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Tony Barry and Sean Kelly, filling in for Barrie Cassidy, discussed the recent contradictory statements from Labor and One Nation regarding immigration and asylum policies. They examined the extent to which Labor is being influenced by One Nation and questioned whether the government is effectively advocating for immigration. The discussion also touched on concessions made by the Albanese government to the states concerning GST and renewable energy for data centers, as well as the challenging economic outlook for Labor with new inflation figures indicating potential interest rate hikes in the future.

Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong announced that at least 34 Australians are missing following devastating flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border. The Australian government has deployed additional personnel from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to assist in the situation. Wong noted that many tourists visit the region for trekking and spiritual experiences but refrained from providing details about the missing individuals until their next of kin have been notified. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed that the number of missing Australians is part of a larger group of hundreds affected by the floods.

Barrie Cassidy and Tony Barry analyzed two significant deals reached between the Coalition and Labor regarding gambling advertising and the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). They also looked ahead to the upcoming byelection in the WA electorate of Secret Harbour and speculated on the potential impact of One Nation's involvement. The discussion included criticism from David Pocock, who condemned the Labor-Coalition agreement on gambling as a betrayal of Australians. The NDIS bill, which passed the Senate with substantial amendments, was also highlighted as a key topic.

Foreign Minister Penny Wong expressed Australia's outrage over the Israeli government's decision not to pursue criminal charges for the killing of Zomi Frankcom and her colleagues from World Central Kitchen. Wong stated that the lack of prior notification to Frankcom's family was particularly hurtful and disrespectful. The comments came after a meeting with Israeli Ambassador Hillel Newman, where Wong emphasized the need for accountability in such humanitarian cases.

Dr. Marcia Langton addressed the royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion, highlighting the challenges of educating children about racism and hate without causing trauma. Langton recounted a personal experience with her daughter, who questioned why she had not been informed about the historical suffering of Indigenous peoples. She emphasized the importance of careful introduction of such sensitive topics in classrooms to avoid overwhelming young students.