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13 hours ago
What is Daniel Andrews’ legacy?
You know the former Victorian Premier for his North Face jackets and extremely long COVID-19 era press conferences, but he is also known for his socially progressive policies and cancelling the Commonwealth Games. In today's deep dive, we'll look at Daniel Andrews' legacy as one of Australia’s most divisive, yet electorally successful Premiers Australia has seen.
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1 day ago
Why Russell Brand hasn’t gone quiet
UK detectives have launched an official investigation into Russell Brand, amid claims of rape and sexual assault. As the allegations against the Hollywood star-turned-YouTuber conspiracy theorist mount, Brand continues to defend himself online. Broadcasting to an audience of 6.6 million subscribers, the comedian has accused the ‘mainstream media’ of a targeted ‘witch hunt’ to silence him. In today’s deep dive, we explain the allegations against Brand and the role of his social media fan base in the wake of the accusations.
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2 days ago
Is Australia ready for bushfire season?
Hundreds of firefighting and community advocates are meeting with Government representatives for Australia’s first-ever 'Bushfire Preparedness' summit. Ahead of a forecasted dangerous El Niño bushfire season, the two-day summit will stress-test the shape of Australia's emergency bushfire response. In today's deep dive, Emergency Services Minister Murray Watt takes us through his biggest concerns heading into summer, how authorities are working to keep communities safe, and the lessons learned from the 'Black Summer' bushfires.
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Hosts: Sam Koslowski & Billi FitzSimons
Producer: James Elliott & Emma Gillespie
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3 days ago
The Murdoch ‘real life Succession’ legacy
The TV show Succession is playing out in real life after Rupert Murdoch stepped down as chair of News Corp and Fox Corporation. The 92-year-old’s eldest son, Lachlan, has been named as his successor, but three of his siblings will eventually inherit a share in the family business.
Is Lachlan’s legacy set in stone? What impact will this decision have on the Murdoch legacy?
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6 days ago
The beginning of the end for Airbnb?
In an Australian first, the Victorian Government has announced a new tax on Airbnb. This comes as a new rule in New York stops people from renting out entire apartments on the platform. These new reforms aim to relieve pressure on the rental market. But will they work? And at what cost for local tourism?
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Sep 20, 2023
Dylan Alcott on the change he doesn’t want you to notice
You know Dylan from his time as Australian of the year and for his sporting achievements. Now he’s working to change the way people with disabilities are featured on screen. Despite the fact that almost 20% of Australians live with a disability, only 1% of advertising campaigns globally feature people with a disability. Now Dylan Alcott is launching the Shift 20 Initiative to try and change that. In the deep dive Dylan talks with Sam about what he wishes was different when he was growing up and why he’s passionate about changing things for future generations.
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Sep 19, 2023
Australia’s endometriosis problem
The rate of endometriosis hospitalisations has doubled for 20 to 24-year-olds in the last decade, according to a new report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. The historically under-recognised condition can impact fertility, and participation in work, school, and social activities. So, why does it still take an average of six to eight years to get a diagnosis?
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Sep 18, 2023
A step closer to a four-day work week
What would you do if you had a three day weekend every week? Start a side hustle, catch up on life admin, or just spend some quality time with your couch? A recommendation from a recent Parliamentary Committee means that could be one step closer to reality for some Australians. In today’s deep dive we’ll explain what has been recommended and whether it’s likely to go ahead.
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Sep 17, 2023
Why the Federal Coalition wants to stop ACT’s drug laws
The ACT is set to decriminalise possession of small amounts of illicit drugs next month, but the Federal Coalition is trying to stop the legislation passing. So why is that even possible, what does it mean for the future of this bill, and what does it say about the independence of the territories?
TDA Journalist Tom Crowley will tell you what you need to know in the deep dive.
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Guest: Tom Crowley, TDA journalist
Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski
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Sep 14, 2023
Social media’s eating disorder ‘algorithm’
This week, eating disorder survivors and support advocates met with politicians and social media bosses in Federal Parliament. The meeting coincided with new research from The University of Melbourne which found TikTok shows more eating-disorder content, and more videos about dieting, exercise and appearance to people with eating disorders, than those without. In today’s deep dive, we talk to youth advocate for mental health Varsha Yajman about what happened in yesterday’s meeting and what needs to happen moving forward.
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Guest: Varsha Yajman, youth mental health advocate
Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Ninah Kopel
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Sep 13, 2023
Is Google too good?
This week, Google is in court facing allegations it has illegally monopolised the internet. The Department of Justice is claiming Google is unfairly limiting competition through billion dollar agreements with providers like Samsung and Apple to ensure it is the default search engine on their products. Google denies it’s done anything wrong however, saying it dominates the market because it’s the best in the market. So is Google simply the best? Or has the tech giant broken the law? We’ll let you know in the deep dive.
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Sep 12, 2023
How Ozempic created the EU's biggest company
You may have heard of Ozempic, the diabetes medication that went viral on TikTok for being a so-called 'miracle weight loss drug'. Now the company who makes it, Novo Nordisk has become the biggest company in the EU. In today’s deep dive we’ll explain what that means, and how the company continues to grow despite an international shortage in their product.
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Sep 11, 2023
What happened in Morocco?
Over the weekend, a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Morocco, killing at least 2,000 people. With the death toll expected to rise, many are still missing and feared trapped beneath the rubble. From the search for survivors to the destruction of homes and historical sites, in today's deep dive, we unpack everything you need to know about Morocco's strongest quake in over a century.
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Sep 10, 2023
What’s happening with the Government and Qatar Airways?
You may have been hearing stories in the news over the last few weeks about the Federal Government facing questions over Qatar Airways. On the surface, this is a story about one political decision. This saga however, has raised questions about political transparency, Australia’s relationship with Qantas, and how Australian women on Qatar flights came to be strip searched in 2020.
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Sep 7, 2023
The NSW power play: Eraring explained
The country’s biggest coal-fired Power Station, Eraring, was meant to close in 2025. Instead, the NSW Government has extended operations after warnings the state’s grid could face blackouts and power shortages. What does the decision tell us about the current energy market, and its preparedness to transition to renewables? We answer your questions in the deep dive.
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Sep 6, 2023
Spanish Football’s #MeToo moment
The coach of Spain’s women’s soccer team has been fired. It’s the latest in a series of events pointing to radical cultural shifts in the sport’s leadership. From an uprising last year, to the non-consensual kiss at the World Cup, we’re going to give you all the background you need to understand the revolution taking place at the heart of Spanish football.
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Sep 5, 2023
Australia’s first-ever autism strategy
Australia’s first-ever autism strategy is being developed, to improve the lives of Autistic Australians across key outcomes – from mental health, to social inclusion and employment. Andy Shim from the National Autism Strategy Oversight Council joins us to help unpack the strategy.
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Guest: Andy Shim, disability rights activist, and an Autistic member on the National Autism Strategy Oversight Council
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Sep 4, 2023
Should employers go to jail for underpaying staff?
The Government has introduced legislation aimed at closing what it calls workplace law ‘loopholes’. Under the new laws, employers who deliberately underpay their staff could face jail time. The Opposition and business groups have spoken out against the reforms, saying they will negatively impact small businesses and the economy. In today’s deep dive, TDA journalist Tom Crowley explains what’s in the legislation and whether or not it’s likely to pass.
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Sep 3, 2023
A sneak peak inside No Silly Questions
After two years of writing, Sam and Zara are eagerly releasing their first book, No Silly Questions, this week. In a special episode of the podcast, we give you a sneak peak inside the book.
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Aug 31, 2023
Should porn sites have age restrictions?
The Government has stopped short of setting an age limit for online pornography. This is despite the fact that according to eSafety research more than 75% of Australian adults support the idea of the Government establishing an age control for porn. In today’s deep dive we’ll look at what the government was considering and what it plans to do instead.
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Aug 30, 2023
What are you voting for on October 14?
It’s official: we now have the date Australians will go to the polls and vote in the referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. So what is the Voice to Parliament and how do referendums work? We'll let you know in today's deep dive!
Listen to An update on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament.
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Aug 29, 2023
Does Qantas owe you money?
A Senate Inquiry has accused Qantas CEO, Alan Joyce, of misleading the Australian public. The outgoing Qantas boss faced a 90-minute grilling this week, including questions over the airline's mishandling of cancelled Covid flights. In the deep dive, we’ll explain the Qantas credit controversy leading up to this point, and what to know if you, or someone you know, still has credits.
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Aug 28, 2023
The QLD law overriding human rights
The Queensland Government has passed an amendment allowing children to be kept alongside adult offenders in police watchhouses, instead of being transferred to youth detention. The change has drawn criticism for being rushed through Parliament, despite its potential conflict with the state’s Human Rights Act. In today’s deep dive, we’ll explain what led to this new law and the controversy surrounding it.
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Aug 27, 2023
Is Japan’s nuclear wastewater dump safe?
Japan has begun releasing treated radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean. The UN has signed off on the plan, and Japan insists it’s safe. However, neighbouring countries have expressed concern and China has imposed an import ban on Japanese seafood.
In today’s deep dive, we’ll explain what’s in this water and what we know about how safe it is to release.
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Guest: Emma Gillespie, Deputy Editor at TDA
Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski
Producer: Ninah Kopel
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Aug 24, 2023
Poorer, hotter, older: The Government’s crystal ball
Every few years the Government shares its predictions about where Australia is headed and what sort of country it thinks we’ll be in the decades ahead. Those projections are released in the form of the Intergenerational Report. In today’s deep dive, we’ll take a closer look at what the report found, and how the Government plans to manage those findings.
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Aug 23, 2023
Slavery in 2023 & how it impacts you
50 million people are living in slavery around the world. Despite global efforts to end modern slavery, the number of enslaved people has increased by 10 million since 2016. In today’s deep dive, we’ll speak to Grace Forrest from the international human rights group Walk Free about the surprising ways slavery touches your life, and how Australia is working to eradicate it.
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Guest: Grace Forrest, Founding Director at Walk Free
Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski
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Aug 22, 2023
The UK’s worst serial killer of children
The worst serial killer of children in modern UK history has been sentenced to life in prison without parole. Lucy Letby was a neonatal nurse when she targeted newborns in her care in 2015 and 2016. During this time, Letby’s colleagues claim they held suspicions about her. In today’s deep dive, we’ll explore the investigation that led to Letby’s arrest, what her sentencing means, and what comes next.
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Aug 21, 2023
Will betting bans help with problem gambling?
Australians spend more money gambling online per person than anywhere else in the world. Now, the Federal Government has launched a new initiative to help change that. BetStop lets Australian exclude themselves from online gambling, but will it work? In the deep dive, we’ll look at what these bans are trying to achieve and whether or not they'll help Australians stop betting.
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Guest: Carol Bennett, CEO Alliance for Gambling Reform
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Aug 20, 2023
Welcome to Earth’s new chapter
You may not have heard of Crawford Lake in Canada… because at first glance, it’s really just a sinkhole. But for those in the know, this little body of water holds the key to understanding humanity’s impact on the planet: from hydrogen bomb tests to the use of fossil fuels. In today’s deep dive, TDA’s deputy editor Emma Gillespie is going to share with us what secrets have been discovered so far and what it all means for humanity.
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Guest: Emma Gillespie, TDA Deputy Editor
Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski
Producer: Ninah Kopel
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Aug 17, 2023
Why some kids won’t go to school
School attendance has dropped since the pandemic, and a Senate inquiry says something called ‘school refusal’ could be to blame. Unlike ‘wagging’ school refusal is tied to mental ill-health. In today’s deep dive we’ll look at what’s at the root of school refusal, hear from those impacted by it and speak to someone who’s trying to help kids get back on track.
