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PM covers stories across Australia and the world, explaining and analysing the most important events and issues of the day.

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Tasmanian political instability continues

8/6/2025
Tasmania's Liberal Leader Jeremy Rockliff has been reappointed Premier, but another no confidence motion will be brought against him when parliament resumes.

Duration:00:25:45

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Japan to build Australian warships

8/5/2025
After a hotly contested bidding process, the Federal Government has chosen a Japanese company to build the next fleet of Australian Navy warships.

Duration:00:25:43

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First woman appointed to lead Federal Police

8/4/2025
For the first time, the Australian Federal Police is to be led by a woman. The current deputy AFP commissioner Krissy Barrett is to replace Reece Kershaw who is retiring early.

Duration:00:25:34

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New Trump tariffs hit world economy

8/1/2025
The American President Donald Trump has again shaken up the global economy by ordering more changes to his tariff policies.

Duration:00:25:29

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Canada backs Palestinian statehood

7/31/2025
After Canada announced it will recognise a Palestinian state, the Foreign Minister Penny Wong has reiterated that Australia will do the same but has refused to say when.

Duration:00:25:44

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Debate over Palestinian statehood

7/30/2025
In a joint statement with 14 other countries, the Federal Government has again called for a two state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict.

Duration:00:25:45

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Israel under pressure from within

7/29/2025
As global concern about famine and killings in Gaza grows, two Israeli human rights groups have accused the Netanyahu government of genocide in the enclave.

Duration:00:25:33

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Tax office conned out of $2 billion

7/28/2025
An ABC Four Corners investigation has revealed a massive fraud that saw the Australian Tax Office pay out $2 billion to individuals using a loophole to falsely claim GST refunds.

Duration:00:25:44

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UK and Australia strengthen deal

7/25/2025
As the United States continues to scrutinise the AUKUS deal, Australia and the United Kingdom have agreed to deepen their nuclear submarine partnership under that deal.

Duration:00:25:45

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Psychology clinics to close

7/24/2025
The country's biggest private operator of psychology clinics is set to shut nearly all of them, and mental health experts are worried about the consequences.

Duration:00:25:43

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First bills introduced to new Parliament

7/23/2025
Federal Labor has wasted no time introducing legislation to the new Parliament to reduce student debt and clamp down on dodgy childcare operators.

Duration:00:25:42

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Politicians' first day as parliament resumes

7/22/2025
Politicians turned up in Canberra today for the start of Parliament's first sitting week since the federal election.

Duration:00:25:42

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Negotiations begin in Tasmania

7/21/2025
After Saturday's state election in Tasmania, neither major party has secured a majority of seats in the Parliament.

Duration:00:25:42

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Murdered Ballarat woman's ex-partner pleads guilty

7/18/2025
Lachlan Young, the man accused of murdering 23-year-old Clunes woman Hannah McGuire, has entered a plea of guilty, eight days into his trial.

Duration:00:26:50

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Unemployment rises slightly

7/17/2025
Australia's unemployment rate has risen to 4.3 per cent. It's highest level since November 2021.

Duration:00:25:40

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Albanese continues China trip

7/16/2025
The Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has visited the Great Wall of China, just as another Labor PM, Gough Whitlam did in the 1970s.

Duration:00:25:44

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Albanese meets with President Xi

7/15/2025
The Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he and China's President Xi Jinping have had a warm exchange in Beijing.

Duration:00:25:37

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Tough tax advice for Government revealed

7/14/2025
The Treasurer Jim Chalmers is downplaying official advice stating the Federal Budget isn't sustainable unless taxes are raised and spending reduced.

Duration:00:25:43

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WA search continues for German backpacker

7/11/2025
In the West Australian outback, a massive search for a missing German backpacker is underway.

Duration:00:25:44

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Antisemitism strategy released

7/10/2025
The Federal Government's special envoy to counter antisemitism has released her report and recommendations today.

Duration:00:25:44