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We learned this week Hillsong founder and global leader Brian Houston is stepping down to fight charges that he concealed his father’s alleged sexual assault. We discuss what this means for Hillsong and its expansion in the US. We’re joined by Elle Hardy, author of Beyond Belief: How Pentecostal Christianity Is Taking Over the World. Elle has travelled the world studying the growth and influence of churches like Hillsong. You’re also going to find out about another movement in Pentecostal America... the Seven Mountains Mandate which wants to dominate society Today's Headlines IS leader killed in US raid Djokovic to give his side of the story CMO announces new aged care taskforce WA’s border closure supply crisis Citipointe schools withdraws sexuality contract Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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When state governments pause elective surgeries - to free resources to handle covid cases - it’s a huge deal to people waiting for those surgeries. Elective surgeries include any procedure that doesn’t need to be done within 24 hours. That includes some cancer procedures, even brain surgery – and these procedures are not luxury options We were all moved by Melanie Swieconek, who posted a teary video on Instagram after the Victorian government cancelled IVF treatment as part of its Covid elective surgery bans. Melanie basically changed the government’s mind. We’re also joined by Dr Chris Moy, Vice President of the Australian Medical Association who explains what needs to happen to clear the massive backlog of cases. Dr Moy’s comparison to bushfire recovery is a reminder we still have a long way to go to beat Covid and for life to return to normal. Today's Headlines Calls for Minister who called PM 'psycho' to be outed Roberts-Smith defamation hearing resumes Colbeck defends going to the cricket Grace Tame speaks out on not smiling with PM Hospitality and retail staff shortages not being filled Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 Helmi 202221min

The aged care sector is in crisis, with hundreds dying from Covid already this year….. 2022 is already shaping up as the worst year for nursing homes in terms of pandemic deaths. One of the hidden crises is mental health. If our parents and grandparents don’t get personal interaction, their cognitive health goes into steep decline. We’re joined by “Julie” (not her real name), whose husband’s dementia has declined rapidly after she was stopped from visiting him; and Professor Lee-Fay Low, a specialist in ageing and health at University of Sydney. Lee-Fay explains in detail what should be done to help our elderly and why denying them personal visits, is a breach of their human rights. This is a really important episode. We’re failing our elderly. They’re dying ….and the minister responsible chose to go to the cricket rather than fronting an inquiry aimed at addressing the issues at stake. Today's Headlines Scott Morrison attempts reset ahead of May election Berejiklian texts: PM a ‘psycho’ and ‘horrible person’ Omicron subvariant may prolong Covid spread NZ journo cleared to return home from Afghanistan NFL legend Tom Brady retires Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Helmi 202220min

There’s a major crisis in the Australian automotive industry. There are basically no new cars. It’s partly to do with the global semiconductor shortage, and partly to do with people having extra cash in the pandemic, splurging on a new vehicle. James Voortman is CEO of the Australian Automotive Dealer Association. He says the car is the second-biggest purchase for most families - after their home. Some experts say it will be a year - or more - before we get back to normal. Others say it the market may never return to ‘normal’. So what’s with the new car shortage? Today's Headlines Boris Johnson fighting for his job following Sue Gray report $200M for aged care to be announced Brisbane school calls for children to denounce homosexuality Joe Rogan addresses Spotify controversy Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

31 Tammi 202221min

Students return to schools across the country this week (except for QLD) and they face a very challenging tension point for ‘living with covid’. We’re joined by Correna Haythorpe, the Federal President of the Australian Education Union. We know with Omicron spreading across the nation, you’ve got dozens of people in one room, a huge number of unvaccinated kids, who’re mixing in from different households, loads of transport creating potential contact points... and a workforce that was already stretched and in short supply in many places. In this Briefing, you’ll hear more from teachers about their fears.. As we ask... are we throwing teachers under the bus? Today's Headlines Nadal wins the Australian Open Scott Morrison Newspoll drop McDonald’s in court over allegedly denying paid rest breaks Spotify faces more controversy over covid misinformation Hillsong founder stands down Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30 Tammi 202219min

You've probably heard of Shameless, the celebrity and pop culture podcast that has taken the country by storm. But who are Michelle Andrews and Zara McDonald, the notoriously private young women behind the podcasting juggernaut? In this conversation with Jamila Rizvi, Zara and Michelle unpack what gave them the courage to leave their secure jobs and try something totally new, why they like keeping some seperation between private and public, and why we are all so obsessed with celebrity culture. THE WEEKEND LIST with Tait McGregor: Watch: Queer Eye (Netflix) Podcast: The Bias Diagnosis Cook: Freekeh Salad by Rick Stein Podcast: And Just Like That…The Writers Room See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28 Tammi 202234min

Western Australia has been cut off from the rest of the country for the last two years. WA Premier Mark McGowan shut the borders letting only a handful of people in, or out, since the outbreak of the pandemic. Now Omicron is on the march across the country, it was only a matter of time before it surfaced in WA – and this month, West Australians worst fears were realised when Omicron turned up in the community. McGowan quickly moved to repeal a plan to re-open the state on February 5. Jenna Clark is Associate Editor at The Australian newspaper and host of The Front Page Sky News. Jenna tells us the problem West Australians now face is they’re well behind the rest of the country in terms of booster shots. It may well be, WA’s ostracisation was a waste of time. On today’s Briefing, what are the chances Mark McGowan will do a double backflip and re-open the borders after all…..especially with Omicron knocking on the door. Todays Headlines Ash Barty through to Australian Open final $1billion to keep the Great Barrier Reef off endangered list Neil Young quits Spotify over Joe Rogen Covid claims Wild weather lashes Victoria and South Australia The definition of fully vaccinated could become 3 jabs Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27 Tammi 202222min

The world has gone crazy for rapid antigen tests. Schoolchildren will be tested twice a week when school returns; some people are even asking their friends to show a negative test before they’ll socialise with them. So who’s making all the money? Millions of tests are flooding the market. Michael Roddan is a journalist at the Australian Financial Review. He says it’s a handful of Australians and Australian companies making the big bucks. There are tens of millions of RATs right across the country. It prompts the question, who is making all that money? And what will happen to all the tests if Covid, as we all hope, is assigned to history? Todays Headlines Dylan Alcott set to play in the quad final after becoming Australian of the Year Pressure mounting on Boris Johnson as party report to be handed down Tonga can’t access vital supplies for another two days due to covid fears Australian gas prepared to step up if Ukraine crisis deepens Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26 Tammi 202218min