JODIE BELYEA, LABOR CANDIDATE FOR DUNKLEY: Good morning everybody, it's Jodie Belyea the Labor Candidate for the Dunkley by-election, coming to you with the Prime Minister from Frankston, six days before the by-election on March 2nd. Cost of living is the number one issue that I am seeing out and about in the community and hearing about from local residents.

MONIQUE WRIGHT, HOST: We're just under a week away from the Dunkley by-election after the seat was left vacant by Labor MP Peta Murphy, who died in December from cancer.

MATT DORAN, HOST: So, political experts are calling it a high stakes litmus test, where the result will indicate to us how Australians are feeling about either camp this year. So, the top issue for voters, cost of living pressure. The question becomes, has the Government done enough to retain the seat?

CLINT STANAWAY, HOST: In less than a week voters in the Victorian seat of Dunkley will head to the polls. For both the Prime Minister and Opposition Leader, it's a crucial battle that could really set the tone for 2024.

JAYNE AZZOPARDI, HOST: Saturday's by-election in Melbourne's southeast is the first real test for Anthony Albanese after his shake up to the stage three tax cuts. And the Prime Minister joins us now from Melbourne. Good morning to you. PM. So, do you think that tax cutting decision –

I begin by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we meet and I pay my respects to their elders past, present and emerging.

I’m so pleased to be back here at my old school to congratulate all the new members of the College Parliament.

Being chosen to represent your peers is a recognition of your qualities.

It speaks for everything you’ve achieved through your time at school so far.

It’s also a challenge for the year ahead: to use your talents to serve others.

I begin by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we meet and I pay my respects to elders past, present and emerging. 

There are some truly iconic brands represented here tonight.

Favourites of Australian families, for generations.

A key ingredient in so many of our celebrations and shared memories.

Australians feel a real sense of connection to the things you make.

And it’s just not Australians who love your work, the brands here represent some of our most famous exports to the world.

JOHN LAWS, HOST: I think we are lucky enough to have our Prime Minister on the line. Prime Minister, are you there?

ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: I am indeed. John. Good to be with you.

LAWS: Good to be able to talk to you. You called me. How nice is that?

THOMAS ORITI, HOST: This week, we've been talking a lot about allegations of price gouging and unfair supplier practices by Australia's big two supermarkets in the wake of a Four Corners investigation. If you missed it, you can catch it on ABC iview now. Yesterday we heard from Nationals Leader David Littleproud, who called for increased supermarket competition and greater powers for the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.

JACQUI FELGATE, HOST: On the line now, this was not pre-organised, it's the Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese. Good afternoon to you, Prime Minister.

ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: G'day, Jacqui. Good to talk with you again.

STEVE AUSTIN, HOST: Let's go to my next guest and it should be Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese. Prime Minister, good morning to you.

ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Good morning, Steve. I hope you're enjoying the new gig.

AUSTIN: I am enjoying the new gig. Where are you at the moment, PM? Are you in Canberra? Are you in Sydney? Are you in a lineup waiting to go and see Taylor Swift or something?

The Albanese Government today launched the Stronger Medicare Awards, to honour those who have made a significant contribution to Australia’s primary care sector.

The Stronger Medicare awards will recognise and honour Medicare Champions from around Australia: outstanding individuals and practices that provide exceptional care, embrace innovation, and work together to improve the health of their community.

First and foremost, these Medicare Champions are individuals and practices that go above and beyond to benefit patients.