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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.

#50

Are voters 'satisfied' with Albanese?

As the election year gets underway, questions are being raised about voters' satisfaction with the Albanese Government — and according to an ANU survey, there might be some alarming signs. Indeed dissatisfaction with the direction of the country is at the same level as it was just before the Morrison government lost the election. So, what will this actually mean as Australians cast their ballot? Professor Nicholas Biddle, Head of the School of Politics and International Relations at Australian National University joins Patricia Karvelas on The Party Room. Got a burning question? 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] (mailto:thepartyroom@abc.net.au) ... Read more

01 Jan 2025

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01 Jan 2025

#49

Is inflation an 'incumbent killer'?

With the 2025 Federal Election campaign likely to be won - or lost - on hip-pocket issues, what’s in store for the economy in 2024? Will we see an interest rate cut ahead of the next election - and are the current economic pitches from both sides cutting through to voters? Peter Martin, Host of new ABC Radio National show 'The Economy Stupid' and Shane Wright, Senior Economics Writer at the Sydney Morning Herald and the Age joins Patricia Karvelas 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] (mailto:thepartyroom@abc.net.au) ... Read more

25 Dec 2024

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25 Dec 2024

#48

Could Dutton win minority government?

It seems the election contest has tightened, with a minority government — of either stripe — now seeming increasingly likely. And recent Redbridge Group research has found the Coalition is now the favourite to win the largest share of seats in parliament — and clinch minority government. So, what trends are driving this? Kos Samaras, Director Strategy and Analytics at Redbridge Group and Tony Barry, Director Corporate Affairs and Communications at Redbridge Group join Patricia Karvelas on 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] (mailto:thepartyroom@abc.net.au) ... Read more

18 Dec 2024

27 MINS

27:00

18 Dec 2024

#47

PM under pressure amid anti-Semitic attacks

The Prime Minister has condemned a spate of recent anti-Semitic attacks as "evil" and "abhorrent" — but he's come under fire from the Opposition, with Shadow Minister Jane Hume suggesting the attackers were "emboldened, if not enabled" by the Albanese Government. It comes as Opposition leader Peter Dutton is set to unveil much awaited costings for his nuclear policy — and the Prime Minister unveiled a new pre-election pitch for subsidised childcare. Michelle Grattan, Chief Political Correspondent for The Conversation joins Patricia Karvelas and Sarah Ferguson on 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] (mailto:thepartyroom@abc.net.au) ... Read more

12 Dec 2024

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41:00

12 Dec 2024

#46

Who's got your back? Pre-election lines take shape

As the dust settles on the parliamentary year, election strategies and catchphrases are already being tested by all sides of politics. Anthony Albanese has promised voters that he's "got your back", while the Greens have put the government on notice for a formal power-sharing agreement if the election results in a minority Labor government. Clare Armstrong, National Political Editor for News Corp joins Patricia Karvelas and Jacob Greber on 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] (mailto:thepartyroom@abc.net.au) ... Read more

05 Dec 2024

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05 Dec 2024

#45

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. But how is Australia's "world leading" social media ban for under 16s being received and can it actually be enforced? Patricia Karvelas and Mel Clarke break it down on The Party Room bonus episode. [Listen back to the full episode of The Party Room with Sarah Ferguson and Paul Karp.] (https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/partyroom/thorpe-stares-down-senate-suspension/104658292?utm_content=link&utm_medium=content_shared) 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] (mailto:thepartyroom@abc.net.au) ... Read more

28 Nov 2024

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28 Nov 2024

#44

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." It comes as the Albanese Government tries to pass a whopping 36-bills in the final sitting day of the year. But key electoral reform, nature positive and gambling reform legislation have all been put on ice. Paul Karp, Chief Political Correspondent at the Guardian joins Patricia Karvelas and Fran Kelly on 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] (mailto:thepartyroom@abc.net.au) ... Read more

28 Nov 2024

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28 Nov 2024

#43

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? Mike Baird, Former Premier of NSW and CEO of the Susan McKinnon Foundation joins Patricia Karvelas on 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] (mailto:thepartyroom@abc.net.au) ... Read more

