Karen Middleton

PM Kevin Rudd clears the decks for an election, and the asylum seeker issue remains outstanding. Audio

A precis of the recent change of Australian Prime Minister. Audio

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard ousted as party leader by her predecessor Kevin Rudd. Audio

Speculation over who will lead Labor to the September federal election is expected to continue. Audio

The national broadband network, Fibre To The Home, is creating a lot of controversy, and the opposition party are making asylum seekers a big issue. Audio

Karen Middleton discusses the Australian government's budget. Audio

Australia's federal budget; national disability insurance scheme; royal commission into sexual abuse of children in institutions; and asylum boats. Audio

Australia's population passes the 23-million mark, sparking debate about population growth and immigration and the Prime Minister's plan to improve the quality of education in schools. Audio

Turmoil in the Australian Labor party after a botched leadership challenge. Audio

Julia Gillard's leadership under threat, a state election fought on mining and carbon tax, the Australian cricket team and Canberra turns 100. Audio

A cyclone heads towards Australia, and more issues with Labor's leadership. Audio

Chief political correspondent for SBS Television reports on the huge drugs scandal in Australian sport, and the asylum seekers deal with New Zealand. Audio

The latest news and current affairs from Australia. Audio

Successive governments haven't been able to deal with asylum seekers. Audio

The final Parliamentary sitting of the week and the PM is under pressure again; Australia's position on Israel and Palestinian situation; Allegations of sexual abuse within the Defence Force; The… Audio

Chief political correspondent for SBS Television discusses the Melbourne Cup and the Reserve Bank of Australia's decision to leave interest rates unchanged. Audio

Chief political correspondent for SBS Television Audio

The Australian Prime Minister returns home early from APEC and budget cuts at state level in NSW and Queensland. Audio

Chief political correspondent for SBS - a doctor's manslaughter conviction is overturned and Carbon pricing. Audio

Chief political correspondent for SBS Television discusses Australia's Olympic success and Asylum seekers. Audio