Insiders (Australian TV program)
| Company type | Television program |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television broadcasting, Current affairs |
| Founded | July 15, 2001 |
| Founder | ABC News |
| Headquarters | Canberra , Australia |
Key people | David Speers (current host), Barrie Cassidy (former host) |
| Products | Political analysis, interviews, panel discussions |
| Website | www |
Insiders is an Australian current affairs and discussion television show created by ABC News. It is presently anchored by David Speers and broadcasts on Sundays at 9 am across ABC TV, ABC News, as well as being accessible on demand through ABC iview.
History
Launching on 15 July 2001, the program was originally presented by Barrie Cassidy for nearly two decades until his retirement in June 2019. Inspired by American Sunday morning talk shows, Insiders offers in-depth analysis of Australian political affairs through a panel of journalists and interviews with prominent politicians. The inaugural guest featured was then-Prime Minister John Howard.
Airing Sunday mornings on ABC, the show regularly includes commentators from a range of media organizations and think tanks. It is part of ABC’s Sunday schedule, preceding the sports-focused program Offsiders, which was also initially hosted by Cassidy.
During periods when Cassidy was on extended leave, hosting duties were undertaken by Fran Kelly and Chris Uhlmann. In March 2019, Cassidy announced his intention to step down after the federal election, with his final episode airing on 9 June 2019. Following this, interim hosting rotated between Kelly and Annabel Crabb until the end of that year.
In June 2019, David Speers was appointed as Cassidy’s replacement, commencing his role in 2020.
In June 2020, the show came under scrutiny for featuring an all-white panel discussing the Black Lives Matter movement. An internal review found that people of colour had seldom appeared as panelists. The subsequent episode included ABC journalist Bridget Brennan, likely marking the first non-white panelist in the program’s history. Speers acknowledged this diversity shortfall and pledged to enhance representation moving forward.
In May 2023, ABC revealed plans to move Insiders production from Melbourne to Canberra later that year. The inaugural episode broadcast from Canberra aired on 9 July 2023.
Format
As a traditional Sunday morning political program, Insiders initially opened with Cassidy’s commentary on weekly political developments, followed by an interview with an Australian political figure. Each week featured a panel of three commentators representing a spectrum of political perspectives.
The format evolved in the 2007 season to begin with a political interview, then proceed to the segment "Your Shout." This was followed by a discussion led by Paul Kelly (a segment discontinued in 2010), which transitioned into the panel debate. "Talking Pictures" served as an interlude before the show concluded with Cassidy inviting panelists to share their "final observations and forecasts."
By 2011, the program commenced with Cassidy’s opening monologue accompanied by a video recap of significant events. After analyzing Sunday newspapers with the panel, he conducted an interview with a guest introduced via a related video clip. This conversation occupied roughly half the show’s duration, succeeded by a topical video segment and further panel discussion. Near the end, "Talking Pictures" appeared again, prompting additional dialogue before closing media clips and final reflections from each commentator.
Editor Huw Parkinson gained recognition for producing numerous video mashups featuring political personalities, earning a Walkley Award for multimedia storytelling in 2015.
Under David Speers’ stewardship beginning in 2019, the program format incorporates an opening video montage highlighting key developments, followed by introductory remarks and panel discussion. This leads into a review of Sunday newspapers and a political interview lasting approximately 15–20 minutes. Subsequent panel discussions follow before a prerecorded Talking Pictures segment—hosted by Mike Bowers alongside a guest—precedes concluding comments and insights.
Talking Pictures
Hosted by Mike Bowers, the Talking Pictures segment offers critical examination of political cartoons and photographs sourced from national newspapers, magazines, and online news platforms. Regular contributors encompass cartoonists and photographers such as Warren Brown, Bill Leak, Geoff Pryor, Bruce Petty, Alan Moir, Peter Nicholson, Mark Knight, Jon Kudelka, Peter Hoysted, Matt Golding, Andrew Meares, David Pope, Amanda Copp, Paul Batey, Cathy Wilcox, Sean Leahy, Fiona Katauskas, and Alex Ellinghausen.