22 Nov 2024

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22 Nov 2024

#42

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. It comes as Peter Dutton is squaring up for a fight on migration, refusing to support Labor's proposed international student caps, which he's labelled "a dogs breakfast". Anna Henderson, SBS Chief Political Correspondent joins Patricia Karvelas and Tom Crowley on 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] (mailto:thepartyroom@abc.net.au) ... Read more

21 Nov 2024

29 MINS

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21 Nov 2024

#41

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. It comes as questions mount about Kevin Rudd's ambassadorship after a senior Trump aide made headlines with a GIF. ... Read more

14 Nov 2024

35 MINS

35:21

14 Nov 2024

#40

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? And under the shadow of the US election, the Prime Minister seemingly soft launched Labor's election campaign. Pledging to wipe 20 per cent off the student debt of 3 million. But will the policy win back young voters? Nick Bryant, former US correspondent for the BBC and author of The Forever War: America’s Unending Conflict With Itself joins Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas on The Party Room. More Information Got a question on the US election? Or its implication for Australia? Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at [thepartyroom@abc.net.au ] (mailto:thepartyroom@your.abc.net.au) ... Read more

07 Nov 2024

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07 Nov 2024

#39

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. Trump has won the battleground swing state of North Carolina, while other swing states are leaning Republican. So, what emerging trends are we seeing - did the "bros" get off the couch and vote? And what role has the economy played in swaying votes?David Lipson, ABC Political Editor and former US correspondent joins Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas on The Party Room. More Information Got a question on the US election? Or its implication for Australia? Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at [thepartyroom@abc.net.au ] (mailto:thepartyroom@your.abc.net.au) ... Read more

06 Nov 2024

23 MINS

23:00

06 Nov 2024

#38

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. And as women outpace men in early voting, the Democrats are hoping the voting gender gap could see Kamala Harris get over the line. But will the "bro vote" that Republican candidate Donald Trump has been cultivating come out in force on polling day? Nick Bryant, former US correspondent for the BBC and author of The Forever War: America’s Unending Conflict With Itself joins Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas on The Party Room. More Information Got a question on the US election? Or its implication for Australia? Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at [thepartyroom@abc.net.au ] (mailto:thepartyroom@your.abc.net.au) ... Read more

04 Nov 2024

28 MINS

28:00

04 Nov 2024

#37

'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. But despite the statement, which came a full six days after the allegations, the Prime Minister is still set to face significant scrutiny when Parliament returns.David Crowe, Chief Political Correspondent for the SMH and the Age joins Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas on The Party Room. More Information Got a burning political query? Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at [thepartyroom@abc.net.au ] (mailto:thepartyroom@your.abc.net.au) ... Read more

31 Oct 2024

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31 Oct 2024

#36

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. And while state issues featured strongly in the campaign, the outcome has big federal ramifications for Anthony Albanese, Peter Dutton, and Adam Bandt. Madura McCormack joins Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas on The Party Room. More Information Got a burning political query? Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at [thepartyroom@abc.net.au ] (mailto:thepartyroom@your.abc.net.au) ... Read more

28 Oct 2024

28 MINS

28:55

28 Oct 2024

#35

Senator Thorpe, the King and the Constitution

After making global headlines for interrupting a reception for King Charles, Independent First Nations Senator Lidia Thorpe has claimed she didn't breach her parliamentary oath of office, because when she was sworn in to the Senate she pledged her allegiance to the Queen’s hairs, rather than heirs. The Opposition is seeking legal advice to determine whether the Senator should be ousted parliament. But publicly there has mixed reaction to the protest itself. Michelle Grattan, Chief Political Correspondent at The Conversation and Professorial fellow at Canberra University joins Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas on The Party Room. More Information Got a burning political query? Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at [thepartyroom@abc.net.au ] (mailto:thepartyroom@your.abc.net.au) ... Read more

24 Oct 2024

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24 Oct 2024

#34

PM goes from council flat to ocean views

As housing shapes up as a key election issue, the response to the PM purchasing a $4.3 million Central Coast beach house has been split - with the Opposition labelling it "tone deaf" and others declaring it a personal matter. And this week marked one year since the failed Voice to Parliament referendum. But are we any closer to bipartisanship between the major parties on Indigenous affairs? Katina Curtis, Canberra Bureau Chief of the the West Australian joins Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas on The Party Room. More Information Got a burning political query? Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at [thepartyroom@abc.net.au ] (mailto:thepartyroom@your.abc.net.au) ... Read more

17 Oct 2024

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17 Oct 2024

#33

Is political unity on foreign policy 'dead'?