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Guest: John Chellew, Director of the School Refusal Clinic
Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski
Producer: Ninah Kopel
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Aug 16, 2023
Why NSW teachers are angry
The NSW Teachers Federation says it has been betrayed by the NSW Government in wage negotiations - and teachers are angry too. One teacher told us this is a “kick in the gut”, while someone else described it as a “slap in the face”.
In today’s deep dive we’ll explain what led to these negotiations breaking down, and what the Government is saying in response.
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Aug 15, 2023
Ask us anything
Two years ago, back when The Daily Aus was a little company of four people, Penguin approached us and asked if we wanted to write a book. Now, we are super excited to be sharing it with the world. To celebrate, we asked TDA Editor Billi FitzSimons to come ask us all the hard questions about ‘No Silly Questions’.
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Guest: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski
Hosts: Billi FitzSimons
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Aug 14, 2023
The fires worsening Maui’s housing crisis
The deadliest U.S. wildfires in over a century are burning in Hawai’i. The historic town of Lahaina almost “burnt to the ground” with more loss of life expected as recovery efforts continue on the ground. In today’s deep dive, we discuss what led to this disaster and what its fallout could mean for a pre-existing housing shortage on the island.
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Guest: Sterling Higa, Executive Director, Housing Hawai’i’s Future
Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Ninah Kopel
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Aug 13, 2023
From selling lamingtons to selling out stadiums: the history of the Matildas
The Women’s World Cup has broken records and captured the imagination of the country, with the nation well and truly rallying behind the Matildas’ journey. While the past few weeks have proven women’s soccer has firmly cemented itself as a beloved Aussie sporting code, it wasn’t easy getting there. From selling lamingtons to fundraising on street corners, the original World Cup Matildas squad had their work cut out for them. In today’s deep dive, we’ll explain how far the Matildas have come and how the Tillies got their name.
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Guests: Heather Reid AM, former executive director of Australian Women’s Soccer Association and Sarah Walsh, head of women’s football at Football Australia and former Matilda
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Aug 10, 2023
Can you get rich from being played on the radio?
A cap limiting how much performers are paid for radio plays is under the spotlight this week. Independent Senator David Pocock is calling for reform on how radio royalties work, with the backing of Aussie pop icon Jack River. In today’s deep dive, we speak to the artist about overturning the royalties cap, why it exists in the first place, and how she’s shaking up the Australian radio industry.
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Guest: Jack River
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Aug 9, 2023
How AI could replace actors
We’ve all spent enough time with ChatGPT to guess how AI might pose a threat to writers, but when it comes to performing roles, are actors' jobs equally at risk? Both writers and actors are striking in Hollywood, and one of the tension points is AI. So what exactly does the technology look like, and could AI replace actors entirely?
Why actors walked out on their own premiere
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Guest: Joe Kiely, head of video at TDA
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Aug 8, 2023
Why is the Bruce Lehrmann case back in the news?
An independent inquiry into the handling of the Bruce Lehrmann case was handed down on Monday. This has been an ongoing news story with lots of twists and turns. TDA journalist Tom Crowley will explain what you need to know in the deep dive.
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Guest: Tom Crowley, TDA journalist
Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski
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Aug 7, 2023
Dumping carbon at the bottom of the ocean
A controversial plan to store carbon at the bottom of the ocean is dividing Australian politicians. On the one hand, the Government says this process will stop carbon dioxide from escaping into the atmosphere, while critics of the scheme say it’s just an excuse for the Government to approve more gas projects. In today’s deep dive, TDA journalist Tom Crowley will explain what 'carbon capture and storage' actually is and what the Government is proposing.
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Guest: TDA journalist, Tom Crowley
Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski
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Aug 6, 2023
An interview with the Shadow Minister for Youth, Angie Bell
Last week we brought you TDA Editor Billi FitzSimon’s interview with the Minister for Youth, Dr. Anne Aly. Now we have an interview with her political opponent from the coalition. Billi asks the Shadow Minister what she would do differently if she was in Government, and whether young people have an issue with leader of the opposition, Peter Dutton.
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Guest: Angie Bell, Shadow Minister for Youth
Hosts: Billi FitzSimons, Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski
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Aug 3, 2023
Does Albanese want the housing bill to fail?
The Government has reintroduced its housing bill to Parliament this week. It’s previously faced opposition from both the Liberals, Greens and some Independents, and if it fails again, it could lead to something called a double dissolution. In today’s deep dive, TDA journalist Tom Crowley explains what the bill is, what’s standing in its way, and why the Government could potentially want it to fail.
Listen to A shakeup for Aussie unis.
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Guest: Tom Crowley, TDA journalist
Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski
Producer: Ninah Kopel
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Aug 2, 2023
Sexual harassment & fat-shaming: Why Lizzo’s being sued
Lizzo is being sued by three dancers for a toxic workplace, with allegations including sexual harassment and fat-shaming. The lawsuit is seeking damages including loss of income and emotional distress. In today’s deep dive we’ll explain what’s led to this point and what this means for Lizzo - a star who’s shaped her career around inclusivity and empowerment.
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Aug 1, 2023
A win or a warning for the Great Barrier Reef?
UNESCO has delayed its decision to classify the Great Barrier Reef as ‘in danger’, welcoming steps from the Australian Government to protect the reef. While the Government has been quick to call this a win, this doesn’t mean the reef is in the clear, with UNESCO noting more regular and severe coral bleaching events as a cause for concern. In today’s deep dive we’ll look at what’s going on with the reef and what UNESCO’s decision actually means.
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Jul 31, 2023
How much does it cost to kill someone?
A recent spate of gun violence in Sydney escalated last week when five people were shot in five days. It follows the murder of a man once known as the 'Tony Soprano' of Sydney's crime underworld. In today’s deep dive, we speak with Crime Editor at the Daily Telegraph Mark Morri about the shootings, their links to organised crime, and why it’s so hard to hold perpetrators responsible.
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Guest: Mark Morri, Crime Editor at The Daily Telegraph
Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Ninah Kopel
Producer: Ninah Kopel
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Jul 30, 2023
An interview with the Minister for Youth, Dr. Anne Aly
If you didn’t know we had a Minister for Youth, you wouldn’t be alone. In today’s deep dive, TDA Editor Billi FitzSimons asks the Minister what she actually does and what her plans are for her time in government. From mental health, HECS, the voting age, climate change, housing and more, this special episode will give you insight into the Minister charged with prioritising young Australians.
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Guest: Dr. Anne Aly
Hosts: Zara Seidler, Billi FitzSimons and Sam Koslowski
Producer: Ninah Kopel
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Jul 27, 2023
Good(ish) news for the economy
The good(ish) news is that this week we had the strongest indicator yet that inflation is easing, while unemployment remains low. The bad news is that the rental crisis continues, with rental prices rising at the fastest rate since 1988. TDA journalist Tom Crowley will explain why this is all happening, and what it means for you, in the deep dive.
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Jul 26, 2023
Why Israel is protesting
Protests and strikes have continued in Israel this week in response to judicial reforms that will limit the powers of its Supreme Court. The reform passed despite fierce opposition, both in the parliament and on the streets. In today’s deep dive we’ll look at what’s led to this point, and what’s going to happen next.
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Jul 25, 2023
Casual or permanent: which would you choose?
Casual employees who work consistent hours could have the option to become permanent employees under a new Government proposal. Employment Minister Tony Burke says it would mean job security for those who want it, but not everyone is a fan of the changes. In today’s deep dive we’ll explain what’s on the table for casual workers, and why some businesses are against the reforms.
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Jul 24, 2023
What the global heatwave means for Australia's summer
The first week of this month was the hottest week on record according to the World Meteorological Organisation, but the Northern Hemisphere has continued to experience extreme weather conditions in the weeks since, across the U.S., Asia and Europe. In today’s deep dive we speak to climate scientist Associate Professor Sarah Perkins-Kirkpatrick about what’s led to these conditions and whether Australia will experience a similar summer.
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Jul 23, 2023
A shakeup for Aussie unis
Following a review into higher education, the Federal Government has shed light on planned reforms for the university sector, including scrapping a rule that excludes some students from HECS. With a focus on improving regional access, creating more inclusive campuses and boosting First Nations enrolments, TDA journalist Tom Crowley explains what you need to know in the deep dive.
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Jul 20, 2023
Will 'Barbenheimer' save Australian cinema?
Barbie and Oppenheimer shouldn’t have anything in common. One is a nostalgic trip with Barbie into the ‘real’ world, the other is an epic thriller about the inventor of the atomic bomb. Yet, their simultaneous release has resulted in a film frenzy and cinemas pushing double features. In today’s deep dive we’ll discuss what’s caused this phenomenon, and whether ‘Barbenheimer’ ticket sales could be enough to revive Australian cinema.
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Guest: Kristian Connelly, CEO at Cinema Nova
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Jul 19, 2023
More than football
It’s time! The FIFA Women’s World Cup starts today and we are super excited. This event is going to be the most attended women’s sporting event in history. Off the field, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said to TDA he thinks the Premiers will race to declare a public holiday if the Matildas win. In the deep dive we’ll explain what it will take for the Matildas to win, and whether they will be paid equally if they do.
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Jul 18, 2023
Did Victoria just get the Commonwealth Games cancelled?
Just last year, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews was announcing the Commonwealth Games would be held in his state. He said while it would cost a substantial amount, he saw it as a “profound investment”. Now the state is pulling out, which the CEO of Commonwealth Games Australia says is “extremely disappointing”. In today’s deep dive, we’ll explain why Victoria has cancelled the games, and what it will mean for the 2026 event.
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Jul 17, 2023
30,000 COVID fines to be challenged in court
Around 60,000 fines were issued in NSW for public health order breaches during the pandemic. Now, the Redfern Legal Centre is seeking for 29,000 fines to be scrapped after it successfully challenged the validity of 33,000 fines last year.
When it comes to COVID fines, not everyone is impacted equally. In today’s deep dive, we’ll look at what’s gone wrong and what’s likely to happen next.
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Jul 16, 2023
Why actors walked out on their own premiere
The union for Hollywood actors has gone on strike for the first time in 43 years after failing to agree a pay deal with media giants including Netflix and Disney.
It follows an ongoing strike of screenwriters, which began in May.
In today’s deep dive we’ll explain what’s led to these strikes and why you should care.
Guest: Lucy Tassell, TDA fact checker
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Jul 13, 2023
Why do politicians want Prime Energy banned?
Around the world, people have been going absolutely crazy for influencers Logan Paul and KSI’s drink brand ‘Prime’.
But now a U.S. senator is calling on the Food and Drug Administration to investigate Prime Energy.
Canadian authorities also will recall the product, despite the fact that Prime says they haven’t officially launched the drink there yet.
In today’s deep dive, we’ll look at how one drink brand has been so popular and so controversial all at once.
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Jul 12, 2023
Who is responsible when a volcano erupts?
A trial has begun in a New Zealand Court over the Whakaari White Island Volcano eruption which saw 22 people, including many Australians, lose their lives.
Now three brothers are facing court over the disaster.
In today’s deep dive we’ll explain what we’ve learnt so far, and why individuals being held responsible for the consequences of a volcanic eruption.
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Jul 11, 2023
The call to address sexual violence at unis
Over 40 university groups and individuals have signed an open letter calling for an independent body to respond to sexual violence at universities.
They estimated that at least 14,300 students will be sexually assaulted in university contexts per year.
In today’s deep dive, we’ll look at what the letter is calling for, and how the Government has responded.
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Jul 10, 2023
The Threads vs Twitter cage match
Over 70 million people have already joined Meta’s new social media app ‘Threads’, which Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says is “way beyond” expectations.
