Over the past few weeks, abortion has been in the headlines in Australia. Despite the fact that it has been decriminalised everywhere in the country, the topic of reproductive rights has re-entered the political landscape and is being debated in Queensland and South Australia. In today's podcast, we discuss why abortion is back in the news, and whether the laws in some states in Australia could actually change. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla Maher Listen: Qld Premier Steven Miles' plan to keep his job Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful.The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queenslanders will choose their next Government this weekend. 50 cent public transport fares, free primary school lunches, youth crime, and abortion, have become big talking points in this election. Two men in their 40s wanting to lead the state – the current Premier Steven Miles and opposition leader David Crisafulli – have also taken the fight to social media, both using TikTok as part of their campaign strategy to reach young people.  While the polls show Steven Miles is trailing his opponent, the Labor Premier is hoping to defy the odds and keep his government in power for a fourth term. In today’s deep dive, you’ll hear an interview with the Queensland Premier on how he plans to win the election and what his plans for the sunshine state are. Hosts: Harry Sekulich and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company that delivers accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent.Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube ChannelHave feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the peak of inflation has passed, and the worst of the recent economic turbulence is behind Australia. Yesterday, new consumer data from NAB echoed that sentiment, reporting more optimism amongst Australian consumers. But does that match the reality for young Australians? How will we know when the cost of living crisis is over? On today's episode, Sam is joined by Greg Jericho, the Australia Institute's Chief Economist. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Emma GillespieProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful.The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Friday, King Charles and Queen Camilla touched down in Sydney for a five-day visit. It's their first official visit to Australia since Charles became King in 2022, and his first overseas trip since being diagnosed with Cancer. As they continue their formal engagements with government and community representatives over the coming days, the question of Australia’s place in the monarchy has resurfaced amongst commentators and spectators.In today’s deep dive, Sam and Emma discuss why the King and Queen are here, and how Australians feel about leaving the Monarch.Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Emma GillespieProducer: Orla MaherWant to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company that delivers accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent.Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube ChannelHave feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To get this good news weekly, you can sign up to our Good Newsletter here. In this week's wrap of good news, we discuss a major development in cervical cancer treatment, how a crayon drawing turned into a council development, and why Tree Kangaroos are being given bunches of flowers.  You can listen to Emma's recommendation here.  The Daily Aus is a media company that delivers accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. If you’d like to support us, the best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. Also, telling a friend about TDA always helps! Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube ChannelHave feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A former band member of One Direction, Liam Payne, has been found dead in Bueno Aires, the capital of Argentina. Payne is survived by his seven-year-old son, who he shared with former partner, singer Cheryl Cole. Today we trace the rise of the British musician, his remarkable success with one of the world's most popular boy bands of all time, his solo career, and the struggles he faced in the spotlight. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Chloe ChristieProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful.The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here. Today’s podcast is brought to you by Frontier Pest, Australia’s #1 premium freeze-dried pet food for cats and dogs. Get 15% off with the code THEDAILY15 at frontierpets.com.au!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With less than three weeks until polling day, the upcoming U.S. election has become one of the most complex and anticipated political races in modern history. For many young Americans, Trump and Harris' campaigns have played out away from traditional media. Instead, they're being reached through short-form video content, their favourite podcasts, celebrity endorsements, memes and social media algorithms. In today's deep dive we'll explore how Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have attempted to engage young voters, and if it's working. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Emma GillespieProducer: Orla Maher   Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube ChannelHave feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here. Today’s podcast is brought to you by Frontier Pest, Australia’s #1 premium freeze-dried pet food for cats and dogs. Get 15% off with the code THEDAILY15 at frontierpets.com.au!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government wants to crack down on “unfair and excessive card surcharges” in Australia. It's announced plans to ban debit card surcharges from 2026. The RBA estimates Australian businesses pay close to $2 billion a year to card networks, but the Opposition argues the Government's plan “won’t make a difference” for Australians facing a cost of living crisis. On today’s podcast, we’ll explain how these charges currently work, why they're a problem, and what lawmakers want to do about it.Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Emma GillespieProducer: Orla MaherWant to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent.Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube ChannelHave feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here. Today’s podcast is brought to you by Frontier Pest, Australia’s #1 premium freeze-dried pet food for cats and dogs. Get 15% off with the code THEDAILY15 at frontierpets.com.au! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are months away from a federal election in Australia.And yesterday a new poll showed the Coalition is ahead of the Labor Party on a two-party preferred basis for the first time since the last election.Now we’ll explain exactly what that means in today’s deep dive. But essentially - at a really basic level - it is good news for Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, and not-so-great news for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Emma GillespieProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful.The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Listen: Voice, Truth, Treaty: a year since the referendum Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here. Today’s podcast is brought to you by Frontier Pest, Australia’s #1 premium freeze-dried pet food for cats and dogs. Get 15% off with the code THEDAILY15 at frontierpets.com.au! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A year ago, Australia voted ‘No’ to the Voice to Parliament.The referendum asked whether Australia wanted to add an advisory body to the Constitution, made up of First Nations people who would have a say on laws and policies that would affect their lives. It was the first of three stages spelled out in the Uluru Statement from the Heart, that called for Voice, Treaty, and Truth. TDA speaks to Professor Megan Davis, a Cobble Cobble woman who was the first person to read aloud the Uluru Statement from the Heart in 2017. She shares her reflections on the referendum, what’s happened in the year since, and what she hopes for the future. Hosts: Harry Sekulich and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Orla MaherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To get this good news weekly, you can sign up to our Good Newsletter here. In this week's wrap of good news, we discuss Australia's top scientists, the Nobel Prize winner breaking new ground, and a long lost wedding video. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. If you’d like to support us, the best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. Also, telling a friend about TDA always helps! Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube ChannelHave feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s a new Netflix show that everyone’s talking about. It’s called ‘Monsters’ and it’s based on the true story of the Menendez brothers, who were found guilty of murder in 1996. Over two decades later, U.S. authorities have now announced they will review new evidence in the case. In today’s podcast, we’ll explore the case that’s got everyone talking, and what could happen now that the LA District Attorney is considering new evidence. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Orla Maher The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. If you’d like to support us, the best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. Also, telling a friend about TDA always helps! Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube ChannelHave feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever avoided a visit to the dentist because of how much it costs? If you nodded yes to that question, chances are you’re not alone. According to a new report, one in two Aussies without private health insurance has avoided the dentist due to cost. In today’s podcast, we’ll explore what we learned from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare’s report about access to dental care in this country, and what that means for the average Aussie.Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Orla Maher The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. If you’d like to support us, the best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. Also, telling a friend about TDA always helps! Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube ChannelHave feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new digital player is helping to shape public discourse online. How an audience feels about a brand, a narrative, a personality or a scandal is being moulded by the rise of… bots. PR bots, to be exact. These bots can be programmed to target your social media algorithms and the content you do or don’t get served. In today’s podcast, we’ll explore how these digital armies can be mobilised to influence public opinion and even elections. Hosts: Chloe Christie and Zara SeidlerProducers: Orla Maher The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. If you’d like to support us, the best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. Also, telling a friend about TDA always helps! Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube ChannelHave feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ability Fest is a not-for-profit music festival designed for everyone to experience the magic of live music. At the helm is former Australian of the Year Dylan Alcott - a big music fan, and an even bigger fan of challenging the status quo. On today's podcast, Dylan talks to Sam about his own experiences at music festivals, why Ability Fest is different, and whether its existence is actually desired.  You can buy tickets to Ability Fest here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are only 28 days until the U.S. Presidential Election - and, according to most major polls, it is almost neck and neck between current Vice President Kamala Harris of the Democratic Party, and former Republican President Donald Trump.  Whilst the polls don’t tell us much about who’s going to win, they do tell us where to look for clues - the seven important swing states, that are universally believed to be crucial to whoever will eventually take the White House.  In today’s podcast, Sam talks to Chas Lichidello - the host of ABC’s Planet America - to go a bit deeper into this idea of swing states, opinion polling, and the art of trying to predict U.S. politics.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government has released an updated list of support services available to National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants. It flagged planned changes earlier this year but didn’t hand down details until this week. Internet, gym memberships, marriage counselling, wellness coaching and sex services are among the list of things not covered by the NDIS. Some disability advocates have raised concerns that they weren't given enough notice about the changes. In today's deep dive, we'll explore what's changed, what it means for participants, and what the reaction has been like. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Harry SekulichProducer: Orla Maher The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. If you’d like to support us, the best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. Also, telling a friend about TDA always helps! Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube ChannelHave feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Democrat Tim Walz and Republican JD Vance have met for for their first (and only) Vice Presidential debate. The VP hopefuls debated on issues including climate, the economy, immigration, abortion and gun rights. With just over a month until the U.S. election, what do we know about the men hoping to become second-in-command to the future president? We'll take you through the highlights from the VP debate in today's deep dive. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Orla Maher The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. If you’d like to support us, the best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. Also, telling a friend about TDA always helps! Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube ChannelHave feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) is investigating six reports of protesters displaying banned symbols, including Hezbollah flags, at a Melbourne protest over the weekend. Last year, new laws passed Parliament banning public displays of hate symbols, including terrorist organisations. This is now expected to be the first test of the Government's hate symbol laws.Hosts: Harry Sekulich and Emma GillespieProducer: Orla Maher The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. If you’d like to support us, the best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. Also, telling a friend about TDA always helps! Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube ChannelHave feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the weekend, Hezbollah’s long-time leader, Hassan Nasrallah was killed by an Israeli airstrike in Lebanon. It marks a significant shift in the region, with Nasrallah having been in power for over thirty years. In today’s podcast, we’ll explain how we got here and what it means for the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah moving forward. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Emma GillespieProducer: Orla Maher   The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. If you’d like to support us, the best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. Also, telling a friend about TDA always helps! Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube ChannelHave feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The consumer watchdog has accused Coles and Woolworths of unlawfully misleading customers through “discount pricing claims”. The latest Roy Morgan trust data tells us that Coles and Woolies are some of Australian shoppers’ least trusted brands. Yet so many of us can't help but gravitate towards their “special buys”. So, what keeps drawing us in? Consumers are drawn to reduced prices in a cost-of-living crisis, but psychological factors can also significantly influence our purchasing behaviours. In today’s deep dive, we’ll explore the science behind supermarket discounts, and how consumer behaviour influences retailers’ tactics.  Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla MaherThanks to: Dr Gavin Northey from Griffith University, and Melbourne University Associate Professor, Anish Nagpal. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. If you’d like to support us, the best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. Also, telling a friend about TDA always helps! Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube ChannelHave feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To get this good news weekly, you can sign up to our Good Newsletter here. In this week's wrap of good news, we discuss Australia's first women's refuge, social media famous animals, and a new app for neurodivergent people to meet new people. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube ChannelHave feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From tomorrow, if you’re a NSW resident aged 18-49 who’s been taking the contraceptive pill for two years, you’ll be able to get it from a trained pharmacist without booking in to see your GP more than once a year. NSW is not alone — most of the country is now trialling similar approaches. In today’s deep dive, we’ll explain what’s driven this push to give pharmacists more power over everyday medications, and what it means for you. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Lucy TassellProducer: Orla Maher The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. If you’d like to support us, the best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. Also, telling a friend about TDA always helps! Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube ChannelHave feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Earlier this month, Rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs was denied bail after he was charged with sex trafficking and a slew of other crimes. Investigators accused Combs of using his “business empire” to cover up decades of abuse against women “to fulfil his sexual desires” and “protect his reputation”. In today’s podcast, we explain the timeline leading up to these charges and what it could mean for the rapper. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Emma GillespieProducer: Orla Maher   The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. If you’d like to support us, the best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. Also, telling a friend about TDA always helps! Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube ChannelHave feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Borrowing money in Australia is expensive at the moment because of high interest rates.Central banks around the world are lowering interest rates, but Australia hasn’t moved from 4.35% since November last year.The Greens are urging the Government to use its legal power to florce the RBA to lower rates, a tool which has never been used.In today’s deep dive, we’ll discuss how long it’s going to be before mortgage holders get some relief. Hosts: Harry Sekulich and Zara SeidlerProducer: Nandini Dhir and Orla Maher   The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. If you’d like to support us, the best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. Also, telling a friend about TDA always helps! Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube ChannelHave feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is taking Coles and Woolworths to the Federal Court in two separate Cases. The consumer watchdog has alleged that the two supermarket giants misled customers with “discount pricing claims”. This legal action comes amid a string of inquiries into supermarkets and price gouging, as well as the Federal Government’s plans to release a draft Food and Grocery Code of Conduct. In today’s deep dive, we’ll look into the legal proceedings against Coles and Woolworths, how they’ve responded, and what could this mean for consumers. Hosts: Nandini Dhir and Emma GillespieProducer: Orla MaherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fertility Society of Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ) has released a new plan to overhaul how reproductive technologies like IVF are accessed and regulated in Australia. The findings reveal a system that discriminates against “non-traditional” families, is legislated inconsistently across the states and territories, and may not be prepared to meet future demand for these technologies. When starting a family becomes challenging, can Australians truly depend on the sector designed to support them? We explore the future challenges of IVF in today's deep dive. Hosts: Chloe Christie and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Orla Maher   The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. If you’d like to support us, the best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. Also, telling a friend about TDA always helps! Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube ChannelHave feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To get this good news weekly, you can sign up to our Good Newsletter here.In this week's wrap of good news, we discuss this year's Cat of the Year, the way AI could be helping society, and the new Healing Garden at a hospital in New Zealand.Click here for Zara's recommendationClick here for Emma's recommendationHosts: Zara Seidler and Emma GillespieProducer: Emmeline Peterson The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. If you’d like to support us, the best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. Also, telling a friend about TDA always helps! Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new TV show has started a conversation about diversity in media, and the representation of autistic people in Australian workplaces. The Assembly features a collective of autistic journalism students, mentored by ABC veteran journalist Leigh Sales. Students interview some of Australia’s biggest names, from Hamish Blake to the Prime Minister. The series has sparked broader discussions around representation, highlighting the strengths of neurodiversity in a way you might not have seen on screen before. To talk us through the Assembly and its broader impact, Leigh Sales joins us in today's deep dive.  Hosts: Zara Seidler and Emma GillespieGuest: Leigh Sales Producer: Orla MaherClick here to watch The Assembly on ABC iview Listen: Is this the beginning of the end for X? The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. If you’d like to support us, the best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. Also, telling a friend about TDA always helps! Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube ChannelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government has introduced a new piece of legislation to crack down on the spread of misinformation and disinformation on social media platforms. It’s an attempt to regulate false information from spreading in the online world, and is the second time the Government has had a go at this specific issue. Not everyone is pleased with the new legislation though, with critics arguing the legislation could override free speech principles in Australia. In today’s deep dive, we’ll explain the history of this legislation, what the latest bill says and why it’s being criticised. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Emma GillespieProducer: Orla Maher The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. If you’d like to support us, the best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. Also, telling a friend about TDA always helps! Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube ChannelHave feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The most powerful media family in the world are facing off in a secret courtroom battle in the U.S. Media mogul Rupert Murdoch wants his son Lachlan to have control over the vast media empire’s future, but his other children are trying to block that from happening. In today’s TDA deep dive, we look at who Lachlan Murdoch is, why his family are engaged in a real-life succession drama, and why it matters for democracy. Hosts: Harry Sekulich and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla Maher   The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. If you’d like to support us, the best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review.Also, telling a friend about TDA always helps! Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube ChannelHave feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Sunday local time, there appeared to be another assassination attempt on former U.S. President Donald Trump, who is also the current Republican candidate for the presidential election in November. It was the second time in about two months that a gunman had been in shooting distance of the former president. Now, questions about how this could happen to a man who is constantly surrounded by security are intensifying. Hosts: Billi FitzSimoms and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla Maher   The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. If you’d like to support us, the best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review.Also, telling a friend about TDA always helps! Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube ChannelHave feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A court case out of France has captured the attention of the world – a disturbing story about A 71-year-old woman, her ex-husband and 50 other men. For the next three months, Gisèle Pélicot will sit in a courtroom in Avignon, France, as those 51 men (all but one who are strangers to her) face rape charges for alleged crimes against her, that she has no memory of. In today's deep dive, we'll take you through the Pélicot case, and why the woman at the centre of it wants you to know her story. 1800 RESPECT:Call: 1800 737 732Text: 0458 737 732Video: 1800RESPECT.org.au Credits:Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Chloe ChristieProducer: Orla Maher The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. If you’d like to support us, the best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. Also, telling a friend about TDA always helps! Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube ChannelHave feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To get this good news weekly, you can sign up to our Good Newsletter here. In this week's wrap of good news, we talk about sustainable furniture ideas, the new Aussie star of Bridgerton, a 70-year-old medical student and a new baby white rhino. Zara's recommendation: https://www.tiktok.com/@_mari_gomes__Emma's recommendation: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/guy-montgomery-s-guy-mont-spelling-bee The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. If you’d like to support us, the best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review.Also, telling a friend about TDA always helps! Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube ChannelHave feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let us know any feedback you have in our survey! Over the past few months, you may have seen headlines that two astronauts are currently stuck in space. Now to be clear, NASA and Boeing have really tried to deny that these astronauts are stuck or stranded or whatever word you want to use that implies they aren’t able to leave. But we do know one thing. The two astronauts were only meant to be in space for eight days, but now they will be there for at least eight months. So how did this all unfold? We are going to get to the bottom of it in today’s deep dive. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla Maher  The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. If you’d like to support us, the best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review.Also, telling a friend about TDA always helps! Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube ChannelHave feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let us know any feedback you have in our survey! Yesterday we saw the first U.S. Presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. It was fiery, robust and, at times, very… messy. It was also very different to the debate we saw between Trump and Biden in June. Then, Trump seemed like the almost certain winner. But now, it’s neck and neck. If you missed it, or if you’re just here for a debrief, we’ll go through some of the key takeaways in today’s podcast. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla Maher    The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. If you’d like to support us, the best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review.Also, telling a friend about TDA always helps! Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube ChannelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government said it will enforce minimum age requirements for social media users, but there’s still a lot we don’t know about this proposal. How will it be rolled out and regulated, and above all, will it work? In today’s deep dive, Professor Lisa Given from RMIT takes us through what we know about this latest announcement, and whether it will actually stop young people from using social media. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara SeidlerGuest: Lisa Given, Professor of Information Sciences & Director of RMIT’s Social Change PlatformProducer: Orla Maher The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. If you’d like to support us, the best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review.Also, telling a friend about TDA always helps!Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube ChannelHave feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