Opposition leader Peter Dutton refused to support the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's motion commemorating the Hamas terror attacks on October 7 - which killed 1200 Israelis. Peter Dutton took issue with the motion also recognising the suffering from the ensuing war in Gaza -which has killed approximately 42,000 - and the recent bombardment of Southern Lebanon, accusing the prime minister of "speaking from both sides of his mouth." And while there's long been political division on the matter, did this represent a complete rupture in bipartisanship on the issue?Clare Armstrong, National Political Editor for Newscorp joins Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas on The Party Room. More Information Got a burning political query? Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at [thepartyroom@abc.net.au ] (mailto:thepartyroom@your.abc.net.au) ... Read more

10 Oct 2024

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10 Oct 2024

#32

Social cohesion concerns as Dutton ramps up rhetoric

As the conflict in the Middle East dramatically escalates, the Albanese Government is trying to manage social cohesion concerns at home. While both sides of politics have condemned some protesters carrying Hezbollah flags over the weekend, Peter Dutton has ramped up the rhetoric. The Opposition leader has suggested current laws don't go far enough and is demanding tougher action to stop pro-Palestinian protests planned in the lead up to the first anniversary of the October 7 Hamas terrorist attack on Israel.Karen Middleton, Guardian Australia's political editor joins Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas on The Party Room. More Information Got a burning political query? Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at [thepartyroom@abc.net.au ] (mailto:thepartyroom@your.abc.net.au) ... Read more

03 Oct 2024

31 MINS

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03 Oct 2024

Bonus: Senate scenarios and social media

Will the Liberal Party move further to the right if they lose the election? Is there a rule for Senators to be booted out of the Senate — and why doesn't Qld have a Senate? And how can we better regulate social media? Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas tackle all your burning questions on this The Party Room bonus podcast episode. More Information Want to feature on the next episode? Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at [thepartyroom@abc.net.au ] (mailto:thepartyroom@your.abc.net.au) ... Read more

22 Jul 2024

17 MINS

17:00

22 Jul 2024

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#50

Are voters 'satisfied' with Albanese?

#49

Is inflation an 'incumbent killer'?

#48

Could Dutton win minority government?

#47

PM under pressure amid anti-Semitic attacks

#46

Who's got your back? Pre-election lines take shape

#45

Will a social media ban actually work?

#44

Thorpe stares down Senate suspension

#43

Mike Baird on polarisation and leadership

#42

A 'messy week' in parliament

#41

Is Peter Dutton going 'full Trump'?

#40

What a Trump Presidency means for Australia

#39

Is Trump winning the US election?

#38

Has Kamala Harris pulled ahead?

#37

'Upgrade Albo' saga puts focus on politicians' perks

#36

What the Queensland election means for Anthony Albanese

#35

Senator Thorpe, the King and the Constitution

#34

PM goes from council flat to ocean views

#33

Is political unity on foreign policy 'dead'?

#32

Social cohesion concerns as Dutton ramps up rhetoric

#31

Labor's negative gearing dilemma

#30

Housing wars heat up

#29

Labor's social media ban and legislative battles

#28

Albanese Government struggles to find 'narrative'

#27

Is our politics becoming more 'divisive'?

#26

Gaza visa stoush overshadows Labor policy wins

#25

Did Dutton's Gaza visa call go 'too far'?

#24

Is the PM 'gaslighting' the nation?

#23

Government's 'mid-sized' reshuffle and inflation data

#22

Cabinet shake-up and Biden bows out

#21

Bonus: Senate scenarios and social media