The Curve
Introduced in 2020 amid the COVID-19 crisis and presented by Casey Briggs, The Curve provides weekly insights and visual data representations on infection and hospitalization trends. Over time, its scope has broadened to include electoral polling analysis and coverage of the 2023 Australian Indigenous Voice referendum through a segment titled The Crunch. Coverage of federal election polling is branded under Australia Votes.
Matt Price Moment
Each year’s concluding episode features the 'Matt Price Moment,' a collection of amusing and distinctive political highlights from the previous twelve months. This segment, curated by Insider producers, pays tribute to journalist and satirist Matt Price, a former panelist who passed away in 2007.
Matt Price Moment Winners
- 2010 Bob Brown — Cooking tips inspired by Masterchef
- 2011 Kevin Rudd — Appearance on stage
- 2012 Bill Shorten — "My view is what the Prime Minister's view is."
- 2013 Tony Abbott — "Suppository of all wisdom."
- 2014 Tony Abbott — "Shirt front Mr Putin, you bet you are."
- 2015 Christopher Pyne — "I'm a fixer."
- 2016 Richard Marles and Christopher Pyne — Television show introduction
- 2017 Bob Katter — Comments contrasting sexual proclivities with crocodile attacks
- 2018 Pauline Hanson — Ambiguous flip-flop response
- 2019 Simon Birmingham — Closed-door discussions
- 2020 Daniel Andrews — "Platonic and intimate partners."
- 2021 David Honey — "Fight like a chi-chi-uana."
- 2023 Jane Hume — Distorted Winston Churchill quotation
- 2024 Elizabeth Lee — Gesture involving the middle finger
Your Shout
Discontinued in 2010, Your Shout featured brief pre-recorded clips where members of the public expressed their opinions or concerns on current political topics. The segment aimed to showcase a wide range of political perspectives from across Australia.
Poll of Polls
Led by Andrew Catsaras, Poll of Polls compiled monthly political polling results. It began airing in February 2012 during the final week of each month before shifting to the first week in 2013.
Theme music
The opening and closing theme for Insiders is "Call It '95" by American jazz artist Herbie Hancock, taken from his 1994 album Dis Is da Drum. The song features the lyric "you're making us all feel very excited about being here".
Frequent Panellists
Dana Morse||Political reporter associated with ABC News ||24 September 2023| Commentator | Professional Background | Most Recent Appearance |
|---|---|---|
| Gary Adshead | Journalist and host of Drive on ABC Radio Perth | 20 July 2025 |
| Lorena Allam | Ex-indigenous affairs editor at Guardian Australia | 31 July 2022 |
| Waleed Aly | Host on Network 10 | 15 June 2025 |
| Clare Armstrong | National political editor; contributor to The Daily Telegraph, Herald Sun, Adelaide Advertiser, and The Courier-Mail | 1 June 2025 |
| Bridget Brennan | Indigenous affairs editor at ABC News | 27 April 2025 |
| Dan Bourchier | Journalist and presenter with ABC News | 17 March 2024 |
| James Campbell | Political editor for The Sunday Telegraph and Sunday Herald Sun | 2 June 2024 |
| Melissa Clarke | National affairs editor at ABC News | 11 May 2025 |
| Miriam Corowa | Presenter for ABC News | 6 July 2025 |
| Annabel Crabb | Political journalist with ABC | 17 November 2024 |
| Charles Croucher | Chief political editor at Nine News | 29 June 2025 |
| David Crowe | Chief political editor for both The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald | 4 May 2025 |
| Tom Crowley | Political reporter affiliated with ABC News | 6 July 2025 |
| Phil Coorey | Political editor at the Australian Financial Review | 22 June 2025 |