77 years ago, a landmark court ruling introduced the 40-hour work week.  The 1947 decision led to the five-day working week and two-day weekend we know today. Before that, employees were typically expected to work six days a week. Over seven decades later, the landscape has changed dramatically, and there are now conversations about extending the weekend by a day. Hosts: Harry Sekulich and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla Maher   The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. If you’d like to support us, the best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review.Also, telling a friend about TDA always helps! Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Share your feedback with us here.    Last week, a 14-year-old killed four people - two students and two teachers - at his school in the US state of Georgia. He also injured another nine, in what was the country’s 385th mass shooting this year. The shooters’ father has been arrested for multiple charges, including involuntary manslaughter, in relation to his son’s killings. So should parents be held legally liable for the actions of their child?  In today’s deep dive, we’ll explore the precedent that has been set in the U.S. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. If you’d like to support us, the best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. Also, telling a friend about TDA always helps! Want more from TDA? Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us? We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To get this good news weekly, you can sign up to our Good Newsletter here.In this week's wrap of good news, we talk about the very good doggos who graduated, a new flower installation at Changi Airport and the scientist bringing women researchers up the ladder.Zara's recommendation: https://open.spotify.com/show/7haI4Ue3ZxvHig63xuZWQcEmma's recommendation: https://www.recipetineats.com/chocolate-cake/ Hosts: Zara Seidler and Emma GillespieProducer: Orla Maher lThe Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. If you’d like to support us, the best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. Also, telling a friend about TDA always helps! Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you’ve watched any of the Paralympics over the past week, you’ve likely heard of Alexa Leary. She has won two gold medals, broken two world records - well, the same world record, twice - and brought a smile to the faces of all of us. So who is Alexa Leary and how did she become one of Australia’s most treasured paralympians this year? We’ll tell you her story today.   The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. If you’d like to support us, the best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. Also, telling a friend about TDA always helps! Want more from TDA? Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us? We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest GDP figures show Australia’s economy is growing very slowly. So slowly, in fact, the Australian Bureau of Statistics just recorded the softest annual economic growth since the early 90s (outside the pandemic). So, why? Independent economist Nicki Hutley helps us make sense of the data in today’s deep dive. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla MaherGuest: Nicki Hutley The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. If you’d like to support us, the best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. Also, telling a friend about TDA always helps! Want more from TDA? Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us? We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, X was banned in Brazil due to a Supreme Court decision over what can and can’t be said online.It is the latest in a string of lawsuits and bad news engulfing X. Although, X itself paints a different picture.So, about two years on from when billionaire Elon Musk took over the ownership of X, what is happening to it and what does it’s future look like? We’ll take a look in today’s episode. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Orla MaherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tens of thousands of people have marched through Israel’s main cities calling for an immediate deal to release hostages who remain held captive by Hamas. It comes after Israeli forces recovered the bodies of six hostages in Gaza over the weekend. Major unions have now called to “shut down the economy”, setting off one of the largest protests in Israel since 7 October. In today's podcast, we explain the latest protests and what they might mean for a deal. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Emma GillespieProducer: Orla MaherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government has changed its stance on including questions about sexual orientation, gender identity, and variations in sex characteristics in the next census. It follows mounting pressure from LGBTQ+ advocates and several Government MPs. In today’s deep dive, we’ll take you through the census controversy, the backlash and the backflip.Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara SeidlerProducer: Emmeline PetersonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To get this good news weekly, you can sign up to our Good Newsletter here.In this week's good news wrap, we discuss the new free grocery store in San Franciso, a long-lost letter, the three minute thesis pitch and the success of the Refugee Paralympic Committee. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Orla MaherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Imagine working really hard at something for most of your life and never really feeling like that many people were paying attention. Until one day you wake up, and everyone’s cheering your name, screaming your lyrics at you, and you’re the biggest artist in the world. That’s kind of what’s happened recently to singer Chappell Roan. In today’s deep dive, we explore if Chappell Roan is really an overnight success or if there’s more to the story. Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla MaherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Paralympics are here!  Australia has sent 160 Paralympians to Paris, including 61 who are making their debut. It's going to be a big couple of weeks – so TDA is here to give you the rundown on what you need to know, including the five Paralympians to keep an eye on. To get a daily schedule of the Paralympics, subscribe to TDA's free sport newsletter here. You can unsubscribe at any time! Hosts: George Finlayson and Sam KoslowskiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You might’ve seen headlines this week that women in Afghanistan can no longer show their faces or speak in public. It’s the latest in a long string of restrictions that have been imposed on civilians and in particular women since the Taliban seized power of the country just over three years ago. In today’s deep dive, we explain the latest ban, how it came to be and the broader context of women’s rights in Afghanistan. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Emma GillespieProducer: Orla MaherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SafeWork NSW is investigating allegations of workplace sexual harassment, assault and drug abuse against a Sydney-based hospitality group. It comes after The Sydney Morning Herald led an investigation into Swillhouse, which owns several venues including Restaurant Hubert and The Baxter Inn. In today’s podcast, we speak to Nine journalists Eryk Bagshaw and Bianca Hrovat about the investigation. 1800RESPECT:Call: 1800 737 732Text: 0458 737 732 Read the Sydney Morning Herald investigation here. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Lucy TassellProducer: Orla MaherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government has handed down its vision for Australia’s aviation sector. It says it will boost consumer rights, increase competition, support regional aviation, and help the sector become more environmentally friendly. But the Opposition has called the report a “missed opportunity”. In today’s deep dive, we explain what the Government wants to change, and what it might actually take to overhaul the sector. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Nandini DhirProducer: Orla MaherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever been out with mates after work when your manager’s number flashes up on your phone screen? From today, you can now legally refuse a call or text from your boss once you’ve clocked off. The laws were developed over concerns about modern workplaces and smartphones invading personal lives. In today’s deep dive, we’ll take a closer look at what’s changing, what this law means for workers and employers, and what the TDA audience told us they think about the right to disconnect. Hosts: Harry Sekulich and Zara SeidlerProducer: Emmeline PetersonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To get this good news weekly, you can sign up to our Good Newsletter here. In this week's good news wrap, we discuss sage advice from the world's oldest person, Coldplay's Taylor Swift tribute, the Netball Marathon and a new scientific discovery that could protect critical infrastructure. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Emmeline PetersonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Democratic National Convention has been going on in Chicago this week. Over the last few days, we’ve seen Kamala Harris accept her party’s nomination to run as its presidential candidate ahead of the US Election in November. For that reason, there’s been a lot of attention on Harris this week. But what about Donald Trump? In today’s deep dive, we’ll take you through the latest from the U.S. election campaign trail. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Emma GillespieProducer: Orla MaherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal politicians found to have sexually harassed, assaulted, or bullied staff could be fined up to 5% of their salary under new draft laws. Legislation tabled in Parliament this week comes nearly three years after a 2021 workplace review, which detailed “a lack of clear standards of conduct, limited accountability and power imbalances” for those within the so-called “Canberra bubble”. In today’s deep dive, we’ll tell you all about the Government’s new proposal, and what it means for those who work in Parliament House. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla MaherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Secret codewords, significantly overpriced drugs and deleted text messages. Those are just some of the allegations at the centre of a criminal case now surrounding the death of beloved actor Matthew Perry. Perry died in October of last year from a Ketamine overdose, and last week it was revealed that U.S. prosecutors have charged five people, including Perry’s personal assistant, over his death.They allege the group “took advantage of Perry’s addiction issues to enrich themselves”. In today's podcast, we explore what we know about the tragic case. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla MaherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At least 138 Liberal Party candidates won’t run in the upcoming NSW local council elections, after essential paperwork wasn’t filed on time. The party's state director has already been fired for the error. Now, the NSW Liberal Party is now threatening to take legal action against the state’s electoral commission. In today's podcast, we explain the political saga and what the Liberals think should happen next. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Orla MaherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3D printing technology is advancing rapidly. New machinery means houses can be built faster, cheaper, and more sustainably. A neighbourhood of 100 3D-printed houses is nearly complete in Texas. Over in Dubai, the Government has plans for a quarter of all buildings to be 3D printed by 2030. So, could 3D printing be the solution to the housing crisis? In today's deep dive, we'll explore how it works, where it’s being done, and what this technology means for Australia. Watch Nandini's video explainer on 3D printing here. Hosts: Nandini Dhir and Emma GillespieProducer: Orla MaherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To get this good news weekly, you can sign up to our Good Newsletter here. In this week's good news wrap, we cover Missy Higgins' ARIA success, the bravest Aussies among us and Indigenous knowledge becoming a national science priority. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Emmeline PetersonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should online gambling ads be banned altogether? That’s the question that’s currently in front of the government, as they weigh up how to deal with Australia’s gambling problem. While a committee report last year recommended a total ban on all online gambling advertising, there are reports that the Government won’t go for a total ban, but instead a partial one. In today’s podcast, we’ll explore what the fallout from those reports have been, what the Government’s options are and what we can expect next. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Orla MaherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melbourne City Council has voted to ban hired e-scooters.  At a meeting this week, Melbourne's Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece said the council would end its contracts with e-scooter companies Lime and Neuron six months early, in response to poor rider behaviour and concerns from residents. In today's podcast, we discuss the decision, what the response has been and what it means for avid e-scooter riders. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla MaherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WA Senator Linda Reynolds is suing former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins for defamation. It’s the latest in a long string of lawsuits that have been unfolding since Higgins first came out publicly with allegations against her former colleague Bruce Lehrmann. In today’s deep dive, we explain why a Senator is suing her former staffer, what the case has heard so far and what could happen next.1800 RESPECT:Call: 1800 737 732Text: 0458 737 732Video: 1800RESPECT.org.au Hosts: Zara Seidler and Emma GillespieProducer: Orla Maher See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paris 2024 was Australia’s best-ever Olympic performance, with our team coming home with 18 gold medals. More than 19 million Australians tuned in to watch at least one event, solidifying the Olympics' place as a key part of Australia’s social narrative and shared history. In today's deep dive, we'll examine the medal tally, the broader legacy of the Paris Olympics and why we’re particularly impressed with the efforts of one tiny Caribbean island. Listen to our latest bonus episode: TDA's Medal Moments, Paris Days 9-12 and don't forget to sign up to TDA's sport newsletter here. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Emma GillespieProducer: Orla MaherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) are legal obligations to stay silent. Beyond gatekeeping business secrets – like the recipe for Coca-Cola – Australian workplaces are frequently using NDAs to handle sexual harassment claims. Now, the Victorian Government wants to change how NDAs are used, with Premier Jacinta Allan concerned that they’re silencing people wanting to speak up about sexual harassment. In today’s deep dive, we’ll unpack NDAs and speak with Jacinta Allan about her government's plans to introduce reforms. Hosts: Harry Sekulich and Zara Seidler Producer: Orla Maher  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This weekend, we're officially launching our Good Newsletter, a weekly newsletter dedicated solely to highlighting the good that exists in the world. We wanted to bring you a taster of what's to come by bringing it to your ears this weekend. To get this good news weekly, you can sign up to our Good Newsletter here. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski Producer: Emmeline PetersonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, NSW public sector employees were directed back to the office by the state’s Government, sparking a debate about the future of flexible work post-pandemic. In today’s deep dive, we’ll discuss exactly where we’re at with working from home and its surprising economic impacts. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla Maher Listen: How the falling stock markets affect you The men on trial for 9/11See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Want to get up to speed on the Olympics, but like your sleep too much? No stress - TDA is here. Sam will deliver twice-weekly Medal Moments updates - the big results and moments you need to know to keep up in the group chat. Sign up to the TDA Sport Newsletter here. This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the World #1 Sport Science university. Hang out until the end of the episode to hear Sam's chat with Deakin’s University Josh McLeod - he’s a lecturer in Sport Management at Deakin University, and he’s been doing a lot of thinking and research at the moment into the way that the Olympics attracts Gen Z viewers because, as he explained to me, the theory is that Gen Z is less into major sporting tournaments, like the Olympics, than older generations.  Head to www.deakin.edu.au to learn more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Student-led protests in Bangladesh have led to political violence and tensions over the past month. This week, Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country after protesters called for her to step down. A Nobel Peace Prize winner has now been appointed as the leader of an interim government. In today's deep dive, we’ll look into what the protests were about and how these events led to the overturning of Bangladesh’s Government. Hosts: Nandini Dhir and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla MaherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The last few days have seen significant volatility in global stock markets. Here in Australia, on Friday and Monday, the stock market had its worst two days since the onset of the pandemic. It all came after the U.S. posted higher-than-expected unemployment numbers, raising concerns that the world’s biggest economy is slowing and a recession is on the horizon. In today's deep dive, we speak to the Chief Economist at the Australia Institute, Greg Jericho about the latest headlines. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla MaherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week, the man who admitted to being the architect of the 9/11 attacks, and two of his alleged accomplices, agreed to a plea deal. In order to avoid the death penalty, the men would plead guilty to charges of murder. Then, over the weekend, the White House intervened. In today’s deep dive, we’ll explain the lead up to the historic plea deal and how it was overturned. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy TassellProducer: Orla MaherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Want to get up to speed on the Olympics, but like your sleep too much? No stress - TDA is here. Sam will deliver twice-weekly Medal Moments updates - the big results and moments you need to know to keep up in the group chat. Sign up to the TDA Sport Newsletter here. This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the World #1 Sport Science university. Hang out until the end of the episode to hear Sam's chat with Deakin’s University Dr. Kasey Symons, a Sport Media expert and Lecturer in Communication focused on gender equity and sport, on what she's thinking about when watching the Paris Games. Head to www.deakin.edu.au to learn more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than three in four university and TAFE students have struggled to pay for period products, according to new national data.  Not-for-profit organisation Share the Dignity collected data from nearly 154,000 people for its “Bloody Big Survey”. Nearly half of respondents reported having a medical condition relating to their period (including endometriosis). 63% have a diagnosed iron deficiency. 91% of respondents have missed out on work because of period pain, and that’s just the beginning. In today's deep dive, we speak to Share the Dignity CEO Rochelle Courtenay about the report.Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Orla MaherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are fewer than 100 days out from the U.S. Election and it is nearly time for Kamala Harris to pick her Vice Presidential candidate. What exactly is Harris looking for, and what kind of difference to her campaign is she hoping a vice presidential pick could make? In today's deep dive, we cover off on all the VP hopefuls, why they could be a strategic pick for Harris and what comes next. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla Maher Weekly episode wrap:Mon: Tourism is growing, but at what cost?Tues: The latest on Hezbollah and IsraelWed: Is another Aussie airline about to fail?Thurs: Will anything change for Australians with disabilities?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Want to get up to speed on the Olympics, but like your sleep too much? No stress - TDA is here. Sam will deliver twice-weekly Medal Moments updates - the big results and moments you need to know to keep up in the group chat. This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the World #1 Sport Science university. Hang out until the end of the episode to hear Sam's chat with Deakin’s University Dr. Kasey Symons, a Sport Media expert and Lecturer in Communication focused on gender equity and sport, on what she's thinking about when watching the Paris Games. Head to www.deakin.edu.au to learn more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government has handed down its long-awaited response to the Disability Royal Commission. Over four and a half years, the inquiry heard about experiences of abuse and neglect from more than 10,000 people. Its final report made more than 200 recommendations to improve the lives of people with disabilities. The Government has now said which of those proposals it plans to accept, and the ones it won't. In today's deep dive, we'll take you through that response, and what it means for Australians with disabilities.Hosts: Harry Sekulich and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla MaherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's Prime Minister has acknowledged his concerns about the future of the airline Rex (Regional Express) after it paused trading on the ASX. The airline has also disabled some online bookings. After budget airline Bonza entered voluntary administration earlier in the year, is Australia about to lose its only airline not owned by Virgin or Qantas? In today's deep dive, we unpack what the latest news about Rex means, if the airline is going under and what it says about Australia's commercial aviation industry.Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla MaherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the weekend, 12 children were killed in an attack on a soccer field in Majdal Shams in the Golan Heights. Israel and the U.S. said Hezbollah was responsible, which Hezbollah denied. In today’s deep dive, we’ll explain the history of Hezbollah and what this attack could mean for the region’s stability. Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Emma GillespieProducer: Orla MaherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Want to get up to speed on the Olympics, but like your sleep too much?  No stress - TDA is here. Sam will deliver twice-weekly Medal Moments updates - the big results and moments you need to know to keep up in the group chat.  This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the World #1 Sport Science university. Hang out until the end of the episode to hear Sam's chat with Deakin’s University Dr. Kasey Symons, a Sport Media expert and Lecturer in Communication focused on gender equity and sport, on what she's thinking about when watching the Paris Games.  Head to www.deakin.edu.au to learn more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Australians flocking to Europe for the summer, the topic of overtourism has once again become a hot discussion point. We know that tourism can boost local economies. However, we also know it can harm cultures and disrupt locals’ lives. So, what are the effects of overtourism, and how can it be tackled? Hosts: Nandini Dhir and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Orla MaherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Subscribe to TDA's sport newsletter It’s the final countdown - the 2024 Paris Olympics’s opening ceremony is this weekend. In today’s deep dive, we guide you through a traditional pre-exam cram session: What you need to know to get up to speed right now so that you deliver a gold medal performance in the hotly contested sport of watching as much of the Olympics as you can. Listen to our previous episode on winning gold here. