Returning out our top story this afternoon, Australia's unemployment rate fell to 5.5 per cent in April. But it's also, I think, about making sure that there is clarity around what the Australian Defence Force is going to need, but also there is support for Australian defence industry and what they do, both in terms of supplying to the ADF, but exporting to the rest of the world and as a display of the potential of Australian defence industry. Recorded on 16 February 2021. Minister for Trade: Look, these are a set of negotiations. Matthew Doran: Well, Don Farrell, well wait to see whether or not your optimism and confidence does, in fact, shine through in this situation. : And what will you do to manage that? What does it fall to the Federal Government to do to address that? I think we saw the Prime Minister today say that Prime Minister Sogavare would be joining him for dinner at The Lodge in October. Matthew Doran brings you all the very latest news and interviews on what's going on in the halls of Parliament House in Canberra and the topics and events making headlines from coast to coast in politics and national affairs. I think that the point about drones is that increasingly what we are seeing in air warfare not just in air warfare, but in the other domains as well is an increasing role for autonomous vehicles. We are really very much on the verge of an announcement and I think what matters now is, when that announcement is made, making sure that that enjoys the support of the full spectrum of politics in Australia. I realise that might be the opposition's political interests to use that, but I'm not going to take a lecture about megaphone diplomacy from the previous Government that only had megaphone diplomacy. Text us on 0437 922 720 (rates apply) or call us on 1300 222 720. JENNET: These strategic matters, as you'd be well aware, Linda Reynolds flared up domestically in the context of our election campaign. Sign up to the What to Watch newsletter for the best of ABC iview, delivered straight to your inbox each week. So it reduced the inflationary pressures on family budgets. is responsible for all news-gathering and coverage across the Australian . I'm not sure we'll shake that one out of you today. In what way did the UK alert you to the dangers emerging among former Australian pilots? GORMAN: I just can't accept that characterisation. Background Briefing's Signal number is (+61) 0491 750 876 WhatsApp This is a free messaging app with end-to-end encryption that also allows the transfer of documents, photos and videos. And you're right, I mean, the Defence phone is obviously much more sensitive than a range of other areas within the Australian Government. But it's also, I think, about making sure that there is clarity around what the Australian Defence Force is going to need, but also there is support for Australian defence industry and what they do, both in terms of supplying to the ADF, but exporting to the rest of the world and as a display of the potential of Australian defence industry. PK breaks political news and interrogates the newsmakers every weekday. Visit ABC Careers. We just want to make sure we're doing that. Interested in working at the nations largest national broadcaster, and the independent source of Australian conversations, culture and stories? The Drum. Is that actually going to have any benefit on Australian oil prices, do you think? It was only extended a week ago, as we understand, and we understand that there was no confirmation with the Solomon Islands whether they were happy for us to talk about, because you just don't talk about these things in that way. GREG JENNETT, HOST: Alright, Government Services and NDIS Minister Bill Shorten has been out and about in Sydney today with the Prime Minister a little earlier and he now joins us from a very windy pocket down near the harbour.Bill Shorten, great to have you back on the program. There is the symbolism, but then youre also hoping that it will have an economic impact as well. Because I think, well, I know, Labor were critical of the briefings given to it on the eve of the original AUKUS announcement. And you're right, I mean, the Defence phone is obviously much more sensitive than a range of other areas within the Australian Government. : Are there assets there that are definitely going to be included in the strategic review as future purchases? The briefing follows Biden's appearance in . But I think the point here is what we really need is a review of this, which is what the Home Affairs Department is going to do, and it's their bailiwick to do that and to get proper advice from our experts, from the relevant intelligence agencies, about what platforms are appropriate on what phones. 