Every Sunday morning, the ABC's national political lead David Speers unpacks the major stories shaping Australia's future. Each episode includes a major interview with an Australian politician and an extensive discussion with a panel of the country's best journalists. This show will help you understand the major factors behind the decisions and debates
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Why the Dunkley by-election is a high-stakes litmus test
Both Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton will be sweating on the outcome of the March 2 by-election. It will determine their immediate political fortunes and the all-important momentum for 2024.
Published: with David Speers
Can Andrew Giles weather the storm?
A group of more than 20 asylum seekers arrived at Beagle Bay on Friday – wandering through crocodile-infested waters to the remote indigenous community north of Broome.
Published: with David Speers
Speers: Is the housing crisis eroding our democracy?
Amidst the parliamentary ping-pong between Labor's hard sell of its tax cuts and the Coalition's alarm at convicted immigrants on the loose, it's become clear all sides are keeping a close eye on another issue that could prove to be a far more…
Published: by David Speers
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