Stephen Dziedzic
Why now? Australia's u-turn on the NZ refugee resettlement deal
Nine years after it was first put on the table, Australia has finally accepted New Zealand's offer to resettle refugees from its detention centres. The Detail asks - why now? Audio
Why now? Australia's u-turn on the NZ refugee resettlement deal
Nine years after it was first put on the table, Australia has finally accepted New Zealand's offer to resettle refugees from its detention centres. The Detail asks - why now?
AudioTensions rise between Australia and NZ over terror suspect
The Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, and her Australian counterpart, Scott Morrison, are continuing to discuss the case of a New-Zealand-born dual national detained by Turkey as a terror suspect.
The… Audio
Coronavirus: Scott Morrison's popularity surges
As lockdowns ease New Zealand and Australia, the political fortunes of the leaders of both countries have soared.
While Jacinda Ardern's success in the polls has lead to a leadership coup in the… Audio
Australia govt not urgent on trans-Tasman bubble
An Australian journalist says the federal government is treating the travel bubble with less urgency than New Zealand.
The Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, yesterday said that trans-Tasman… Audio
Ardern, Morrison discuss potential for trans-Tasman travel
The Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, is currently meeting with Australian leaders at their National Cabinet video conference, where the topic of trans-Tasman travel will be discussed.
For weeks New… Audio
Australian Christian Lobby compares smoking to homosexuality.
The head of the Australian Christian Lobby has compared the health effects of smoking to homosexuality. Audio
Australian bakery chain under fire for "blame carbon tax" memo
One of Australia's largest bakery chains, Brumby's, has issued a public apology after encouraging franchisees to increase their prices and then, quote, "let the carbon tax take the blame". Audio
Australian speaker steps aside
The Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard's government is under pressure after Parliament's speaker stepped aside yesterday. Audio
Julia Gillard's response to Christmas Island tragedy
The ABC's Stephen Dziedzic joins us on the line from Canberra. Audio
Julia Gillard announces two new detention centres
The Australian Prime Minister has announced a new "long-term" strategy for dealing with asylum seekers, including releasing children from detention. Audio