Politics Now - The motherload: Labor’s defence and single parent problem

The motherload: Labor’s defence and single parent problem

04/27/23 • 34 min

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Cracks are appearing in the Labor Party family, over welfare payments for single parents and other social security measures.

Meanwhile, the Government has announced a new defence strategy, following a much anticipated review. So, with the Budget looming, how much will the Government fork out on these expensive measures?

Cameron Stewart, Chief International Correspondent at The Australian joins Patricia Karvelas and Fran Kelly to unpack.

Cracks are appearing in the Labor Party family, over welfare payments for single parents and other social security measures.

Meanwhile, the Government has announced a new defence strategy, following a much anticipated review. So, with the Budget looming, how much will the Government fork out on these expensive measures?

Cameron Stewart, Chief International Correspondent at The Australian joins Patricia Karvelas and Fran Kelly to unpack.

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