Program: The Party Room

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Want to know what's really going on in Parliament House? Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas give you the political analysis that matters and explain what it means for you.

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Will a social media ban actually work?

In a mammoth final sitting day for the year, the Albanese Government managed to rush 31 bills through the Senate — including key policy measures on housing, migration, and social media reform.

Published: 22h agoThu 28 Nov 2024 at 11:00pmwith Patricia Karvelas and Melissa Clarke

Duration: 14 minutes

Thorpe stares down Senate suspension

Senator Lidia Thorpe has interrupted Senate proceedings, after being suspended for throwing paper at One Nation Senator Pauline Hanson — a move she says she would "do it all over again."

Published: YesterdayThu 28 Nov 2024 at 1:00amwith Patricia Karvelas and Sarah Ferguson

A woman holds ripped paper in both hands

Duration: 31 minutes

Mike Baird on polarisation and leadership

As governments grapple with social cohesion, what impact is polarisation and partisanship having on on the community — and what qualities do voters actually want to see in political leaders?

Published: 22 Nov 2024Fri 22 Nov 2024 at 6:00pm

Duration: 19 minutes

A 'messy week' in parliament

As the Albanese Government tries to ram its jam-packed agenda through parliament, speculation is mounting it could be the final sitting fortnight not just of the year — but before the election.

Published: 21 Nov 2024Thu 21 Nov 2024 at 3:00amwith Patricia Karvelas and Tom Crowley

A composite image of Peter Dutton and Jim Chalmers.

Duration: 29 minutes

Is Peter Dutton going 'full Trump'?

A week on from Donald Trump's US election victory, remnants of his strategy seem to be trickling into the Opposition Leader's campaign.

Published: 14 Nov 2024Thu 14 Nov 2024 at 3:00amwith Patricia Karvelas and Melissa Clarke

Man in dark suit standing in front of supermarket fridge.

Duration: 35 minutes 21 seconds

What a Trump Presidency means for Australia

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has congratulated Donald Trump on his victory in the US election. But where did Kamala Harris' campaign go wrong - and what what will Trump's return to the White House mean for Australia?

Published: 7 Nov 2024Thu 7 Nov 2024 at 12:45amwith Fran Kelly, Patricia Karvelas and Nick Bryant

Side by side photos of Anthony Albanese, looking up in a green tie, and Donald Trump, looking serious in a red tie

Duration: 38 minutes

Is Trump winning the US election?

While there's a long way to go, early US election results show Republican Presidential Nominee Donald Trump appears to have the lead over Democrat Presidential candidate Kamala Harris in the Electoral College count.

Published: 6 Nov 2024Wed 6 Nov 2024 at 5:15amwith Fran Kelly, Patricia Karvelas and David Lipson

Duration: 23 minutes

Has Kamala Harris pulled ahead?

The US election race is still too close to call, but a shock new poll suggests Democrat candidate Kamala Harris will win Iowa - which was previously considered a safe Republican seat.

Published: 4 Nov 2024Mon 4 Nov 2024 at 1:30amwith Patricia Karvelas, Fran Kelly and Nick Bryant

A composite of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris against a backdrop of a globe.

Duration: 28 minutes

'Upgrade Albo' saga puts focus on politicians' perks

Amid mounting pressure from the Opposition, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has ruled out directly requesting upgrades for personal flights from then Qantas boss Alan Joyce - or anyone at the airline.

Published: 31 Oct 2024Thu 31 Oct 2024 at 3:30amwith Patricia Karvelas and Fran Kelly

Alan Joyce touches Anthony Albanese as they sit together at an unveiling in a Qantas facility. Adam Goodes is also pictured

Duration: 35 minutes

What the Queensland election means for Anthony Albanese

Labor has been swept from power in Queensland, where the LNP's David Crisafulli will become the state's 41st Premier.

Published: 28 Oct 2024Mon 28 Oct 2024 at 1:00amwith Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas

David Crisafulli arrives to his victory party in Brisbane.

Duration: 28 minutes 55 seconds

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