Elon Musk had suggested a cage fight between the two men in the lead up to Threads’ launch, but now Twitter is threatening a lawsuit too.
Between cage fights and court battles, in today’s deep dive we’ll look at how the new app is faring.
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Jul 9, 2023
“Crude and cruel”: Findings from the Robodebt Royal Commission
A landmark report has been handed down by the Royal Commission on Robodebt, a scheme which saw welfare recipients charged over $1.7 billion in unlawful debts between 2015 and 2019.
The head of the Robodebt Royal Commission has declared the scheme a “startling” failure and accused officials of “dishonesty and collusion” to hide its illegality.
In today’s deep dive, TDA journalist Tom Crowley will explain what this all means and what will happen next.
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Jul 6, 2023
Could women be more susceptible to concussions than men?
Former AFLW player Heather Anderson has become the first professional female athlete in the world to be diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
CTE is a condition caused by brain injuries like concussion, and can only be diagnosed postmortem.
While there is a growing body of research on how the condition impacts men, less is known about how it impacts women. This is despite the fact that research shows women may be more susceptible to concussions in the first place.
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Jul 5, 2023
An update on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament
Minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney has outlined new details about how the Government’s proposed Indigenous Voice to Parliament will work.
It comes as polling shows a dip in support for the ‘yes’ campaign.
In today’s deep dive, TDA journalist Tom Crowley will fill you in on how we got to this point, and what you need to know about the Voice moving forward,
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Jul 4, 2023
What is happening in France?
The shooting of Nahel Merzouk by French police sparked days of protests and riots across the country.
According to the BBC, thousands have been arrested, shops have been looted and hundreds of vehicles have been set alight.
In today’s deep dive, we’ll explain what led to this uprising, and its political consequence for French President Emmanuel Macron.
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Jul 3, 2023
Would you donate your eggs or sperm to a stranger?
Australia’s first free public egg and sperm bank has opened in Victoria.
The goal is to help people who for whatever reason, are experiencing infertility or struggling to conceive. But with the bank relying on donations, the question is, would you be willing to share your eggs or sperm with a stranger?
In today’s deep dive we speak to gynaecologist and IVF specialist Dr Devora Lieberman about what it will take for the public sperm and egg bank to succeed.
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Jul 2, 2023
The U.S ban on race-based college admissions
A U.S. Supreme Court decision means universities in the U.S. will no longer be able to consider race when selecting prospective students.
This means many universities will have to change their admissions process and move away from affirmative action.
In today’s deep dive, we’ll let you know how this happened and what consequences there will be for racial minorities in the U.S.
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Jun 29, 2023
Should online gambling ads be banned?
A parliamentary committee wants to ban all online gambling ads, which are common in the sports world.
Two-thirds of those who gamble on sports are at risk of gambling-related harm, including addiction, relationship breakdown and financial hardship.
In today’s deep dive we’ll look at how likely these reforms are to go ahead, and what impact they would have on the sports bodies with a lot to lose.
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Jun 28, 2023
Berejiklian corruption findings will be released today
ICAC, The NSW corruption watchdog, will today release its findings into its investigation of former NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian.
This is the same investigation that led Gladys Berejiklian to step down from her role as Premier in 2021.
Over a year and a half later, we’re expecting the findings from that investigation today. But in the meantime we thought it was a good opportunity to go back and look at how we got to this point.
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Jun 27, 2023
Bad blood over Taylor Swift tickets
The second round of pre-sale tickets for Taylor Swift’s Australian shows will be released today.
But after Monday’s release led to the ticket website crashing and previous shows having ticketing issues, there’s plenty of bad blood between Swift fans and ticket sellers.
So when it comes to buying tickets could there be a better way?
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Jun 26, 2023
What happened in Russia?
While an attempt to overthrow Russia’s leadership has been unsuccessful, it has still raised questions about Putin’s leadership and war effort.
In today’s deep dive, we’ll look at how the attempted uprising played out and what’s likely to happen next.
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Jun 25, 2023
One year on from Roe v. Wade
It’s been a year since the U.S. Supreme Court voted to overturn Roe v. Wade, eliminating the constitutional right to an abortion.
The decision to quash the nearly 50-year-old ruling meant individual states could determine their own abortion legislation. As a result, many states immediately enforced abortion bans.
TDA journalist Sunny Adcock joins us for the deep dive, as we take a look at what's happened in the year since.
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Jun 22, 2023
Seven years on, is the UK feeling Regrexit?
The United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union seven years ago today.
The referendum divided old from young, Scotland and Northern Ireland from England, and the Prime Minister from his job.
In today’s deep dive, we take a look at how Brexit came about, the political and economic consequences of the UK leaving Europe, and whether social opinion has changed in the years since the referendum.
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Jun 21, 2023
Should recreational cannabis be decriminalised?
Bills to legalise cannabis were introduced to parliaments in NSW, Victoria and WA in a coordinated push this week.
The draft laws were tabled by members of the Legalise Cannabis Party, and they come after cannabis was decriminalised in the ACT in 2020.
In today’s deep dive, we’ll explain what the changes would mean and why they’re unlikely to pass.
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Jun 20, 2023
How is AI changing the music industry?
Artificial intelligence and music has been in the headlines lately, from The Beatles using AI to release new music, to the Grammys announcing updates to their rules for songs not wholly created by humans.
So what does the rapid acceleration in generative AI music tools mean for artists and the music industry?
In today’s deep dive, we unpack how this AI works, the challenges facing the industry, and how some creatives are taking things into their own hands.
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Jun 19, 2023
Chatting to Akuch Kuol Anyieth on World Refugee Day
Writer and researcher Akuch Kuol Anyieth joins Sam and Zara on the podcast in honour of World Refugee Day.
Akuch is currently researching family violence intervention orders within Melbourne’s South Sudanese community.
She talks about the potential of a trauma-informed approach to reducing violence in communities, and her family’s experience living as refugees in Kenya and Australia that she has documented in her recent memoir, Unknown.
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Jun 18, 2023
Does government inaction on climate change violate young peoples’ rights?
A group of 16 young people have taken the government of the U.S. state of Montana to court, arguing its climate policies are jeopardising their rights and violating the state’s constitution. It’s the first time a case of its kind has made it to trial in the U.S., and it follows similar action in Australia and around the world.
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Jun 15, 2023
Should Australia’s voting age be lowered to 16?
A campaign launched this week by youth-led organisation Make It 16 is calling on the federal government to lower the legal voting age to 16.
Supporters of the push say that if 16- and 17-year-olds can drive, pay taxes and join the army, then they should also have the right to vote. Both major parties are saying it is not a priority.
In today’s deep dive, we’ll give you the background info you need to help you understand both sides of the argument.We're running a poll on whether the voting age should be lowered in Australia. Have your say here.
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Jun 14, 2023
Explaining the criminal charges faced by Trump
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has been indicted for the second time this year. The new criminal charges relate to his handling of secret government documents when he left office in 2021.
He’s pleaded not guilty, and dismissed the charges as a political conspiracy. So what happens if he’s convicted, and will this prevent him from running for presidency?
We’ll tell you what you need to know in today’s deep dive.
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Jun 13, 2023
Is Australia heading towards a self-inflicted recession?
Figures released last week by the Australian Bureau of Statistics have ramped up fears that Australia may be heading toward a recession, with economic experts from Commonwealth Bank and HSBC putting the odds at 50%.
What does this mean for Australia, and when will we know for sure?
TDA journalist Tom Crowley explains in the deep dive.
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Jun 12, 2023
Is mixed reality our future or is Apple’s new headset all hype?
The recently announced Apple Vision Pro has the tech world buzzing. Apple is claiming it marks a new era in tech, and is suggesting that these headsets will become part of our daily lives.
But how realistic is a future where we all interact with mixed reality?
In today’s deep dive we break down what AR, VR and mixed reality mean, and Sam shares the pros and cons after trying out Apple’s headset himself.
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Jun 8, 2023
How you and your baby can grow in the same uterus
The first uterine transplant has officially happened in Australia.
We first spoke to Kirsty last year, when she was a hopeful candidate for a uterine transplant trial. Now, Kirsty has received not just any uterus, but her mother’s - meaning the uterus she herself grew in is now in her own body.
In today’s deep dive, we’ll catch up with Kirsty and hear where she’s at on her remarkable mission to fall pregnant with the help of cutting edge science.
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Jun 7, 2023
What the minimum wage increase means for you
We often hear about wages in the context of the rising cost of living, wage theft or insecure work.
You may have even recently heard about a rise to the minimum wage. But when it comes to wages, how much do you actually understand about how it all works?
In today’s deep dive, TDA journalist Tom Crowley is going to explain how wages work and what it means for you.
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Jun 6, 2023
ACT to make period products free
A survey by period justice charity, Share the Dignity, found 15% of those who menstruate in the ACT have experienced period poverty at some point.
Now, a bill set to pass parliament today aims to make period poverty history in the ACT.
In today’s deep dive, we’ll let you know where free products will be available, and how the ACT’s new legislation will compare to rules in other states and territories.
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Jun 5, 2023
How the Government’s tackling rising smoking rates
The Federal Government has revealed draft legislation to reform smoking in Australia as part of its plan to reduce the proportion of daily smokers from just over 10% to 5% or less by 2030.
We know vaping is popular among young people, in fact we’ve spoken about it a number of times on this podcast, but what’s leading to an uptake in smoking cigarettes? And what is the Federal Government planning to do about it? We’ll let you know in the deep dive.
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Jun 4, 2023
The Ben Roberts-Smith trial, explained
Ben Roberts-Smith has lost his defamation case against Nine newspapers.
The judge found claims about Roberts-Smith committing war crimes were “substantially true”, and yet he hasn’t been found guilty of any crimes.
In today’s deep dive we’ll explain what you need to know about the trial, and what’s likely to happen moving forward.
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Jun 1, 2023
Men who have sex with men could soon donate plasma
If you're a man who has sex with men, there are limits on whether you can donate blood or plasma in Australia.
But things could be about to change. The Therapeutic Goods Administration has now endorsed a proposal that would remove all sexual activity barriers to plasma donations.
In today’s deep dive we’re going to look at why some people have been excluded from donating blood, and what’s likely to change moving forward.
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May 31, 2023
Why the AFL dropped an investigation into allegations of racism
The AFL has dropped its investigation into allegations of racism towards First Nations players at the Hawthorn Football Club.
AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan said it was an “imperfect resolution”, and acknowledged the complainants “pain, hurt and anguish”.
In today’s deep dive we’ll look at what’s led to this result, and what it says about how we deal with allegations of racism in sport in this country.
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May 30, 2023
Will Uganda’s harsh anti-homosexuality laws hold?
Some of the world's harshest legislation against homosexuality has passed into law in Uganda.
The law introduces new penalties of up to 10 years for a range of homosexual acts and in some cases, calls for the death sentence.
So what are these new laws and are they likely to withhold challenge in the constitutional court? We’ll let you know in the deep dive.
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May 29, 2023
Will new measures for eating disorders go far enough?
Eating disorders are among the most deadly of mental health conditions, with teens at particularly high risk.
Research shows however, that eating disorders receive the least amount of mental health funding in Australia.
In today’s deep dive we talk to Dr Sarah Maguire, Director of InsideOut, about whether new measures announced by the Federal Government yesterday go far enough.
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May 28, 2023
What you need to know about the PwC scandal
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) went from investigating multinational fraud for the Australian Government, to being investigated by the government for helping multinational companies to commit fraud.
The revelations have raised questions about the way the Government does business, and led to calls for reform.
So what led to this point and what’s likely to happen next? We’ll let you know in the deep dive.