| Katina Curtis | Canberra bureau chief for The West Australian | 20 July 2025 |
| Rafael Epstein | Presenter on ABC Radio Melbourne | 22 June 2025 |
| Osman Faruqi | Culture editor for both The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald | 13 August 2023 |
| Anthony Galloway | Chief political correspondent at Capital Brief | 27 October 2024 |
| Stan Grant | Journalist by profession | 20 November 2022 |
| Andrew Greene | Defence correspondent with ABC News | 30 April 2023 |
| Jacob Greber | Political editor at ABC News | 13 July 2025 |
| Peter Hartcher | Political and international editor for both The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald | 20 July 2025 |
| Anna Henderson | Chief political correspondent for SBS World News | 18 May 2025 |
| Jennifer Hewett | National affairs columnist at the Australian Financial Review | 13 July 2025 |
| Isabella Higgins | Senior journalist with ABC News | 29 June 2025 |
| Sarah Ison | Federal political reporter for The Australian | 20 October 2024 |
| John Paul Janke | Journalist associated with NITV | 16 March 2025 |
| Greg Jennett | Political correspondent for ABC | 29 October 2023 |
| Narelda Jacobs | Presenter on Network 10 | 3 July 2022 |
| Patricia Karvelas | Presenter at ABC News | 13 April 2025 |
| John Kehoe | Economics editor of the Australian Financial Review | 16 March 2025 |
| Fran Kelly | Host of Saturday Extra on ABC Radio National | 10 September 2023 |
| Paul Kelly | Editor-at-large for the newspaper The Australian | 11 September 2022 |
| Sean Kelly | Journalist working with the The Sydney Morning Herald | 26 May 2024 |
| Mark Kenny | Senior fellow at the Australian Studies Institute, Australian National University | 13 July 2025 |
| Jason Koutsoukis | Special correspondent for the publication The Saturday Paper | 1 June 2025 |
| Jack Latimore | Indigenous affairs journalist at the newspaper The Age | 16 April 2023 |
| Rosie Lewis | Political correspondent affiliated with The Australian | 12 March 2023 |
| Claudia Long | Journalist working for ABC News | 25 May 2025 |
| Samantha Maiden | Political editor at news platform news.com.au | 27 July 2025 |
| James Massola | National affairs editor for both The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald | 8 June 2025 |
| Jade Macmillan | North America bureau chief at ABC News | 3 November 2024 |
| Shalailah Medhora | Political reporter on the program Triple J Hack program | 27 July 2025 |
| Karen Middleton (journalist) | Political journalist for Inside Story; previously political editor at Guardian Australia | 6 July 2025 |
Previous panel members
| Commentator | Professional background | Final appearance |
|---|---|---|
| Piers Akerman | Columnist for Sydney's The Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph | 16 June 2013 |
| Dennis Atkins | Ex-national affairs editor at The Courier-Mail | 1 November 2020 |
| Simon Benson | Political editor at The Australian | 14 June 2020 |
| Andrew Bolt | Presenter of The Bolt Report on Sky News Live, columnist for Herald Sun, and blogger | May 2011 |
| Tim Blair | Opinion editor at Sydney's The Daily Telegraph | |
| Malcolm Farr | Contributor to Guardian Australia | |
| Gerard Henderson | Executive director of The Sydney Institute | Early 2020 |
| David Marr | Journalist with Guardian Australia | 2020 |
| George Megalogenis | Author and columnist for The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald | 13 May 2018 |
| Glenn Milne | Political journalist for The Australian and various News Corp Sunday publications (removed from panel) | |
