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EPISODE · Aug 21, 2026 · 23 MIN

Could deepfakes threaten elections?

from Politics Now · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation

It's time for our Question Time! But first, Fran checks in on where PK is up to on the West Wing and gives a TV show recommendation of her own.Then they get stuck into your brilliant questions, including:Will AI deepfakes be a big risk at the next election? It comes as Australia's corporate watchdog ASIC this week confirmed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is the figure most frequently used in deepfake scams and as Independent Zali Stegall proposed a bill to require AI-generated content that could mislead voters to be clearly identified.And should Prime Ministers and Federal Ministers 'retire' to local politics? And have they ever done so? Fran and PK have big thoughts.Also, has the link between immigration and housing been overstated in the current political climate?Patricia Karvelas and Fran Kelly answer your clever questions on The Party Room: Question Time Edition.Listen to our 'premium' Thursday ep here 🎧: A big week of dealmakingGot a burning question?Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at [email protected]

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