The Karl Stefanovic Show

This week on The Karl Stefanovic Show.

Australia’s Federal Budget has been handed down – and now comes the fallout.

Clive Palmer and economist Leith van Onselen join Karl for a blunt conversation about the future of the Australian economy, why they believe regional Australia is being left behind and whether the country is heading towards recession faster than people realise.

Clive Palmer warns Australia could be in recession by July, while Leith van Onselen argues ordinary Australians are being crushed by rising costs, housing pressure and government policy failures.

From inflation and migration to taxes, housing and the growing divide between the cities and the regions – this is the conversation many Australians feel no one else is having.

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Go to the Chris Joye interview: 09:45

Go to the David Farley interview: 24:49

Go to the Topher Field interview: 49:47

Go to the Gerard Rennick interview: 1:21:14

This week on Karl Weekly, Karl sits down with Gerard Rennick, Christopher Joye, David Farley and Topher Field to unpack the major political and economic forces shaping Australia right now.

The conversation covers rising taxes, weak productivity, energy policy, immigration and the growing distrust in Canberra.

Gerard Rennick argues One Nation is building momentum and says major tax reform is needed to reward working Australians and lift productivity.

Christopher Joye delivers a blunt assessment of the Federal Budget, calling it “diabolical” and warning that excessive taxation and poor productivity are hurting households and businesses alike.

Fresh from his win in Farrer, David Farley reflects on the campaign, regional Australia and the impact of energy policy and Net Zero on costs and industry.

Topher Field explores the wider political and cultural shift underway, arguing Australia is entering a major realignment as voters reject the status quo.

A wide-ranging episode on One Nation, taxes, energy, productivity and the future direction of Australia.

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Bit of barney rubble on the stage and in the audience as the candidates for Farrer fire up about what's wrong in Farrer.

Live with Pauline Hanson & Matt Canavan | 6PM

Australia’s under pressure and regional communities are feeling it first.

Live from Farrer, Pauline Hanson and Matt Canavan join Karl for a raw conversation about the issues hitting everyday Australians hardest.

From rising fuel prices and taxes, to cost of living, farming, energy, housing and whether regional Australians are being ignored by the people making decisions in Canberra — nothing is off limits.

A live show from the heart of regional Australia, focused on the issues locals actually care about.

WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that the following episode may contain images and voices of deceased persons.

Go to the Jacinta Price interview: 07:41

Go to Rohan Pike interview: 47:09

Go to Gerard Rennick interview: 01:24:34

This week on Karl Weekly.

Karl’s take on the week — including why, at the very least, Pauline Hanson was upfront about accepting a plane donation, while other political parties quietly take support Australians never hear about.

And the truth about that billion-dollar loan scheme for struggling businesses by the government.

Then, a confronting, chaotic snapshot of modern Australia.

Former federal agent Rohan Pike breaks down Melbourne’s firebombing crisis, alleging organised crime gangs are cashing in on a black market fuelled by Australia’s tobacco taxes — with kids allegedly recruited online to torch businesses for cash.

Gerard Rennick joins Karl to discuss whether Pauline Hanson’s One Nation is on the verge of a political breakthrough in regional Australia.

Jacinta Nampijinpa Price explodes over what she calls the “racism of low expectations” after a five-year-old Indigenous girl — despite six reports about her safety — was failed by the system.

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Josie Angus built a beef empire from the ground up in regional Queensland.

After more than seven years navigating approvals, regulation and red tape, her family now exports Australian beef to markets around the world.But behind the success story is a system under pressure.

Rising costs.

Fuel dependence.

Supply chain shocks.

And global trade barriers — including tariffs of up to 55% into China and more than 60% into Europe — are making it harder for Australian producers to compete.

At the same time, cheaper imports continue to flow into Australia with fewer barriers.

So what happens when the economics stop stacking up?

This is a raw look at what it actually takes to produce food in Australia — and why farmers say the system is working against them.

Karl sits down with Senator Susan McDonald and Konrad Benjamin in a no-holds-barred debate on Australia’s gas, taxes, and whether the country is getting ripped off.