| Katharine Murphy | Former political editor at Guardian Australia (transitioned to Prime Minister's Office, January 2024) |
8 October 2023 |
| Gareth Parker | Ex-host at 6PR | |
| Matt Price | Sketch writer for The Australian | 12 November 2006 |
| Mark Riley | Political editor at Seven News | |
| Lanai Scarr | Former journalist with The West Australian | 13 March 2022 |
| Tory Shepherd | Journalist for Guardian Australia and prior News Corp correspondent | |
| Brian Toohey | Ex-columnist with Australian Financial Review |
2024 season episode schedule
27 ||11 August 2024|| Melissa Clarke, David Crowe, John Kehoe | Mike Burgess, ASIO Director-General | Benjamin Law | Inflation concerns; cost of living; terrorism and security matters | Canberra | David Speers | 28 ||18 August 2024|| Charles Croucher, Jennifer Hewett, Anna Henderson | David Littleproud, Nationals Leader | Amanda Copp | Gaza War impact; immigration issues; CFMEU controversies; gambling concerns | Canberra | David Speers | 29 ||25 August 2024|| Phil Coorey, Claudia Long, Karen Middleton | Bill Shorten, Minister for Government Services and NDIS Minister | Cathy Wilcox | NDIS reforms; Northern Territory general election; CFMEU developments | Canberra | David Speers | 30 ||1 September 2024|| Laura Tingle, Mark Kenny, Paul Sakkal | Andrew Bragg, Shadow Assistant Minister for Home Ownership | Lewis Hobba | Census planning; foreign student cap policy review | Canberra | David Speers | 31 ||8 September 2024|| Annabel Crabb, James Massola, Katina Curtis | Jim Chalmers, Treasurer interviewed by Mark Knight (cartoonist) on economic topics including interest rates and inflation. Location: Canberra. Host: David Speers. | 32 ||15 September 2024|| Waleed Aly, Clare Armstrong, Jacob Greber | Jane Hume,Shadow Finance Minister | Alex Ellinghausen | Aged care reform topics | Canberra | David Speers | 33 ||22 September 2024|| Samantha Maiden, David Crowe, Shalailah Medhora | Mark Butler,
Health Minister | Dan Ilic | - | Canberra | David Speers | 34 ||29 September 2024|| Karen Middleton, Greg Sheridan, John Kehoe | Bridget McKenzie,
Shadow Transport Minister | Megan Herbert | - | Canberra | David Speers | 35 ||6 October 2024|| Niki Savva, Katina Curtis, Phil Coorey | Richard Marles,
Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister | Glen Le Livre | - | Canberra | David Speers | 36 ||13 October 2024|| Mark Kenny, James Massola, Carly Williams | James Paterson,
Shadow Home Affairs Minister | Peter Hoysted ('Jack the Insider') | - | Canberra | David Speers | 37 ||20 October 2024|| Raf Epstein, Sarah Ison, Paul Sakkal | Murray Watt,
Employment & Workplace Relations Minister | Alex Lee | - | Canberra | David Speers | 38 ||27 October 2024|| Clare Armstrong, Anthony Galloway, Patricia Karvelas | Cameron Dick,
Queensland Treasurer | Charles Firth | Coverage of the "2024 Queensland state election"| Brisbane| David Speers| 39 ||3 November 2024|| Farrah Tomazin,Jade Macmillan| Joe Hockey,
Former US Ambassador| Cathy Wilcox| Coverage of the "United States presidential election"| Detroit| David Speers| 40 ||10 November 2024|| Sarah Ferguson , Charles Croucher| Charles Edel,
Senior Adviser and Australia Chair at Center for Strategic and International Studies| Nick Bryant| Coverage of the "United States presidential election"| Washington DC| David Speers| 41 ||17 November 2024|| Annabel Crabb , Katina Curtis , Peter Hartcher| Anthony Albanese,
Prime Minister interviewed by David Speers in Lima during APEC Peru and G20 Rio summits| Sammy J| Coverage from APEC Peru & G20 Rio summits| Lima & Canberra| Patricia Karvelas| 42 ||24 November 2024|| Clare Armstrong , Paul Sakkal , Phil Coorey| Sarah Hanson-Young,
