ABC News 24 has made major programming amendments over the weekend to ensure they have the election well covered.
Saturday August 21
4:01am National Press Club Address: Julia Gillard: Prime Minister
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Julia Gillard: Prime Minister.
5:10am ABC News Update
5:15am The Drum
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Hosted by Steve Cannane, this program brings together a panel of journalists and commentators with a diverse range of opinions to chew over the events of the day.
6:00am ABC News Breakfast Election Special
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ABC News Breakfast Election Special.
10:00am ABC News 24: Election Day
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ABC News 24 Election Day Special.
1:15pm Four Corners
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Two parties, two policies and two ambitious leaders trying to win over swinging voters. Are they leading or are they simply telling people what they think they want to hear?
2:00pm ABC News 24: Election Day
ABC News 24 Election Day Special.
6:00pm ABC News 24: Election Day
ABC News 24 Election Count.
11:30pm ABC News 24: Post Election Wrap
ABC News 24 Post Election Wrap.
2:00am ABC News Update: Election Wrap
Election Wrap.
3:00am BBC World News
The latest international news direct from the BBC.
3:30am One Plus One
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Weekly interview program hosted by Jane Hutcheon with contributors around the country. Interviews with newsmakers, news-breakers and the stories behind the news.
Sunday August 22
4:01am Big Ideas
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Presents the best public talks, debates and lectures from Australia and around the world.
5:00am ABC News Update: Election Wrap
Election Wrap.
6:00am ABC News
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The latest news, breaking news and live coverage of events as they happen from Australia’s largest broadcast news network. Comprehensive coverage, original reporting, and analysis of news in Australia and around the world.
9:00am Insiders
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A not-to-be missed analysis of the week’s political news, with interviews, discussion and analysis with Barrie Cassidy and guests.
10:30am ABC News
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The latest news, breaking news and live coverage of events as they happen from Australia’s largest broadcast news network. Comprehensive coverage, original reporting, and analysis of news in Australia and around the world.
12:20pm Winner’s Election Night Speech
Winner’s Election Night Speech.
12:30pm The Drum
ABC News 24 Special.
1:00pm ABC News
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The latest news, breaking news and live coverage of events as they happen from Australia’s largest broadcast news network. Comprehensive coverage, original reporting, and analysis of news in Australia and around the world.
2:20pm Winner’s Election Night Speech
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Winner’s Election Night Speech.
2:30pm The Drum
ABC News 24 Special.
3:00pm ABC News
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The latest news, breaking news and live coverage of events as they happen from Australia’s largest broadcast news network. Comprehensive coverage, original reporting, and analysis of news in Australia and around the world.
3:30pm ABC News Update
3:31pm The Drum
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ABC News 24 Special.
4:00pm ABC News
The latest news, breaking news and live coverage of events as they happen from Australia’s largest broadcast news network. Comprehensive coverage, original reporting, and analysis of news in Australia and around the world.
4:30pm ABC News Update
4:31pm The Drum
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ABC News 24 Special.
5:00pm Election Special
Election Special.
6:00pm ABC News
The latest news, breaking news and live coverage of events as they happen from Australia’s largest broadcast news network. Comprehensive coverage, original reporting, and analysis of news in Australia and around the world.
6:30pm Inside Business
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Alan Kohler with analysis and comment on the events and issues concerning business, investors and entrepreneurs.
7:00pm ABC News
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The latest news, breaking news and live coverage of events as they happen from Australia’s largest broadcast news network. Comprehensive coverage, original reporting, and analysis of news in Australia and around the world.
7:30pm Insiders
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A not-to-be missed analysis of the week’s political news, with interviews, discussion and analysis with Barrie Cassidy and guests.
9:00pm The World
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National and international news featuring reports from the ABC’s network of international correspondents and offering a forum for extended news stories, interviews and insights from around the world.
9:30pm One Plus One
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Weekly interview program hosted by Jane Hutcheon with contributors around the country. Interviews with newsmakers, news-breakers and the stories behind the news.
10:00pm ABC News
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The latest news, breaking news and live coverage of events as they happen from Australia’s largest broadcast news network. Comprehensive coverage, original reporting, and analysis of news in Australia and around the world.
10:30pm ABC News Update
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10:31pm The Drum
(Repeat)
ABC News 24 Special.
11:00pm ABC News
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The latest news, breaking news and live coverage of events as they happen from Australia’s largest broadcast news network. Comprehensive coverage, original reporting, and analysis of news in Australia and around the world.
11:30pm ABC News Update
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11:31pm The Drum
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ABC News 24 Special.
12:00am ABC News Update
12:01am Election Special
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Election Special.
1:00am Normal schedule resumes.
Note: Program subject to change. (CC) means show is closed captioned.
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