The Issue
The Issue is a TV show on Seven. The program has been available since 2026. A total of 48 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in July 2026.
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Minister Matt Keogh oversees the most significant overhaul of Veterans Affairs in generations, with major reforms taking effect from 1 July affecting Australia's 500,000 military veterans.
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32:00One Nation has surged to 31% in primary polling within 12 months of the 2025 federal election, climbing from 6.4% to five times its previous vote.
54:00Liberal MP Phil Thompson, a former infantry soldier, was seriously injured by an IED in Afghanistan's Uruzgan province in 2009, leaving him with hearing loss, PTSD and an undiagnosed brain injury.
30:00President Trump has been suggesting for three months that his war with Iran is nearing an end, but Iran's seizure and control of the Strait of Hormuz has created the largest oil supply shock in history. Middle East analyst Dr Jessie Moritz from the Australian National University reveals how the early assassination of Irani...
21:00The Socceroos prepare for their sixth consecutive FIFA World Cup appearance, facing Turkey, USA and Paraguay in Group D starting 13 June. Football Australia CEO Martin Kugler discusses the team's prospects, the sport's $2.8 billion infrastructure gap, and the need for a $150 million national headquarters in Sydney. Despite...
30:00Housing Minister Claire O'Neill defends the Albanese government's budget measures to address Australia's housing crisis, including restricting negative gearing to new builds and reforming capital gains tax. The changes aim to level the playing field for first home buyers competing against investors at auctions, with Treasu...
42:00Westpac predicts two more Reserve Bank rate hikes in 2026, taking the official cash rate from 4.35% to 4.85%. Financial expert Sally Tindall from Canstar explains how Australian mortgage holders can navigate rising interest rates, with families owing $700,000 facing an extra $317 monthly in repayments from 2026's three rat...
38:00 36:00Prime Minister Anthony Albanese discusses the government's upcoming May budget, describing it as particularly critical and the toughest yet. He addresses concerns about housing affordability for young Australians, defending proposed changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax while emphasising supply-side solutions.
31:00Gold Coast-based property investor Sam Gordon, who owns more than 150 properties, warns that scrapping negative gearing would trigger one of the biggest rental price booms Australia has ever seen. Gordon, who bought his first property at 19 after working as a farm labourer, built his portfolio through renovations and strat...
35:00The Australian War Memorial is undergoing a $550 million upgrade, doubling its gallery space by 85% to tell the stories of 100,000 veterans created over the last 50 years. Director Matt Anderson discusses the new galleries featuring aircraft like the Lancaster bomber 'G for George' and the Afghanistan Chinook, peacekeeping...
31:00Independent Senator David Pocock advocates for a 25% tax on gas export revenue, arguing Australia is giving away natural resources while countries like Norway have built trillion-dollar sovereign wealth funds from similar resources.
29:00Former RAAF Deputy Chief John Blackburn warns that Australia's reliance on the United States as a security ally is misplaced, describing the AUKUS submarine deal as a political stunt that will waste billions and diminish defence capabilities.
34:00Former Labor frontbencher Ed Husick warns Australia risks falling behind in artificial intelligence development and regulation. The Member for Chifley, who was dumped from Cabinet in May, criticises the government for lacking a national AI framework and disbanding the AI advisory body he established
22:00Liberal Party leader Angus Taylor discusses his upbringing on a property near Cooma, his political philosophy shaped by farm life, and his vision for Australia's future.
46:00Brisbane law student Drew Pavlo's social media post about Iran's women's football team prompted US President Donald Trump to repost his demands and subsequently call Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at 2am to discuss the issue.
29:00The Iran war threatens Australia's economy through oil supply disruptions, with experts warning a prolonged conflict could trigger a recession if it continues beyond May. The Motley Fool's Chief Investment Officer Scott Phillips explains how fuel shortages, business confidence decline and inflation will impact Australian h...
30:00Australia's telecommunications sector is managing a triple zero emergency call crisis involving network outages, delayed government action, and compatibility issues with older Samsung and iPhone models.
27:00Queensland Senator and One Nation founder Pauline Hanson discusses her political career spanning nearly three decades, her party's surge in opinion polls, and policy positions on immigration, climate change and cost of living.
33:00Defence Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles discusses Australia's defence priorities ahead of the Munich Security Conference. The interview covers the $368 billion AUKUS nuclear submarine program, defence spending reaching 2.8-2.9% of GDP, and Australia's relationship with the United States.