Are we one of the richest nations in the world… or getting taken for a ride?

Konrad argues Australians are being short-changed — with billions in resources leaving the country and not enough coming back.

Susan says that’s simply not true — and warns changing the rules could cost jobs, investment, and future growth.

What follows is a raw, chaotic, and very real clash:Are gas companies paying their fair share?

Is Australia too soft in negotiations?

Should we copy Norway’s model?

Are politicians listening to lobbyists… or the public?

And what happens when people lose faith in the system?

At one point, it gets personal.

At another, they almost agree.

This is exactly the kind of debate Australia needs more of.Watch the full conversation and decide for yourself.Full episode now live.

00:00 Introductions and Setting the Stage

01:05 Tax Debate: Beer vs Gas Companies

03:00 Senate Showdown & Media Attention

05:00 The Role of Lobbyists and Cited Claims

08:00 Australia's Resource Wealth: Are We Missing Out?

12:00 Comparisons: Norway, Qatar and Tax Structures

15:00 Royalties, Jobs & Regional Benefits

19:00 Arguments Over Economic Value – Where Does the Money Go?

23:00 Sovereign Wealth Funds & National Spending

27:00 Establishment vs Punters: Who Benefits?

31:00 How Resource Taxes Work – Technical Breakdown

36:00 Foreign Investment, Leverage & National Interest

41:00 The Call for Resource Nationalization

43:00 Transparency, Donations & Where the Money Comes From

47:00 Closing Thoughts & The Need for Debate

Tonight on Karl Weekly:

Bombshell allegations inside the NDIS.

Bill Shorten joins alongside Drew Pavlou to respond to growing claims of fraud and exploitation within the system — including allegations vulnerable Australians are being targeted to access payments.

Who’s really to blame?

Participants — or the “shonks” exploiting the scheme?

Then — decorated Australian soldier Heston Russell speaks out.

From leading commandos in Afghanistan to fighting battles back home, Russell opens up on the treatment of veterans — and why he believes the country is failing those who served.

Plus: Queensland crime outrage and “restorative justice” debate

ISIS brides returning to Australia

Global headlines and breaking stories

This is Karl Weekly.

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JUMP to chapters0:00 – Show preview: crime, ISIS brides, NDISWhat’s coming up this episode0:21 – Home invasion + crime backlashQueensland incident and rising violence debate1:52 – ISIS brides returning to AustraliaCitizenship, security and government response3:12 – Heston Russell: war and media falloutService, loss and controversy4:26 – NDIS bombshell: trafficking claimsAllegations of fraud and exploitation5:45 – Bill Shorten & Drew Pavlou joinInside the NDIS debate8:27 – Fraud, trafficking and system failuresScale of the problem and shocking claims13:28 – Where the money is goingCost blowouts, providers and system design20:10 – Is the system broken?Market model vs government control30:05 – Why it’s so hard to fixEnforcement, politics and reform challenges39:30 – What happens nextFixing fraud without hurting Australians45:37 – Heston Russell interviewWar, trauma and accountability

Australia’s direction is under pressure – and Tony Abbott says the fundamentals are off.

In this episode, the former Prime Minister joins The Karl Stefanovic Show for a candid conversation on immigration, energy, the economy and national security – and what he believes needs to change.

His message is clear: Australia needs to get back to basics.

Abbott breaks down:

• Why immigration should be based on ‘shared values’

• Whether Australia is bringing in the ‘right people’

• Why he believes current energy policy is failing

• The truth behind gas tax – and who’s really paying

• How to reinvigorate Australian industries

• Australia’s role in global conflict and defence

A direct, unfiltered look at where the country is heading and what comes next.

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Australia is facing a defence reality few are talking about.Former soldier and investor Steve Baxter joins Karl to break down what modern warfare actually looks like — and why Australia isn’t ready for it.From drone warfare and battlefield “marketplaces” to space technology and defence innovation, this episode goes inside the systems changing war in real time.Why are we falling behind? Why aren’t we investing in our own capabilities? And what happens if we don’t catch up?This is the conversation Australia needs to have.