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla MaherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Description: Australia is in the midst of a ‘baby recession,' according to recent analysis of national birth trends by KPMG. It blamed cost of living pressures for declining births last year, when the country reached its lowest birth rate since 2006. So, what’s going on and does it matter?  ANU demographer Dr. Liz Allen answers our questions in the deep dive. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Sam KoslowskiGuest: Dr. Liz AllenProducer: Orla MaherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As thousands of athletes and millions of spectators descend on Paris, we're now just days away from the Olympics Opening Ceremony. The city has had the better part of a decade to prepare for this moment, but with recent political instability, rising temperatures, security concerns, over-tourism and even E. coli in the Seine... Is Paris ready to host the Olympics?Subscribe to TDA's sport newsletter Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla MaherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a historic announcement yesterday morning, U.S. President Joe Biden stepped down from his re-election campaign. Biden said he believed it was “in the best interest” of the Democratic party and the U.S. for him to “stand down”. In today’s deep dive, we’ll explain why Vice President Kamala Harris is the likely candidate, and what’s set to happen next. Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla MaherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the world’s biggest tobacco manufacturers will build a $US600 million nicotine pouch factory. Philip Morris International, which owns the nicotine pouch brand Zyn, said its planned facility will “help meet the growing global demand for smoke-free [nicotine] products”. In today's deep dive, we'll explain the rising popularity in these nicotine pouches, and whether they actually are better than cigarettes. Hosts: Chloe Christie and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla MaherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You’ve likely heard of Project 2025. It is a set of conservative policy recommendations for former President Donald Trump if he becomes the next President. Trump says he is not directly involved in it, and he has publicly tried to distance himself from it. However, Democrats have consistently attacked Trump’s ties to the plan. President Joe Biden has labelled it “biggest attack on our system of government  that has ever been proposed in the history of this country.” In today's deep dive, we explain everything you need to know about the plan. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla Maher Links to previous shows:An attempted assassination attempt: What we knowThe string of lawsuits against Andrew TateThe criminal allegations facing one of Australia's biggest unionsShould prisoners be allowed to read the news?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do prisoners get information? How about news? This is something that a new national newspaper is trying to tackle. It’s called ‘About Time’ and it’s designed to be read by the prison population of Australia - about 40,000 people. In today's deep dive, we talk to the Managing Director of About Time, Jo Friedman, about why this publication is needed, what it hopes to achieve, whether it can even get behind bars, and if it makes prisoners feel more free. The first edition of About Time can be read here: https://www.abouttime.org.au/ Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Emma GillespieGuest: Jo Friedman, About TimeProducer: Orla MaherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of Australia’s biggest unions – the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees’ Union (CFMEU) – is being investigated for alleged ties to criminal gangs and bikie groups in the wake of a Nine Network investigation. The controversial head of the union’s Victorian wing, John Setka, stepped down last week before the criminal allegations surfaced. The union’s Victorian branch has since gone into administration and handed control to the national body. In today’s deep dive, we’re going to explain what the CFMEU actually is, why these allegations are so serious and what it means for Labor.Link to original Nine Network investigation here. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Orla MaherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen: 'An attempted assassination: What we know' Controversial influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan are being sued for tax evasion in the UK after failing to pay $AU5.3m in taxes. UK police allege the pair paid no tax on $40m of revenue from their online businesses between 2014 and 2022. It’s the latest in a string of legal battles that the two men are facing, both in the UK and Romania. In today’s deep dive, we lay out all the different charges and what they mean for the controversial influencer.Listen to TDA's episode on the attempted assassination of Donald Trump here. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Orla Maher Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yesterday there was an assassination attempt on the former U.S. President Donald Trump. It was the first time a current or former U.S. president has been wounded from an assassination attempt in more than 40 years. There has been a lot of commentary about the attempt, what it means for the future of Trump’s campaign and the state of U.S. politics more broadly. But one thing has been clear: all official authorities and the political community have condemned this act of political violence. We’ll tell you what you need to know in today’s podcast. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam KoslowskiAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NSW greyhound racing industry is being investigated after a former employee of the racing body detailed allegations of cover-ups and abuse. In today’s deep dive, we’ll look at what the report says about the way greyhounds are treated in the sport, and what the NSW Government plans to do next. Hosts: Harry Sekulich and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla MaherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should NDIS funds be able to be used on sexual services? That’s the question being debated this week, after NDIS Minister Bill Shorten said access to those services would be removed if draft legislation is passed in the Senate. In today’s deep dive, we explain why the Government is making changes to the NDIS, the arguments for removing access to these services and why some disability advocates are against the move. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Orla MaherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Monday, Russian strikes in Ukraine killed at least 36 civilians and injured 140 others. The missile strikes hit five cities in Ukraine, damaging residential buildings, infrastructure, and the country’s biggest children’s hospital.  Russia has denied targeting civilian infrastructure and claimed damage to the hospital was caused by Ukraine. In today's deep dive, we discuss the context of the broader conflict and what the latest attacks mean for the region. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Emma GillespieProducer: Orla Maher Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Buy our book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

France’s far-right party was expected to dominate in the country's election over the weekend, but a surprise swing to the left has resulted in a hung parliament. A left-wing coalition that didn’t exist a few weeks ago won the most seats in the final round of voting, but a divided result means there’s no clear majority winner. We’ll take you through the results and what they mean for the future of France’s Government in today’s deep dive. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla MaherDo you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Buy our book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour will form Government in the UK, after an election result that’s been described as a landslide victory. It comes after one of the most tumultuous periods in recent British history – an era that saw five Conservative Prime Ministers, Britain’s departure from the European Union, a global pandemic and the death of Queen Elizabeth II, among other things. In today's deep dive, we'll explain the context to this election and what it means for both parties moving forward. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla MaherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Move over four-day work week - Greece has just announced a six day working week. The European country has passed a new labour law to address its shrinking population and skills shortage. Some workers in certain industries in Greece have now had an extra eight hours added to their week. Staff can choose how they work this extra time, and will be paid a 40% overtime bonus for the additional hours. Unions in the country have warned the move could lead to lower productivity and possible exploitation of workers. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Orla MaherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government currently has a bill before the Senate that some argue could threaten Australians' ability to view major sporting events for free. The debate centres around whether paid streaming services should be able to buy the 'broadcast rights' to major sporting events. In today's deep dive, we'll explain how broadcast rights have worked in the past, why they're being changed and what it could mean for you. Subscribe to TDA's sport newsletter Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla MaherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that American presidents cannot be prosecuted for crimes committed while performing official duties. The decision in the country’s highest court means Donald Trump is unlikely to face charges for allegedly attempting to overthrow the 2020 U.S. election. Trump’s lawyers argued the former U.S. President was entitled to presidential immunity during his time in office  — a rare protection that shields individuals from legal action. In today's deep dive, we'll explain the context behind the decision and what it will actually mean for the U.S. moving forward. Previous episode on Donald Trump's criminal charges: https://thedailyaus.com.au/podcast/the-first-u-s-president-to-face-a-criminal-trial/ Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Orla MaherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Late last week, millions of people in the U.S. and around the world tuned into the first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. President Biden’s performance unleashed a wave of panic among Democrat strategists, as senior officials and donors started calling for him to step down ahead of the November election.In today’s deep dive, we will look at the first debate and why there are calls for Joe Biden to step aside. Hosts: Harry Sekulich and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla Maher Sign up to TDA's sport newsletter here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen: The uncertain future of news on social media Listen: Is a social media ban for kids a good idea? Listen: Your tax questions, answered simply Over the past two weeks, Australia’s Parliament has been investigating the role of social media in the country. The committee covers a wide range of issues – from the influence social media has on people under 18 to the importance (or lack thereof) of news on social media. In today’s podcast, we’ll explain what the committee hopes to achieve, what we’ve learned so far, and what happens next. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam KoslowskiAudio producer: Orla Maher Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Buy our book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hobart’s Museum of Old and New Art has an interesting new spot for some of its artworks - the women’s toilets. In today’s deep dive, we explain how a sex discrimination case shut down an exhibition at MONA and what might happen next. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Lucy TassellAudio producer: Orla Maher Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Buy our book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Tuesday night, WA Senator Fatima Payman did what no Labor Government member had done since 1988 - she crossed the floor of the Senate to vote against her party. Payman voted with the Greens and two independents on a motion asking the Senate to urgently recognise a Palestinian state. In today’s deep dive, we’ll explore her historic move, why she did it, and what’s next. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Lucy TassellAudio producer: Orla MaherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yesterday, there was a huge development in the saga of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange - after being held in a London Prison since 2019, a plea deal with the U.S. Justice Department means he will plead guilty to one charge, and, if approved by the court, be able to return to Australia.This is a significant update. In today's podcast, we’ll explain everything you need to know on who Julian Assange is, his multi-year legal saga, and what the plea deal will mean. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Lucy TassellAudio producer: Orla Maher Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Buy our book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week, for a brief moment, tech company Nvidia became the most valuable company in the world, overtaking Microsoft. While Microsoft has now clawed its way back, it’s clear that Nvidia is going to only grow in its influence, value and technological capabilities. But what exactly is Nvidia? What do they make? And why is it worth so much in 2024? We’ll break it all down in today’s deep dive.  Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Lucy Tassell Subscribe to TDA's sport newsletterDo you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Buy our book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week, the Coalition announced a new Nuclear energy policy - should it win the next election, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says the coalition will plan to build seven nuclear power plants if it wins the next election, reversing a ban on nuclear power that has been in place in Australia since 1998. This announcement has caused a big stir in Canberra, particularly amongst the current government. In today's podcast, we take a closer look at the Coalition's policy, the science behind nuclear energy, and how the Government has reacted to the latest chapter of Canberra's 'Climate Wars'. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimons Subscribe to TDA's sport newsletterDo you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Buy our book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In one of the biggest launches of a new company on the Australian Securities Exchange in years, thousands of Australians snapped up shares in Guzman Y Gomez, the rapidly expanding Mexican fast food chain. The ASX is where Australians are able to buy and sell in shares of companies that have decided to be publicly listed, instead of privately held. So what does that actually mean and perhaps most importantly, how will that affect you, the consumer? We'll tell you in today's podcast. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimons Guest: Maddy Guest, Host of You're In Good Company Subscribe to TDA's sport newsletterDo you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Buy our book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas continues, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pulled the plug on his ‘war cabinet’ - a special body formed days after the October 7 attack. It comes after two moderate politicians quit the war cabinet last week. We'll explain what this could mean for the future of the war in today's podcast. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimons Subscribe to TDA's sport newsletterDo you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Buy our book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Australia played host to the Premier of China Li Qiang - the second most powerful politician in China after President Xi Jinping. It was the first such visit since 2017. He’s been shown around the country by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, visiting Canberra, Adelaide and Perth.  On the back of Albanese’s visit to Beijing in November last year, the first PM to do so since 2016, a “renewed and revitalised” relationship between Australia and China is being celebrated by both parties.  But are things as good as they seem? We explore this in today’s episode. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimons Subscribe to TDA's sport newsletterRead more about the new report hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New research has found that labia surgery has become one of the fastest growing cosmetic procedures amongst young people in Australia and worldwide. That’s according to a new report by Women’s Health Victoria, which also found that nearly a quarter of Australian women aged 18 to 24 feel anxious or ashamed about their labia. And this is all largely due to unrealistic expectations informed by porn and social media. So what is behind this rise in labia surgery? And why is it more common in younger generations? We explore this in today’s deep dive. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimonsGuest:  Kate Johnston-Ataata, Manager for Policy, Health Promotion and Advocacy at Women’s Health Victoria Subscribe to TDA's sport newsletterRead more about the new report hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South Australia could soon become one of the first places in the world to ban political donations in state elections. The announcement from the state government this week has reignited a national debate about how our political parties are funded, what donors want from their donations, and how else we could model the system. In today’s podcast, we’ll look at what the South Australian Premier is proposing, but also how things work in the political donation hall of fame - the United States. Listen to "Why is Australia so good at swimming?"  Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam Koslowski Audio producer: Annabelle NicolDo you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Subscribe to TDA's sport newsletter here This week, millions of Australians have tuned in to watch the Swimming Australia trials, as athletes compete for a spot on the Aussie Olympic and Paralympic teams. There have been record-breaking swims, inspiring returns to form, and outpourings of emotion from the stands and the pool. But we’ve also seen disappointments — moments where a swimmer may have won their final but fell short of the Olympic qualification time set by Swimming Australia. In today's podcast, we look at why Australia is so good at swimming, and why the sport's national governing body sets the Olympic qualifying bar so high.Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam Koslowski Audio producer: Annabelle NicolDo you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Global levels of peace deteriorated at historic rates over the past year, according to new data from the Institute for Economics & Peace. The independent think tank compared levels of peacefulness across 163 countries for its annual Global Peace Index, finding global conflicts have reached their highest rate since World War II. But how do you define peace, and how is it measured? The Institute for Economics and Peace Executive Director Americas Michael Collins joins us in the deep dive. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Sam Koslowski Audio producer: Annabelle NicolDo you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia’s two major political parties are arguing over climate change. Over the weekend, you may have seen headlines that Opposition Leader Peter Dutton was planning to pull out of the Paris Agreement if the Coalition is voted in at the next election. However, Dutton then clarified that this is not true. Nevertheless, he has said he will scrap Labor's current 2030 emissions target if he wins the next election. We'll tell you what you need to know in today's podcast.  Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimonsAudio producer: Annabelle NicolDo you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yesterday, the Federal Government launched the first-ever nationwide anti-vaping ad campaign. It's called ‘Give Up For Good’ and comes after a rapid surge in the number of young people who vape. Rates of vaping among 18 to 24-year-olds have quadrupled since 2019. The Government is taking a new messaging approach with its new campaign, aimed at effectively targeting young people. So, how will it work? We’ll explain everything you need to know in today’s deep dive.Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimonsAudio producer: Emma GillespieListen to our episode on your tax questions, answered simplyListen to our episode on the plan to give young people a pay riseDo you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The peak body for unions in Australia has launched a nationwide campaign to scrap junior wages and give 18-20 year olds the same minimum wage as everyone else. In case you didn’t know, Australia’s laws legally allow young workers - meaning those under 21 - to be paid less than their older co-workers, even if they are performing the same job. Unions are wanting to change that, so can it be done? We’ll explore the answer in today’s podcast. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimonsAudio producer: Annabelle NicolDo you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is just about to be tax-time.  So we're here to answer all of your questions. Like, are second jobs taxed more? What actually are tax deductions? And can I still get my tax return money from a couple of years ago? You'll find the answers in today's podcast! Use the tax cut calculator to estimate you annual tax cut. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimonsAudio producer: Annabelle Nicol Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the last few weeks, almost two billion people have voted in elections, as part of what some are calling the biggest year for democracy ever. In today’s deep dive, TDA fact checker Lucy Tassell joins us to recap the biggest elections of the last month, and preview what’s next. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Lucy TassellAudio producer: Annabelle Nicol Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over 7 million Australians use Buy Now Pay Later accounts, like Afterpay or Zip, and young people are the main adopters of this new form of credit.  But now the government is keen to apply the same rules that govern our credit cards or loans to these services - in one of the biggest changes to The Credit Act in years.  The government hopes the new laws will protect vulnerable people from accumulating debt by making everyone get a credit check to use the apps. On today’s podcast, we’re going to take a look at what’s being proposed, why, and what the companies themselves think of the move. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimonsAudio producer: James Elliott Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey! Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter Buy our book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Subscribe to the TDA Sport Newsletter For the first time in U.S. history, the son of a sitting President is facing trial and potential jail time. The trial of Hunter Biden, the son of current President Joe Biden, has begun in the US state of Delaware this week. He stands accused of illegally buying and owning a handgun while using drugs. It’s another twist in what is becoming a legally-entangled Presidential election. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimonsAudio producer: James Elliott Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey! Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter Buy our book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Want more sport news from The Daily Aus? Sign up to our sport newsletter here! Australia’s workplace dispute tribunal, the Fair Work Commission, has delivered a ruling in the case between journalist Antoinette Lattouf and the ABC.It ruled that Lattouff was indeed sacked by ABC, which had been disputed by the public broadcaster. This ruling paves the way for Lattouf to pursue a Federal Court claim that her dismissal was unfair. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimonsAudio producer: James Elliott Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia is currently the only Western democracy without a national human rights act. Last week, a parliamentary committee recommended to the Federal Government that this change. It could mark a significant turning point in how rights are recognised and enforced across the nation. On today’s podcast, we sat down with Professor Justine Nolan, Director of the Australian Human Rights Institute and Professor at UNSW, about what this could mean for the country. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimonsAudio producer: James ElliottDo you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been a big few weeks for Donald Trump, whose first criminal case has just wrapped up after a five-week trial. The trial centred on Trump’s alleged cover-up of a ‘hush money’ payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels in the run-up to the 2016 presidential election. In today’s deep dive, we’ll cover what happened during the trial and what it means for the presidential hopeful.Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiAudio producer: Annabelle NicolDo you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly QuestionsToday’s sponsor: Learn the simple steps you can take to protect yourself onlineat ActNowStaySecure.gov.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The country has been rocked by another story of men’s violence against women after a Perth man killed a mother and daughter on Friday. It’s believed the man, a licensed gun owner, was looking for his ex-partner at the time of the incident. In the wake of the incident, the shooter’s daughter has issued a public statement about what she says is a failure by WA Police to adequately address safety concerns she and her mother had about her father. She claims she “raised the alarm” about her father three times, and was ignored by police. In today’s podcast, we’ll discuss what we know about the incident, the investigation now being launched by WA Police and how the WA government has responded.   Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiAudio producer: Annabelle Nicol Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions Today’s sponsor: Learn the simple steps you can take to protect yourself online at ActNowStaySecure.gov.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An expert panel has handed the Government a list of recommendations, aimed at reducing eating disorder rates in young people. It comes after eating disorder survivors and support advocates met with politicians and social media bosses in September last year. Now, they’re calling for legislative reform and changes to the way young people use social media. We'll unpack the panel's recommendations in the deep dive, and discuss whether these suggestions will lead to any change.  Hosts: Zara Seidler and Emma GillespieAudio producer: Annabelle NicolDo you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly QuestionsToday’s sponsor: Learn the simple steps you can take to protect yourself onlineat ActNowStaySecure.gov.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the last week, there have been two major incidents of turbulence hitting commercial flights, causing injury. On Sunday, 12 were injured on a Qatar Airways Doha to Dublin flight while in the air over Türkiye. In today’s podcast, we talk to Professor Dr Jason Middleton, the Head of UNSW's Department of Aviation between 1995 and 2017, about why we’re seeing a sudden spike in incidents of turbulence, and why you should always wear a seatbelt.Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiAudio producer: Annabelle NicolDo you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly QuestionsToday’s sponsor: Learn the simple steps you can take to protect yourself onlineat ActNowStaySecure.gov.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