7:00PM. GORMAN: The ABC loves Western Australia. : Yeah, alright. Authorised by Patrick Gorman, ALP, Inglewood, WA, 6052. Richard Marles, in view of the almost mach loop that's about to take place above you. And on this one, I'll say that the decision Linda made when she sat around the cabinet table to only have this for six months was, unfortunately probably the right decision. : All right, well, let's talk through any residual damage from that contribution, if any, that is. Are you sensing, as others have described, that contractors feel frustration that they are on hold pending the Defence Strategic Review, a buildup of commercial frustration around your processes? It is owned by Facebook. Discover more on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. HOST, GREG JENNETT: Okay, time now for today's political panel and we've got a very West Australian focused pairing today. But it's a really remarkable display of the capability of Australian defence industry and it gives you a sense of confidence about the ingenuity and technology which exists within our defence industry and the way in which we can, I think, export that to the world. ABC Afternoon Briefing. Statement from ABC Managing Director David Anderson. MARLES: there is a review going on. So, they can't keep going back and saying oh we inherited a particular set of circumstances because that's Government and Government means you take the circumstances as they come and you have to make decisions. JENNET: Thank you. MARLES: Look, I think it is really important that there is bi-partisanship. So this was, from our perspective, a complete own goal. Australia joins international Net Zero Government Initiative. The daily destination for #auspol addicts. ABCNews. REYNOLDS: Not at all. She joined us from our Sydney studios. They'd have to be somewhere around a shortlist, would they? Listen Print Share But is there really a prospect that this sort of deal could be sorted out in the near future? We just want to make sure we're doing that. Would you be prepared to make decisions akin to what's happening in the U.S. and Canada for your department alone? . Release Date. : Well, it obviously raises the question about what on earth the government was doing in relation to the Attack class program, if that was their view. We are at a point where it won't be long before we are making the announcement about what the optimal pathway will look like. I think it was an F-22, wasn't it? Minister for Trade: Yes, well, you might recall one of the first visits that Prime Minister Albanese made was to Ukraine. Office of the Deputy Prime Minister dpm.media@defence.gov.au 02 6277 7800. AFTERNOON BRIEFING WITH PATRICIA KARVELAS. Matthew Doran: Do you have concerns about agricultural subsidies going to primary producers in the EU and how that might affect the market balance? Afternoon Briefing The daily destination for #auspol addicts. But we will absolutely make sure that there is an appropriate briefing of the Opposition. Release details Release type Related ministers and contacts. Whilst we review all submissions daily, as we receive a high volume of enquiries it is not possible to respond to everyone individually. JENNETT: Well, it sounds like there's an implied criticism by you of the mere fact that he's making these disclosures a year on, but can I sort of refine the question a little. Well work through those issues, and I believe at the end of the day well have a terrific free trade agreement with the Europeans. PATRICK GORMAN, ASSISTANT MINISTER TO THE PRIME MINISTER: Well, firstly, Greg, I should say hello to all of your West Australian viewers, whether they be in the electorate of Perth or anywhere else across Western Australia. JENNETT: Are there assets there that are definitely going to be included in the strategic review as future purchases? GREG JENNETT, HOST: All right, well, let's talk through any residual damage from that contribution, if any, that is. E&OE. He has said, to be fair to Peter Dutton, he said he'll support whatever sub decision the government comes up with. HOST, GREG JENNETT: . So we do this all the time and it is business as usual, but we do it with respect to the countries that we support. : I can only imagine. Learn more. There is a generational thing, that's what I was going to say. 0:00 / 57:59 Welcome to Afternoon Briefing ABC is an Australian public broadcast service. 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JENNETT: And you say you're on the verge, what are we talking now, a matter of days? I'm confident, obviously, that our partners in the United Kingdom and the United States are completely sure about where we stand on this and know that there is full government support in relation to it. The Hon Dr David Gillespie MP Minister Gillespie's media Ministers Minister David Gillespie's transcript at the ABC Afternoon Briefing on 29 November 2021 on Omicron Read the transcript of Minister Gillespie's interview at the ABC Afternoon Briefing on 29 November 2021 on Omicron. That's despite around 31,000 jobs being lost in the month according to the Bureau of Statistics. An audience member complained that a report from the Garma Festival in 2022 inaccurately stated that Aboriginal