Greens Senator South Australia| Peter Hoysted ('Jack the Insider')| -| Canberra| David Speers| 43 ||1 December 2024|| Samantha Maiden , David Crowe , Karen Middleton| Anthony Albanese,
Prime Minister interviewed by Megan Herbert during final sitting week in Canberra including discussion on social media ban for under-16s. Location: Canberra. Host: David Speers.|
| Episode | Date | Panelists | Interview guest | Talking Pictures guest | Main topics | Venue | Host | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 February 2024 |
|
Anthony Albanese Prime Minister |
Cathy Wilcox | Stage three tax cuts | Canberra | David Speers | ||||||||||
| 2 | 11 February 2024 |
|
Angus Taylor Shadow Treasurer |
Alex Ellinghausen | Stage three tax cuts | Canberra | David Speers | ||||||||||
| 3 | 18 February 2024 |
|
Max Chandler-Mather Greens housing spokesperson |
Amanda Copp | Boat arrivals in WA | Canberra | David Speers | ||||||||||
| 4 | 25 February 2024 |
|
Jason Clare Education Minister |
Dan Ilic | Boat arrivals in WA | Canberra | David Speers | ||||||||||
| 5 | 3 March 2024 |
|
Dan Tehan, Shadow Immigration Minister |
Fiona Katauskas | 2024 Dunkley by-election, Victoria | Canberra | David Speers | ||||||||||
| 6 | 10 March 2024 |
|
Chris Bowen Minister for Climate Change and Energy |
Andrew Meares | Vehicle emission standard | Canberra | David Speers | ||||||||||
| 7 | 17 March 2024 | James Paterson Shadow Minister for Home Affairs |
Zoe Norton Lodge | TikTok Immigration Detention |
Canberra | David Speers | |||||||||||
| 8 | 24 March 2024 |
|
Richard Marles Deputy Prime Minister of Australia |
Peter Hoysted (Jack the Insider) |
2024 Tasmanian state election Trump v Rudd |
Canberra | David Speers | ||||||||||
| 9 | 7 April 2024 |
|
Simon Birmingham Shadow Foreign Minister |
Megan Herbert | World Central Kitchen drone strikes | Canberra | David Speers | ||||||||||
| 10 | 14 April 2024 |
|
Jim Chalmers Treasurer of Australia |
Mark Humphries | 2024 Bondi Junction stabbings 2024 Australian federal budget |
Canberra | David Speers | ||||||||||
| 11 | 21 April 2024 | Peter Dutton Leader of the Opposition (Australia) |
Cathy Wilcox | Elon Musk 2024 Wakeley church stabbing |
Canberra | David Speers | |||||||||||
| 12 | 28 April 2024 |
|
Dai Le Independent MP for Division of Fowler |
Lewis Hobba | Elon Musk, Wakeley church stabbing, Domestic violence topics | Canberra | David Speers | ||||||||||
| 13 | 5 May 2024 |
|
Katy Gallagher Finance Minister |
Fiona Katauskas | Marches against domestic violence 2024 Australian federal budget topics |
Canberra | David Speers | ||||||||||
| 14 | 12 May 2024 |
|
Angus Taylor Shadow Treasurer |
Alex Lee | 2024 Australian federal budget coverage | Canberra | David Speers | ||||||||||
| 15 | 19 May 2024 | Jim Chalmers Treasurer of Australia |
Alex Ellinghausen | Coverage of the 2024 Australian federal budget | Canberra | David Speers | - | 16 | 26 May 2024 |
* Katina Curtis * Sean Kelly * Samantha Maiden |
Adam Bandt Leader of the Australian Greens | Glen Le Lievre | Budget discussions, Nuclear energy in Australia | Canberra | David Speers |
- | 17 | 2 June 2024 |
* James Campbell * Karen Middleton * James Massola |
Murray Watt Agriculture Minister | Zoe Norton Lodge | Immigration, inflation issues | Canberra | David Speers | |
| 18 | 9 June 2024 |
Clare Armstrong, John Kehoe, Claudia Long | David Coleman, Shadow Communications Minister | Dan Ilic | Climate emissions targets | Canberra | David Speers | |||||||||||||||
| 19 | 16 June 2024 |
