Cate Campbell: why female athletes cop so much online abuse
An Australian-first study has been launched looking at the online hate directed at female athletes. At the Tokyo games, 87% of online abuse towards athletes was directed at females. Female athletes say it's not an option to not use social media, because they are paid less and rely on it for income. So, what is it like being on the receiving end of daily online abuse? We talk with Olympic swimmer Cate Campbell and Dr Caitlin McGrane from Deakin University about the problem. Headlines: - Landmark Fox trial settles - Jacinta Price named as new Shadow Minister - Jobseeker payments deemed "seriously inadequate" in new report - Charles chooses quiche for coronation Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18 Apr 202318min
Filters and fillers: how far is too far?
The controversial Bold Glamour filter on TikTok has now been used almost 40 million times. The AI filter gives users the perfect bone structure, full lips and flawless skin. It’s so realistic in fact, that some users say it should come with a warning as it’s setting unrealistic expectations of how we should look. On this episode of the Briefing we speak to cosmetic surgery consultant Dr Rand Younes about what impact are these filters having on self-esteem and is it causing a rise in the number of people getting fillers and botox? Headlines: - Shorten: “NDIS needs a reboot” - Aussies scammed out of $3.1 billion - Man dies on Kokoda Track - Cosmetic surgery patients to need psych test Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17 Apr 202319min
Why the Learner Driver system is wrong
In 2007, due to road fatalities among young drivers, the learner period more than doubled from 50 hours to 120 hours in NSW and Victoria, but new research suggests these changes have done nothing to change road tolls. For almost 25 years, teenagers in New South Wales have been logging their driving hours, but with little evidence on the benefits, until now. So should they be scrapped and what is needed instead? Headlines: - 'No' ad campaign kicks off - New survey reveals only 35% of GPs are offering bulk billing - Bali wants to revoke visas for Russians/Ukrainians - Vape company investigated over illegal TikTok ads - Collingwood apologises for 1993 racism Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16 Apr 202320min
Kate Jenkins changed the game - and the parliament
Kate Jenkins has changed Australian workplaces forever during her seven-year term as Sex Discrimination Commissioner. During her time in the role Kate delivered the landmark Respect@Work report, which made a series of recommendations that laws be changed around workplace sexual harassment. In this chat with Jamila Rizvi, Kate reflects the last seven years in the role as she reaches to the final week of being Commissioner. *content warning* this episode includes mention of sexual harassment and assault Lifeline Australia - 13 11 14 Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14 Apr 202333min
"It's his prerogative": young female Liberal MP opens up on Dutton
The LNP is divided on the First Nations Voice. The shadow Attorney General Julian Leeser has stepped down from the Shadow Cabinet over the issue, while Tasmania’s Bridget Archer has also made it clear she supports the Voice. In this episode of The Briefing we speak with Jacqui Munro – member for the NSW legislative council, a Liberal who is for the Voice about how she came to that position, what the implications are for Peter Dutton and the rest of the party. Headlines: - Man arrested over Pentagon leak- Presbyterian church doesn’t want sexually active school captains- Dutton calls for more action from PM in Alice Springs- Cyclone Ilsa makes landfall in WA- Harry Potter to get a TV series Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13 Apr 202321min
The conspiracy group trying to take over local councils
From disrupting local council meetings, to denying the Holocaust - there’s a new movement of conspiracy theorists called My Place, who are taking some of the most dangerous beliefs on the internet and confronting councils around Australia. In this episode, we speak to ABC journalist, Emily Baker, about her recent interview with the group’s leader. Headlines: - Prince Harry to attend coronation - El Niño could be on the way - Elon Musk says Twitter has been “painful” - Dinosaur skull found in Queensland Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12 Apr 202318min
Are you a leader? Leadership stereotypes dismantled
Leadership author, columnist and company director Kirstin Ferguson says ”I truly believe we are all leaders; whether we lead our families, our business or our country.” In her new book, Head and Heart, she argues despite history handing privileged men more formal leadership positions, all of us – from a checkout operator at Woolies to the Prime Minister of a country – can effectively step up to the plate, read what the room needs in key moments and be great leaders. So, what’s holding us back? Headlines: - Liberal minister steps down to back Voice- IMF warns global economy is being pushed toward recession- Class action launched over contraceptive device- China to review Australia barley tariffs- Two Aussies win at Bells Beach Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11 Apr 202320min
Obesity crisis: why dieting makes you lose control of your weight
The latest World Obesity Federation Report found 51 per cent of the world, or more than 4 billion people, will be obese or overweight within the next 12 years, with rates rising fastest among children. In today’s Briefing, we explore what it means for the next generations of Australians; what the contributing factors are; and why crash dieting is one of the worst ways to tackle the crisis. Headlines:- Dalai Lama apologises for asking boy to “suck his tongue”- Classified Pentagon documents leaked- China "successfully completes” military drills around Taiwan- Four killed in Kentucky mass shooting Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10 Apr 202319min