Australians were granted citizenship under the 1967 Referendum. Transcript - ABC RN Breakfast. Ive always know that. They also have some issues about our luxury car tax. Absolutely more needs to be done and yes the McGowan Government has been the beneficiary of increase, particularly in the iron ore price and the demand. We've supported democratic elections in Papua New Guinea, in Indonesia, indeed, in the Solomon Islands previously in 2019. Look, I didn't know whether I'll tempt fate with another question. Matthew Doran: Okay lets get to your discussions with the European Union delegation, which is currently in Australia, looking at the prospect of a free trade agreement between the bloc and Australia. : Look, I think it is really important that there is bi-partisanship. Matthew Doran brings you news and interviews on the day in politics and national affairs, speaking with Katrina Bullock, Vishal Prasad, Dilip Rao, Linda Dare, plus a panel of Sara Tomevska, Mike Read and Chloe Bouras. MARLES: Are there assets at the air show? But unfortunately, because of the circumstances, we inherit, and many of these problems were things that Linda and the former government knew before the election our hands are a little tied. Along with RN Drive, which Karvelas has presented since 2015, for the past three years she has hosted Afternoon Briefing, which has grown to be one of the most popular programs on the ABC News Channel. Well, the visiting Royal Air Force Chief Mike Wigston has spoken while in our country this week on the process of what he calls weeding out British pilots who'd helped train Chinese comrades. Theres lots of things that they want from Australia, particularly in the area of hydrogen and critical minerals. Deputy Prime Minister. He has said, to be fair to Peter Dutton, he said he'll support whatever sub decision the government comes up with. 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Patrick Gorman and Linda Reynolds, thanks so much. : Well, right now, I think there is a high degree of security which applies to Defence phones, which would be different to those that apply to phones issued by the Parliament, for example. A lot of water has gone under the bridge since then. Well thank you for your time and let you go get back to the Avalon Air Show on your home turf there. TONY BURKE, SHADOW MINISTER FOR INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS: Hello PK. In some cases, proportionate handling will mean you receive no more than an automated acknowledgement that your message has been received. And we're really conscious of that. : And you say you're on the verge, what are we talking now, a matter of days? We want to make it very clear that we dont support what the Russians are doing in Ukraine, and that we support a free and democratic Ukraine. REYNOLDS: Greg, can I just, that was dealt with at Question Time in the Senate today and Minister Wong absolutely tap danced around this issue. 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Top tools, not top guns, I think is how they've been described here. But, look, the Home Affairs Minister is obviously conducting a review into this. ABC National News. I think that the point about drones is that increasingly what we are seeing in air warfare not just in air warfare, but in the other domains as well is an increasing role for autonomous vehicles. We'll do it again sometime with the West Australian focus. PATRICIA KARVELAS, HOST: Tony Burke, welcome. Connect with WA Afternoons Discover more on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. MARLES: Well, there's a lot of assets at the air show for people who haven't seen the air show, it is a remarkable display of capability from around the world, actually. We are also unable to assist with school assignment or research requests. Wikipedia Answering the questions from last night's budget | Afternoon Briefing | ABC News. So by 0.25 per cent. 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Do you nevertheless, though, feel his remarks have been in any way unsettling in the perception that it might create with the AUKUS partners of a breakdown of bi-partisanship in this country? Select the specific program/team you wish to contact (if known) and we will ensure your message is passed on. More from WA Afternoons Afternoons : Yeah, all right. Why don't we step it out a little more broadly. AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). Patrick Gorman and Linda Reynolds, thanks so much. We've got the work that we did on the minimum wage and increasing that. And as a Government, you take the circumstances you inherit, as we did from Labor when we first came into Government, and you deal with the circumstances as they arrive, which we did. Before we get into your discussions with the EU delegation yesterday, I do want to touch on the news announced today that Australia is joining this oil price cap - Russian oil price cap. 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