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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 [email protected] 

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...

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...

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...

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...

Speculation over the Albanese Government's position on negative gearing has dominated the political week, after the Nine papers reported the Government had requested expert advice and modelling on possible reforms. The Prime Minister and Treasurer were quick to play down the reports - but is Labor leaving the door open to a policy on negative gearing reform at the next election? And as the Opposition starts labelling negative gearing reform a "housing tax" - are we already seeing the...

The Albanese Government has struggled to pass legislation this week, with It's 'Help-to-Buy' housing bill delayed by the Greens with the support of the Coalition.  The Greens say the bill - which would see the Government co-purchase houses with 40,000 first home buyers - would push up house prices, and are demanding negative gearing be phased out for their support. But Labor is refusing to budge - so, what are the risks for both parties? Paul Karp, Chief Political Correspondent at the...

The Albanese Government has announced it will introduce age restrictions on social media access. It comes as the Government introduces misinformation legislation to parliament - threatening big penalties for tech giants who break the law.  But while the Government is cutting through with its big tech crackdown, negotiations with the Opposition and Crossbench on the aged care overhaul, RBA reforms and the Environmental Protection Authority are proving challenging. Charles Croucher, Nine...

Australia's latest GDP figures show the economy is virtually at a standstill, but Treasurer Jim Chalmers declared Government spending was one of the only things keeping Australia out of recession. So, is he the hero, or the villain when it comes to the fight against inflation and bringing interest rates down? And the ASIO boss tried to clear up confusion about the vetting process for people fleeing Gaza for Australia, claiming people had chosen to "distort" his words. Sarah Ferguson, ABC...

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has labelled Opposition leader the "most divisive leader" in modern history - suggesting this should be "disqualifying" for a leader.  But Peter Dutton has hit back, slamming the Treasurer for being too focused on personality rather than policy. It comes as Greens MP Max Chandler Mather controversially fronted a CFMEU protest in Brisbane, suggesting the Government had introduced "the most draconian and anti-worker" legislation against the embattled union. Will the move...

The Albanese Government has passed a suite of measures this week - and gained 'in principle' support on others. But despite this, the Opposition's criticism of the Government's visa policy for Palestinians fleeing Gaza has again dominated the agenda. And as a new Independent Parliamentary Standards Commission is introduced, the Teals have called out the "misogyny" and "toxicity" of parliament, urging the Prime Minister and Opposition leader to rein in the misbehaviour. Melissa Clarke, ABC...

Opposition leader Peter Dutton has called for a complete ban on visas for Palestinians fleeing Gaza, citing national security concerns. The Prime Minister has criticised the move, claiming the Opposition leader is "always looking to divide." And Labor is under pressure over its looming gambling advertising reforms, with the crossbench and even some Labor backbenchers pushing for a blanket ban. Independent Senator David Pocock says a partial ban is "a betrayal" of Australians. David Crowe,...

Opposition leader Peter Dutton has accused the Prime Minister of "talking from both sides of his mouth" when it comes to a Makarrata Commission - after Anthony Albanese said the Government wasn't proposing a national truth-telling body. Minister for Indigenous Australians Malarndirri McCarthy was quick to contradict those comments, stating that the government hadn’t abandoned its commitment to the Uluru Statement from the Heart, but it's raised concern for many First Nations people. Anna...

Quarterly inflation rose by one per cent, broadly in line with the RBA's forecast. And that's welcome relief for the Albanese Government, with an RBA rate rise next Tuesday now highly unlikely. But when are we likely to see interest rates cut? And the Prime Minister announced his Government's first Cabinet reshuffle on Sunday, and while it wasn't a major overhaul it went beyond a modest shake-up. Senior Minister Tony Burke took the Migration and Home Affairs portfolios, in what's been deemed...

The Prime Minister is set to announce his Government's first Cabinet reshuffle, after Minister for Indigenous Australians, Linda Burney and Minister for Skills and Training Brendan O'Connor announced they won't contest the next election. So, who is set to take their place in Cabinet? And US President Joe Biden says he's "passing the torch to the next generation" by exiting the race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris. But the President has also issued a stark warning, telling voters...

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 [email protected] 

Labor's national executive has suspended the CFMEU, following explosive allegations from Nine papers about the alleged corruption and criminal behaviour at the centre of the powerful construction union.  But as the Albanese Government looks to distance itself from the embattled union, Opposition leader Peter Dutton has called on the Government to go further. Phil Coorey, Political Editor at the Australian Financial Review joins Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas on The Party Room. More...

A mixed response to Australia’s first anti-Semitism envoy. And in the first NAIDOC week since the failed Voice referendum, the Coalition and Greens move to fill the gap in the absence of a clear vision by the Albanese government Carly Williams, Quandamooka woman and ABC National Indigenous Correspondent 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...

As parliament prepares for the long mid-winter break, Labor Senator Fatima Payman has resigned from the party.  The young WA Senator was indefinitely suspended from Labor's Caucus, after she crossed the floor to back a Greens motion recognising Palestinian statehood - and told Insiders that she would do it again.  So, how is the Albanese Government dealing with the fallout? Sarah Ferguson, host of 7.30 joins Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas on The Party Room. More Information Got a...