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May 25, 2023
Who is Ron DeSantis and will he be the next President of the U.S.?
Once upon a time, Donald Trump threw his support behind Ron DeSantis’ campaign to be Governor of Florida.
Now, the two men are going head-to-head in a race to be the Republican nominee for President.
In today’s deep dive we’ll look at who DeSantis is and how his launch got off to a rocky start.
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May 24, 2023
First home buyer help or heartbreak
The NSW Government is changing the rules for first home buyers.
The plan is to scrap an option to pay land tax and to increase the property price limit for stamp duty concessions instead.
So what does that mean for first home buyer hopefuls, and how does it compare with other policies around the country? We’ll let you know in the deep dive.
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May 23, 2023
A landmark native title case in the NT
The Federal Court has ruled in favour of Yunupingu and the Gumatj Clan in a landmark native title case in the Northern Territory.
The Gumatj Clan is set to receive compensation which could be in the hundreds of millions, and the case could have huge consequences for native title cases in the Territory moving forward.
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May 22, 2023
Why the ‘buy now, pay later’ industry is going to be regulated
The Federal Government has announced a crackdown on ‘buy now, pay later’ schemes.
The charity Good Shepherd found in a survey last year that around 73% of their clients had sacrificed essential items or payments in order to pay off ‘buy now, pay later’ debt.
In today’s deep dive we look at what regulations the government is proposing, and we speak to Dr Roslyn Russell, Director of Research and Advocacy at Good Shepherd about whether they will go far enough.
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May 21, 2023
One year with the Albanese government
One year ago today you were waking up to a Labor Government for the first time in almost 9 years.
In today’s deep dive we look back at some of the Government’s key election promises, on climate, integrity and the Uluru Statement from the Heart, to see what progress has been made so far.
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May 18, 2023
Can Singapore cancel ‘cancel culture’?
Singapore is considering laws that would ban cancel culture in the country.
It comes after religious groups said they fear being ‘cancelled’ for their views on gay marriage, following the repeal of a controversial law which criminalised homosexual sex.
So what would a law on cancel culture do to regulate this debate? And is cancelling cancel culture even possible? We’ll let you know in the deep dive.
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May 17, 2023
Renting: “An absolute dumpster fire everywhere”
We’ve all heard that rental prices are up, and rental supply is down.
At the time of recording this podcast, 95.7% of respondents to a TDA survey said they faced eviction or were forced to move because of a rent increase.
So when it comes to renting, or finding a rental, what actually are your rights? And are the rules being followed? We’ll let you know in the deep dive.
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May 16, 2023
What is happening with the Australian music industry?
If you turn on the radio or look at what’s trending in the music world, you’re more likely than not going to find music by global superstars like Harry Styles, Beyonce or Ed Sheeran.
But what about Aussie artists? Why are they not being recognised on things like Australian music charts? And what impact has Tiktok had on all of this?
We talk to ARIA CEO Annabelle Herd in today’s deep dive.
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May 15, 2023
What you need to know about Title 42
A Trump era border law called Title 42 has been lifted in the United States.
Its expiration last week led to fears of a potential surge in migrants trying to enter the U.S.
But far from leaving a legal vacuum, the expiration of Title 42 has led to new rules, which some say will make it even harder to seek asylum in the country.
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May 14, 2023
One coal mine approved, two cancelled
The Federal Government is set to approve a new coal mine. Coal and gas projects are being assessed by the Environment Minister on a case by case basis.
So why do some go ahead, while others stall? In today’s deep dive, we look at how the government is making decisions, and what’s likely to happen moving forward.
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May 11, 2023
Why is Australia in Eurovision?
Watching Eurovision has been a much loved Australian pastime for decades.
Our participation in the contest, however, is a much more recent development. So how did we get in and what does it say about us as a nation?
We’ll let you know in the deep dive.
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May 10, 2023
Who is Imran Khan and why was he arrested?
Former Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan has been arrested, sparking violent clashes between his supporters and security forces.
The reason for Khan’s arrest varies depending on who you ask. He has been charged with corruption, but Khan and his supporters claim he is being targeted to prevent him running in an upcoming election.
We’ll tell you what you need to know in the deep dive.
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May 9, 2023
The Budget and the surprise surplus
It’s that time of year when we spend 6 hours locked in a room furiously reading budget papers so we can bring you a special Budget update.
TDA Editor Billi FitzSimons and political journalist Tom Crowley are going to tell you what you need to know, straight from the halls of Parliament House.
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May 8, 2023
What you need to know about the writers’ strike
More than 11,000 Hollywood writers have walked off their jobs over demands for better wages and job security.
The union representing the writers say they are facing an “existential crisis”, while the alliance representing producers said some of their requests were unrealistic.
In today’s deep dive, we’ll let you know what is likely to happen next and what it means for your favourite films and series.
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May 7, 2023
Is the U.S. about to run out of money?
The U.S. could run out of money, and fail to pay its debts, as early as June 1.
If this were to happen, a U.S. government official has said it would cause an “economic catastrophe”.The solution lies in changing the ‘debt ceiling’, but to do that the Government will need to break through a stalemate in Congress.
We’ll tell you what you need to know in the deep dive.
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May 4, 2023
Why your HECS debt is about to rise
The Australian Tax Office confirmed this week that student loans are set to increase by 7.1% due to indexation.
We polled the TDA audience and found that 90% of respondents didn't think this was fair.
We'll tell you what you need to know in the deep dive.
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May 3, 2023
Get ready to budget
The countdown is on for the next federal budget to be handed down.
This will be a particularly important one, with a relatively new government, and a continuing cost of living crisis.
The budget will show us what the government is prioritising and how they plan to spend our taxpayer money.
In today’s deep dive, TDA journalist Tom Crowley will tell you what you need to know ahead of next Tuesday.
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May 2, 2023
Will the vape crackdown work?
The Government is cracking down on the availability, flavours, colours and nicotine levels of vapes.
Minister for Health Mark Butler says this means, “no more bubblegum flavours. No more pink unicorns, no more vapes, deliberately disguised as highlighter pens for kids to be able to hide them in their pencil cases.”
Nicotine vapes are already illegal without a prescription in Australia, and yet they’re everywhere.
So what exactly is the Government planning and is it actually going to work? We’ll let you know in the deep dive.
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May 1, 2023
A “nightmare” in Sudan
Conditions in Sudan are deteriorating rapidly as a violent clash between two armed groups threatens to spiral into a full-blown war.
A former Sudanese leader has called the situation a “nightmare”, with the conflict already resulting in hundreds of deaths.
We’ll let you know what’s led to this point, and what else you need to know in the deep dive.
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Apr 30, 2023
What will cheaper medicine mean for your local pharmacy?
From 1 September, the Federal Government will allow hundreds of common medicines to be prescribed two months at a time instead of one, at half price.
The scheme is supposed to save both patients and the Government money. But pharmacists are concerned it will do more harm than good.
In today’s deep dive, we’ll explain what you need to know about the scheme, and talk to a pharmacist who is worried about what it will mean for his business.
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Apr 27, 2023
Could Kathleen Folbigg be innocent? How genetic evidence could overturn her murder conviction
In 2003, Folbigg was found guilty of killing her four infant children, based largely on evidence from her diaries.
However, recent advancements in genetic science have cast doubt on this verdict.
So what does this new evidence mean, and could Folbigg be released from prison? We’ll let you know in the deep dive.
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Apr 26, 2023
Biden and Trump are in the presidential race. What happens next?
It’s starting to feel a lot like 2020, with both the key players from the last election returning for a rematch.
But just because Trump and Biden have put their hats in the ring, doesn’t mean they will automatically qualify as presidential candidates.
We’ll let you know what happens next in the deep dive.
Listen to ‘“Catch and kill”: The first U.S. president to face criminal charges’ here.
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Apr 25, 2023
Mental health and cosmetic surgery: will the new rules work?
Australians seeking cosmetic surgery will soon need to pass a psychological assessment to qualify for treatment.
Patients will be assessed for underlying psychological conditions like body dysmorphic disorder and could potentially be refused by some surgeons.
We’ll discuss whether these new guidelines will make cosmetic surgery safer in the deep dive.
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Apr 23, 2023
What the RBA shake up means for you
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is facing its biggest shake up in decades.
A government-endorsed review has made 51 recommendations to change the way the RBA operates, from who’s on its board, to how transparent it has to be, and even how its staff are treated.
So what could these changes mean for you? We’ll let you know in the deep dive.
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Apr 20, 2023
Will electric vehicles drive Australia to zero emissions?
Australia is lagging behind the rest of the world when it comes to sales of electric vehicles (EVs).
Now the Government is trying to catch up, with a strategy to boost EV use to help meet Australia’s goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
So will the government’s strategy overcome issues with practicality and price? And how sustainable are EVs anyway? We’ll let you know in the deep dive.
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Apr 19, 2023
Why experts say JobSeeker should be increased
A panel of experts established by the Government has found that the current rate of the JobSeeker payment and related payments are “seriously inadequate”.
Their report has recommended a “substantial increase” to JobSeeker, taking it from just over $690 to about $870 for a single person per fortnight.
The Government is set to reject this recommendation, saying they “can’t fund every good idea”.
TDA journalist Tom Crowley will explain what you need to know in the deep dive.
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Apr 18, 2023
"Complex and traumatising": Why the Government plans to reboot the NDIS
Bill Shorten, the Federal Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), has announced an overhaul of the system.
It’s been described as failing to meet people’s needs and has reportedly been subject to price gouging and fraud.
In today’s deep dive, we’ll look at what’s gone wrong and what the Government plans to do about it.
If you want more information about the resignation of Julian Leeser from the shadow Cabinet, you can listen to ‘The Liberals and the Voice’ here.
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Apr 17, 2023
Religious schools and discrimination: what should be allowed?
There’s renewed controversy over a proposal to restrict religious schools from discriminating against LGBTQI+ staff and students.
Several religious groups have expressed concern about the proposal, while LGBTQI+ advocacy organisations have broadly been in support.
We’ll let you know what’s being proposed and what’s likely to happen next in the deep dive.
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Apr 16, 2023
The return of El Niño
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) says there’s about a 50% chance of an El Niño ‘event’ occurring this year. After years of dealing with La Niña and floods, It’s only natural to wonder what El Niño will bring. In today’s deep dive we’ll tell you what you need to know about these weather events, and how they’re being impacted by climate change.
To listen to our chat with climate researcher David Karoly, click here.
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Apr 13, 2023
The call to end the Julian Assange saga
48 Australian politicians are calling for the release of Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks.
If you haven’t been following the case, he’s currently in prison in the UK, but the U.S. want him transferred there to face espionage charges.
We’ll fill you in on what’s happened so far, and what’s likely to happen next, in the deep dive.
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Apr 12, 2023
The Liberals and the Voice
The shadow minister for Indigenous Australians Julian Leeser has resigned over the Liberal party’s position on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament.
His resignation came a week after the party made their no stance on the Voice official.
In today’s deep dive, TDA journalist Tom Crowley will explain what this means for the Liberal Party and what it’s likely to mean for the referendum moving forward.
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Apr 11, 2023
What you need to know about the TikTok ban
The Australian Federal Government is banning TikTok on all federal government devices.
Canada, the U.S, UK and New Zealand all have these kinds of restrictions in place and the U.S. is considering banning TikTok all together.
So what’s led to this point and what does it mean for the future of the TikTok in Australia? We’ll let you know in the deep dive.
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Apr 10, 2023
“Shell of the person I used to be”
According to the World Health Organisation 10 to 20% of people infected with COVID-19 may go on to develop long COVID, and yet it’s a condition we still know very little about.
