A half-hour entertainment series that serves up a delectable combination of political discussion and good food. Each week one of Australia's most respected political commentators - Annabel Crabb - takes a plate and leads us into the homes and hearts of some of our most notable and engaging politicians.
Kitchen Cabinet (Season 8)
Anthony Albanese (Episode 1)
Air date: 2026-07-21
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Annabel Crabb visits The Lodge to cook with the 31st Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese. In an unusually frank and relaxed interview the PM reflects on his childhood and 30-year career in federal politics.
Angus Taylor (Episode 2)
Air date: 2026-07-28
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Annabel visits Angus Taylor - the ninth Liberal leader this century - who has a Herculean task ahead as he grapples with the growth of One Nation and the collapse in the Coalition's vote. And now he has to cook on camera.
Allegra Spender (Episode 3)
Air date: 2026-08-04
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Annabel meets with Independent MP Allegra Spender, who - in 2022 - boldly nabbed the Liberal Party's crown jewel, the affluent Sydney seat of Wentworth, and has held it ever since. What motivates this serial overachiever?
Mehreen Faruqi (Episode 4)
Air date: 2026-08-11
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Annabel visits Mehreen Faruqi, who 35 years ago migrated from Pakistan with a young family, an engineering degree and an appetite for adventure. The first Muslim woman sworn in as a Senator, she is now Greens Deputy Leader.
Josh Burns (Episode 5)
Air date: 2026-08-18
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Annabel heads to country Victoria to meet Labor MP Josh Burns and his partner Victorian state MP Georgie Purcell. Annabel learns about his upbringing and why he likes to work behind the scenes to negotiate outcomes.
Darren Chester (Episode 6)
Air date: 2026-08-25
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: In the season final, Annabel Crabb sits down with Darren Chester, Member for Gippsland and Deputy Leader of the Nationals, for a meal, gaining unique insights into his time in parliament and the concerns of regional voters.