News Corp and OpenAI, the tech company that created ChatGPT, have signed a multi-year content deal. Under the new partnership, News Corp’s content will be used to respond to ChatGPT user questions. News Corp CEO Robert Thomson said the deal will “set new standards for veracity, for virtue and for value in the digital age”. In today's deep dive, we'll explore why the deal matters, how the rest of the industry is handling the rise of AI and what comes next. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions  Today’s sponsor: Learn the simple steps you can take to protect yourself onlineat ActNowStaySecure.gov.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should kids under the age of 16 be banned from social media? A new campaign called 36 Months is calling for the age at which young people can sign up to social media to be pushed from 13 to 16. The organisers believe that the 36 months between the two ages are vital, and that “Kids need more time to develop healthy and secure identities before they’re exposed to the minefield of social media”. On today’s podcast, we speak to Michael ‘Wippa’ Wipfli, one of two organisers of the campaign, about why he’s behind the push, how he thinks it could work in practice and what some of the shortcomings of this approach could be. Find out more about 36 Months Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiGuest: Michael 'Wippa' WipfliAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions  Today’s sponsor: Learn the simple steps you can take to protect yourself onlineat ActNowStaySecure.gov.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the last month, we have brought you a number of episodes about the rising rate of men’s violence against women in Australia. We have spoken about specific cases, about new statistics and about roundtables being convened to discuss the issue. For today’s podcast, we wanted to go straight to the person responsible for making sure this rate comes down, the Minister for Women, Katy Gallagher. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara SeidlerGuest: Katy Gallagher, Minister for Finance and WomenAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions  Today’s sponsor: Learn the simple steps you can take to protect yourself onlineat ActNowStaySecure.gov.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The International Criminal Court’s lead prosecutor has announced he’s applying for arrest warrants for three Hamas leaders, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant. Today on the podcast, we’ll explain what this all means and what could happen now. Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Emma GillespieAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions  Today’s sponsor: Learn the simple steps you can take to protect yourself onlineat ActNowStaySecure.gov.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian have died in a helicopter crash. The helicopter crashed in mountainous terrain in northern Iran amid heavy fog, triggering a large-scale search. While little is known about what comes next, Iran’s Vice President is expected to temporarily take over the Presidency. In today's podcast, we'll explain what we know about the crash and what it means for the country. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions  Today’s sponsor: Learn the simple steps you can take to protect yourself onlineat ActNowStaySecure.gov.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three A-League players were arrested in Sydney on Friday morning over an alleged corrupt betting scheme. A-League is the highest level of professional men's soccer in Australia - and this has the potential to be one of the biggest scandals to hit Australian football in decades. In today’s podcast, we’re going to go through what we know about what has allegedly happened, what happens next, and Australia’s history of corrupt betting in sport. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimons Audio producer: Joe Kiely Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey! Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter Sign up to The Daily Aus' sport newsletter Buy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You may have seen that it is currently Fashion Week. It’s an exciting time for Australia’s fashion industry - showcasing the talents of some of the country’s best homegrown designers. But with fashion trends coming and going faster and faster, we're seeing more textiles going into landfill and becoming a problem for the environment, our health and our wallets. So, how do we reconcile the need for businesses to make money by new trends coming through, with the need for a more sustainable fashion industry. We discuss this on today’s podcast. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara Seidler Guest: Nina Gbor, founder of Eco StylesAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions  Today’s sponsor: Learn the simple steps you can take to protect yourself onlineat ActNowStaySecure.gov.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the first time, someone has been imprisoned in relation to Australia’s alleged war crimes. His name is David McBride. But he didn’t commit those crimes; he was the whistleblower for a 2017 report by the ABC that investigated alleged war crimes committed by Australian forces in Afghanistan. And this week, McBride was sentenced to nearly six years in jail. On today's podcast, we'll break down everything you need to know about this story. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara SeidlerAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions  Today’s sponsor: Learn the simple steps you can take to protect yourself onlineat ActNowStaySecure.gov.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government, led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, had two big decisions to make: what to spend money on, and where to get that money from. In today’s podcast we are going to focus on what it announced for young people.  Listen to our episode Why your HECS is changing Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara SeidlerAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions  Today’s sponsor: Learn the simple steps you can take to protect yourself onlineat ActNowStaySecure.gov.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government has announced a plan to ban the export of live sheep from Australia. It comes after an independent panel urged the Government to introduce a ban. In today’s podcast, we’ll discuss what the issue is, how this ban came to be, what the fallout has been. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions  Today’s sponsor: Learn the simple steps you can take to protect yourself onlineat ActNowStaySecure.gov.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Algorithms, child abuse, domestic violence, scams, extremist material, mis and disinformation, and the availability of good journalism on social media - these are all areas identified by the government for investigation as part of a new parliamentary committee investigating the influence and impacts of social media on Australian society. In today’s podcast, we’re going to look at what the committee has been asked to achieve, where this has all come from, and why it matters to you. Listen to our episode What's a porn passport? Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions  Today’s sponsor: Learn the simple steps you can take to protect yourself onlineat ActNowStaySecure.gov.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, a Western Sydney Council voted to remove material about same-sex parenting from its library shelves. In the days following the announcement, the NSW Government threatened to reduce its funding for libraries in the area, amid calls to reverse the ban. On today’s podcast, we’ll dive into the headlines you’ve been seeing about the book ban and explain the context and fallout of the decision. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions  Today’s sponsor: Learn the simple steps you can take to protect yourself onlineat ActNowStaySecure.gov.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a major development in the Israel-Hamas war, Israeli forces have entered the southern Gazan city of Rafah, in an operation they say is aimed at destroying Hamas targets. For the 1.4 million people in Rafah, this presents yet another major challenge, with many having nowhere to go. In today’s podcast, we discuss Rafah’s significance in the broader context of the conflict, how the international community has responded, and whether a ceasefire is any closer. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam KoslowskiAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions  Today’s sponsor: Learn the simple steps you can take to protect yourself onlineat ActNowStaySecure.gov.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson, and their American friend Jack Carter Rhoad have been confirmed dead in the Mexican state of Baja California, days after their family first raised the alarm that they were believed missing. Police allege they were murdered, possibly because thieves wanted their car tyres. In today’s deep dive, we’ll run through the timeline of what we know about their deaths. You can support their GoFundMe's here and here. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Lucy TassellAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions  Today’s sponsor: Learn the simple steps you can take to protect yourself onlineat ActNowStaySecure.gov.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government has announced it will wipe $3 billion in student debt and offer payments for some students undergoing mandatory placements. These announcements come a week before the Federal Budget and in the wake of recommendations made to the Government about how to reform the sector. On today’s podcast, we’ll explain what the changes to HECS could mean for you and how the placement payments will work.Listen to our episode 'Should uni students be paid for their compulsory placements?'Sign up to our new TDA Sport newsletter here Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimonsAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions  Today’s sponsor: Learn the simple steps you can take to protect yourself onlineat ActNowStaySecure.gov.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sign up to the TDA Sport newsletter Last week, we learned the federal government will trial age verification measures aimed at blocking children from watching explicit adult content online, as part of a range of measures designed to lower the rate of gender-based violence in Australia. ‘Porn passports’ aren’t a new idea, either here in Australia or around the world, but we’re yet to see any sort of programs introduced domestically. Today on the podcast, we break down whether this trial could be the first step on the road to age verifications on porn sites, and how would these verification processes would even work. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiGuest: Professor Paul Haskell-Dowland, Professor of Cyber Security Practice at Edith Cowan UniversityAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Student protests over the Israel-Hamas war have intensified across U.S. college campuses and have now spread to universities here in Australia. Protesters are calling for an immediate ceasefire, and for their universities to ‘divest’ from (stop investing funds in) companies linked to Israel. According to CNN, more than 1,000 students have been arrested across at least 21 states since mid-April, so on today’s we’re going to explain exactly what you need to know. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara SeidlerAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions  Today’s sponsor: Learn the simple steps you can take to protect yourself onlineat ActNowStaySecure.gov.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister has announced several new measures to combat domestic violence. It comes after new data this week revealed the rate of women killed by a partner in Australia increased by nearly 30% in 2022/23 compared to the previous year. Today on the podcast, we unpack yesterday’s announcement and explain what the Government’s national plan to combat violence against women actually is. You can always call 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732 Read more about the student arrests in the U.S. Read the report from the Australian Institute of Criminology Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara SeidlerAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions  Today’s sponsor: Learn the simple steps you can take to protect yourself onlineat ActNowStaySecure.gov.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, a hate speech trial against One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson has begun in the Federal Court. It comes after Hanson was accused of racially discriminating against Greens Deputy Leader Mehreen Faruqi in a social media post from 2022. Hanson and Faruqi have both faced questioning so far in the hearing. On today’s podcast, we’ll explain what Hanson said, the context of the case, and what could happen next. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the federal budget just over two weeks away, the economy is set to come roaring back into focus on your newsfeed. So, we thought we'd get you up to speed well in advance. How are we going with inflation and the cost of living? What should you expect from HECS and HELP debt indexation this year? And what early clues do we have about this year's budget? Today on the podcast, we speak to the Australia Institute and the Centre for Future Work’s Chief Economist, Greg Jericho, to take a temperature check of the economy. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiGuest: Greg Jericho, Chief Economist at the Australia Institute and the Centre for Future WorkAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been labelled Australia’s ‘national shame' - so far this year, 27 women have been killed in acts of gender-based violence. Now, the country’s Domestic Violence Commissioner is convening a crisis meeting of leaders from across the country to figure out what comes next. It comes as thousands marched in rallies over the weekend calling for stronger action. On today's podcast, we’ll discuss the context, what the government is saying and what comes next in this national conversation about women's safety. You can always call 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732 Read Jess Hill's article 'We won’t stop violence against women with conversations about respect. This is not working. We need to get real' Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a first for Australia, two people have launched an independent campaign to win a single seat at the next federal election. Bronwen Bock and Lucy Bradlow hope to run together for the same seat of Higgins and share the responsibilities of a federal politician. Today on the podcast, we speak to Bronwen and Lucy to ask them all our questions about how and if this could work. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara SeidlerGuests: Bronwen Bock and Lucy BradlowAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Earlier this week, the Victorian Government announced it would not proceed with plans to open a second supervised injecting room in Melbourne. On today’s podcast, we’re going to look at why the Victorian Government backflipped on its commitment, what the context of the decision is and how the community has responded. Listen to our episode 'Could TikTok actually be banned in the U.S.?' Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Billi FitzSimonsAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Elon Musk bought Twitter, he promised to make the social media platform a haven for free speech. Tonight, that commitment will be challenged in court by the Australian Government, as the eSafety Commissioner has demanded footage of last week’s Sydney church stabbing to be removed from the platform. On today's podcast, we’ll explain the controversy and why the ‘free speech’ argument might not hold up in an Australian court. Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Billi FitzSimonsAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the hours following the tragic murder of six people in Sydney’s Bondi Junction, families of some of the victims issued statement requesting that media remove images that were being circulated online. At the time, one victim’s family said that having those unauthorised photos being republished by the media was causing their loved ones “extreme distress”. On today’s podcast, we speak to Tarang Chawla about the media’s responsibility when it comes to reporting tragedies like we saw in Sydney recently. Tarang is an award-winning human rights activist, broadcaster, and lawyer. He is the co-founder of 'Not One More Niki', named in memory of his younger sister Nikita who was murdered in 2015. This podcast deals with domestic violence - if you or someone you know needs help, you can reach 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiGuest: Tarang ChawlaAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iran and Israel have long been adversaries, with tensions between the two Middle Eastern countries developing over decades. However, this month marks the first time either country has launched a direct attack on the other. In today's deep dive, we’re going to look at why direct conflict between these two nations is so significant, the context of geopolitical tension and why the global community is calling for immediate de-escalation. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been a week of really heavy news so for today’s episode of the podcast, we thought we’d bring you a round up of some of the uplifting stories from the week. From the arts, to sport and scientific innovation, we’ve got a wrap in today’s deep dive to take you into the weekend feeling a bit better about the state of the world. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Donald Trump has become the first U.S. President to face a criminal trial. It relates to the alleged cover-up of payments used to silence adult film star Stormy Daniels in the lead-up to the 2016 presidential election. In today's podcast, we speak to Planet America host Chas Licciardello about what the trial means, why it's important, and what happens next for the presidential hopeful. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Harry SekulichAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just two days after the traumatic events of Saturday’s mass stabbing in Bondi Junction, another major event unfolded in Sydney on Monday night, when a Bishop was stabbed in a church in the city’s west. Yesterday, NSW Police declared the event a terrorist act. On today’s podcast, we’re going to look at what happened, what actually constitutes an act of terrorism, and some steps for how to handle such a difficult period in the news. Help is always available. Lifeline: 13 11 14 Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yesterday, Justice Michael Lee handed down his judgement in the defamation case Bruce Lehrmann brought against journalist Lisa Wilkinson and Network Ten, finding that it was more likely than not Lehrmann raped fellow Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins in 2019 and therefore wasn’t defamed. In today's podcast, we'll explain the outcome of the civil case and what it means. Remember you can always call 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732. Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Sam KoslowskiAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the weekend, Australia was rocked by the killing of at least six people at the Bondi Junction Westfield shopping centre in Sydney’s east. At the time of recording, there are a number of victims who remain in a critical condition, and it’s possible the death toll could rise further. On today’s podcast, we’ll update you on what happened, how the community has responded, and the questions that remain. Help is always available. Lifeline: 13 11 14 Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Play our game Picture This In the age of fast fashion and on-demand expectations of clothing, a new trend is emerging: renting. More and more people are looking to borrow clothes or rent their own clothes out, both for sustainability and financial reasons. Today on the podcast, we speak to Dr Lisa Lake, Director of UTS’ Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Fashion & Textiles, about the way her team is working to track the environmental impact of borrowing and renting clothes. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiGuest: Dr Lisa Lake, Director of UTS’ Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Fashion & TextilesAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A transgender woman is suing a social media app for discrimination in the Federal Court. Roxanne Tickle launched legal action against 'Giggle for Girls' after she was removed from the app in 2021, and claims she was discriminated against unfairly because of her gender. The creator of the app denies any wrongdoing, and has repeatedly denied that Tickle is female. Today on the podcast we’ll deep dive into the details of this case, and explain why it's so important. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara SeidlerAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National arts council Creative Australia has handed down a landmark report into the state of Australia’s music festivals – and it's not good news. Over a third of Australian music festivals lost money last year, with the cost of putting on a festival rapidly increasing. Today on the podcast we speak to the Managing Director of the Australian Festival Association, Mitch Wilson, to unpack the findings. Listen to our episode Why young people can’t go out after 6pm in Alice Springs Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimonsGuest: Mitch Wilson, Managing Director Australian Festival AssociationAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the weekend, a Boeing plane turned around after an engine cover fell off during takeoff from the U.S. city of Denver. It’s just the latest in a string of recent incidents involving Boeing aircraft. In a memo to employees last month, outgoing CEO Dave Calhoun said “the eyes of the world are on us”. Today on the podcast, we'll explain exactly what has happened to Boeing planes lately, and why it's got the world talking.  Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In July 2012, 18-year-old Thomas Kelly was coward punched by Kieran Loveridge during a random attack in Sydney’s once-popular nightlife district of Kings Cross. The incident was part of a spate of violence in the area and led the NSW Government to introduce the city’s now-defunct lockout laws. Last week, Kieran Loveridge was granted parole towards the end of his 13-year sentence. On today’s podcast, we’ll look at the original incident that changed Sydney forever, the lockout laws, and where we’re at 14 years on. Find out more about Take Kare Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Play 'Picture This' here New laws aimed at protecting people against hate crimes have been introduced in Scotland this week, but they’ve attracted some criticism both locally and across the world. Today on the podcast, we break down exactly what the law entails, and why people like Elon Musk and JK Rowling have been vocally opposing it. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bruce Lehrmann’s defamation lawsuit against Network Ten journalist Lisa Wilkinson is back in the news this week. The final judgment of the case was due to be handed down today. However, the judge has now agreed to re-open the trial, at the request of Network Ten, due to new evidence. Today on the podcast, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about the new developments in the case. Note: TDA’s editor-in-chief is Billi FitzSimons, Lisa Wilkinson’s daughter. Billi had no editorial oversight or involvement with this story or any post we’ve made about this story’s developments. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, the Federal Government released a draft strategy aimed at improving the lives of Australians with Autism. It comes after a 2022 inquiry found that outcomes for Autistic people in Australia were “unacceptably poor”. So what does the strategy recommend, and how could it improve the lives of hundreds of thousands of Australians? In today's podcast, we speak to the CEO of Autism Awareness Australia to find out more. You can read the Draft National Autism Strategy here. You'll find the government's feedback survey here (feedback is due by 31 May). Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Sam KoslowskiGuest: Nicole Rogerson, CEO of Autism Awareness AustraliaAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Young people in Alice Springs are currently under a curfew, meaning they can't be outside between 6pm and 6am. The Northern Territory Government made the announcement in an effort to curb youth crime in the area. It is a move that has garnered worldwide media attention with the likes of CNN and The New York Times all covering this story. But what is the community saying? And does this deal with the root of the issue? We explain what is happening in today's deep dive. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam KoslowskiAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beyonce's new album ‘Cowboy Carter’ drops today, but not everyone is excited as we are. In today’s deep dive, we break down Beyonce's foray into country music, why it's angered some country fans and conservatives, and the complicated history of country music in the U.S. Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Emma GillespieAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions  Today’s episode is sponsored by Teach for Australia. Applications for Teach For Australia's 2025 Leadership Development Program are now open. Head to teachforaustralia.org to apply.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, allegations were levelled against the AFL over recreational drug use being covered up by club doctors, and players being told to fake physical injuries in order to avoid game day drug testing. This is a story that has the potential to rock the sport, so we deep dive into everything we know so far today on the podcast. