The Issue

Liberal politicians - Andrew Hastie and Jacinta Price - are leading the charge to lower Australia’s immigration rate. But new analysis from the Australian National University says Coalition governments have largely been responsible for increased migration, this century. Creating the 457 temporary work visas, tying universities to international student fees, and signing 70% of Australia’s working holiday agreements. Professor Alan Gamlen breaks down the debate with the Issue.

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A former Labor insider believes Anthony Albanese will increase the number of politicians in federal parliament, and break a key promise on property taxes.
   
While it sounds like a major political misstep, top pollster Kos Samaras tells 7NEWS it's all part of the prime minster's secret plan to wipe the Coalition off the electoral map.
Younger, city based voters are changing the game for Labor. 

Podcast produced before Andrew Hastie quit the shadow ministry.

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Shifting position on Palestine. The Albanese government makes the symbolic move in New York with like-minded governments, but does it help efforts to end the Gaza War. A former Australian Ambassador to Israel makes his case.

00:00 - Introduction

02:36 - Growing up

03:30 - Political philosophy

05:44 - Australia's relation with Israel

10:40 - Recognising the state of Palestine

17:00 - A two state solution

18.33 - Australia's relationship with the US

20:21 - Australia achieving net zero emissions by 2050

25:50 - Andrew Hastie's comments

30:40 - Dave Sharma turning 50

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Australia’s economy is vulnerable to a shutdown by criminals, terrorists and rogue nations

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Donald Trump’s foreign policy has reshaped America’s role in the world. For decades, US security and prosperity were seen as tied to Europe and Asia through strong alliances, including with Australia. Trump challenges this approach, arguing America can rely on its own strength while stepping back from global commitments.

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Australia’s recently retired cyber intelligence boss discusses digital threats and the roles they’ve played in the big news stories of recent weeks. From Iranian links to firebombings, Neo Nazis and China backed cyber intruders, Rachel Noble analyses the dangers and argues there’s still room for optimism.

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Australia is about to welcome a rival to the giants of Artificial Intelligence. The Issue speaks with the Melbourne tech guru leading our local answer to AI - and gets his view  on how much is at stake.

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The scheme that delivers Australians cheap medicines. The Trump Administration hates it. 

Will America’s tariff threats change the PBS - and if so, how much will our medicines cost?

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How valuable is Australia as an ally? John Powers knows the defence and intelligence relationship between Australia and its indispensable security partner, the United States, like few others. In this episode of 'The Issue', the American special forces soldier turned military intelligence officer and now Australian citizen, reflects on why relations between the two are unusually tetchy and what can be done about it.

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Men's mental health with the Tall Cacucus in Parliament.

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