Gambling ban, the glass cliff and Dutton’s ‘disappearance'

Gambling ban, the glass cliff and Dutton’s ‘disappearance'

Author: ABC Australia January 8, 2026 Duration: 32:00
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More than two years on from the Murphy review, where is the Albanese government on gambling reform — and is there growing disquiet in the backbench? Is Sussan Ley facing the glass cliff? Why has Peter Dutton disappeared from the media? And would moderate Liberals ever consider becoming independents and joining with the Teals? Production note: This episode was recorded before the Bondi attack on December 14th. Patricia Karvelas and Fran Kelly get stuck into all of your curly questions for this special summer episode of The Party Room. Got a burning question? Got a burning political query? Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at thepartyroom@abc.net.au

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