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam KoslowskiAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions  Today’s episode is sponsored by Teach for Australia. Applications for Teach For Australia's 2025 Leadership Development Program are now open. Head to teachforaustralia.org to apply.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Russia has just experienced its deadliest domestic terror attack in 20 years, when four gunmen stormed a concert hall in Moscow and killed at least 137 people, with at least 140 others injured. Now, as the four gunmen face trial, questions are being asked about the failure of Russian intelligence to foreshadow the attack - all despite some very explicit warnings from U.S. intelligence services only a few weeks ago. Today on the podcast, we’ll explain what happened, what the world knew, and how Russia is responding. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam KoslowskiAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions  Today’s episode is sponsored by Teach for Australia. Applications for Teach For Australia's 2025 Leadership Development Program are now open. Head to teachforaustralia.org to apply.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anj Sharma is a 19-year-old university student. She’s also an activist trying to change the laws of the country.Sharma wants to make it a legal obligation for the Australian Government to consider its duty of care to future generations when making decisions about the environment.Sharma is working with Independent Senator David Pocock to get their duty of care bill through government.This week, the Senate is considering the merits of the bill. In today's deep dive, TDA talks to Sharma about the legislation. Listen to our episode 'When will young people be able to afford an electric vehicle?' with Chris Bowen here Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam KoslowskiGuest: Anj SharmaAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions  Today’s episode is sponsored by Teach for Australia. Applications for Teach For Australia's 2025 Leadership Development Program are now open. Head to teachforaustralia.org to apply.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An independent legal body has advised the Federal Government on how to better protect LGBT+ staff and students at religious schools. The Government asked the Australian Law Reform Commission to review federal anti-discrimination laws in light of a years-long debate about religious freedoms. In today's podcast, we unpack the recommendations made to the Government. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara SeidlerAudio producer: Joe Kiely Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Banksy is in the news this week after he unveiled his latest artwork in North London. You may have seen it – it was green paint sprayed on a wall behind a tree to give the appearance of leaves, with a person holding a sprayer next to it. But what is perhaps most interesting about Banksy is that he has remained anonymous throughout his career. So how has he done it? On today’s episode, we interview Professor Alison Young from the University of Melbourne, who has researched graffiti and street art extensively, to understand the world’s obsession with Banksy. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara SeidlerGuest: Professor Alison Young, University of MelbourneAudio producer: Joe Kiely Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions Today’s episode is sponsored by Kttipay. Head to KttiPay.com and download KttiPay. Splitting expenses not headaches.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yesterday, Queensland announced the country’s first permanent pill testing service will begin at a music festival next week. It comes just over a year after the state first announced it would move to allow for pill testing. Pill testing is a highly contentious issue, but with two jurisdictions now allowing it, what can we expect to see from the rest of the country? Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Zara SeidlerAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions Today’s episode is sponsored by Kttipay. Head to KttiPay.com and download KttiPay. Splitting expenses not headaches.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, the taxi industry reached a landmark settlement with Uber. The ride-sharing giant has agreed to pay $272 million in compensation after a five year legal battle with taxi and hire car operators. In today's podcast, we unpack the case against Uber and what it means for them. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Sam KoslowskiAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions  Today’s episode is sponsored by Kttipay. Head to KttiPay.com and download KttiPay. Splitting expenses not headaches.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the weekend, First Nations people in South Australia determined the composition of Australia’s first-ever Indigenous Voice to Parliament advisory body. The Voice will be a group of First Nations representatives advising the South Australian Government on matters of importance to their communities. This is a big moment for the country - so we’re going to unpack how the South Australian Voice works, how it came to be, and what influence it might have. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam KoslowskiAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions  Today’s episode is sponsored by Kttipay. Head to KttiPay.com and download KttiPay. Splitting expenses not headaches.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve heard time and time again how important climate change is to our audience. So, we decided to interview the Climate Change Minister, Chris Bowen, about what the Australian Government is doing to accelerate action. Plus, we talked about the exact timeline for when the Government expects young people to be able to afford an electric vehicle. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam KoslowskiGuest: Chris Bowen, Climate Change MinisterAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions  Today’s episode is sponsored by Kttipay. Head to KttiPay.com and download KttiPay. Splitting expenses not headaches.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill that would force TikTok’s Chinese parent company to sell it or face being banned in the country. The bill still needs to pass a few more steps before it can become a law. So what does this all mean? And could it happen in Australia? Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Emma GillespieAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australians are using more cocaine, methamphetamine, and MDMA than last year. How do we know this? It’s according to new sewage analysis by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission, who have been testing Aussie wastewater since 2016. Today on the podcast, we speak to Shane Neilson, CIC's Acting National Manager of Data Analytics, about what else this data tells us about Australians' drug consumption. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Zara SeidlerGuest: Shane Nielson, Criminal Intelligence Commission's Acting National Manager of Data AnalyticsAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths have been accused of anti-competitive practices and unfair prices against a backdrop of record profits. Concerns of price-gouging have escalated into multiple formal investigations, including a Senate Inquiry. So what exactly are the supermarkets accused of, what are the inquiries trying to achieve, and will any of it actually lead to cheaper groceries? Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara SeidlerAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last weekend, a major music festival in Victoria was cancelled due to severe weather warnings, but it's not the first time this has happened. There have been around 45 Aussie music festivals that have been partially or fully cancelled due to weather impacts since 2015. So, with temperatures soaring and climate change an increasing concern, what does the future of festivals look like in Australia? Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara SeidlerGuest: Berish Bilander, CEO of Green Music AustraliaAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, a 22-year-old man named Patrick Orren Stephenson was arrested for the murder of Ballarat woman Samantha Murphy. We now know his name, but his identity was initially kept secret under a suppression order. Today on the podcast, we delve into exactly what a suppression orders is, as well as what we know about the alleged murder of Samantha Murphy.Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Zara SeidlerAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions Today’s episode is sponsored by Kttipay. Head to KttiPay.com and download KttiPay. Splitting expenses not headaches.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Queensland became the second state to criminalise coercive control as a standalone offence. Today on the pod, we talk about Queensland’s new crime, and how Australia is progressing on domestic violence laws. If you or a loved one is struggling, you can call 1800Respect on 1800 737 732. Credits:Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam KoslowskiAudio Producer: Emmeline PetersonDo you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, millions of people in the U.S. voted in their state’s primary elections in a day known as Super Tuesday. It's one of the most important days in the U.S. presidential election cycle.Today on the podcast, we’re going to take you through Super Tuesday, how it all works and what this week’s results mean. Credits:Hosts: Emma Gillespie, Zara Seidler Audio Producer: Emmeline PetersonDo you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To support The Daily Aus, subscribe to our newsletter here. Meta, the company that owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, announced last week it will not renew its deals with large traditional Australian media companies.  Separately, Meta also announced last month it’s taking steps to limit the reach of “political” content on its platforms. Australian news publishers now fear a breakdown in mediation talks between the tech giant and the Australian Government could lead to news being blocked on the platforms. We'll explain why you need to care about Meta's decision in today's deep dive. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Zara SeidlerAudio Producer: Joe KielySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the weekend, the NRL launched its new season in Vegas.In one of the games, Brisbane Broncos player Ezra Mam alleged a racist comment was made against him by Sydney Roosters player Spencer Leniu. We’ll explain everything you need to know about the incident and the wider NRL Vegas experiment in today’s deep dive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to a recommendation from an independent review of universities that was released last week, students who complete placements as part of their degree shouldn’t suffer financially. It comes after the Federal Government asked the Universities Accords Panel for advice on ways to improve the sector. Today on the podcast, we explain exactly what “placement poverty” is, and what the recommendation might mean for university students. Read the Australian Universities Accord Final Report Document here Credits:Hosts: Sam Koslowski, Zara Seidler Audio Producer: Emmeline PetersonGive your thoughts via our podcast surveySubscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tanning represents your skin cells in trauma. That's the message this year’s joint Australian of the Year, Professor Georgina Long, wants you to know. She’s a cancer doctor and was part of a medical breakthrough that transformed the way we treat melanoma. In today’s deep dive, we chat to the Prof Long about her work in the melanoma field, as well as how her medical breakthrough is now being used to treat her best friend and co-Australian of the Year recipient, Professor Richard Scolyer. Melanoma March supports MIA’s life-saving research. Donate at melanomamarch.org.au Credits:Hosts: Sam Koslowski, Zara Seidler Guest: Professor Georgina LongAudio Producer: Emmeline PetersonSubscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you need help, you can speak to the Butterfly Foundation here. Today, the Butterfly Foundation released a new report on the prevalence of eating disorders in Australia. It found that eating disorders are on the rise in Australia, particularly amongst young people. On today's podcast, we break down what these new findings mean, and what the reason behind the rise is. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimonsGuest: Dr. Jim Hungerford, CEO of the Butterfly FoundationAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson Give your thoughts via our podcast surveySubscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Give your thoughts via our podcast survey Yesterday, Australia’s biggest employers’ were forced to publicly reveal their gender pay gap. Some of the companies with the biggest gaps may surprise you. Today on the podcast, we'll explain exactly what a gender pay gap is, which companies had the biggest pay gaps, and what it all means. Listen to What we know about the murders of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara SeidlerAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last Friday, a NSW Police officer was charged with the murder of Sydney couple Jesse Baird and Luke Davies. Although they have charged police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon, who was the former partner of Baird, police have said he is not cooperating with the search for the bodies. In today’s podcast, we’ll talk through what we know happened, how the community is responding, and all the things police are still trying to piece together about this alleged double murder. If you need help, please reach out to QLIFE on 1800 184 527 Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Zara SeidlerAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson Give your thoughts via our podcast surveySubscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Give your thoughts via our podcast survey Question Time - there’s huge interest in this hour of debate that happens every day at 2pm during parliamentary sitting weeks. According to the Parliamentary Education Office, it's aim is to hold the government to account. So - does it achieve this? Or is it just an excuse for politicians to yell at each other? Today on the podcast, we answer all the questions you might have about Question Time, and speak to some people who are in the room when it happens. Credits:Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimonsGuests: Zali Steggall and Dr Andrew CharltonAudio Producer: Emmeline PetersonSubscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Wikileaks founder Julian Assange is back in the news because his final appeal to avoid extradition from the UK to the U.S. is currently underway. Assange is facing 18 charges in the U.S. relating to the leaking of thousands of confidential government documents. If found guilty, he faces penalties of up to 175 years behind bars. Today on the podcast, we break down exactly why this decision is so important. Credits:Hosts: Zara Seidler and Emma GillespieAudio Producer: Emmeline PetersonGive your thoughts via our podcast surveySubscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to the latest HILDA (Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia) report, young Australians are more likely to experience loneliness and psychological distress than any other age group. For twenty years, HILDA has been interviewing the same network of 17,000 Australians, every year, to compile results that give us comprehensive insight into the lives of Australians. To help us understand more about what is causing this loneliness epidemic, we speak to one of the experts behind the data on today's podcast. Credits:Hosts: Zara Seidler and Emma GillespieGuest: Professor Roger Wilkins, Co-Director of the HILDA Survey Project and Deputy Director of the Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social ResearchAudio Producer: Emmeline PetersonGive your thoughts via our podcast surveySubscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You can watch a video version of this deep dive here There is a push to curb alcohol consumption in Parliament House after two recent incidents involving parliamentarians and alcohol. Earlier this month, a video went viral of Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce lying on the ground in the middle of a Canberra street. This week, Nationals Senator Perin Davey admitted she had two drinks before a Senate Estimates hearing, where she could be heard slurring her words. In today’s deep dive, we’re discussing the rules around drinking in Parliament, the push for breath testing and what happens next. Credits:Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimonsAudio Producer: Emmeline PetersonGive your thoughts via our podcast surveySubscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Give your thoughts via our podcast survey Over the weekend, Alexei Navalny, the most vocal critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, died in prison. Navalny was in jail serving multiple sentences for crimes he claimed were "fabricated” at the time of his death. Since the news of his death broke, many western leaders have been quick to blame the Russian Government for his death. On today's podcast, we deep dive on exactly who Alexei Navalny was, why his death is seen as suspicious by so many, and how world leaders are reacting to the news. Credits:Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimonsAudio Producer: Emmeline PetersonSubscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Give your thoughts via our podcast survey It would have been hard to miss it over the weekend - the Australian leg of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tours kicked off in Melbourne on Friday night. But we have one question: Why exactly is the singer so popular? We explore the phenomenon of Taylor Swift in today's deep dive. Credits:Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimonsGuest: Kate Pattison, fan studies PhD candidate at RMIT in MelbourneAudio Producer: Emmeline PetersonSubscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Read the full statement by the three leaders here. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has released a joint statement with the leaders of Canada and New Zealand that warns Israel against invading Rafah, a city in southern Gaza, where 1.5 million Palestinian people are taking refuge. It comes as Israel has increased airstrikes into Rafah, and is planning a ground offensive into the city.  Credits:Hosts: Billi FitzSimons, Emma GillespieAudio Producer: Emmeline PetersonSubscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Give your thoughts via our podcast survey This month we've heard two updates on the 'Closing the Gap' initiative, aimed at improving the lives of First Nations people to be more in line with other Australians. But it's not good news – the Government is at risk of not meeting their goals, and actually going backwards in some areas. Today on the podcast, we're explaining the failures and successes of the 'Closing the Gap' scheme, and what needs to change. Credits:Hosts: Billi FitzSimons, Lucy TassellAudio Producer: Emmeline PetersonSubscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Give your thoughts via our podcast survey Housing affordability is something that we talk about a lot at The Daily Aus, and the ins and outs of it can get confusing. Today on the deep dive, we're breaking down what the 'help to buy' scheme is that the federal government are proposing, whether it could actually help you buy your first property, and exactly why the Greens are currently against it. Credits:Hosts: Sam Koslowski, Zara Seidler Research: Harry SekulichAudio Producer: Emmeline PetersonSubscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sophie Delezio spent much of her childhood recovering from two horrific accidents, but chances are you already knew that. That's because as Sophie recovered and grew up, the media attention that surrounded her made her a household name. Now an adult, Sophie reflects on the media's portrayal of her, and what she calls 'inspiration porn'. Credits:Hosts: Sam Koslowski, Zara SeidlerGuest: Sophie DelezioAudio Producer: Emmeline Peterson Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Super Bowl is one of the biggest nights in entertainment in America, and more recently in Australia as well. Every year, millions of people tune in to watch not only the game, but also some of the biggest names in music perform during the half-time show, as well as multi-million dollar advertisements. So why are Aussies starting to tune into the Super Bowl in droves, even more so than some of our biggest local events? Credits:Hosts: Billi FitzSimons, Zara SeidlerGuest: David Smith, United States Studies CentreAudio Producer: Emmeline Peterson Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bitcoin has dominated the cryptocurrency conversation for years, but do you know who invented it? Did you know it was an Aussie? The truth is, we actually don’t know that for sure.A group of tech firms launched legal action against the Australian man who claims he founded Bitcoin. It’s such a mystery, that a UK court is now trying to get to the bottom of it. So, who’s telling the truth? On today's podcast, we dive deeper into the trial of Australian scientist Craig Wright. Credits:Hosts: Sam Koslowski, Zara Seidler Audio Producer: Emmeline PetersonSubscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Federal Senate Committee has recommended legal protection of a person’s ‘right to disconnect’ from work during their personal time. The committee examined draft laws addressing concerns about employee expectations outside work hours. In its report handed to the Government last week, the committee called for “clear expectations about contact and availability in workplaces”. On today's podcast, we discuss what the reform could mean for you and your workplace. Credits:Hosts: Sam Koslowski, Zara Seidler Audio Producer: Emmeline PetersonSubscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Australia’s first psychedelic-assisted therapy clinic opened in Melbourne. The clinic will use MDMA and psilocybin to treat patients with PTSD and treatment-resistant depression. But what does psychedelic-assisted therapy actually involve, and how easily will the average Australian be able to access treatment? Today on the podcast we speak to one of the clinic’s co-founders to understand more about this relatively new therapy.Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Zara SeidlerGuest: Dr Paul Liknatizky of the Clarion ClinicProducer: Emma GillespieAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week, a group of demonstrators gathered outside Sydney's Newington College to protest against the school's plans to open enrolments to girls. The decision by the prestigious boy's school follows a trend of single-sex schools across the country going co-ed. TDA Reporter Chloe Christie spoke to Phillip Heath, the head of Barker College, about the school's transition to co-ed. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Zara SeidlerGuests: Phillip Heath and Mel Brady from Barker CollegeInterviewer: Chloe ChristieAudio producer: Emmeline PetersonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Social media CEOs headed to Washington, D.C. last week for a grilling from the U.S. Senate over online child abuse. In today’s deep dive, we find out what the government expects from social media giants, and what tech bosses say they’re doing to keep kids safe online. Credits:Hosts: Sam Koslowski, Zara Seidler Producer: Emma Gillespie and Emmeline PetersonSubscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A lot has been said about 'Stage 3' tax cuts lately, what is and isn’t changing, and who the measures will impact. To dig a little deeper into what these changes mean for young people in particular, TDA journalist Harry Sekulich spoke to Finance Minister Katy Gallagher. What is actually in a vape?How illegal are vapes?The forces trying to legalise vaping Credits:Hosts: Sam Koslowski, Zara Seidler Guest: Finance Minister Katy GallagherProducer: Harry SekulichAudio production: Emmeline PetersonSubscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