In today’s deep dive, you’ll hear first hand how someone who once climbed mountains, now struggles to walk up stairs.You’ll also hear from Dr Steven Faux, leader of a long COVID clinic in Sydney, about what he’s learnt so far and what he’s still struggling to understand.
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Apr 5, 2023
"Catch and kill”: The first U.S. president to face criminal charges
Donald Trump has officially become the first current or former President to face criminal charges.
He faces 34 counts of falsifying business records, allegedly covering up a hush money payment as an election expense.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, called it a “catch and kill” scheme, while Trump calls the charges against him “massive election interference”.
So what does this all mean for Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign? We’ll let you know in the deep dive.
You can listen to our explainer on Trump’s indictment here.
You can listen to The Mirror here.
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Apr 4, 2023
How Medicare could be losing up to $3 billion every year
A new review commissioned by the Federal Government has found $3 billion could be lost from the medicare system every year through either mismanagement or fraud.
In today’s deep dive we are going to speak to a young Australian GP, Dr Paaree Senguttuvan, about what’s going wrong, and how it’s impacting an already overwhelmed healthcare system.
Listen to ‘The plan to fix the healthcare system’ here.
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Apr 3, 2023
Will Australia run out of housing?
If you’ve been feeling the burn of rising rent or watching property prices pick up, we’ve got some bad news. Things could get even worse.
Australia’s housing shortage is set to worsen by 106,000 dwellings by 2027 due to a combination of factors like population growth, construction costs and even the weather.
TDA journalist Tom Crowley is going to explain what’s gone wrong, and what it means for you, in the deep dive.
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Apr 2, 2023
How the NT is trying to tackle crime
The Northern Territory Government is offering to buy back grocery store’s alcohol licences.
It’s the latest in a series of new measures aimed at targeting alcohol-related violence in the territory, after 20-year-old Declan Laverty was fatally stabbed while working at a Darwin bottle shop.
We’ll explain what’s happened and what the Government is proposing in the deep dive.
You can listen to ‘What you need to know about alcohol bans in the NT’ here.
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Mar 30, 2023
Why is it so hard to get an ADHD diagnosis?
About one in 20 Australians are believed to have ADHD, but getting a diagnosis isn’t always easy.
We’ve heard from the TDA community about the difficulty and cost of navigating the health system, gender bias and more.
So, what’s gone wrong, and will a Senate inquiry launching this week help to rectify some of those issues? We’ll let you know in the deep dive.
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Mar 29, 2023
130 mass shootings in 87 days
Three students and three staff were killed in a school shooting in Nashville this week, in the latest mass school shooting in the U.S.
U.S. President Joe Biden has called for Congress to pass legislation banning assault weapons, but it’s unlikely to make it through.
Has Biden reached the end of the road when it comes to gun reform? We’ll let you know in the deep dive.
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Mar 28, 2023
What you need to know about the Federal Government’s new climate policy
The Federal Government’s key climate policy is set to pass after Labor and the Greens reached a compromise in their negotiations this week.
The Government is claiming this reform will reduce 205 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions between July when it starts operating, and 2030.
So what is the ‘safeguard mechanism’ and how will it lower emissions? Find out in the deep dive.
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Mar 27, 2023
An anti-trans rally, neo-Nazis and a suspended MP
Victorian MP Moira Deeming has been suspended from the Liberal Party after she took part in an anti-trans rally.
The rally was attended by several neo-Nazis, who made Nazi salutes in the direction of LGBTIQA+ community members who were protesting the event.
In today’s deep dive, we’ll fill you in on the context and political fallout of the rally.
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Mar 26, 2023
Why politicians should go to space
Pam Melroy was just the second woman to command a space shuttle mission, and spent 38 days in space building the International Space Station.
Now she is second in command at NASA and has been in Australia visiting our Space Agency.
In today’s deep dive, TDA journalist Tom Crowley asks Pam all about the politics of space, what role Australia has to play in the ‘golden era’ of space exploration, and how your perspective changes when you’re looking down on Earth.
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Mar 23, 2023
The referendum question reveal
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced the question Australians will vote on at the referendum for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. So what is the road to a referendum? We’ll tell you what you need to know in the deep dive.
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Mar 22, 2023
Will Trump be arrested?
The former president had claimed he would be arrested on Tuesday. That didn’t happen, but there is still a chance he will face indictment over the alleged payment of ‘hush money’ to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
So what does it all mean and will it stand in the way of Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign?
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Mar 21, 2023
TDA chats to NSW Opposition Leader Chris Minns
Yesterday, we brought you TDA’s interview with NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet.
Today, we’re bringing you TDA Editor Billi FitzSimons’ interview the Leader of the Opposition Chris Minns.
So what does Minns have to say on climate, pokies, healthcare and cost of living?
Find out in today’s deep dive.
You can listen to ‘The pokie problem’ here.
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Mar 20, 2023
TDA chats to NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet
The next NSW election will be held this coming Saturday. When we asked you, the TDA audience, what issues you wanted us to ask the Premier about, you said housing, cost of living, climate, healthcare and so much more.
In this special NSW election episode, we bring you the Premier’s answers to those questions.
TDA’s editor Billi FitzSimons also asks Perrottet about his party’s proposed ‘future fund’ and about that time the Premier said he occasionally vapes.
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Mar 19, 2023
The secret educators of Afghan girls
This week marks one year since girls in Afghanistan had their hopes of returning to school dashed by the Taliban.
Girls are now banned from receiving a high school education, as well as from universities and many workplaces.
But an organisation, LEARN, led by human rights activist Pashtana Durrani, is working to educate girls in secret.
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Mar 16, 2023
Does NAPLAN matter?
According to a 2021 Australian Education Union survey, 62% of teachers say NAPLAN - the national literacy and numeracy test for years 3-9 - is an ineffective diagnostic tool.
Those who use NAPLAN results to inform education reform, however, say it provides important insight into how kids are doing at school and that a sharp decline in students doing the test is a cause for concern.
So what does this all mean, and how useful is NAPLAN data to begin with?
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Mar 15, 2023
The schoolgirls allegedly being poisoned in Iran
It’s estimated over a thousand school girls in Iran have allegedly been poisoned since last November.
It comes after months of protests in the country following the death of Mahsa (Zhina) Amini.
State run Iranian media are saying officials have now made arrests related to alleged poisonings.
So what’s happened and who’s to blame?
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Mar 14, 2023
A “cruel” policy, freedom of speech, and a (not) suspended sports broadcaster
The BBC has reinstated high-profile sports presenter Gary Lineker, after he was suspended for tweeting a political opinion.
His tweet called the UK’s Illegal Migration Bill targeting asylum seekers “immeasurably cruel”, igniting a political firestorm.
So why did Lineker’s tweet cause such a stir, and what does it say about the state of free speech at the BBC?
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Mar 13, 2023
Will the collapse of a U.S. bank impact us here in Australia?
The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) over the weekend was the largest bank failure since the 2008 global financial crisis.
The Biden administration has guaranteed that no customers will lose their money.
Will this end up being a one-off event? Or could it lead to economic contagion? We’ll let you know in the deep dive.
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Mar 12, 2023
The future of Australia’s defence
We’re expecting some big news overnight about the future of Australia’s nuclear submarines. As tensions in the pacific rise, the question is, will the new submarines keep Australia safe? Or escalate tensions in the region?
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Mar 9, 2023
The new French law against ‘sharenting’
We’re all familiar with the parent influencers filling our feeds with their aesthetic family lives, but what does it mean for their kids’ privacy?
New legislation in France could set some parameters to how parents can share content featuring children.
So is time for the rest of the world to follow suit?
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Mar 8, 2023
Are medically supervised injection rooms working?
Melbourne’s first medically supervised injection room is set to become permanent after a five year trial.
While advocates are calling for more supervised injection rooms, the roll out across the country has been slow.
So what’s the pushback and can we expect to see more sites across Australia soon?
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Mar 7, 2023
“A really hard thing to do over cupcakes”
Gunai Woman Kirli Saunders is a writer, educator, artist and so much more.
In this special International Women’s Day episode, Kirli and TDA journalist Sunny Adcock talk about matriarchy, environment and womanhood, as well as how achieving equality is “a really hard thing to do” over IWD cupcakes.
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Mar 6, 2023
Dr Monique Ryan and Sally Rugg’s workplace dispute
An Independent MP and her chief of staff are in a legal dispute over work hours.
Ryan claims Rugg wasn’t meeting expectations, while Rugg claims her workload was unreasonable.
So what led to this point and what does it say about workplace culture in Australian parliament?
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Mar 5, 2023
An interview with Opposition Leader, Peter Dutton
Last month we brought you an interview with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
In another special episode, TDA journalist Tom Crowley sits down with Opposition Leader Peter Dutton to talk climate, the economy, the Indigenous Voice to Parliament and other policies important to you.
Some extra reading/ listening:
Voice to Parliament
The National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children
Government subsidised therapy sessions are set to halve
Why is the government’s emission target 43%?
Domestic violence leave
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Mar 2, 2023
Intersex people to receive new rights in Australian first
The ACT is set to become the first Australian jurisdiction to legally change the way young intersex people are treated by health professionals.
Under the new legislation, medical interventions for intersex children will be banned until they are able to provide consent.
Urgent or life saving medical procedures will still go ahead under the law.
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Mar 1, 2023
What the end of REDcycle means for Australia’s recycling future
The soft plastic recycling program formerly used by supermarkets in Australia has officially folded.
It comes after revelations the company was stockpiling over 5,000 tonnes of plastic meant for recycling.
So what went wrong with REDcycle, and what does it mean for the future of Australia’s plastic waste?
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Feb 28, 2023
Former footy players suing the AFL over concussion injuries
There’s growing awareness about the severe long-term health consequences from brain injuries sustained in sport.
So is the risk associated with contact sport just part of the game? Or do injured players deserve compensation?
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Feb 27, 2023
Ohio’s toxic train derailment
On 3 February, just over three weeks ago, a train derailed in a small town in the U.S.
Since then, we’ve heard that close to 44,000 animals have been potentially killed as a result of the derailment.
So does this have implications for local residents and if so, what are the risks? We’ll let you know in the deep dive.
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Feb 26, 2023
Australia is “primed to burn” next summer
After three years of wet weather, you might expect the fire risk of the next summer to be low.
A new report from the Climate Council and Emergency Leaders for Climate Action however, has found there is actually risk of a potentially “devastating” fire season ahead.
So what’s caused this risk and what can we do to prepare for it? Climate researcher and co-author of the report, David Karoly, will explain what you need to know in the deep dive.
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Feb 23, 2023
One year since Russia invaded Ukraine
It was the 24th of February 2022 when Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a ‘special military operation’ in Ukraine.
The world watched with bated breath to see how this latest European conflict would play out.
One year on, Ukraine is faring better than many expected, but not without a price. So what’s happened so far, and what’s likely to happen next? We’ll let you know in the deep dive.
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Feb 22, 2023
Why the UN’s torture investigation body cancelled a trip to Australia
The UN's torture investigation body looks the treatment of prisoners around the world.
In more than a decade of operations they’ve only had to cancel one visit, to Rwanda in 2017-18.
So what has caused them to cancel a trip to Australia and what does it say about the state of human rights in this country? We’ll let you know in the deep dive.
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Feb 21, 2023
Is Crystalline Silica the ‘new asbestos’?
Unions are calling for a dangerous substance called Crystalline Silica to be banned, with some comparing it to asbestos.
The mineral is used to make kitchen and bathroom counter tops, but working with it can produce tiny dust particles which cause irreversible lung damage.
We’ll explain what you need to know in the deep dive.
