23 Jul 2025

Australia: Parliament resumes, childcare regulation, EV boom

From Nine To Noon, 9:45 am on 23 July 2025
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 03: Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese arrives to cast his vote at the Marrickville West Public School in the electorate of Grayndler on May 03, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. Australians will vote on Saturday in a federal election that will decide the next government and shape the nation's direction on key issues like housing, cost of living, energy and healthcare. The election comes when international relations are fraught and will be watched closely globally. (Photo by Izhar Khan/2025 Getty Images)

Photo: Getty Images/ Izhar Khan

Australia correspondent Bernard Keane joins Kathryn to talk about Parliament resuming following the election, how childcare regulation will be high on the agenda following a shocking case of alleged abuse and the EV boom continues, with BYD overtaking Tesla - but is there are shortage of EV servicing options?

Bernard Keane is political editor for Crikey.com.au

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