Clare Armstrong

Clare Armstrong, an ABC political journalist, analyzes the aftermath of the Bondi Beach shooting. She discusses the Prime Minister's commitment to gun reform and highlights the ongoing national security response. Clare points out the need for systemic change in how Australia tackles anti-Semitism and the scrutiny of security agencies. She also delves into the political tensions surrounding gun laws, emphasizing the challenges of addressing lone-actor extremism despite existing warnings.

Clare Armstrong, ABC chief digital correspondent; Greg Brown, political chief at The Australian; Paul Sakkal, political chief at SMH/The Age; Chris Bowen, federal energy minister; Peter Malinauskas, South Australia premier. They discuss Labor’s landslide in South Australia and the rise of One Nation. They also probe a deepening fuel crisis, supply cancellations, rationing risks, and national energy security.

Clare Armstrong, a political journalist and commentator, joins Patricia Karvelas to dissect Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's announcement of a royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion. They explore the mounting pressure for this inquiry following a terrorist attack, concerns about royal commissions slowing government response times, and the political risks for the Labor party. Clare sheds light on the commission's four key areas and the significant implications of Virginia Bell's appointment as commissioner. It's a critical discussion on a pressing national issue.