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Feb 20, 2023
The right to erasure on the internet
A new Federal Government report has made several recommendations as part of a strategy to improve privacy in the digital age.
It makes recommendations to provide protection from data breaches and hold companies more accountable.
So what will it mean for you moving forward? We’ll let you know in the deep dive.
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Feb 19, 2023
Why did Indian officials raid BBC offices?
Indian tax authorities have raided BBC offices in New Delhi and Mumbai.
It comes just weeks after the Indian Government banned a BBC documentary critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Why was the documentary so controversial, and what does the response say about the state of the world’s largest democracy? We’ll let you know in the deep dive.
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Feb 16, 2023
What’s the deal with tech layoffs?
105,000 people have been laid off from tech companies this year according to a tracking site.
From big names like Amazon, Microsoft, Spotify and Google, to those closer to home like Milkrun, workers in the tech space are taking a hit.
So what does it all mean and is the worst yet to come? We'll let you know in the deep dive.
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Feb 15, 2023
Why doesn’t a male contraceptive pill exist?
Have you ever wondered why there’s a female contraceptive pill but not a male one?
New research might be one step closer to making it happen. A team of scientists are working on an ‘on demand’ pill that could make men temporarily infertile.
So could this soon be widely available? And why has this taken so long to happen? We’ll let you know in the deep dive.
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Feb 14, 2023
New pathway for 20,000 refugees
Almost 20,000 refugees on temporary visas will be granted permanent residency status under a new pathway announced by the Federal Government this week.
But while this will allow for some refugees to permanently settle in Australia, it doesn’t signal any meaningful change in the government’s overall immigration policy.
We’ll tell you what you need to know in the deep dive.
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Feb 13, 2023
UFOs, spy balloons and the U.S. China relationship
A spy balloon from China, and at least three other objects have been shot down in recent days in North America.
In today’s deep dive, we’ll fill you in on what we know so far, and whether Australia is at risk of international surveillance.
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Feb 12, 2023
The Federal Government has rejected plans for a Queensland coal mine. Here’s the context.
Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has rejected an application for a coal mine proposed by one of Clive Palmer’s companies.
But last month, Plibersek approved an extension to the licence of another mine in Queensland until 2063.
So why has Plibersek blocked this latest proposal and what does it mean for the future of fossil fuels in Australia? We’ll let you know in the deep dive.
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Feb 9, 2023
What rising interest rates mean for you
Another month, another interest rate rise.
When the RBA put up interest rates this week it was the ninth consecutive increase. So what does this mean for you?
Well it depends who you are. If you’re renting, saving, have a mortgage or hoping to get one, this is the deep dive for you.
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Feb 8, 2023
How you can help after the Türkiye-Syria earthquakes
When disasters of the magnitude we’ve seen this week in Türkiye and Syria strike, it can be hard to know how to help.
In today’s deep dive, Sam sits down with Alex Mathieson, Director of International Programs at the Australian Red Cross, to find out how the Red Cross is responding to the crisis, and what we can all do to help.
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Feb 7, 2023
What you need to know about alcohol bans in the NT
The Northern Territory Government has announced it will reimpose alcohol bans in First Nations communities in Central Australia.
So what led to this decision? And how have these types of bans played out in the past?
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Feb 6, 2023
The plan to fix the healthcare system
We asked our Instagram audience about their recent experiences in the health care system, and the majority of responses highlighted growing gap payments and the struggle to find bulk billing GPs.
Last week, National Cabinet met to discuss healthcare reform, and recommendations made by an expert taskforce.
So what were the recommendations, and how would they impact you? Find out in today’s deep dive.
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Feb 5, 2023
An interview with the Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese
It’s not every day we get to sit down with the Prime Minister. But when we do, we go armed with the big questions.
In this special episode, TDA journalist Tom Crowley asks the PM Anthony Albanese about the First Nations Voice to Parliament, climate targets, mental health, housing and so much more.
Some extra reading/ listening:
Voice to Parliament
The National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children
Government subsidised therapy sessions are set to halve
Why is the government’s emission target 43%?
Domestic violence leave
The Murugappan family head back to Bilo
The pokie problem
Jacinda Ardern’s legacy at home and abroad
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Feb 2, 2023
Who funded the 2022 election?
We all see the political ads on YouTube, on billboards and across social media. But do you know who is funding political parties?
According to analysis of new data from the Australian Electoral Commission, just 10 donors gave 77% of known political donations in the lead up to the last election.
So who are the big donors and what does it mean for our democracy?
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Feb 1, 2023
“Cruel and inhumane treatment” contributed to First Nations woman dying in custody
This week a Victorian coroner found the death of proud Gunditjmara, Dja Dja Wurrung, Wiradjuri and Yorta Yorta woman Veronica Nelson, who died in custody in 2020, could have been prevented.
In today’s deep dive, we’re going to look at the circumstances that led to Nelson’s death, and what the coroner is recommending moving forward.
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Jan 31, 2023
Who is being held responsible for the death of Tyre Nichols?
The death of Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man, at the hands of police in Memphis, Tennessee, has triggered protests in the U.S. and sparked outrage around the world.
So far, five police officers have been arrested and charged. A further two police have been taken off duty. Emergency Medical Technicians have also been fired.
In today’s deep dive, we’ll fill you in on what you need to know - and what could happen next.
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Jan 30, 2023
What the new federal arts policy means for you
For the first time since 2013, the Federal Government has released a national policy on the arts.
The $286 million plan includes protections for First Nations art, a move towards more local content on streaming services and steps towards improved pay and conditions.
We’ll tell you what you need to know in the deep dive.
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Jan 29, 2023
A TDA investigation into internship exploitation
A few months ago, we asked our readers to fill out a survey about their experiences undertaking an unpaid internship.
Almost three-quarters of respondents said they felt exploited at some point while working as an intern.
In a special episode of the podcast, TDA journalist Daniel Lo Surdo talks to Zara about his investigation on exploitation in the unpaid workforce.
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Jan 26, 2023
Lessons from the Australian Open Pride Hub
As the world's best tennis players have taken to the courts in Melbourne, The Daily Aus has been having some big conversations behind the scenes.
Sam has spoken to some key people in tennis - including Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley, Australia Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins, and player/commentator Casey Dellacqua - about LGBTQI+ representation in the sport.
Today’s deep dive features some of those conversations, and the lessons Sam's learnt along the way
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Jan 25, 2023
Things you might not know about January 26
We recently ran a survey on attitudes towards January 26.
The overwhelming majority of respondents told us the public holiday should be changed or abolished.
So, in the spirit of talking less and listening more, Gamilaroi man and IndigenousX CEO/ founder Luke Pearson joins us in today’s deep dive.
Luke shares his perspective on what this day means, and shares some history you might not know.
Resources referenced in today’s podcast:
IndigenousX
AIATSIS
10 things you should know about January 26
7 more things you should know about invasion day
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Jan 24, 2023
What’s led to violent protests in Peru
An estimated 46 people have been killed and hundreds have been arrested as protests in Peru continue.
Access to Machu Picchu has been closed and locals are experiencing rising food prices due to road closures.
In today’s deep dive, we’ll explain how the country got to this point and the politics behind the protests.
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Jan 23, 2023
A chatbot ate my homework
The Departments of Education in both NSW and QLD have said they will stop students from accessing ChatGPT at school.
This is the latest in a wave of reforms as education institutions grapple with how best to deal with Artificial intelligence (AI).
The question is, as new forms of AI emerge, how will educators keep students honest?
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Jan 22, 2023
Jacinda Ardern’s legacy at home and abroad
All eyes were glued to the TV in the TDA newsroom last week as New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced her shock resignation.
But while internationally she’s being remembered for her empathy in the face of tragedy, closer to home she’s faced criticism over the struggling economy, a housing crisis and rising crime.
In today’s deep dive we’re going to look at what’s contributed to these different narratives and what her legacy is likely to be.
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Jan 19, 2023
The pokie problem
Australia is home to almost 200,000 pokies, almost half of which are in NSW.
As a state election looms, the question of how to best address problem gambling is shaping up to be a point of contention.
So what are both sides promising, and why is reform taking so long? We’ll let you know in the deep dive.
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Jan 18, 2023
Why (and how) the UK Government is blocking Scotland’s gender recognition law
The UK government has announced it will block a Scottish law designed to make it easier for people to legally change their gender.
This has been met with anger from transgender rights activists, as well as members of the Scottish Parliament. Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has called it a “full-frontal attack”.
So what does this all mean and what is likely to happen next? Find out in the deep dive.
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Jan 17, 2023
The consequences of the Biden documents
More classified official documents have been retrieved from Joe Biden’s private home.
Republicans have been quick to draw parallels between Biden’s possession of these sensitive files, and the files found at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home.
But how similar are the two cases? And what does it mean for Biden? We’ll let you know in the deep dive.
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Jan 16, 2023
What you need to know about China's COVID death toll
Authorities in China have reported nearly 60,000 COVID related deaths in the last month.
This comes as the World Health Organisation expressed concern about information out of the country up until now.
Previously, the nation had reported just over 5,000 deaths since the beginning of the pandemic.
In today’s deep dive, we look at the new numbers out of China and what they mean amid a departure from the strict zero-COVID policy.
You can listen to the last episode we did on COVID in China, "Down with Xi Jinping": Why there are mass protests in China, here.
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Jan 15, 2023
An interview with U.S. Ambassador to Australia, Caroline Kennedy
Caroline Kennedy is the current U.S. Ambassador to Australia and also the daughter of former U.S. President John F Kennedy.
She spent part of her childhood in the White House and has gone on to have a fascinating career.
Today, we talk about her work in Australia and abroad, and ask the big questions, like whether 'Sweet Caroline' was written about her.
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Jan 12, 2023
SUMMER SERIES: Would you want to know your chances of getting Alzheimer's?
Today we're throwing back to when Chris Hemsworth said he would take time off after discovering he has a genetic pre-disposition to Alzheimer's disease.
This prompted a conversation between Sam and Zara about what genetic testing means and how to decide whether or not to do it.
Stick around until the end to hear some of the messages we received after this episode first went live.
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Jan 11, 2023
SUMMER SERIES: Are vapes really harmful? The latest research
Are vapes really bad for you? It's the question everyone wants an answer to.
In a deep dive last April, we brought you the most recent information we had at the time.
Today we're throwing back to that episode, but stick around until the end for the latest on vape regulations in Australia.
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Jan 10, 2023
SUMMER SERIES: What it's really like at the (bleached) Great Barrier Reef?
Back in March 2022, Sam had just returned from a trip to the Great Barrier Reef, but he wasn't the only one visiting around that time.
The UN had just sent a delegation to assess the health of the reef, and whether it should be added to the 'world heritage in danger' list.
Today we're throwing back to the deep dive we did at the time, but stick around for an update on what the UN delegation found on its visit.
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Jan 9, 2023
SUMMER SERIES: Meet the woman who challenged the ban on women driving in Saudi Arabia
Manal al-Sharif is one of the women’s rights activists who helped to start the right to drive campaign in 2011. She saw the injustice of women not being able to drive in Saudi Arabia, and got behind the wheel in protest. When thousands of other women joined her, a movement was born.
In today's episode of the summer series, we're throwing back to an interview Sam did with Manal back in March.
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Jan 8, 2023
SUMMER SERIES: What you need to know about the assassination of Shinzo Abe
In today's episode of the summer series, we're throwing back to the most listened to episode of the podcast from 2022.
The assassination of Shinzo Abe came as a shock to the world. In our deep dive, we broke down what happened as the news was breaking.
We'll also catch you up on what's happened since, and whether anyone has been charged with the murder of Japan's former Prime Minister.
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Jan 5, 2023
SUMMER SERIES: Can psychedelics help treat anxiety?