63 years ago today the oral contraceptive, aka the pill, became available to Australian women. TDA fact checker Lucy joins the pod to talk about the history of the pill, how it changed Australia, and the future of contraception.Listen to our episode on Thalidomide here Watch our video on male contraceptives here CreditsHosts: Sam Koslowski and Lucy TassellProducer: Joe KielySubscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we dive a bit deeper, to examine the forces trying to legalise vaping, we uncover the role Big Tobacco has to play. So why do companies which traditionally have made their money from selling cigarettes, want vapes to be more readily available? And will the Government be able to push through with their reforms, with a force like Big Tobacco working against them?  Credits Features: Mark Butler, Federal Health Minister Becky Freeman, Associate Professor, School of Public Health, Sydney UniversityZara Seidler, TDA Co-FounderMatt Canavan, Senator, National Party of Australia  - Producers: Ninah Kopel and Joe KielyExecutive Producer: Billi FitzSimonsFact Checker: Lucy TassellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve known for some time that buying nicotine vapes over the counter has been illegal. So why are they still so easy to buy? And what’s slowed down progress on regulation? In Episode  Two we’ll look at the legal loopholes vape manufacturers have been using to keep their vapes on the shelves. We also head to Parliament House to hear from those trying to crack down on vapes, and those trying to get them legalised. Credits Features:Becky Freeman, Associate Professor, School of Public Health, Sydney University Mark Butler, Federal Health Minister  Dr Jody Moller, Senior Lecturer in Chemistry, University of Wollongong Professor Emily Banks, Professor of Epidemiology and Public Health, Australian National University. Matt Canavan, Senator, National Party of Australia  Professor Emily Banks, Professor of Epidemiology and Public Health, Australian National University. Producers: Ninah Kopel and Joe Kiely Executive Producer: Billi FitzSimons Fact Checker: Lucy TassellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The rules around vaping in Australia are about to change. But in order to understand these changes, you need to understand what vapes actually are - and what they’re doing to our health. In Episode One of TDA’s Understanding Vapes series, we’re going to go from the local tobacconist to the lab and speak to some of the most knowledgeable experts in the country to learn just how dangerous vaping can be.    Credits Features: Dr Celine Kelso, Mass Spectrometry Lab Manager, University of Wollongong Dr Jody Moller, Senior Lecturer in Chemistry, University of Wollongong Professor Emily Banks, Professor of Epidemiology and Public Health, Australian National University.Daniel Lo Surdo, TDA Journalist Producers: Ninah Kopel and Joe Kiely Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s Australia’s national day today and a public holiday across the states and territories. But one in 10 TDA readers told us they don’t know why Australia Day happens on January 26. In today’s deep dive, TDA fact checker Lucy joins Sam to explain today’s history of celebration and protest.Credits:Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Lucy TassellProducer: James ElliottSubscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The national population has reached over 27 million, but in the middle of housing, cost of living and environmental crises, is Australia equipped to deal with its growing population? In today's deep dive, two experts help us unpack the milestone, migration, and 'population panic.'  Credits Guests: Mark McCrindle and Dr. Liz AllenHosts: Zara Seidler and Emma GillespieProducer: Joe Kiely and Emma Gillespie Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Women’s pain is real and regularly overlooked. That’s the verdict from the Victorian Government after a survey they conducted revealed what’s known as a “gender pain gap”. The Victorian Government will now launch a review to find out what’s going wrong. In today’s deep dive, we’ll look at what this inquiry will set out to do and what it could mean for the rest of the country CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Emma GillespieProducer: Ninah KopelSubscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A group of Australian dads are calling for the Federal Government to fund 12 weeks of paid parental leave for fathers and non-birthing parents. As it currently stands, there’s a shared limit on how much combined paid leave parents can take. Meaning when a dad or non-birthing parent takes leave, it reduces the number of weeks the other parent can take. But a group of dads including Hamish Blake and red Wiggle Simon Pryce are calling for change. In today’s deep dive we speak to dad and former AFL player David Mundy about they want to see change. CreditsGuest: David Mundy, Head of Engagement, Gender Equality at the Minderoo Foundation Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Emma Gillespie and Ninah KopelSubscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week, awards season was in full swing as the world of TV and film took centre stage. But as this happened, an important statement was released from production companies, asking governments to require global streamers - such as Netflix and Disney - to make “fair and proportional” contributions to local content. In today's episode, we speak to the CEO of Screen Producers Australia, Matthew Deaner, about why this is so important.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed the ‘Stage 3’ tax cuts will still be introduced from July.  This means everyone earning above $45,000 will receive a tax cut - meaning more money in their bank account - in the second half of this year. But it will benefit higher-income earners the most. These cuts have been controversial, because many economists are worried it will contribute to inflation. But the Prime Minister has said it won’t. We’ll tell you what you need to know in today’s deep dive.  Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Zara SeidlerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump won the Iowa caucuses earlier this week, cementing him as the frontrunner in the 2024 Republican race to become the party’s next presidential candidate. It's the first step towards another expected showdown between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. But it’s not yet guaranteed that both the current President and former President will face off. They need to go through the long, public selection process. In today’s deep dive, we’ll explain how American political parties choose their candidates for President.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The UK’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called it one of the greatest miscarriages of justice in the nation’s history, and it’s been compared to the Australian Robodebt saga. In today’s deep dive we’ll explain what you need to know about the UK’s post office scandal. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Zara SeidlerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Voters in Taiwan have elected Lai Ching-te from the Democratic Progressive Party as their new leader. It’s a history-making election for Taiwan - marking the first time a political party has won a third straight presidential election. We'll tell you what you need to know in today's deep dive. CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiResearcher: Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Joe Kiely Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South Africa has accused Israel of committing genocide in its war in Gaza, in a case brought to the International Court of Justice. The Israeli government “categorically rejects” the claims. Both sides have presented evidence before the court in the last few days. On today's podcast, we explain what both sides are arguing, how the court works, and what happens next. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimonsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump has been leading the news cycle when it comes to Republican nominees for this year’s presidential election, but in all of the intensity of the election, one person has emerged as his biggest contender. Nikki Haley could end up winning the Republican nomination for President. So who is she? We'll explain what you need to know in today's podcast. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Zara SeidlerResearcher: Harry SekulichProducer: James Elliott See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matildas Captain Sam Kerr has ruptured her ACL, which could rule her out of the Olympics this year. But did you know, female athletes are more likely than their male counterparts to tear their ACL? In this episode, Adam Walker, Physiotherapist and ACL rehabilitation specialist explains why Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimonsInterviewer: Chloe ChristieGuest: Adam Walker, Physiotherapist and researcher specialising in the area of ACL rehabilitation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the weekend, nine people were taken to hospital in critical condition from the Hardmission Festival at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne. Seven of these people were placed into an induced coma. So what went wrong? To find out we speak to Danny Hill, the Secretary of the Victorian Ambulance Union. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: James ElliotGuest: Danny Hill, Secretary of the Victorian Ambulance UnionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we all know, the cost of renting in Australia increased significantly last year. In fact, it has been increasing at an above-average rate for a couple of years now. And we want to know - will 2024 be the year it finally slows down? To answer this question, we spoke to Tim Lawless, who is the Research Director for property data company CoreLogic.Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Zara SeidlerJournalist: Chloe ChristieProducer: Joe KielySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we are recapping what you missed from the last two weeks of the summer break. Overseas, we cover the continued war in Israel and Gaza as well as the historical court documents about Jeffrey Epstein that were unsealed. In Australia, we cover the death of Melissa Hoskins, a 32-year-old Australian Olympic cyclist, who died after she was hit by a car in Adelaide. We'll tell you what you need to know in today's episode. Listen to 'The U.S. state where Donald Trump can’t win'. CreditsHosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s that time of year. Whether you’re on holiday, or rostered on and on your way to work, we’re here to get you through the summer. From fun questions to prompt conversations on your road trip, to some of the big stories you may have missed in 2023, TDA’s summer series has you covered. We’ll be back with fresh deep dives and the daily headlines from 8 January.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s that time of year. Whether you’re on holiday, or rostered on and on your way to work, we’re here to get you through the summer. From fun questions to prompt conversations on your road trip, to some of the big stories you may have missed in 2023, TDA’s summer series has you covered. We’ll be back with fresh deep dives and the daily headlines from 8 January.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s that time of year. Whether you’re on holiday, or rostered on and on your way to work, we’re here to get you through the summer. From fun questions to prompt conversations on your road trip, to some of the big stories you may have missed in 2023, TDA’s summer series has you covered. We’ll be back with fresh deep dives and the daily headlines from 8 January.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s that time of year. Whether you’re on holiday, or rostered on and on your way to work, we’re here to get you through the summer. From fun questions to prompt conversations on your road trip, to some of the big stories you may have missed in 2023, TDA’s summer series has you covered. We’ll be back with fresh deep dives and the daily headlines from 8 January.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s that time of year. Whether you’re on holiday, or rostered on and on your way to work, we’re here to get you through the summer. From fun questions to prompt conversations on your road trip, to some of the big stories you may have missed in 2023, TDA’s summer series has you covered. We’ll be back with fresh deep dives and the daily headlines from 8 January.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s that time of year. Whether you’re on holiday, or rostered on and on your way to work, we’re here to get you through the summer. From fun questions to prompt conversations on your road trip, to some of the big stories you may have missed in 2023, TDA’s summer series has you covered. We’ll be back with fresh deep dives and the daily headlines from 8 January.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s that time of year. Whether you’re on holiday, or rostered on and on your way to work, we’re here to get you through the summer. From fun questions to prompt conversations on your road trip, to some of the big stories you may have missed in 2023, TDA’s summer series has you covered. We’ll be back with fresh deep dives and the daily headlines from 8 January.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s that time of year. Whether you’re on holiday, or rostered on and on your way to work, we’re here to get you through the summer. From fun questions to prompt conversations on your road trip, to some of the big stories you may have missed in 2023, TDA’s summer series has you covered. We’ll be back with fresh deep dives and the daily headlines from 8 January.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s that time of year. Whether you’re on holiday, or rostered on and on your way to work, we’re here to get you through the summer. From fun questions to prompt conversations on your road trip, to some of the big stories you may have missed in 2023, TDA’s summer series has you covered. We’ll be back with fresh deep dives and the daily headlines from 8 January.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s that time of year. Whether you’re on holiday, or rostered on and on your way to work, we’re here to get you through the summer. From fun questions to prompt conversations on your road trip, to some of the big stories you may have missed in 2023, TDA’s summer series has you covered. We’ll be back with fresh deep dives and the daily headlines from 8 January. Also in case you missed it, Kirsty has given birth to a healthy baby since we recorded this interview!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s that time of year when we take a moment to look back and reflect on the year that was. Sam and Zara discuss their favourite good news story from 2023, and the stories that will stick with them. Listen until the end to hear their predictions for 2024 so we can look back next year and see if they were right. CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There was some big news out of the U.S. yesterday. The state of Colorado ruled that Donald Trump is ineligible to be on the state's ballot for President in 2024 due to his involvement in the Capitol insurrection on January 6 2021. This means that if you’re a person voting in Colorado at the U.S. election next year, you won’t see Donald Trump’s name on a ballot paper - that is, unless this decision is overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court. We'll tell you what you need to know in today's deep dive. CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiResearcher: Harry SekulichProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a trial happening in Hong Kong at the moment that has captured the world's attention. Jimmy Lai, a pro-democracy activist, is on trial after he was arrested by the Chinese Government for raising concerns about its interference in Hong Kong. He is facing life in prison. We'll tell you what you need to know in today's deep dive. CreditsResearch: Daniel Lo Surdo Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The aftermath of ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper in Far North QLD has led to the region’s worst flooding crisis on-record. Flood levels in the Daintree River reached 15 metres on Monday, while in Cairns, levels have now exceeded the previous flood record set in 1977. In today’s deep dive, we’ll get you up to speed on this developing crisis, and explain what it means for the state’s new Premier, during his first week on the job. CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Emma Gillespie  and Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Australia became the first country in the world to ban engineered stone. Engineered stone has become a popular and more affordable alternative to natural stone (like marble or granite) in bathrooms and kitchens. But it contains a dangerous and potentially life threatening substance. In the deep dive we’ll tell you more about engineered stone, and unpack the ban.CreditsResearch: Harry Sekulich Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: James Elliott and Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, a woman in Texas made headlines around the world after she was banned from accessing an abortion despite being told it was necessary to “preserve [her] life”. According to her lawyers,  it is the first case filed on behalf of a pregnant person seeking an emergency abortion since Roe. V Wade was overturned. We’ll explain what you need to know in today’s deep dive. CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From this week, businesses in Australia are now legally required to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. This is called a ‘positive duty’, and will make it contingent on employers to prevent harassment from occurring in the workplace, rather than just reacting to an incident once it occurs. We'll explain what you need to know in today's deep dive. CreditsResearch: Daniel Lo Surdo Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government has announced a strategy to “fix Australia’s broken migration system”. This comes after a significant increase in net migration to Australia following the end of COVID border closures. Overseas migration to Australia increased by 103% to 681,000 in the 12 months to 31 March this year. In today’s deep dive, we’ll look at the Government’s plan to slow migration and some of the criticism it has attracted.  CreditsResearch: Harry Sekulich Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A little over a month ago TDA editor Bili FitzSimons asked Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk about her leadership plans. At that point, Palaszczuk said she was energised and committed to her role. Now the Premier has announced she is stepping down, with her last day to be on Friday. In today’s deep dive, we’ll explain what led to this decision, who’s likely to replace Palaszczuk, and what her legacy will be. Listen to ‘The QLD law overriding human rights’. CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The political year has come to an end with parliament concluding its final sitting day last week. Looking back on the year that was, the big political milestones can seem like a bit of a blur. In today’s deep dive, we’re going to look at some of the year’s biggest political milestones, from Robodebt to the National Anti-Corruption Commission. We’ll remind you of what you’ve forgotten and explain what you’ve missed. CreditsJournalist: Harry SekulichHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah KopelSubscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yesterday, an independent review of Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme made 26 recommendations for Australia’s governments to better support Australians with disability. We’ll explain exactly what you need to know in today's deep dive. You can read the full report here.Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Emma GillespieSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the last sitting week for Parliament, but a lot has been going on in Canberra over the past month. Four people who were recently released from indefinite detention after the High Court ruled it was unlawful have allegedly reoffended. The Government has spent much of the week trying to rush through legislation to re-detain some of those who were released. We’ll explain what is happening in today’s deep dive. Listen to our episode: Why the High Court ruled indefinite detention unlawful.Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Zara SeidlerProducer: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimonsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coles and Woolworths are set to front a Senate Inquiry over allegations they’re overcharging their customers. The supermarkets will likely face questions over the rising cost of products and potential “price gouging”. In the deep dive, we’ll explain what’s led to these allegations, and how they’ve come after significant profits for both supermarkets.CreditsResearcher: Harry Sekulich Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Voluntary assisted dying is now legal in every Australian state. But a new Federal Court ruling means it’s illegal for doctors to give patients information about voluntary assisted dying via telehealth. In today’s deep dive, we’ll explain how this law came to be and what it means for those seeking information on voluntary assisted dying. Listen to ‘Why the territories can’t make laws on voluntary assisted dying’ CreditsResearch: Harry SekulichHosts: Zara Seidler and Ninah KopelProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly Questions Take the stress out of your next adventure. Get a quote at travelinsurancedirect.com.au/tda. T&Cs apply. Consider the PDS, TMD and if the product is right for you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Butterfly Foundation, the national charity dedicated to supporting Australians living with eating disorders, is expecting a surge in calls to its national helpline over the holiday period. The foundation says it has observed a consistent year-on-year increase in demand for eating disorder support services around Christmas and saw a 15% increase in calls during the 2022 holiday period compared to the year before. In the deep dive, we’ll Melissa Wilton from the Butterfly Foundation about what causes this increase in demand, and what to do if you’re worried about someone you know. CreditsGuest: Melissa Wilton, Head of Communications and Engagement at the Butterfly FoundationHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Emma Gillespie and Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly Questions Take the stress out of your next adventure. Get a quote at travelinsurancedirect.com.au/tda. T&Cs apply. Consider the PDS, TMD and if the product is right for you.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Earlier in the year, Health Minister Mark Butler announced sweeping measures to crack down on the use of vapes in Australia. Several of these measures centred around vaping and school students, with growing concern around what’s been described as a ‘new generation of nicotine addicts’. This week the Federal Government has released its timeline for rolling out these new reforms. In the deep dive, we’ll explain what these new reforms are and how successful they’re likely to be. CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducers: Emma Gillespie and Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has made a national apology to those impacted by Thalidomide,  a morning sickness drug in the early 60s. The drug caused severe disabilities in thousands of babies whose mothers had taken it. In the deep dive we’ll explain what the drug is, what it did to unborn babies and why the Prime Minister apologised for it in Parliament.   CreditsResearch: Daniel Lo SurdoHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Professional Australian netball players haven’t been payed since September due to an ongoing pay dispute. On the weekend, players collectively boycotted Netball Australia’s Awards ceremony, but Australia’s national squad the Diamonds did attend due to legal obligations. In today’s deep dive, we speak to Diamond and Lightning player Cara Koenen about what the team is calling for, and how this time without pay is impacting Australia’s elite netball players. CreditsGuest: Cara Koenen, Diamond and Lightning playerHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Chloe Christy and Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A survey of 2,000 Australian men found nearly 10% of respondents admitted to having sexual interactions with an under 18-year-old. The UNSW survey was the first nationally representative Australian study on child sexual abuse perpetration and the largest of its kind globally. In today’s deep dive, we speak with the lead investigator of the study, Dr Michael Salter, about who is committing these offences, and why the answer might surprise you. Listen to Why is Bruce Lehrmann suing media outlets? CreditsGuest: Dr Michael Salter, Associate Professor UNSWHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In two different corners of the world, two leaders have won support on populist far-right platforms. In Argentina Javier Milei has been elected president, promising to radically overhaul the nation’s economy. In the Netherlands, Geert Wilders is tipped to be the next Dutch leader after his party’s success in the nation’s general elections. In today’s deep dive we’re going to tell you what you need to know about these leaders - and why we’re talking about both of them in the same episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a recent TDA poll, 91% of respondents said they were experiencing climate anxiety and close to 90% said this made them worried about having kids. In this episode, we hear from someone who has chosen not to start a family for this reason, and a mental health expert about how to handle fears for the future. CreditsGuest: Nicola Palfrey, National Clinical Advisor, Headspace Journalist: Chloe Christie Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski Producer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has been in the news over the last two years for a variety of reasons. This week, Lehrmann is in court after alleging some media outlets defamed him in their coverage. Lehrmann settled his case with the ABC yesterday morning, but the case against Channel 10 continues. In the deep dive we’ll explain what this case means and how we got to this point. Listen to 'The Ben Roberts-Smith trial, explained' here CreditsJournalist: Lucy Tassell Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly Questions   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The World Health Organisation has declared loneliness to be a pressing global health threat and has launched a commission to tackle the issue. Social isolation is linked to anxiety and depression and can increase risk of cardiovascular disease by 30% . In today’s deep dive, we’ll ask Dr Kate Filia, senior research fellow at Orygen Australia, why so many young Australians are lonely and how a ‘social prescription’ can help. If you want to send your name into space, you can do so here.  CreditsGuest: Dr Kate Filia, Senior Research Fellow at Orygen AustraliaHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week one of the biggest names in artificial intelligence, Sam Altman, was removed as CEO of OpenAI - the tech company behind ChatGPT. Altman co-founded the company with Elon Musk, and news of the board’s decision to dump him as CEO has taken many in tech and business by surprise. There have been plenty of questions surrounding his departure, so in the deep dive we’ll take you through what we know about why Altman was ousted, what OpenAI has said about the news, and Altman’s version of events.  CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler & Sam KoslowskiProducers: Harry Sekulich, Emma Gillespie & Joe Kiely Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The number of GP clinics bulk billing all their patients has halved in the last year according to a new report from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.  The Federal Government has recently introduced reforms to incentivise GPs to bulk bill some patients, but do they go far enough? Or could the bulk billing era be over? In today’s deep dive, we’re going to ask Dr Anita Muñoz, Victorian chair of the RACGP if those reforms are likely to bring any change and what to expect from the year to come.  CreditsGuest: Dr Anita Muñoz, Victorian chair of the RACGP Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Emma GillespieProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, thousands of young people are expected to skip school to strike for climate action. The Schools Strike 4 Climate protests have been gaining momentum in recent years, becoming a national day of action from some of the country’s youngest activists. So, what are young people calling for, and what does the Government have to say about it? We spoke to high school student and Schools Strike 4 Climate spokesperson Min Park in today's deep dive. CreditsHosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimonsGuest: Min Park, Schools Strike 4 Climate spokespersonProducers: Emma Gillespie and Joe Kiely Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if we told you that more than 800 of Australia’s largest companies paid no company tax in the 2021-2022 financial year? The list includes companies like Crown Casino, AGL, QANTAS, Energy Australia, Virgin, The Star, Ford and TPG. In today’s deep dive we’ll explain why these companies paid no tax during that period. Listen to What you need to know about the PwC scandal CreditsHosts: Billi FitzSimons and Emma Gillespie  Journalist: Tom Crowley Producer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ou may have heard calls for a ceasefire in recent coverage of the conflict between Israel and Hamas. These calls have been made at protests around the world, and by various world leaders. However, leaders in Israel have said they won’t agree to a ceasefire until the hostages taken on October 7 have been released. Instead, Israel has agreed to daily four-hour humanitarian pauses. In today’s deep dive, we’ll explain the difference between a ceasefire and humanitarian pause. CreditsHosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimons Journalist: Harry Sekulich Producer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian High Court has determined that indefinite immigration detention is unlawful. This decision has led to the release of at least 80 people from detention. In the deep dive we’ll explain what’s led to this decision and why it’s happened now after decades of mandatory detention as a policy. CreditsHosts: Billi FitzSimons and Emma Gillespie Journalist: Tom Crowley  Producer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, David McBride, a man who spoke out about alleged war crimes committed by Australian soldiers, is facing trial. He is accused of unlawfully disclosing sensitive information. There are laws in Australia to protect whistleblowers, so why is McBride facing life in prison? In this episode we speak to Kieran Pender, a senior lawyer at the Human Rights Law Centre about what’s likely to happen in this case, and what it means about the future of whistleblowing in Australia. CreditsGuest: Kieran Pender, Senior Lawyer at the Human Rights Law CentreHosts: Ninah Kopel and Emma GillespieJournalist: Tom CrowleyProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve spoken a lot on this podcast about how Australia, and in fact much of the world, is battling inflation. But in China the current economic situation is actually one of deflation.  