Jennifer Hewett, Anna Henderson, Paul Sakkal | Penny Wong, Foreign Minister | Jon Kudelka | Climate emissions targets, Visit by Chinese Premier, Australia–China relations | Canberra | David Speers | |||||||||||||||
| 20 | 23 June 2024 |
David Crowe, Melissa Clarke, Ashleigh Raper | Ted O'Brien, Shadow Climate Change and Energy Minister | Cathy Wilcox | Coalition's nuclear energy policy | Canberra | David Speers | |||||||||||||||
| 21 | 30 June 2024 |
Mark Kenny, Samantha Maiden, Tom Crowley | Richard Marles, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister; Fatima Payman, Labor Senator | Amanda Copp | Julian Assange release; Fatima Payman's Senate floor crossing | Canberra | David Speers | |||||||||||||||
| 22 | 7 July 2024 |
Katina Curtis, Phil Coorey, Amy Remeikis | Mehreen Faruqi, Deputy Leader of the Australian Greens | Fiona Katauskas | Fatima Payman's resignation from ALP | Canberra | David Speers | |||||||||||||||
| 23 | 14 July 2024 |
Clare Armstrong, John Paul Janke, Anthony Galloway | Tony Burke, Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations | Not aired | Attempted assassination of Donald Trump; CFMEU and John Setka controversies | Canberra | Patricia Karvelas | |||||||||||||||
| 24 | 21 July 2024 |
Karen Middleton, Rafael Epstein, Shane Wright | Zoe Daniel, Independent MP for Goldstein | Peter Hoysted ('Jack the Insider') | Donald Trump's Republican National Convention nomination; CFMEU issues | Canberra | David Speers
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| 25 | 28 July 2024 |
Jacob Greber, Niki Savva, Samantha Maiden | Brendan O'Connor, outgoing Minister for Skills and Training | Glen Le Lievre | Cabinet reshuffle and minister retirements; Kamala Harris presidential nomination coverage | Canberra | David Speers | |||||||||||||||
| 26 | 4 August 2024 |
Carly Williams, Patricia Karvelas, John Paul Janke | Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister interview; musical performance by Yirrmal; Indigenous affairs post-Voice referendum at Garma Festival. Venue: Garma Festival. Host: David Speers. | |
2025 season episode schedule
| Episode | Air date | Panelists | Interview guest | Talking Pictures guest | Main topics | Broadcast location | Presenter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 February 2025 |
|
Peter Dutton Leader of the Opposition |
Glen Le Lievre | Inflation, interest rates | Canberra | David Speers |
| 2 | 9 February 2025 |
|
Katy Gallagher Minister for Finance |
Cathy Wilcox | Gaza conflict, Trump developments | Canberra | David Speers |
| 3 | 16 February 2025 |
|
Allegra Spender Independent Member of Parliament |
Jack the Insider | US tariff policies | Canberra | David Speers |
| 4 | 23 February 2025 |
|
Jim Chalmers Treasurer |
Zoe Norton Lodge | Canberra | David Speers | |
| 5 | 2 March 2025 |
|
James Paterson Shadow Minister for Home Affairs |
Alex Ellinghausen | Canberra | David Speers | |
| 6 | 9 March 2025 |
|
Murray Watt Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations |
Jan Fran | 2025 Western Australian state election | Perth | David Speers |
| 7 | 16 March 2025 |
|
Adam Bandt Leader of the Greens |
Mark Humphries | Trade disputes, Trump tariffs | Canberra | David Speers |
| 8 | 23 March 2025 |
|
Angus Taylor Shadow Treasurer |
Glen Le Lievre | Canberra | David Speers | |
| 9 | 30 March 2025 (90 minute episode) |
|
Anthony Albanese Prime Minister James Paterson Shadow Home Affairs Minister and campaign spokesperson |
Professor Andrew Meares | 2025 Australian federal election | Canberra | David Speers |
| 10 | 6 April 2025 (90 minute episode) |
|