Could psychadelics help treat anxiety? In a world first, researchers in Melbourne are investigating whether psilocybin, the naturally occurring compound in magic mushrooms, will be effective in treating Generalised Anxiety Disorder. Back in August 2022, Sam asked Dr Paul Liknaitzky, Head of Clinical Psychedelic Research at Monash University, what psilocybin is, and how it can help if you're struggling with mental ill health.
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Jan 4, 2023
SUMMER SERIES: Why your energy bill is going up... and up... and up
Why your energy bill is going up - this was one of our most listened to episodes of last year, and we think that says a lot in itself. We published this episode in early June, around the time that some states were seriously contemplating the risk of black outs due to power shortages. The south east of the country was also experiencing a particularly cold start to winter. Now that summer is here, but our energy bills are still high, we thought it would be a good opportunity to remind ourselves where this all started.
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Jan 3, 2023
SUMMER SERIES: Why is it so hard to change gun laws in America?
This episode of the summer series, we're throwing back to May 2022 when a mass shooting event in Uvalde Texas saw 21 people killed; 19 students and two teachers.
In our deep dive we tried to explain why after so many deaths, gun reform still seemed unachievable in the U.S.
Stick around the end of the episode for an update on what happened in the months after Uvalde.
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Jan 2, 2023
SUMMER SERIES: Teachers told us they aren't coping
In August, we brought you a story about the national teacher shortage. Education ministers from around the country were meeting in Canberra to talk about how to address the issue. In today's episode of the summer series, we throw back to our chat with Nadia, a teacher with first hand experience of burn out in the classroom. We'll also give you an update on what's happened since we did this deep dive, and what came out of the meeting in Canberra.
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Jan 1, 2023
SUMMER SERIES: Should we embrace pill testing and amnesty bins?
We're well and truly into the music festival season. While a national conversation continues about amnesty bins at festivals, in the meantime, a testing clinic has been operating where you can test drugs before you go.
Today on the summer series, we’re throwing back to July, when we brought you the story of the first ever Australian government-backed drug testing centre in the ACT. Stick around until the end of the episode, for an update on what the centre discovered after opening.
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Dec 29, 2022
SUMMER SERIES: The Mirror | Behind the scenes
To wrap up Mirror week of our Summer Series, here's a special behind the scenes chat with Billi FitzSimons, TDA Editor, host and co-producer of The Mirror. Sam and Billi discuss what the project meant to them, and how the team went about producing the series.
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Dec 28, 2022
SUMMER SERIES: The Mirror | 04
It stands to reason that parliament should ‘set the standard’ when it comes to workplace safety. Yet the last few years have revealed the opposite. Slowly though, the tide is turning, and light is shining through to the toxic culture at the heart of our democracy.
In the final episode of The Mirror, we look at what progress has been made for women in politics and what the future holds for Australia’s next female Prime Minister - whenever that might be.
There have been some updates since we recorded this episode in relation to the Bruce Lehrmann trial. If you want some more information on what's happened since, you can listen to a more recent deep dive here.
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Dec 27, 2022
SUMMER SERIES: The Mirror | 03
When Julia Gillard delivered her misogyny speech, we hadn't heard anything like it. But since then, one by one, women have come forward with their stories.
From local to federal levels of government, women have been casting a light on their alleged treatment within the corridors of power.
In this episode of the summer series, we go back to episode three of The Mirror, to hear the stories of women who have spoken out.
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Dec 26, 2022
SUMMER SERIES: The Mirror | 02
“Gender doesn’t explain everything, it doesn’t explain nothing, it explains some things”.
Julia Gillard’s misogyny speech is one of the most memorable moments of her political career. But her final speech as prime minister, delivered the following year, was a call to action.
In today's summer series, we thrown back to episode two of The Mirror, where we look at what happened after Julia Gillard made her famous misogyny speech, and whether it was enough to save her government.
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Dec 25, 2022
SUMMER SERIES: The Mirror | 01
To kick off our special summer series, we're bringing back The Mirror.
Ten years ago, Julia Gillard delivered her famous misogyny speech. Our first female Prime Minister told then Opposition Leader, Tony Abbott, "I will not be lectured about sexism and misogyny by this man."
When she stood up that day and said 'enough', it resonated around the world. But ten years on, how far have we come? And when we look in the mirror today, what do we see?
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Dec 22, 2022
A 2022 spinning wheel
It’s the Friday before Christmas, and we know you’re in the mood for something special. So in the festive spirit, we’ve asked our producer Ninah to put together a spinning wheel of questions to prompt us to reflect on the year that was.
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Dec 21, 2022
Why creators of the game 'Fortnite' will pay a $AU773 million penalty.
The creators of Fortnight, Epic Games, have agreed on a settlement over allegations they breached child privacy laws and tricked users into making unwanted payments. So what exactly did the game get wrong, and what will this mean if you're out of pocket? We'll let you know in the deep dive!
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Dec 20, 2022
Could Donald Trump face criminal charges?
The U.S. House of Representatives Select Committee investigating the January 6 riots, has recommended criminal charges be laid against former President Donald Trump. In today's deep dive, we're going to look at what led up to this moment and what it means for the former President.
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Dec 19, 2022
"Darkest day for football in Australia"
An A-League Men's game was abandoned over the weekend after fans stormed the pitch, injuring a player and a referee. Ex-Socceroo Danny Vukovic has said it was the "darkest day for football in Australia" and that irreparable damage had been done to the game. In today’s deep dive, we’re going to look at what led up to this moment and what it means for the future of Australian soccer.
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Dec 18, 2022
Chatbots, Bitcoin and the kitchen sink
In today's deep dive, Maddy and Sophie from Your in Good Company join us to talk about the year that was in tech and finance. From Patagonia’s profits going to the environment, to Elon Musk buying Twitter, take a look back at the big moments of 2022. As well as Sam, Maddy and Sophie’s big predictions for the year ahead!
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Dec 15, 2022
How will the Government’s bill lower your bill?
The Government has passed its power bill relief legislation. It includes a limit on wholesale gas prices and a discount for some people and businesses. So how and when will this start to offer some relief? We'll let you know in the deep dive.
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Dec 14, 2022
What actually is cultured meat?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced that a food product grown from animal cells is safe to eat. So far, Singapore is the only jurisdiction that allows the commercial sale of cultured meat. So how long until you can buy ‘lab grown’ meat in your local supermarket? In today’s deep dive, Sam speaks to the Aussie trying to make it happen.
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Dec 13, 2022
Government subsidised therapy sessions are set to halve. Here's what it means for you.
The Federal Government has announced it will return to subsidising 10 psychological therapy sessions instead of 20 from next month. In today's deep dive we look at why the Government has made this choice, what the response has been, and what this will mean for you.
And if you want more on our news story about Sam Bankman-Fried and the FTX crypto exchange, the deep dive is here.
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Dec 12, 2022
What happens now that the Bruce Lehrmann criminal trial has been dropped?
Earlier this month we heard that the Bruce Lehrmann retrial had been dropped due to concerns it would be a "significant and unacceptable risk" to Higgins' life. So what happens next? A criminal trial is off the table, but reports have indicated civil cases could still be brought by both Higgins and Lehrmann. There have also been calls for an investigation into way the trial was handled…In today’s deep dive, we’re going to look at what’s happened so far and what could happen next.
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Dec 11, 2022
Why women are still earning less than men
On average, women earned $26,569 less than men in 2021-22. That means for every $1 a man earned, women earned $0.77. Progress on closing the gender pay gap has stalled according to the latest data from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). In today’s deep dive, we speak to Mary Wooldridge, Director of WGEA, about what the gender pay gap is, and how we can eliminate it.
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Dec 8, 2022
What you need to know about the plot to overthrow the German Government
German authorities have arrested 25 people they suspect were planning to overthrow the German Government.
Some of those arrested are believed to be connected to the extremist Reichsbürger movement, as well as QAnon and COVID-related conspiracies. In today’s deep dive, we’ll look at who these people are, what they believed in and what it means for the rest of the world.
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Dec 7, 2022
Indonesia has banned sex outside marriage: This is what you need to know
A controversial change to Indonesia’s criminal code could send you to jail for a year for having sex outside marriage. The law will apply to both locals and tourists, but it won’t impact everyone the same way. In today’s deep dive, we’ll tell you what you need to know about the law, and also the impact it will have on same sex couples in Indonesia.
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Dec 6, 2022
How Australia treats its migrant workers
A new report has found that the exploitation of migrant workers is endemic in Australia. In today's deep dive, we look at who's at risk, and what it means in the context of the national worker shortage.
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Dec 5, 2022
Closing the Gap: "not a gap but a chasm".
The Closing the Gap report for 2022 is out and only four targets to address inequality between First Nations and non-First Nations people in Australia are 'on track'. In today's deep dive we'll look at which targets are on track, which aren't and what the Government plans to do about it.
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Dec 4, 2022
"I am the first disabled person… to do a sex scene on Australian television".
Hannah Diviney is a writer, disability advocate, editor of Missing Perspectives and now she's an actor as well. Starring in the new show Latecomers, Diviney has become the first disabled person in a sex scene on Australian TV. In today's deep dive, she chats with Zara about the importance of representation on screen, and how she became an actor by accident.
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Dec 1, 2022
What the wages bill means for you
The Government’s wages bill passed overnight. The legislation aims to help employees work together to improve their wages, as well as address the gender pay gap. In today's deep dive, we look at the passage of the bill and what it means for you.
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Nov 30, 2022
What you need to know about Scott Morrison being censured.
Scott Morrison became the first former Prime Minister to be censured in an historic motion in Parliament yesterday. It comes after an independent inquiry found that his appointments were “unnecessary”. So what does this mean for Morrison - and what will the Federal Government do next? We’ll tell you what you need to know in today’s deep dive.
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Nov 29, 2022
The Nationals oppose the First Nations Voice to Parliament. What happens now?
David Littleproud, leader of the Nationals, has announced his party won’t support establishing a First Nations Voice to Parliament. In today’s deep dive, we speak to advocate for the Voice, Thomas Mayo, about his response to the Nationals’ announcement - and what this means for the campaign moving forward.
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Nov 28, 2022
"Down with Xi Jinping": Why there are mass protests in China
Snap lockdowns and a deadly fire have sparked outrage across China. It’s a rare show of civil disobedience against the government and its leader Xi Jinping.
Protesters are calling for lockdowns to end, but also for the removal of the Chinese Communist Party and its leader.
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Nov 27, 2022
"We have to do better": The Government's response to the destruction of Juukan Gorge
The Federal Government has announced its response to the destruction of Juukan Gorge, a sacred site of the Puutu Kunti Kurrama and Pinikura peoples destroyed by Rio Tinto in 2020. In today's deep dive, we'll look at what role the government had in the disaster - and what actions the Federal Government will take moving forward.
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Nov 24, 2022
Should the voting age be 16?
New Zealand’s Supreme Court has found the voting age of 18 conflicts with the country’s age discrimination laws. Now it’s up to the Parliament to decide whether 16 and 17 year olds should have the right to vote. Meanwhile, here in Australia, Independent Dr Monique Ryan and the Greens have said they’ll renew a push to lower the voting age too. In today’s deep dive, we’ll look at how you reform an electoral system, and what more young people voting could mean at election time.
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Nov 23, 2022
Would you want to know your chances of getting Alzheimer's?
Chris Hemsworth has said he will take time off after discovering he has a genetic pre-disposition to Alzheimer's disease. There's no cure to Alzheimer's, no way to know when or if he will get it, or how his symptoms will manifest. Which raises the question, 'when is it worth undergoing genetic testing?'.
