Radio National Breakfast

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• Breakfast Wrap: Florida sues OpenAI 03.06.2026 24min

  Florida has become the first US state to sue emerging tech giant OpenAI over the design and safety of its chatbot, ChatGPT. The legal action comes as Florida pursues a criminal investigation into whether ChatGPT played a part in a mass shooting at Florida State University last year,  which left two people dead. Then Ukrainians are preparing for another night of bombardment following a deadly wave of attacks from Russia.  And Matt Canavan discusses the government's move to second-hand submarines, and the future of the Nationals amid the rise of One Nation. Recap the morning's news, politics and global affairs with the Breakfast Wrap.
• Why the government is backing NdPr mining 03.06.2026 4min

  A Northern Territory rare earths mine at the centre of a critical minerals deal - with the US - has been given the green light.
• Dai Le says One Nation's win in Farrer a 'protest' vote 03.06.2026 4min

  The first elected One Nation MP was sworn into parliament yesterday - as polls show a historic surge in One Nation support.
• Katy Gallagher says budget not the only factor in housing market 03.06.2026 8min

  The government is continuing to negotiate the passage of tax reforms, after the Coalition yesterday confirmed it won't support the measures.
• Annual wage review leaves unions happy, businesses disappointed 03.06.2026 7min

  From next month, the nation's lowest paid workers will get a pay rise, in the wake of the Fair Work Commission's decision yesterday.
• Florida becomes first state to sue OpenAI over safety concerns 03.06.2026 3min

  Florida has become the first US state to sue emerging tech giant Open-AI over the design and safety of its chatbot, Chat GPT.
• Russian attack leaves 'scars' on the city, Ukrainian MP says 03.06.2026 6min

  At least 22 people have been killed across Ukraine in the wake of Russia's latest missile and drone attacks.
• What do the Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon mean for ceasefire talks? 03.06.2026 8min

  Israeli strikes have continued in southern Lebanon, just a day after US President Donald Trump asked the Israeli Prime Minister not to escalate his military operations, in a reportedly expletive-laden phone call.
• Pat Conroy dismisses Peter Garrett's AUKUS inquiry 03.06.2026 7min

  There's fresh debate about the value of the AUKUS deal with the US and UK, after the federal government this week scrapped plans to buy a new Virginia-class submarine in favour of an additional second-hand model.
• Matt Canavan says Labor 'reluctant' in support for AUKUS 03.06.2026 9min

  A senior defence official has revealed that changes to the AUKUS deal mirror Australia's initial preference of receiving a second-hand submarines.
• Breakfast Wrap: The community impact of the ISIS brides 02.06.2026 24min

  Members of Australia's Yazidi community have told the ABC they're deeply traumatised following the return of Australian women with links to Islamic State.  The terrorist group enslaved Yazidi populations in Iraq and Syria for years, and there are now a few thousand Yazidis living in Australia. Australia has become one of the latest countries to charge its own citizens over alleged slavery crimes committed during IS's brutal rule across parts of Syria and Iraq. We hear from a global NGO representing Yazidi survivors. Then, Peter Garrett explains why he's holding a public inquiry into AUKUS.  And we hear from the new One Nation MP for Farrer. Recap the morning's news, politics and global affairs with the Breakfast Wrap.
• Who holds the cards? Iran or the US? 02.06.2026 2min

  US President Donald Trump says peace talks with Iran are continuing, while also claiming that Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to "stop the shooting" in Lebanon. Experts suggest that while the US President is trying to appear in control, Tehran might be the one dictating terms in the Middle East. 
• Changing Australia: Kent Morris and the transformational power of art for First Nations people in prison 02.06.2026 13min

  For 15 years, Barkindji artist Kent Morris has been visiting Victorian prisons sharing his passion and craft. He's helped First Nations people feel a greater connection with family, culture and country. 
• Government won't 'pre-empt' talks on CGT carve-outs 02.06.2026 9min

  MPs return to federal parliament today, with the lower house set to debate the government's proposed changes to negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount.  
• Government must provide compelling case for used submarines, James Paterson says 02.06.2026 6min

  AUKUS countries say Australia is now planning on buying three second-hand submarines from the United States, instead of one new sub and two second-hand ones.
• One Nation's David Farley's first parliamentary sitting day 02.06.2026 8min

  David Farley will be sworn in today as the member for the New South Wales seat of Farrer, little more than three weeks after his landslide by-election win against Liberal and National candidates.
• Ex-FBI agents start support group amid Trump pressure 02.06.2026 3min

  Former FBI agents, including the organisation's ex-acting Director, have started a support group for current staff struggling with the increasing politicisation of the bureau.  There has been a significant staff exodus under the current FBI chief and Trump ally Kash Patel, with several agents fired, some of whom were linked to investigations concerning Donald Trump and the January 6 riots.  And in recent months, some have lodged lawsuits against Patel over their dismissals. 
• Peter Garrett to lead public-funded inquiry into AUKUS 02.06.2026 6min

  Today, a group of concerned Australians are launching their own inquiry into AUKUS - scrutinising the cost, sustainability and ongoing public support.
• Yazidi community concerned after return of ISIS-linked women, says NGO 02.06.2026 7min

  After years of being enslaved by the Islamic State group, members of the Yazidi community have told the ABC the return of Australian women with links to ISIS has been deeply traumatic.
• Could Australia be a world leader in data centres? 02.06.2026 5min

  Open-AI co-founder Sam Altman thinks so, pointing - in an interview last week - to the country's abundance of clean energy resources, as a key advantage.