David Speers

Executive director of the Tech Policy Design Institute, Johanna Weaver, says Australia is well-placed to navigate the AI transformation while maintaining its national sovereignty. 

The Albanese government is paying an economic and political toll for an ongoing and deeply unpopular war.  

David Speers interviews Greens Senator David Speers on the AUKUS deal, Australia’s defence priorities in the Indo-Pacific region and the ongoing budget bill negotiations in the senate.

David Speers interviews Housing Minister Clare O’Neil amid claims that the government’s new infrastructure spending may not significantly increase housing supply

When Anthony Albanese shelved plans to develop Inland Rail beyond the NSW town of Parkes, the dream of a rail network from Melbourne to Brisbane appeared all but over. But the man who's known as the project's father says negotiations are underway to resurrect it.

Within the government, there's quiet confidence the battery boom will continue to gather pace and help shield Australia from both global shocks and domestic demand surges, driving prices even lower.

David Speers interviews Independent Senator David Pocock on a proposed tax on gas exports, PRRT revenue, changes to CGT and the rise of One Nation. 

The decision to change capital gains tax rules for all investments, rather than just property, has sparked backlash from young investors, entrepreneurs and small business owners. 

In an already difficult post-budget week, Labor isn't being helped by some of its "friends". But it has won an important endorsement from one powerful voice.

David Speers interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers on the capital gains tax discount and bracket creep following the federal budget and the opposition’s reply.

This week's federal budget included an overhaul of negative gearing and the capital gains tax rules in a bid to move thousands of homes from the hands of investors to first home buyers. 

If this week's budget marked the start of the Albanese government's campaign for a third term in office, tonight's budget reply marks Angus Taylor's pitch to prevent a Liberal wipe-out.

David Speers interviews Shadow Treasurer Tim Wilson following the Liberal party’s loss in Farrer last night. The pair also discuss the rise of One Nation, immigration policy, and the upcoming federal budget.

Farrer has been held by the Coalition for nearly 80 years but the seat looks almost certain to be won by One Nation's David Farley or Independent candidate Michelle Milthorpe. 

It's clear that whatever this unpredictable US president says, the Albanese government isn't expecting a return to normal oil flows any time soon.

Leader of the Nationals Matt Canavan on Kumanjayi Little Baby, the operation of town camps, the Voice Referendum debate, the Farrer by-election, migration, gun laws and the upcoming federal budget on #ABCInsiders #auspol. 

With just 10 days to go, Treasurer Jim Chalmers is putting the final touches the budget. 

Dr Chalmers has made clear productivity is a priority for this term of parliament. So who better to ask about the upcoming budget than the Productivity Commission. 

David Speers sat down with Chair Danielle Wood for this week's Insiders On Background. 

Pauline Hanson is now set to tour more regional Coalition-held seats in her "sexy" new private plane, and the Liberal and National parties are helping clear the runway.

David Speers interviews Opposition Leader Angus Taylor on the Farrer by-election, the rise of One Nation, the Coalitions migration policy and the oil crisis.

Ambassador John Bolton was the President's national security adviser during his first term of office.

As far as tough budget decisions go, we haven't seen anything on this scale since Joe Hockey's ill-fated 2014 effort.

Fuel prices and inflation aren't the only metrics climbing as the Strait of Hormuz remains shut. The Albanese government's level of frustration is rising just as fast.

Israel's Ambassador to Australia, Hillel Newman sat down with David Speers for this week's Insiders On Background. 

Neither side of politics in Australia rushed to enthusiastically celebrate the ceasefire deal that followed US President Donald Trump's threat.

Malcolm Roberts is the Chief Executive of the Australian Institute of Petroleum, which represents the big refiners and fuel suppliers. He sat down with David Speers for this week's Insiders On Background.