David Littleproud Leader of the National Party Penny Wong Minister for Foreign Affairs |
Fiona Katauskas | 2025 Australian federal election, US tariffs, Port Darwin issues | Canberra | David Speers |
| 11 | 13 April 2025 (90 minute episode) |
|
Clare O'Neil Minister for Housing Monique Ryan Independent representative for Kooyong |
Zoe Norton Lodge | 2025 Australian federal election, housing strategies | Canberra | David Speers |
| 12 | 20 April 2025 (90 minute episode) |
|
Michael Sukkar Shadow Minister for Housing Adam Bandt Leader of the Australian Greens |
Mark Humphries | 2025 Australian federal election | Canberra | David Speers |
| 13 | 27 April 2025 (90 minute episode) |
|
Mark Butler Minister for Health Bridget McKenzie Shadow Minister for Transport and Infrastructure |
Cathy Wilcox | 2025 Australian federal election | Hanging Rock, Victoria, Division of McEwen | David Speers |
| 14 | 4 May 2025 (90 minute episode) |
|
Jim Chalmers Treasurer Zali Steggall Independent MP for Warringah Outgoing MP Keith Wolahan for Menzies |
Government Coach (Sammy J) | 2025 Australian federal election | Canberra | David Speers |
| 15 | 11 May 2025 |
|
Ed Husic MP for Chifley, outgoing Minister for Industry and Science |
Jack the Insider | 2025 Australian federal election, Cabinet reshuffle, leadership challenges | Canberra | David Speers |
| 16 | 18 May 2025 |
|
Anne Ruston Liberal Senator |
Mark Humphries | 2025 Australian federal election, leadership transitions | Canberra | David Speers |
| 17 | 25 May 2025 |
|
Kevin Hogan Deputy Leader of the Nationals |
Zoe Norton Lodge | 2025 Australian federal election, Liberal–National Coalition tensions | Canberra | David Speers |
| 18 | 1 June 2025 |
|
Chris Bowen Minister for Climate Change and Energy |
Anthony Lehmann | Liberal–National Coalition split and shadow cabinet, energy policies | Canberra | David Speers |
| 19 | 8 June 2025 |
|
James Paterson Shadow Minister for Home Affairs |
Eleri Harris | Gaza conflict developments | Canberra | David Speers |
| 20 | 15 June 2025 |
|
Penny Wong Minister for Foreign Affairs |
Cathy Wilcox | Israeli strikes on Iran (June 2025), G7 summit (51st), AUKUS alliance issues | Canberra | David Speers |
| 21 | 22 June 2025 |
|
Andrew Hastie Shadow Minister for Home Affairs |
Jack the Insider | Israeli strikes on Iran (June 2025), defence matters | Canberra | David Speers |
| 22 | 29 June 2025 |
|
Tanya Plibersek Minister for Social Services |
Glen Le Lievre | US strikes against Iranian nuclear sites, defence policy, Liberal Party gender quotas | Canberra | David Speers |
| 23 | 6 July 2025 |
|
Melissa McIntosh Shadow Minister for Women and Communications |
Amanda Copp | Childcare safety, defence, tariffs, Quad Summit meeting | Canberra | Patricia Karvelas |
| 24 | 13 July 2025 |
*Jacob Greber *Jennifer Hewett *Mark Kenny |
Pat Conroy Defence Industry Minister |
Billi FitzSimons | Prime Minister's China visit, US AUKUS review, PBS and Trump tariffs, antisemitism inquiry | Canberra | Patricia Karvelas |
| 25 | 20 July 2025 |
*Gary Adshead *Peter Hartcher *Katina Curtis |
Jonathon Duniam Shadow Education Minister |
Melina Wicks | Prime Minister's China trip and meeting with Xi Jinping, trade issues, 2025 Tasmanian state election coverage | Canberra | David Speers |
| 26 | 27 July 2025 |
*Samantha Maiden *Paul Sakkal *Shalailah Medhora |
Anthony Albanese Prime Minister |
Brendan Esposito | Student debt concerns, childcare reforms, Opening of the 48th Parliament, Nationals and net zero targets, Gaza situation, AUKUS alliance, US beef import policies | Canberra | David Speers |
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