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Nov 22, 2022
"Grossly under-represented": the state of diversity in Australian TV news
A new study looking at diversity in TV news and current affairs has found there's a long way to go to reach representation on screen. In today's deep dive we speak to CEO of Media Diversity Australia, Mariam Veiszadeh about what needs to change.
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Nov 21, 2022
From billionaire to behind bars: Elizabeth Holmes' fall from grace
Elizabeth Holmes has been sentenced to 11 years in federal prison in the U.S. for defrauding investors of hundreds of millions dollars. So how did a Silicon Valley superstar land herself behind bars? And what can we learn from her fall from grace?
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Nov 18, 2022
Deliveroo, Champagne and the price we pay for love
What does the end of Deliveroo in Australia have in common with a global shortage of Champagne? And can you guess how much money Millennials and Gen Zs spend on dating? Spoiler: it's leaving some in debt.
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Nov 17, 2022
How many protesters have received the death penalty in Iran?
Reports that 15,000 protesters had been sentenced to death in Iran went viral this month. It turns out only 5 people have received the death penalty so far. But the situation continues to escalate as protesters are met with violence and imprisoned. We’ll tell you what you need to know in the deep dive.
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Nov 16, 2022
How a missile hitting Poland could have changed the course of the Ukraine war
Two people have died in Poland after a missile crossed Ukraine’s border. Initial reports of this event were saying the missile was “Russian made”, which Russia denied. Since that time, U.S. officials have indicated it was more likely a missile from Ukrainian forces against an incoming Russian attack.Ukraine has been facing a barrage of missiles this past week. But it took one landing in Poland to really get the world’s attention. We’ll explain why in today’s deep dive.
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Nov 15, 2022
How the crypto king lost everything
Crypto firm FTX was once worth $32 billion. Its founder Sam Bankman-Fried ( often known as just 'SBF') was one of the richest young people in the world. But if SBF was the king of crypto, his empire is in ruins. The company has filed for bankruptcy and SBF has resigned as CEO, tweeting "I'm sorry...I fucked up". The news has sent shockwaves through the crypto world. In today's deep dive, TDA journalist Tom Crowley unravels the whole saga and what it means for the future of crypto.
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Nov 14, 2022
"This is Australia standing up and punching back”: the battle against cyber hackers is on
We now know that 9.7 million former and current customers of Medibank could have had their data stolen. The private medical information of some, including possible abortions, have been leaked to the dark web. With the Optus breach still fresh in our memory, where does that leave us? And what needs to happen to keep our data safe in the future?
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Nov 13, 2022
The U.S. basketball star currently in a Russian penal colony
We now have confirmation that American basketball star Brittney Griner has been sent to a Russian penal colony. Most prisons in Russia are penal colonies and are known for their brutality, poor hygiene, and exposure to Russian propaganda. Some of you may have never heard of Brittney Griner, but it’s an important story that we’ve been keeping a close eye on over the course of the year. What do we need to know?
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Nov 10, 2022
Why has Australia's biggest soft plastics recycling program paused?
REDcycle, an organisation that recycles soft plastics for Coles and Woolworths, has announced it will pause its collection program. Soft plastics include plastic bags in the fruit and veg section, bread bags and bubble wrap. They cannot be recycled using normal recycle bins. What went wrong?
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Nov 9, 2022
Should wealthy countries compensate the developing world for climate change?
As world leaders head to Egypt for the COP27 Conference, one topic is up for discussion that caught our attention - the proposed compensation scheme designed to assist developing countries severely impacted by climate change. We discuss why that could be a legacy of the conference, and whether it's an idea with merit.
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Nov 8, 2022
Will Twitter ever be the same again?
Elon Musk bought Twitter, and immediately began to move around the furniture. Twitter's landscape certainly feels different - from paying for blue ticks to being banned for impersonations. Will it ever go back to a pre-Musk platform? Join Sam and Zara for a chat about the future of Twitter.
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Nov 7, 2022
The U.S. Midterms are here
As we wake up this morning, Americans are heading to the polls to vote in the midterm elections. It's a massive moment in American politics - and Tom Crowley will talk you through what you need to know to understand how it works, what it means, and who to watch.
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Nov 6, 2022
Your starter kit for the Victorian election
It's election time once again, but this time on a state level. Political journalist Tom Crowley is here to bring you up to speed on what you need to know about the upcoming election.
The final episode of The Mirror is out now. You can listen to all four episodes here, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Nov 3, 2022
Australia’s booming start-up scene
We're joined by Maddy and Sophie from You're In Good Company to discuss the monster raises announced this week by VC funds Blackbird and Square Peg. Will it mean there will be more female founders in Australian start-ups? Listen in to their chat with Sam to find out more.
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Nov 2, 2022
The new gambling warnings
The Federal Government has announced new taglines to replace the 'gamble responsibly' warning in gambling ads. The Government says the new taglines are based on behavioural research and testing to identify the most effective wording. Here's what they are - and why Australia's gambling habits need to be addressed.
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Nov 1, 2022
Could the U.S. ban college admissions based on race?
The same U.S. Supreme Court that brought you the end of Roe v Wade, could now bring you the end of affirmative action in U.S. universities. So what does affirmative action actually do? And why would universities have to end it? We'll explain all that in the deep dive.
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Oct 31, 2022
Seoul tragedy: what causes a crowd crush
At least 150 people have died in a crowd crush in South Korea. In today's deep dive we'll look at how a night out celebrating Halloween turned terribly wrong, what causes a crowd crush, and what to do if you ever find yourself in one.
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Oct 30, 2022
TDA and the Treasurer
We've had some time to process the week that was, and the information that came from the Federal Budget. In today's deep dive, TDA journalist Tom Crowley sits down with the Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Hear about the hard choices that went into making this years budget, what priorities were set and why.
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Oct 27, 2022
Why the Socceroos are speaking out on human rights in Qatar
"We have learned that the decision to host the World Cup in Qatar has resulted in the suffering and the harm of countless of our fellow workers."
The Socceroos have spoken out about human rights in Qatar, ahead of the FIFA World Cup which is taking place there next month.
In today's deep dive we'll explain what's been going on in Qatar, and why the Australian men's soccer team have decided to take a stand.
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Oct 26, 2022
What is in the Budget for parents?
The dust has settled on the Albanese Government's first budget - and the first Labor budget in nine years. Now that we've had a bit more sleep, we're ready to take a closer look at one aspect of the budget: what it means for parents across Australia.
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Oct 25, 2022
Inside the 2022 Budget with TDA
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivered Labor's first budget in nine years last night - and TDA's Billi, Tom and Daniel were there in lockup to make sure we could make sense of it all. Join them for a late-night post-budget wrap, with comments from Coalition Senator Jane Hume and Greens Leader Adam Bandt.
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Oct 24, 2022
TDA talks to Sussan Ley, Deputy Leader of the Opposition
According to Deputy Liberal leader Sussan Ley, her party learnt an important lesson after the last election - they need to do more to recruit female members to the party, both as members and voters. But what are they doing to achieve those goals? Zara sat down with the MP to discuss progress, quotas and culture.
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Oct 23, 2022
Who is going to be the next UK PM?
Things can change in a matter of hours in the fast-moving beast that is UK politics. It's set to be a week of the three candidates - Rishi Sunak, Boris Johnson and Penny Mordaunt - putting their best foot forward to convince their party they are the right person to lead the Conservatives out of the chaos. Let's get you set up for the week.
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Oct 20, 2022
Are we headed for a global recession?
As central banks around the world raise interest rates, markets take a dive and some currencies face unprecedented turmoil, it's time to talk about the 'R' word - recession. Is it inevitable? Will Australia be insulated from global troubles? We're joined by political journalist Tom Crowley to discuss.
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Oct 19, 2022
The Diamonds' sponsor saga
Reports emerged this week that Australia's national netball team, the Diamonds, were pushing back against a sponsorship deal with a mining company run by Gina Rinehart, Australia's richest person. Here's what you need to know.
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Oct 18, 2022
The UK is having Truss(t) issues
Liz Truss has had a rocky start as the UK's Prime Minister. Her position worsened over the weekend after she sacked her Chancellor (the equivalent of a Treasurer in Australia) Kwasi Kwarteng over the Government's controversial 'mini Budget'. Most of that Budget has been reversed.
Truss says she's "sticking around", but there is growing frustration among her party colleagues. We'll explore it all in today's deep dive.
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Oct 17, 2022
The National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children.
The Federal Government has released a new 10-year National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children. The Plan sets out targets and principles to guide governments and the community in working towards eliminating gendered violence. Here's what it says.
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Oct 16, 2022
Behind The Mirror
Ten years ago, Julia Gillard made her famous misogyny speech. But what led to that moment? And what's happened since? In this special episode of TDA, we'll take you behind the scenes on our new podcast series 'The Mirror'.
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Oct 13, 2022
NSW Government’s anti-protest laws to be challenged in court
A legal challenge against a NSW law imposing jail sentences and heavy fines for protesters blocking major infrastructure was launched in the Supreme Court yesterday - the two plaintiffs in the case argue the law is unconstitutional, and is "taking away our democratic freedoms". Join Sam and Zara as they explain how this law ended up in court, and what happens next.
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Oct 12, 2022
The Government Will Scrap nearly 200,000 Robodebt Cases
Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth has announced the Federal Government plans to scrap 197,000 outstanding cases associated with 'Robodebt', the controversial Federal Government automated debt recovery scheme. Is this the end of the Robodebt saga?
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Oct 11, 2022
Is China’s economy in trouble?
China's economy is facing its biggest threat for decades. But unlike most other countries, its problems have nothing to do with rising prices. We'll speak to Tom Crowley about whether China is about to enter a storm - and whether it can make it through.
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Oct 10, 2022
An update on Harvey Weinstein and #MeToo
As Harvey Weinstein faces a LA jury charged with the assault of five different women, the fifth anniversary of the explosive New Yorker and New York Times articles that lifted the veil on decades of abusive behaviour has arrived. What has happened in the #MeToo movement since - and did it really start with Weinstein?
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Oct 9, 2022
Biden pardons all federal offences of simple cannabis possession
At the end of last week, U.S. President Joe Biden announced he would pardon anyone convicted of possessing small amounts of cannabis at the federal level. In today’s deep dive, we’ll discuss who this impacts, and whether it’s a sign of what’s to come.
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Oct 6, 2022
Will the world end extreme poverty by 2030?
The World Bank has said the world isn’t on track to meet its goal of ending extreme poverty by 2030. In fact, despite some promising signs of progress this century, the latest report says that over the past couple of years things have actually gone backwards. In today’s deep dive, we’ll explain how poverty is measured, and why we’re going to miss this big milestone.
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Oct 5, 2022
Time for revolution: the short history of modern Iran
The world is watching as women across Iran take to the streets to protest the rule of the 'morality police', burning burqas and cutting their hair. How did the country get to this point, and what do you need to know about its history to understand what happens next? We look through the history of Iran, explaining how power moves throughout the country.
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Oct 4, 2022
Kim K Kaught in Krypto Kurrency Konundrum
Millions of people are influenced by Kim Kardashian - so when she told her followers to purchase crypto, they did. Now, the celebrity has agreed to pay over a million dollars to a US government agency to settle a legal case. Where did she go wrong? We'll tell you what you need to know in the deep dive.
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Oct 3, 2022
Should Australia have an inquiry into media diversity?
Independent MP Zoe Daniel is calling for an inquiry into Australia's concentrated media landscape. It's not a new idea - Kevin Rudd's petition calling for a royal commission on media diversity attracted over 500,000 signatures last year. So what would the inquiry do, and why are advocates calling for it? We'll tell you what you need to know in the deep dive.
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Oct 2, 2022
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