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The Late Debate
Get three sides to every story & your first look at tomorrow’s papers, with James Macpherson, Caleb Bond and Danica De Giorgio.
Episodes
The Late DebateThe Late Debate | 8 May
Queensland considers ban on smacking children as criminal offence, Tony Abbott addresses crowd and criticises Greens at Sydney anti-abortion rally. Plus…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate | 7 May
MinterEllison turns to generative AI to fast-track legal processes, raising questions about oversight and accuracy, over 600 claims follow M1 truck spill…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate | 6 May
Mornington Peninsula councillors push to shift climate grants to Australia Day and Anzac Day events, Trump orders Alcatraz reopened for top offenders. Plus…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate | 5 May
Liberal senator takes aim at Angus Taylor as leadership race begins, Nigel Farage delivers sharp warning after major local wins. Plus, Trump imposes 100 per…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate | 1 May
New footage shows hero cop Amy Scott face killer, five-week inquest into Bondi stabbings, US and Ukraine agree to minerals deal. Plus, Trump admin puts focus…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate | 30 April
Penny Wong says an Indigenous Voice is inevitable, NT government toughens bail laws after teen on bail charged with murder. Plus, Onkaparinga Council considers…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate | 29 April
Tony Abbott calls Welcome to Country ceremonies grating, Sophie Scamps criticised for linking NRL player Keith Titmuss’ death to climate change. Plus…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate | 28 April
Teal MP Monique Ryan launches desperate cash grab as Kooyong race tightens, millions of Aussies vent over election texts. Plus, Labor knew about Russia’s…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate | 24 April
Striking pre-poll turnout as voters flood booths nationwide, Daniel Andrews dropped from Mornington Peninsula golf club. Plus, UK set to approve sun-dimming…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate | 23 April
Labor under fire for failing to condemn Pope Francis social media post made by Flynn candidate Helen Madell, Premier Jacinta Allan refuses to reveal details…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate | 22 April
MP Monique Ryan dodges another interview in an awkward exchange, Peter Dutton wins penultimate debate. Plus, Syria's self-proclaimed president, Abu Mohammed…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate | 17 April
UK's top court claims the legal definition of woman refers to biological sex, 'Looks and smells like a tax': Peter Dutton's gas plan flagged as…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate | 16 April
Coalition tells Health NZ to use ‘women’ over ‘pregnant people’, Victorian senate candidate defends pro-squatting stance after unusual…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate | 15 April
Rising heat may drive youth mental health crisis, church leaders defy NSW conversion laws. Plus, Mosman and Northern Beaches reject renters’ free beach…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate | 14 April
Greens push $46.5b plan for free university and TAFE, race discrimination commissioner under fire over counter-terror stance. Plus, Canadian military report…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate | 10 April
Victoria Police sees surge in exam applicants after academic requirement drop, South Australia Police sparks outrage over top cop’s bizarre recruitment…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate | 9 April
The Greens lay out their demands for supporting a minority government, Jacinta Price slams a domestic violence group for ‘gaslighting’ Aussies…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate | 8 April
Albanese heckled at Sydney press conference after mental health pledge, Beijing warns of escalation after Trump’s tariff threat. Plus, a psychiatrist…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate | 7 April
Coalition dumps candidate over ADF remarks, carjackings surge in Victoria with more than one a day. Plus, female fencer disqualified after protest against…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate | 3 April
Leaked documents expose SA politicians misusing free parliamentary parking in Adelaide, Attorney General Bondi pushes for the death penalty for Luigi Mangione…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate | 2 April
Liberals plan to scrap car emissions fines, Chinese state media backs Anthony Albanese while accusing Peter Dutton of warmongering. Plus, Victoria passes new…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate | 1 April
Toddler expelled from nursery for alleged transphobia, Gold Coast woman faces $806 fine for parking in her own driveway. Plus, a fire at a Rome Tesla…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate | 31 March
The Albanese government urges PNG students to seek scholarships in climate gender and disability studies. Utah bans LGBTQIA+ flags in schools and government…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate | 27 March
Anthony Albanese plans to call the federal election Friday morning, Donald Trump imposes new 25% tariffs on foreign cars. Plus, World Athletics approves a new…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate | 26 March
Labor covered content creators’ travel costs for the budget, DNA testing giant 23andMe files for bankruptcy after failed takeovers. Plus, Trump defends…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate | 25 March
Caleb Bond wraps up the 2025 Budget as tax cuts put a $17.1B hole in the economy, twice as many aspiring teachers now fail a key literacy test compared to…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate | 24 March
The City of Melbourne spent $140k promoting the ‘yes’ vote during the Voice referendum, shark nets will be pulled from Sydney beaches next week…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate | 20 March
Repeat child offenders push Victoria’s crime rates higher, Chinese app RedNote raises misinformation fears ahead of Australia’s election. Plus, a…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate | 19 March
Hungary passes a law banning its Pride march sparking widespread protests, overseas student numbers surge to record levels. Plus, Donald Trump pledges to open…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate | 18 March
The new $5 bill will feature an Indigenous design instead of King Charles III, the coalition is divided over Peter Dutton's call for a referendum on deporting…