TDA journalist Tom Crowley is going to explain what this all means, and how it’s likely to impact Australia. It’s also Tom’s last deep dive on the podcast so stick around until the end to hear his farewell! Listen to Why actors walked out on their own premiere.  Up and offer T&Cs @ up.com.au/terms CreditsGuest: Tom Crowley Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has indicated we need to do more to ensure we have enough renewable energy to meet our targets. When we talk about the climate, we often discuss how Australia is tracking in reaching “net-zero”. So what does that even mean, and how far off are we? Up and offer T&Cs @ up.com.au/terms Listen to Dumping carbon at the bottom of the ocean. CreditsGuest: Dr Simon Bradshaw, Head of Research at the Climate Council.Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski Journalist: Harry Sekulich Producer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A senate committee has been looking at how to remove some of the barriers to receiving an ADHD diagnosis and support. We’ve heard in the past from TDA’s audience that receiving a diagnosis can be a costly and time consuming process. And that not all healthcare, work and education settings are free of stigma. In today’s deep dive we’ll look at what the senate committee’s investigation found and what it recommends moving forward. Up and offer T&Cs @ up.com.au/terms CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel and Emma Gillespie Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) was once called the crypto king. Now he’s facing up to 100 years in prison after a jury found him guilty on two counts of fraud and seven counts of conspiracy. So how did the “boy genius” once thought to be the future of 'clean' crypto, end up convicted? In today’s episode we look at the rise and fall of SBF and what the end of his reign means for the world of crypto.Up and offer T&Cs @ up.com.au/termsCreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A convicted terrorist who’s been in jail for 18 years has been given the green light to have his Australian citizenship restored. So, who is Abdul Nacer Benbrika and why was his citizenship revoked? In today’s deep dive, TDA journalist Harry Sekulich explains how this story has unfolded in Parliament, and the High Court, and what’s likely to happen next. Up and offer T&Cs @ up.com.au/terms CreditsHosts: Harry Sekulich and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new government campaign, ‘Be That Teacher’ is trying to inspire a new generation of educators . This comes as Australia faces a national teacher shortage, with the Federal Government saying that from 2021 to 2025 the country will have 4,100 fewer teachers than needed. In today’s deep dive, we’ll look at whether this campaign is likely to bring new teachers to the profession, and whether inspiration is enough for the teachers already considering quitting. CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah KopelSubscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, a lawsuit was launched against supermarket chain Aldi for underpaying workers up to $150 million. Does Australia have a wage theft problem? In today’s deep dive, the new Fair Work Ombudsman Anna Booth explains why underpayments happen, from small businesses to multinational giants, and what's being done to combat the issue. CreditsGuest: Fair Work Ombudsman, Anna BoothHosts: Emma Gillespie and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Emma GillespieSubscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we reported the news that a young woman was killed at a Sydney school. It comes as a new report by the Australian Institute of Family Studies shows nearly one-third of Australian teenagers aged 18-19 have experienced intimate partner violence. In today’s deep dive, Zara talks to Chanel Contos about what needs to change to end gendered violence, ahead of her Press Club address in Canberra later today.CreditsGuest: Chanel Contos, Founder of Teach Us Consent & Chair of The Global Institute for Women’s Leadership’s Youth Advisory CommitteeHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah KopelSubscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the last few months, you've likely seen headlines that referred to a ‘high-profile man’ who’d been charged with rape in the Queensland city of Toowoomba. We now know that man to be Bruce Lehrmann, who had previously been accused of rape by fellow political staffer Brittany Higgins. Lehrmann has always denied those allegations and hasn’t entered a plea in the Toowoomba case. In today’s deep dive we’ll explain why Lehrmann couldn't be named before now, and what’s likely to happen next. CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Joe Kiely and Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a TDA exclusive, Billi FitzSimons sits down with the Queensland Premier to talk about pressing issues in the state. From the cost of living, to youth crime, the Premier's leadership and the Indigenous Voice referendum, today's deep dive will catch you up on what you need to know about the state of play in Queensland. CreditsGuest: Annastacia Palaszczuk, Queensland Premier Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara SeidlerProducer: Joe Kiely and Ninah Kopel  Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Daily Aus is in the U.S. to cover Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s state visit. While here, TDA had the the opportunity to sit down with two of President Joe Biden’s most important White House officials - Press Secretary Karin Jean Pierre and National Security Council Spokesperson John Kirby.CreditsGuests: Press Secretary Karin Jean Pierre and National Security Council Spokesperson John KirbyHosts: Zara Seidler, Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Joe KielySubscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest inflation numbers released yesterday showed prices rose by more than the RBA had hoped. It means could soon be hearing three words we haven’t heard for a few months: “interest rate rise”. So, what's the point of raising inflation? TDA journalist Tom Crowley tells us what it all means in the deep dive. CreditsHosts: Emma Gillespie and Tom CrowleyProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thousands of people across Iceland, including its Prime Minister, have taken part in a 24-hour national women's strike. Iceland is ranked number one in the world for gender equality, but its organisers say their country isn't the "equality paradise" the world thinks it is. In today's deep dive, we unpack Iceland’s gender equity movement and why women and non-binary people are striking in 2023. CreditsHosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Emma Gillespie and Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The cost of living crisis is to blame for an increasing number of Australians going hungry, according to Foodbank's latest Hunger Report. With more young people struggling to put food on the table, what are the long-term impacts of food insecurity? Brianna Casey, CEO of Foodbank Australia joins us for today's deep dive, to talk about what can be done to change the growing number of people who don't know where their next meal is coming from. CreditsHosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Emma Gillespie and Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week, the Federal Government introduced legislation to increase paid parental leave to 26 weeks. What does the proposal look like, why is it being tabled now, and how does Australia stack up compared with other countries? We'll unpack everything in today's deep dive. CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Emma Gillespie and James ElliottSubscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been one year since Nedd Brockmann made headlines for running across the whole of Australia, from Cottesloe Beach in Perth to Bondi Beach in Sydney. The Daily Aus sat down with him to find out what happened after he was thrown into the media spotlight, and asks what his next challenge is. CreditsGuests: Nedd BrockmannHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiInterviewer: Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Joe Kiely Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ketamine is commonly used in medicine as an anaesthetic. Now, it’s also being used to treat depression, after low doses of the drug were found to "quickly and significantly" improve depressive symptoms. Dr Adam Bayes is a Senior Research Fellow at the Black Dog Institute. He’s a clinical academic psychiatrist with a special interest in mood disorders, and he answers all of our ketamine-treatment questions in the deep dive. CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Emma GillespieProducers: Emma Gillespie and Joe KielySubscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Jacinda Ardern era is officially over. As Australians went to the polls for the Voice referendum on Saturday, New Zealanders voted in their national election. Last election, then-PM Jacinda Ardern led Labour to a comfortable victory. Fast forward three years to 2023 and it was Ardern's replacement, Chris Hipkins, conceding defeat on election night. New Zealanders voted for a new Government and a new PM, so what happened to Labour, who is PM-elect Christopher Luxon and the National Party, and how has New Zealand's political landscape shifted between elections? We'll unpack everything about the NZ election in today's deep dive. CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Emma GillespieProducers: Lucy Tassell and Joe KielySubscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the start of the month, an ongoing conflict in the Middle East boiled over when Hamas launched a surprise wide scale attack on Israel. It has prompted Israel to declare war on Hamas, saying the military will use all of its strength to destroy Hamas’s capabilities.  In the deep dive, we’re going to give you some of the context to understand this conflict.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This weekend, Australia voted against enshrining a Voice to Parliament in the Constitution. Every state and territory except the ACT voted no. So what does this decision mean for the future of Australia and how will it impact efforts to close the gap? TDA journalist Tom Crowley has been covering the referendum from the start. In today’s deep dive he’ll tell you what it means now that it’s over. CreditsGuest: Tom CrowleyHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we’ve taken you back to where the Voice began, and explained its journey from Uluru to Canberra and right around the country. In this episode, listen to our live ‘politics at the pub’ event, where First Nations ABC journalists Carly Williams and Isabella Higgins answered questions like, “what will the voice actually do?” and “why are some First Nations people voting no?”. CreditsGuests: Carly Williams and Isabella HigginsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah KopelSubscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we’ve taken yo back to where the Voice began, and explained its journey from Uluru, to Canberra and right around the country. In this episode, listen to a special extended version of TDA journalist Tom Crowley’s interview with the Prime Minister and hear whether he plans to take responsibility if the referendum fails. CreditsWritten and presented by Tom Crowley, produced by Joe Kiely, edit and mix by Ninah KopelSubscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, come with us on a journey back to where the Voice began, and into the future, where it might land. What is the Voice? Where did the idea come from? What are the arguments on both sides of the campaign? In this special series, we’ll answer those questions and more. From exclusive interviews in Parliament House, to a journey into regional WA, we’ll share voices from across the debate and get you ready to make an informed decision this Saturday. CreditsWritten and presented by Tom Crowley, produced by Joe Kiely, edit and mix by Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, come with us on a journey back to where the Voice began, and into the future, where it might land. What is the Voice? Where did the idea come from? What are the arguments on both sides of the campaign? In this special series, we’ll answer those questions and more. From exclusive interviews in Parliament House, to a journey into regional WA, we’ll share voices from across the debate and get you ready to make an informed decision this Saturday.   CreditsWritten and presented by Tom Crowley, produced by Joe Kiely, edit and mix by Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, come with us on a journey back to where the Voice began, and into the future, where it might land. What is the Voice? Where did the idea come from? What are the arguments on both sides of the campaign? In this special series, we’ll answer those questions and more. From exclusive interviews in Parliament House, to a journey into regional WA, we’ll share voices from across the debate and get you ready to make an informed decision this Saturday.CreditsWritten and presented by Tom Crowley, produced by Joe Kiely, edit and mix by Ninah Kopel.Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The rumours are true. There’s a bedbug crisis unfolding in France. It’s sparked widespread public health concern, forced schools to close, and raised concern ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics. We’ll tell you what you need to know, and whether it’s likely to pose a threat to Australia, in the deep dive. RSVP to our politics in the pub event here.CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Emma GillespieProducer: Emma GillespieSubscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s big news out of the U.S.! For the first time in its history, the house speaker has been ousted. So who is the house speaker, and why is this such big news? And what does it actually mean? We’ll tell you in today’s deep dive. CreditsHosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever wondered why we use trigger warnings the way we do? Or why we put a warning on some stories but not others? In an effort to explore how trigger warnings work best and if we should use them at all, TDA editor Billi FitzSimons talks to clinical psychologist and researcher Dr Zac Seidler ( who also happens to be Zara’s brother). CreditsGuest: Dr Zac Seidler, clinical psychologist Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FItzSimonsProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a special interview episode, TDA’s editor Billi FitzSimons sits down with the Foreign Minister to talk about everything from world peace, Julian Assange and the upcoming U.S. election. Plus the big question: does the Foreign Minister think we’re on the brink of a big world war? Or is world peace even possible? CreditsGuest: Senator Penny Wong, Foreign Minister Hosts: Billi FitzSimons, Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski Producer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Writers Guild of America has reached a deal with Hollywood studios, meaning their strike is officially over. In the deep dive, we’ll let you know what they’ve agreed to and whether this means production is back on track or if the actors strike will still keep the industry at a standstill. Listen to Why actors walked out on their own premiere CreditsGuest: Lucy Tassell, TDA fact checkerHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Less than a third of police strip searches across 5 festivals between 2021 and 2022 in NSW followed proper legal processes according to an audit by the state’s police watchdog.So when are the police allowed to strip search you and what can it involve? With festival season right around the corner, we’re going to speak with a lawyer about strip searches.  CreditsGuest: Sam Lee, Senior Solicitor at Redfern Legal CentreHosts: Sam Koslowski and Ninah Kopel Producer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Listen to ‘The beginning of the end for Airbnb?’  CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. CreditsHosts: Sam Koslowski & Billi FitzSimonsProducer: James Elliott & Emma Gillespie Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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? CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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? CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Ninah KopelProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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?CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Listen to What’s happening with the Government and Qatar Airways? CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Ninah KopelProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. CreditsGuest: Tom Crowley, TDA journalistHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah KopelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. CreditsGuest: Varsha Yajman, youth mental health advocateHosts: Emma Gillespie and Ninah KopelProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Credits:Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Emma Gillespie & Joe Kiely Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Listen to Does Qantas owe you money?Listen to Why NSW teachers are angrySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterOrder our new book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  Register for events here Make a submission here CreditsGuest: Andy Shim, disability rights activist, and an Autistic member on the National Autism Strategy Oversight CouncilHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah KopelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Listen to Casual or permanent: which would you choose? CreditsHosts: Tom Crowley and Ninah Kopel Producer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  To order a signed copy of the book, click here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  listen to ‘Does Qantas owe you money?’ CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.TDA’s Voice to Parliament survey.  CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly Questions (See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Listen to Did Victoria just get the Commonwealth Games cancelled? CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. CreditsGuest: Emma Gillespie, Deputy Editor at TDAHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Ninah KopelProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. CreditsGuest: Grace Forrest, Founding Director at Walk FreeHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. CreditsGuest: Carol Bennett, CEO Alliance for Gambling ReformHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. CreditsGuest: Emma Gillespie, TDA Deputy EditorHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. CreditsGuest: John Chellew, Director of the School Refusal ClinicHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Listen to ‘Teachers told us they aren’t coping’. CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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’. Pre-order our new book No Silly Questions. If that link isn't working in your show notes, click here.  CreditsGuest: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiHosts: Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Listen to “What the global heatwave means for Australia's summer”. CreditsGuest: Sterling Higa, Executive Director, Housing Hawai’i’s FutureHosts: Sam Koslowski and Ninah KopelProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. CreditsGuests: 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 Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Listen to More than football Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter Pre-order our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. CreditsGuest: Jack RiverHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 premiereWhat you need to know about the writers’ strike  CreditsGuest: Joe Kiely, head of video at TDAHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. CreditsGuest: Tom Crowley, TDA journalist Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. CreditsGuest: TDA journalist, Tom Crowley Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Listen to An interview with the Minister for Youth, Dr. Anne AlyListen to An interview with Opposition Leader, Peter Dutton CreditsGuest: Angie Bell, Shadow Minister for YouthHosts: Billi FitzSimons, Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah KopelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.CreditsGuest: Tom Crowley, TDA journalistHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Listen to Why your HECS debt is about to rise.  CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Listen to Why is the government’s emission target 43%?Listen to The Federal Government has rejected plans for a Queensland coal mine. CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. CreditsGuest: Mark Morri, Crime Editor at The Daily TelegraphHosts: Sam Koslowski and Ninah KopelProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. CreditsGuest: Dr. Anne Aly Hosts: Zara Seidler, Billi FitzSimons and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Tom Crowley Producer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Take our partnerships survey Listen to ‘The Threads vs Twitter cage match’See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. CreditsGuest: Sarah Perkins-Kirkpatrick, Associate Professor and ARC Future fellow at UNSW Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. CreditsHosts: Tom Crowley and Ninah Kopel Producer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. CreditsGuest: Kristian Connelly, CEO at Cinema NovaHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Ninah Kopel Producer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 checkerHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Listen to The Threads vs Twitter cage match.CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Ninah KopelProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly Questions  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Listen to The Ben Roberts-Smith trial, explained here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Sign up to The Daily Aus newsletter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Listen to Former footy players suing the AFL over concussion injuries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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,See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Listen to 'What you need to know about the PwC scandal'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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? Pre-order 'No Silly Questions' here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

