Minister for the Environment Tanya Plibersek has weighed in on the "frustrating" final few weeks of the year in Parliament and the disappointment with Anthony Albanese not passing through a near-finalised bill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris O'Keefe has revealed after four years of delays and a $4 billion dispute over safety upgrades, the long-awaited Korean-built intercity trains will finally begin passenger service on Tuesday.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.