The Late DebateThe Late Deabte | 17 March
Malcom Turnbull slams the AUKUS deal as 'unfair' to Australia, Cyclone Alfred carves a $1.2 billion gap in the federal budget. Plus, a new poll shows the…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate | 13 March
ChatGPT's parent company unveils a new AI model praised for its 'creative writing', Syrians escape escalating violence and flee to Lebanon. Plus, legal…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate | 12 March
Clive Palmer comes under fire for controversial gender advertisements promoting his Trumpet of Patriots, industrial action looms for Sydney Metro workers…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate | 10 March
New report reveals the BBC pays senior managers from diverse backgrounds more than others, a US judge fines China $24 billion over Covid missteps. Plus, Mark…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate | 6 March
AFL’s $1b season faces tax break scrutiny, no more homes for foreign investors, Albo’s move won’t ease housing crisis, Cyclone Alfred blows…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate | 5 March
Brighton residents take charge in crime battles as a group funds private patrols in Sydney. Plus, Donald Trump vows to press ahead on reshaping America in…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate | 4 March
Anthony Albanese announces he is open to sending peacemaking troops to Ukraine, Victorian government scraps teen criminal classroom plan. Plus, a Coalition…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate | 27 February
Virgin Australia airline’s hypocrisy on display, King Charles bizarre post, Penny Wong under fire for UN trip. Plus, what’s the real story with the…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate | 3 March
The black-market tobacco trade is booming in record numbers, the world reacts to Donald Trump's and Volodymyr Zelensky's clash in the White House. Plus, the…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate | 26 February
Shared surfboards banned at Bondi, UK PM slashes aid to fund defence spend, Chinese warships spotted off our coast, a closer look at BBC’s Gaza…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate | 25 February
Vandals attempt to behead Captain Cook's statue in Melbourne, Fatima Payman slammed after praising Iran. Plus, US federal workers complain over Elon Musk's…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate | 24 February
Germany's conservatives claim victory in federal election, Apple pulls data protection tool from UK. Plus, will we finally see the Epstein client list? See…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate | 20 Feburary
Victorian premier announces review of state finances, warning as young Aussie kids easily access social media. Plus, private hospitals in Hobart and Darwin set…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate | 19 February
The Allan Labor government's spending is out of control, Donald Trump hails Elon Musk for cutting government waste, and tragic news as the bodies of the Bibas…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate | 18 February
Melbourne's tobacco war turns deadly, calls for greater security after Captain Cook statue targeted repeatedly, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate | 17 February
Anthony Albanese calls on Dan Andrews for help following his worst Newspoll rating yet, Muslim community leaders backing the former Sydney nurses' vile rant…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate | 13 February
A new report finds Australia's wealth gap widens. Plus, Disney scales back on diversity efforts, and does 'manufacturing' sound too manly? See…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate | 12 February
Two Sydney nurses suspended after boasting about killing Israeli patients, the UK home office guide backs so-called 'animal' kids. Plus, fiery comments from…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate | 11 February
Privacy concerns as the UK targets Apple users, Donald Trump sends a chilling warning to Hamas, and shouts of shame as a Sydney council passes an 87 per cent…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate | 10 February
Donald Trump's tariffs spark concern in Australia, a new beer tax battle sparks industry backlash, and the UK government demands full access to Apple's data…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate | 6 February
A Sydney council funds $280,000 in racism training, Peter Dutton backs Donald trump's ban on trans athletes competing in women's sports, and Google axes…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate | 5 February
Donald Trump's shock announcement for the US to take over Gaza. Plus, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's bizarre take on Elon Musk, and Ikea's green goal faces a major…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate | 4 February
Concerns over Victoria's flawed anti-vilification laws. Trump derangement syndrome runs rampant as the Greens move a motion to condemn Donald Trump, and Reform…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate | 3 February
MPs blast the new defence 'diversity' role, Donald Trump dismantles a US aid agency, and 'Make England Great Again' chants ring around the streets of London as…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate | 30 January
The Northern Territory government orders the LGBTQ+ and islander flags prohibited from hospitals. Plus, Robert F Kennedy Jr. faces a fiery confirmation…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate | 29 January
Queensland halts hormone therapy for children. Plus, one Sydney council votes to raise rates by 40 per cent, and the youngest Press Secretary in White House…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate | 28 January
A Melbourne man stirs trouble after choosing to wear a MAGA hat at a Melbourne bar, Donald Trump bans transgender troops from the military, and Elon Musk…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate | 27 January
Big tech firms face stricter EU laws as giants vow action on hate speech, Davos dominated by Donald Trump's presidency at a summit. Plus, Colombia backs down…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate | 23 January
Channel Nine's horror Australian Open coverage goes from bad to worse. Plus, illegal immigrants swamping London, and Elon Musk lashes out at OpenAI. See…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate | 22 January
A 'woke' local council under fire for using ratepayer money to fund a 'Survival Day' event on Australia Day, Peter Dutton rules out withdrawing from the Paris…