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.See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Listen to ‘Could Kathleen Folbigg be innocent? How genetic evidence could overturn her murder conviction’ Listen to ‘Will the vape crackdown work?’ Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Listen to 'From billionaire to behind bars: Elizabeth Holmes' fall from grace' Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  Listen to 'Why doesn’t a male contraceptive pill exist?'.  Listen to 'The inquest into Melissa Caddick's death'.  Listen to 'Biden and Trump are in the presidential race. What happens next?'.  Listen to '"Catch and kill”: The first U.S. president to face criminal charges' .  Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  You can read more about rental rise rules here.  You can find tenants services in your state or territory here.         See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Sign up to The Daily Aus newsletterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PROMOTION https://www.travelinsurancedirect.com.au/tda *15% discount offer valid until 3 April 2023 11:59PM AEDT. The discount applies to the total TID travel insurance premium when getting a quote using promo code TDA15. Discounts do not apply to the rate of GST and stamp duty, charitable donations or any changes you make to the policy. Travel Insurance Direct has the discretion to withdraw or amend this discount offer at any time. This discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotional offer or discount. Travel Insurance Direct Pty Limited ABN 30 121 659 470 AR305589 is an authorised representative of nib Travel Services (Australia) Pty Ltd (nib) ABN 81 115 932 173, AFS Licence No. 308461 and act as nib’s agent and not as your agent. This is general advice only. Before you buy, you should consider your needs, the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Target Market Determination (TMD). This insurance is underwritten by Pacific International Insurance Pty Ltd, ABN 83 169 311 193.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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? TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PROMOTION https://www.travelinsurancedirect.com.au/tda *15% discount offer valid until 3 April 2023 11:59PM AEDT. The discount applies to the total TID travel insurance premium when getting a quote using promo code TDA15. Discounts do not apply to the rate of GST and stamp duty, charitable donations or any changes you make to the policy. Travel Insurance Direct has the discretion to withdraw or amend this discount offer at any time. This discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotional offer or discount.Travel Insurance Direct Pty Limited ABN 30 121 659 470 AR305589 is an authorised representative of nib Travel Services (Australia) Pty Ltd (nib) ABN 81 115 932 173, AFS Licence No. 308461 and act as nib’s agent and not as your agent. This is general advice only. Before you buy, you should consider your needs, the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Target Market Determination (TMD). This insurance is underwritten by Pacific International Insurance Pty Ltd, ABN 83 169 311 193.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PROMOTION https://www.travelinsurancedirect.com.au/tda *15% discount offer valid until 3 April 2023 11:59PM AEDT. The discount applies to the total TID travel insurance premium when getting a quote using promo code TDA15. Discounts do not apply to the rate of GST and stamp duty, charitable donations or any changes you make to the policy. Travel Insurance Direct has the discretion to withdraw or amend this discount offer at any time. This discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotional offer or discount.Travel Insurance Direct Pty Limited ABN 30 121 659 470 AR305589 is an authorised representative of nib Travel Services (Australia) Pty Ltd (nib) ABN 81 115 932 173, AFS Licence No. 308461 and act as nib’s agent and not as your agent. This is general advice only. Before you buy, you should consider your needs, the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Target Market Determination (TMD). This insurance is underwritten by Pacific International Insurance Pty Ltd, ABN 83 169 311 193.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PROMOTION https://www.travelinsurancedirect.com.au/tda *15% discount offer valid until 3 April 2023 11:59PM AEDT. The discount applies to the total TID travel insurance premium when getting a quote using promo code TDA15. Discounts do not apply to the rate of GST and stamp duty, charitable donations or any changes you make to the policy. Travel Insurance Direct has the discretion to withdraw or amend this discount offer at any time. This discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotional offer or discount.Travel Insurance Direct Pty Limited ABN 30 121 659 470 AR305589 is an authorised representative of nib Travel Services (Australia) Pty Ltd (nib) ABN 81 115 932 173, AFS Licence No. 308461 and act as nib’s agent and not as your agent. This is general advice only. Before you buy, you should consider your needs, the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Target Market Determination (TMD). This insurance is underwritten by Pacific International Insurance Pty Ltd, ABN 83 169 311 193.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.   TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PROMOTION https://www.travelinsurancedirect.com.au/tda *15% discount offer valid until 3 April 2023 11:59PM AEDT. The discount applies to the total TID travel insurance premium when getting a quote using promo code TDA15. Discounts do not apply to the rate of GST and stamp duty, charitable donations or any changes you make to the policy. Travel Insurance Direct has the discretion to withdraw or amend this discount offer at any time. This discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotional offer or discount.Travel Insurance Direct Pty Limited ABN 30 121 659 470 AR305589 is an authorised representative of nib Travel Services (Australia) Pty Ltd (nib) ABN 81 115 932 173, AFS Licence No. 308461 and act as nib’s agent and not as your agent. This is general advice only. Before you buy, you should consider your needs, the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Target Market Determination (TMD). This insurance is underwritten by Pacific International Insurance Pty Ltd, ABN 83 169 311 193.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ParliamentThe National Plan to End Violence against Women and ChildrenGovernment subsidised therapy sessions are set to halveWhy is the government’s emission target 43%?Domestic violence leaveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. You can fill out the survey here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ChildrenGovernment subsidised therapy sessions are set to halveWhy is the government’s emission target 43%?Domestic violence leaveThe Murugappan family head back to BiloThe pokie problemJacinda Ardern’s legacy at home and abroadSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 waySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: IndigenousXAIATSIS10 things you should know about January 267 more things you should know about invasion daySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.You can listen to 'Scott Morrison and the secret swear-ins' here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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?'.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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'.You can subscribe to The Mirror on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you do your listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.And if you liked what you heard of The Mirror, you can subscribe and listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you do your listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.Follow us on Instagram and join 396,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Follow us on Instagram and join 396,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are so many new headlines each week on the war in Ukraine that it can be hard to keep track. But zoom out a little and a noticeable shift has played out over the last month. Does this mean the end of the war could be in sight?Follow us on Instagram and join 395,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hurricane Ian has reached the U.S. after causing mass damage in Cuba. It's been estimated over 2 million people in Florida are experiencing power outages, while the entire country of Cuba had its power wiped out by the hurricane. In today's deep dive, we break down what you need to know, including the role of climate change in this disaster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

About 10 million Australians received a nasty surprise in the middle of their public holiday last week, when Optus announced they’d been the victim of a massive cyber attack targeting their customers’ personal information. In today’s deep dive, we’ll step through the latest updates on this story, and what you can do if your data has been leaked.Follow us on Instagram and join 393,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New UK Prime Minister Liz Truss is facing an economic crisis in her first weeks in office. The pound has plummeted and the Bank of England is warning of a recession. In today’s deep dive, we’ll unpack the mini-Budget and what it means for the UK’s economy.Follow us on Instagram and join 393,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are now entering our 11th day of protests in Iran, where at least 41 people have died in the ongoing chaos following the death of a young woman at the hands of the country’s ‘morality police’. In today's deep dive, we'll explore the context of this story and the ongoing fallout in Iran.Follow us on Instagram and join 393,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paid parental leave, Jobseeker, violence against women and gambling. We've covered all these topics on the podcast before. But this morning we speak to the Minister responsible for them, Amanda Rishworth. We'll ask her what's been done so far, and what's happening next as the government works on the issues facing some of the most vulnerable people in our society.Follow us on Instagram and join 393,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A series of disturbing allegations have surfaced about the treatment of First Nations players at the Hawthorn football club.An investigation will follow, and senior figures at the centre of the allegations have denied them, but it’s prompted a wider discussion about racism in sport and beyond.Up and offer T&Cs @ up.com.au/termsFollow us on Instagram and join 393,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re all pretty well aware that the price of daily essentials is going up in Australia – including petrol, groceries, and housing.But take a look around the world and you’ll see almost every country dealing with the same problem, in some cases much worse.Up and offer T&Cs @ up.com.au/termsFollow us on Instagram and join 393,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week, Florida governor Ron DeSantis put 50 refugees on a one-way private flight to Martha’s Vineyard - a tiny island northeast of New York City. We’ll explain what you need to know in today’s deep dive.Up and offer T&Cs @ up.com.au/termsFollow us on Instagram and join 393,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gambling is big business in Australia, especially pokies. So it's pretty big news that the Tasmanian government wants to limit losses. In today's deep dive, we'll tell you what you need to know about the new policy, as well as how it shapes up compared to other states. Up and offer T&Cs @ up.com.au/termsFollow us on Instagram and join 393,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kirsty hopes to receive her mother's uterus, and grow a child in the same womb where she once grew. In today's deep dive, we talk to one of 12 potential candidates for Australia's first ever uterus transplant trial.Up and offer T&Cs @ up.com.au/termsFollow us on Instagram and join 391,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Star Casino has been found unfit to hold a casino licence in NSW. A report found "systemic governance, risk and cultural failures" at the casino. Key findings include "vast sums" of money laundered through the casino, free alcohol to encourage gambling, and allowing "vulnerable" people to gamble for more than 24 hours at a time.24/7 GAMBLING HELPLINE1800 858 858 orgamblinghelponline.org.auUp and offer T&Cs @ up.com.au/termsFollow us on Instagram and join 391,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In their warning, the UN said, "we are in the last minute, of the 11th hour to prevent a full-blown disaster.” Last time Somalia experienced famine, it resulted in over 250,000 deaths. In today's deep dive we, we look at what the world needs to do to avert catastrophe.You can contribute to the UN's Somalia Humanitarian Fund here.Up and offer T&Cs @ up.com.au/termsFollow us on Instagram and join 391,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The police announced Melissa Caddick was dead after her foot washed up on the beaches of New South Wales’ South Coast in 2021. But there’s still a lot of uncertainty around her suspected death. We’ll tell you what you need to know about the Caddick case so far, and what we’ve heard from day one of the inquiry.Up and offer T&Cs @ up.com.au/termsFollow us on Instagram and join 391,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

King Charles III is now the ruler of Australia. But what does that mean, and how much power does he really have? We'll tell you what you need to know in the deep dive.You can subscribe to our newsletter here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're going to be honest, we didn't see this coming. News has broken overnight that Queen Elizabeth II has died at the age of 96. We'll bring you a deep dive on her legacy next week. But in the meantime, here's a deep dive on consent classifications in Australian TV and film.Follow us on Instagram and join 380,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Around 1,000 childcare centres shut early yesterday, with early childhood educators protesting conditions in the sector. There are currently more than 4,000 vacancies for early childhood educators across Australia and more than one third of respondents in a survey said they did not plan to stay in the sector long term. So what are educators calling for?We'll tell you what you need to know in the deep dive,Follow us on Instagram and join 380,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government is facing calls to scrap some controversial tax cuts that would benefit some of Australia’s top earners. They’re called Stage three tax cuts, but what will they do and why are people so angry about them? We’ll get into it in the deep dive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said it's a "worthy idea", but that the Government is restricted by "budget constraints". So where does that leave working parents… and could we see a boost to parental leave anytime soon? We’ll tell you everything you need to know in the deep dive.Follow us on Instagram and join 380,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to a new report 55% of people have experienced sexual harassment and 78% have experienced sexism in the music industry. But far from shocking, the report found this kind of behaviour was an "open secret". So what does the music industry need to change to make it safer for everyone? Find out in the deep dive.Follow us on Instagram and join 380,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A United Nations report has found evidence of "serious human rights violations", including torture against the Uyghur community and other ethnic minorities in the Xinjiang region. We'll tell you what you need to know in the deep dive.Follow us on Instagram and join 380,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The man credited with helping to end the cold war has passed away at the age of 91. In today's deep dive, we look at his legacy and some history that will help you understand the current conflict in Russia and Ukraine.Follow us on Instagram and join 380,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Real estate, gifts and stocks. We now know who in parliament has what, because of their declarations of interests. This means we have a better idea of what conflicts of interest members of parliament might have. We'll tell you what you need to know in the deep dive.And if you learn something new from today's episode, don't forget to give us five stars and subscribe, wherever you do your podcast listening!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One-third of the country could be underwater by the time the floods subside. We'll tell you what you need to know in today's deep dive.And listen to the end to hear why we've got a new theme. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In June we brought you news that Roe v. Wade had been overturned. In today's deep dive, we look at what's happened since: the states that have banned or restricted abortion, but also the surprising conservative state that has voted to uphold abortion rights.And if you learnt something new from today's episode don't forget to give us five stars and subscribe, wherever you do your podcast listening!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If it were a boxing match, you would have Lachlan Murdoch, boss of Fox News in one corner, and independent Australian news platform Crikey in the other. So what's the dispute all about? We'll tell you everything you need to know about the impending Crikey v Murdoch battle in the deep dive.Up and offer T&Cs @ up.com.au/terms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Ukrainian Independence Day, to fighting near nuclear plants and the death of Darya Dugina, tensions are rising. In today's deep dive, we'll catch you up on the latest in the conflict.Up and offer T&Cs @ up.com.au/terms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If it seems like finding a bulk billing doctor is becoming harder, you're not alone. Federal Health Minister Mark Butler has said seeing a doctor in Australia has never been harder or more expensive. But why? In today's deep dive we'll explain how a perfect storm of policy and economy has meant we're all paying more.We also want to understand how this is impacting you! You can let us know by answering a few quick questions in our bulk billing survey.Up and offer T&Cs @ up.com.au/terms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A disagreement over same-sex marriage has led to a group breaking away from the Anglican Church. It's called the Diocese of the Southern Cross and believes marriage should only be between a man and a woman. So what led to this break away? We'll get into it in the deep dive.And if you learnt something new from today's episode don't forget to give us five stars and subscribe, wherever you do your podcast listening!Up and offer T&Cs @ up.com.au/terms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Young Liberals have spoken out since the Coalition’s loss at the last election and blamed “genuine inaction” on climate change, as well as a failure to recruit women and deliver a national integrity commission as the cause of their defeat. In today’s deep dive, we’ll speak to Clark Cooley, Federal President of the Young Liberals, about the future of the party.And if you learnt something new from today's episode don't forget to give us five stars and subscribe, wherever you do your podcast listening!Up and offer T&Cs @ up.com.au/terms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a world first, researchers in Melbourne are investigating whether psilocybin, the naturally occurring psychedelic compound in magic mushrooms, will be effective in treating Generalised Anxiety Disorder, In today's deep dive, Sam asks Dr Paul Liknaitzky, Head of Clinical Psychedelic Research at Monash University, what psilocybin is, and how it can cause a fundamentally altered state of consciousness.Up and offer T&Cs @ up.com.au/terms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia is the only commonwealth country that that has not signed a treaty with First Nations people. This week landmark legislation passed in Victoria to create a First Nations treaty authority. And Queensland made some steps forward too. But why is this playing out at a state level instead of federal? We'll answer that question, and more, in today's deep dive. Up and offer T&Cs @ up.com.au/terms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We now know of five portfolios where Scott Morrison secretly swore himself in as a minister during his time as prime minister. So why did he do it? And was it legal? We'll tell you everything you need to know in today's deep dive. And if you learnt something new from today's episode don't forget to give us five stars and subscribe, wherever you do your podcast listening!Up and offer T&Cs @ up.com.au/terms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iconic author Salman Rushdie has had a price on his head for over three decades. Translators and an editor of his work have been attacked - some have been killed. Rushdie himself lived in hiding for a decade, and travels with armed security. But this past weekend, an attack at an event has left him with critical injuries. In today's deep dive, we'll explain everything you need to know about the fatwa on Salman Rushdie.And if you learnt something new from today's episode don't forget to give us five stars and subscribe, wherever you do your podcast listening!Up and offer T&Cs @ up.com.au/terms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One year ago today we brought you news that Kabul had fallen. Since then, Amnesty International has described the Taliban's treatment of women and girls as a "suffocating crackdown". And a wave of Afghan refugees flee their homes. But while this has been happening, the world has been focusing on other global events. So what do you need to know from the last 365 days? We'll tell you in today's deep dive.And if you learnt something new from today's episode don't forget to give us five stars and subscribe, wherever you do your podcast listening!Up and offer T&Cs @ up.com.au/terms  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government has warned Australia could face a shortage of up to 4,100 secondary school teachers in the next few years. And research released in May found 59% of secondary teachers wanted to quit. Education ministers are meeting in Canberra today to try and work out how to address the issue. But we wanted to know what teachers on the ground think. Hear what they had to say in today's deep dive.And if you want to do us a massive favour, you can complete our podcast survey here. We'd love your feedback; there are only four questions and you could win a TDA hoodie! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when you mix Saudi Arabian royalty with lots of money and the world's best golfers? International outrage ensues. In today's deep dive, Sam and Zara discuss the controversial LIV Golf League, and what it means that Australia's best golfer will reportedly join the competition.And if you want to do us a massive favour, you can fill out our podcast survey here. We'd love your feedback; there are only four questions and you could win a TDA hoodie! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The average 5 to 8 year old will watch 4 hours of junk food ads each year. But new independent MP, Dr Sophie Scamps wants to change that. She's proposing regulation in her first ever draft bill that could limit the advertisement of unhealthy products to after 9pm. But will the bill make it through parliament? Zara and Billi explore all that, and more, in today's deep dive.And if you want to do us a massive favour, you can fill out our podcast survey here. We'd love your feedback; there are only four questions and you could win a TDA hoodie! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A U.S. court has found that Visa could be sued for conspiring to profit from child abuse material posted to Pornhub. So how did the financial services company get mixed up in all of this? And what will it mean moving forward? We'll tell you everything you need to know in the deep dive. If you need support with anything raised in this podcast, you can call 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732.And if you want to do us a massive favour, you can do our podcast survey here. We'd love your feedback; there are only four questions and you could win a TDA hoodie! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The bill proposes an affirmative consent model, the criminalisation of stealthing and stronger laws on image-based sexual abuse. But what does it all mean, and how does Victoria compare to other jurisdictions? We'll explain all that, and more.If you need support with anything raised in this podcast, you can call 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732.And if you want to do us a massive favour, you can do our podcast survey here. We'd love your feedback; there are only four questions and you could win a TDA hoodie! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The stock market has taken a hit, but not everyone is losing out. Maddy and Sophie from 'Your'e in Good Company' serve up a delicious slice of investment news for your Friday morning.Follow us on Instagram and join 380,000 Australians@thedailyaus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China had warned visiting Taiwan would be "playing with fire", but Nancy Pelosi did it anyway. There's a lot to get your head around when it comes to China's relationship with Taiwan. Add the U.S. and you have a geo-political triangle complex enough to do your head in all together. In this episode we break it all down, so you don't have to.Follow us on Instagram and join 380,000 Australians @thedailyaus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Joe Biden has confirmed that the U.S. has successfully killed Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri, a so called 'mastermind' behind the 9/11 terrorist attacks. But why now, what does this mean for the future of Al-Qaeda, and for Biden's presidency? Find out in today's deep dive. And if you want to dive deeper, here's something we prepared earlier....Follow us on Instagram and join 380,000 Australians @thedailyaus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A bill was introduced to Federal Parliament yesterday that, if passed, would end the ban on voluntary assisted dying in Australia’s two territories, the Northern Territory and the Australian Capital Territory. But the MP that introduced the bill wasn't focused on that aspect of the bill - he had another agenda.Follow us on Instagram and join 380,000 Australians @thedailyaus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister has presented a very important question; a draft of what would be Australia's first referendum in over two decades. And if Australians say yes, it could change the way First Nations Australians are represented in this country forever, Here's everything you need to know about a First Nations Voice to Parliament and what would have to happen to enshrine it in our constitution,Follow us on Instagram and join 380,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Treasurer Jim Chalmers has given an economic forecast, and warning: there are cloudy days ahead. Tom joins Sam and Zara straight from Parliament House to break down the numbers and the politics, so you don't have to.But we'd also love to know how the current economic situation is playing out in your life. You can complete our cost of living poll here; we really appreciate your time.Follow us on Instagram and join 380,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's back to school for parliament and the government's climate change bill is a top priority. They've already introduced it to the House of Representatives, but does it have what it takes to make it into law? And why is it 43% in the first place?Follow us on Instagram and join 380,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The pope has said sorry to the Indigenous people of Canada for atrocities committed by the Catholic Church. Zara and Sam reflect on this act of acknowledgment, and some difficult truths closer to home.Follow us on Instagram and join 380,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monkeypox is the new disease in the news. The WHO has classified it alongside only two others as of the highest level of concern. Why? How do you know if you have it? How does it spread? Listen on.Follow us on Instagram and join 380,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the indexation of your HECS debt.Follow us on Instagram and join 380,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the corruption affairs in NSW and Victoria.Follow us on Instagram and join 380,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the marriage equality bill that has passed the U.S. House, and will now head to the Senate.Follow us on Instagram and join 380,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the State of the Environment report - a landmark report released every five years.Follow us on Instagram and join 380,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the findings of the committee charged with reviewing the Uvalde shooting, which left 21 dead in late May.Follow us on Instagram and join 380,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss U.S. President Biden's trip to the Middle East, and controversy surrounding Saudi Arabia.Follow us on Instagram and join 380,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the danger presented by foot and mouth disease, currently spreading through Indonesia.Follow us on Instagram and join 380,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the rule change imposed on the Splendour in the Grass music festival, and the key players behind the scenes.Follow us on Instagram and join 370,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the rise (and rise) of scams in Australia over the last 18 months, and which Australians are the most likely to fall for online tricks.Follow us on Instagram and join 370,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the latest developments from Sri Lanka, where protestors have taken occupation of the presidential palace.Follow us on Instagram and join 370,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the assassination of Shinzo Abe, and reactions from around the world.Follow us on Instagram and join 370,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we are joined by Maddy and Sophie from You're In Good Company to chat about the tech ramifications of Roe v Wade, as well as a new home for Formula One.Follow us on Instagram and join 370,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the rising number of resignations in Boris Johnson's government.Follow us on Instagram and join 370,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.