Australia has positioned itself as a middle power ready to play a greater role on the world's stage. Is it ready?
In his speech to the United Nations General Assembly Prime Minister Anthony Albanese lamented the breakdown of international rules and called for unity. As Australia vies for a seat on the United Nations Security Council, against a backdrop of multiple conflicts, the threat of AI and climate change - Canberra is trying to find its position between conflicting global approaches and demands back home.
In this episode:
- Key points from Albanese's speech to the 81st United Nations General Assembly
- The challenge of Artificial Intelligence and the Medicare hack
- Why Opposition leader Angus Taylor has accused Albanese of failing to focus on rising fuel prices.
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