Get it on Google Play

Labor feels the heat on gambling

Labor feels the heat on gambling

Author: ABC Australia August 3, 2026 Duration: 33:00
Politics Now
News
House prices are falling across the country, with the downturn no longer just confined to Sydney and Melbourne according to new Cotality data. Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek says there's never "been a better time to be a first home buyer in Australia", while Treasurer Jim Chalmers has pointed to Treasury modelling that house price growth would slow by about 2 per cent in the short term. It comes as a two-day inquiry into Labor's gambling advertising legislation gets underway, with growing calls for the Albanese Government to ban inducements. So, will Labor be forced to give ground here? Meanwhile, One Nation has unveiled upper house candidates for the upcoming Victorian election, with the ABC and others not given the details for the press conference. Patricia Karvelas and Jacob Greber break it all down on Politics Now. 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

Keeping up with the political landscape requires more than just reading headlines; it demands understanding the motivations and maneuvers that shape them. That’s the space occupied by Politics Now, the ABC News production hosted by Patricia Karvelas. This podcast goes beyond the initial news alerts to unpack the significant stories from Australia and across the globe, offering a balanced perspective on the strategies driving the day’s events. Each week from Monday to Wednesday, Karvelas is joined by a rotating panel of the ABC’s own seasoned political journalists, dissecting the latest developments with insight and context. The conversation continues on Thursdays with 'The Party Room,' providing further depth. The aim is to deliver reliable, timely analysis whenever major news breaks, placing trusted coverage directly in your feed. For anyone looking to comprehend the real forces behind the news cycle, this podcast serves as an essential, clarifying resource.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

Official website RSS
instagramyoutubetiktok
Politics Now
Podcast Episodes
Angus Taylor's bid for relevance [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:00
Labor will pass its gambling bill with Coalition support, after the amended legislation was signed off by both party rooms. And while some Opposition members have crossed the floor on the bill, suggesting the tweaks didn…
The politics of parochialism [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:00
A familiar fight has re-emerged on WA's GST deal, after the Productivity Commission labelled the arrangement a "costly mistake" in its interim report. But is this an issue the Albanese Government has any appetite for? Or…
Albo-Trump talks and Farage’s bin face-off [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:00
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has held a "productive, constructive, lengthy and substantial" phone call with US President Donald Trump. Tariffs, AUKUS , AI and "a few personal issues" were all on the agenda in the wide…
Is One Nation the 'gayest' party? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:00
Parliament returned this week but while Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Angus Taylor edged closer to key deals on legislation behind the scenes, other stories stole the spotlight. Shadow Housing Minister Andrew Bragg…
Will the PM ride out 'melon-gate'? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:00
Housing is firmly back in focus, with Treasurer Jim Chalmers urging a long view as the downturn continues. Shadow Housing Minister Andrew Bragg has unveiled the Opposition's plan to slash Net Overseas Migration to just 1…
Deals, barneys and melons [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:02
A deal on Labor's gambling bill is getting closer, as Anthony Albanese and Angus Taylor hold talks to thrash out a deal. But it seems there are still internal divisions in both Labor and the Coalition to work through bef…
The podcast the PM regrets [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:00
Parliament is back this week, with politicians descending on the nation's capital for a stacked sitting fortnight. After playing hardball, the Albanese Government is signalling some openness to negotiations on gambling r…
A spicy text and an AI stoush [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:00
It's Question Time! But before they get stuck into your brilliant questions, PK and Mel dig into some political developments. A scandalous text sent by the ACT Opposition leader has raised a whole host of questions, incl…

«12345»