Robodebt explained: Does the Government owe you money?
The Briefing3 Jun 2020

Robodebt explained: Does the Government owe you money?

Robodebt is the story the government didn’t want you to hear about, but last week it admitted defeat and agreed to refund thousands of Aussies it sent flawed demands to as part of its controversial robodebt recovery scheme. We speak to Joel Townsend - Program Manager of Economic and Social Rights at Victorian Legal Aid, which has been acting on behalf of people dudded by robodebt and Emma - a student who received a $9k robodebt bill.

In today's news headlines:

  • The latest from the U.S:

Breaking: All four former officers involved in George Floyd's killing now face charges

Protests

Arrests

George Floyds family

  • Family of Indigenous teenager want police officer charged
  • Australia is in a recession
  • Australian journalist Sophie Walsh attacked live on air

In today's Briefing we ask: where did the government go wrong? How will you get your money back?

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Consent: how, why and when

Consent: how, why and when

We’re all talking about consent! And with good cause! It lies at the heart of the reason 100k plus women hit the streets last Monday. That march for justice was responding to the issues around sexual violence that have been raised through the Brittany Higgins and Christian Porter allegations... and the way they’ve been handled. Broadcaster, podcaster and author Yumi Stynes joins us to talk about consent. Consent 101. What is it... and how should we teach it? In Today's Headlines PM grilled over ministers' future Questions over NSW flood death Suez ship jammed for at least a week Tokyo torch relay begins OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25 Mar 202120min

Freezing your eggs to have a baby later in life

Freezing your eggs to have a baby later in life

More and more women are freezing their eggs to have a baby later in life. In fact, there’s been a 20 percent increase in the number of women freezing eggs, and it prompts the question….why? Musician and broadcaster, Linda Marigliano’s podcast is called Tough Love. This week she talks about HER egg freezing journey. To give us the medical facts and figures, we’re joined by Dr Peter Illingworth - Medical Director of IVF Australia. All your questions answered in relation to freezing your eggs. The pesto recipe will come later In Today's Headlines Scandal-plagued ministers expected to move in re-shuffle NSW MP names himself as rape accused Two dead as massive flood clean-up begins Container ship stuck in Suez Canal OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24 Mar 202121min

Locals being priced out of their own housing market

Locals being priced out of their own housing market

Covid showed people they could work from home – live in a regional centre or on the coast, and work in the city. It’s meant a massive rise in house prices pretty much across the country. It’s also meant locals are being priced out of their own market. We’re joined by Byron Bay local Nicqui Yazdi who’s had to move to Lennox Head to find affordable housing; Tim McKibbin is CEO of the Real Estate Institute of NSW, who says he’s never seen anything like it. Byron Bay councillor Sarah Ndiaye says the local community is in ruins. Where do we draw the line? Or is regional housing simply a reflection of the gentrification of country and coastal towns? In Today's Headlines MP Morrison forced to apologise to NewsCorp over sex allegations Rain eases as big flood clean-up begins Local AZ vaccine approved Ten dead in US mass shooting Festival cancels Union Jack artwork OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23 Mar 202122min

Should we follow NZ and set-up sex assault courts?

Should we follow NZ and set-up sex assault courts?

Tens of thousands of women marched in rallies and protests across Australia last week. They sought a renewed dialogue about misogyny, sexual assault and respect. New Zealand established a specialised court ten years ago to deal sensitively with victims of sexual assault. Angela Lynch from the Women’s Legal Service of QLD joins us to talk about how the court works and why she’s leading a push to establish a similar court here in Australia. It’s time to start treating victims of sexual assault with the care and respect they deserve – and it might just mean more perpetrators are brought to justice. In Today's Headlines Weather crisis continues across Australia More claims of sex romps in Canberra's parliament house PM under pressure over inquiry pause Former NRL and NFL star Jarryd Hayne found guilty of sexual assault NZ travel bubble talks continue OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 Mar 202120min

Introducing Brooke & Linda's Dream Club

Introducing Brooke & Linda's Dream Club

Brooke Boney and Linda Marigliano, two of Australia’s most connected entertainment tastemakers, tell you what to think about the most important moments in culture this week. Brooke & Linda’s Dream Club is a book club for film, TV, fashion, politics, society and culture, food, literature, gaming, travel, relationships and mental health. From the biggest stories of the week to the ones you need to know about, Brooke & Linda give their authentic insider opinions and tunnel into the deeper issues behind the moments. https://www.listnr.com/podcasts/podcasts/brooke-and-lindas-dream-club See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 Mar 20211min

The emerging Covid crisis in Papua New Guinea

The emerging Covid crisis in Papua New Guinea

News bulletins all weekend featured stories about an emerging Covid crisis in Papua New Guinea. We’re told hospitals are overwhelmed and doctors and nurses are becoming infected daily. We’re joined by Dr Gideon Kendino MBE, Manager of the Covid-19 National Control Centre in Port Moresby; and Kate Lyons, the Guardian Australia’s Pacific correspondent, to find out what’s going on, on the ground. Australia is sending emergency supplies of the Covid vaccine and specialist medical teams to help manage the crisis. Is PNG’s emergency soon to become Australia’s emergency…? In Today's Headlines East coast flood crisis worsens Australia's vaccine rollout ramps up today TGA approves local production of AstraZeneca vaccine Two Australians detained in Myanmar OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21 Mar 202118min

The Weekend Briefing with Brooke Boney

The Weekend Briefing with Brooke Boney

Jamila Rizvi talks to Brooke Boney, a Gamilaroi Gomeroi woman who hangs out in the living rooms of a quarter of a million Australians every weekday morning as Today’s entertainment reporter on Channel 9. She’s worked in the newsrooms of NITV, SBS and triple j, and is the co-host of ‘Brooke & Linda’s Dream Club’ with her best mate Linda Marigliano. Jamila and Brooke discuss the importance of March 4 Justice, racism in the royal family and the necessity to use your platform to speak your truth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Mar 202120min

Arab Spring: did social media ruin ‘the moment’?

Arab Spring: did social media ruin ‘the moment’?

A decade ago, the world watched the Arab world explode in a fever of protests and explosions. Millions marched in the streets to over-throw governments. But was it worth it? Hossam el-Halamaway is an Egyptian journalist and blogger living in exile in Berlin. He says social media might have informed the world, but it didn’t help the protestors. Peter Greste, the Australian journalist who was imprisoned in Egypt for 400 days says social media promises change, but ultimately is only a lens to view the emerging story. So where are we ten years after the Arab Spring, and what role did the new phenomena of social media play in the campaign? In Today's Headlines EU watchdog says AstraZeneca vaccine is safe Australia's vaccine rollout ramps up Newstart increase passes through the Senate Employment figures point to post-Covid jobs boom Mystery player in Sydney wins $50m Powerball prize The AFL season kicks off at the MCG OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 Mar 202122min

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