to alleviating the housing crisis.

My next guest is a former developer, who has spent the more recent years of his career working with businesses to donate their time and skills to repurpose vacant buildings for people in need.

He's also knocking on the doors of power — in a bid to secure private investment for affordable housing on a large scale.

Guest: Robert Pradolin, founder and director of Housing All Australians

As a brutal civil war and catastrophic humanitarian crisis continue to unfold in Sudan, tens of thousands of Sudanese Australians have been left feeling helpless as they struggle to connect with family and friends caught in the warzone.

The war has displaced more than 14 million people and killed more than 40,000 people, according to UN figures ... but aid groups say the true number could be significantly higher as famine and disease spread.

• Guest: Beny Bol, Founder and CEO of Athiei Foundation, Managing Director of the Village Support Limited and former President of the Queensland African Communities Council
• Producer: Grace Stranger

The Nationals decision to walk away from net zero comes at a time where there is strong but not universal support in the community for the policy.

Shadow Energy Minister Dan Tehan has been leading the review process into the Liberals' energy and emissions reduction policy.

He say the process will take between six to nine months.

• Guest: Dan Tehan, Shadow Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction
• Producer: Isadora Bogle

The National Party has scrapped its commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2050, but says it still wants to reduce emissions.

It comes as its partner in the Coalition— the Liberal Party —  continues its review into energy policy. 

• Guest: David Littleproud, Leader of the Nationals
• Producer: Isadora Bogle

A landmark new report has revealed around 65,000 First Nations' households which have prepaid supply arrangements are being disconnected up to 59 times per year.

These interruptions are affecting food security, as well as the health and wellbeing of customers.

The report from Original Power also shows little room to move or change how electricity is provided to these households and these communities

• Guest: Lauren Mellor, Clean Energy Program Director at Original Power, and the report's co-author

Peak medical bodies are calling for a crackdown on unlicensed birth coaches, including doulas, following a series of deaths related to birth complications.

In the latest incident, 30-year-old wellness influencer Stacey Hatfield died in her home shortly after giving birth.

Radio Free Asia (RFA) has suspended its news operations following funding cuts by the Trump administration.

For almost three decades, Radio Free Asia provided independent reporting in nine languages across Asia, including in countries without a free press.

• Guest: Rosa Hwang, Executive Editor of Radio Free Asia 
• Producer: Jason Whittaker