18 Feb 2026

Australia: New Liberal leader, Isis brides, health premiums up

From Nine To Noon, 9:45 am on 18 February 2026

Australia correspondent Karen Middleton looks at the ousting of Sussan Ley after just nine months in the Liberals' top job, and Angus Taylor, who's replaced her.

A group of Isis brides and children are set to return to Australia, after securing passports - but PM Anthony Albanese is under pressure to stop them entering the country.

Health premiums are about to get their biggest hike in eight years and it's been a dream run for Australia's Winter Olympic team.

Karen Middleton is political correspondent based in Canberra