Last Update: Sunday 17 August 2008
Introduction
This week on Insiders
Olympics or no Olympics the Government has been busy this past week or two. But how much of what the Government has done so far has impressed the public? With initiatives including FuelWatch, the GroceryChoice campaign and the tax on alcopops lacking in public support, there are doubts about the Government's chances of selling the really big initiatives that lie ahead, like an emissions trading scheme.
Sunday Papers
A look at the Sunday papers
The panel take a look at what is making news this week in the Sunday papers.
Interview
Wayne Swan discusses interest rate cuts
There has been a lot of discussion this week on whether the banks will automatically pass on the next reduction in interest rates, even though the Reserve Bank has not yet taken that decision. Wayne Swan joins Insiders to discuss the implications of the expected cuts.
Your Shout
Melbourne family thinks FuelWatch is unnecessary
Some families believe the Government should spend money on more important things than FuelWatch.
Panel Discussion
The panel discuss predicted Reserve Bank rate cuts
The panel discuss the current situation with the mortgage market and Wayne Swan's response to the Reserve Bank's expected interest rate cuts.
Analysis
This week in politics
Political commentator with The Australian, Paul Kelly, joins Insiders to give background and analysis on the week in politics.
Panel Discussion
The panel discuss the car industry
The panel talk about the Government's reviews into the car industry, tarrifs and FuelWatch.
Talking Pictures
Talking Pictures with Fiona Katauskas
Fiona Katauskas is joined by cartoonist for the Sydney Morning Herald, Cathy Wilcox.
Panel Discussion
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