Will banning Nazi symbols work?
The Victorian government is moving to ban the Nazi salute after neo-Nazis made the gesture on the steps of parliament. The issue has also spilled into federal parliament: Attorney General Mark Dreyfus tried to make a point the LNP had not called out the behaviour, but opposition leader Peter Dutton called his bluff saying he would support a federal ban of Nazi symbolism. In this episode, we find out what the state of play is across the country when it comes to Nazi symbolism, and if banning Nazi symbolism could make a difference. Headlines: - Liberals to be tested in Victoria- Latham condemned for homophobic remarks- Palmer launching $300m lawsuit- Voice to Parliament Bill introduced- Climate safeguard bill passes Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30 Mar 202321min
Wall-to-wall Labor: What does it mean for Australia?
The recent NSW election result puts Labor in power right across the country, except for Tasmania. The last time – indeed, the only time – it has been in office in all nine of Australia's jurisdictions was for a few months between late November 2007 and early September 2008. So, why has this happened and what does it mean for Australian citizens? In this episode we unpack how we have changed as a society and how the Liberal party has misread modern Australia. Headlines: - Inflation falls for second month - Parliamentary inquiry into ADHD - Peter Bol cleared by independent labs - Prince Harry says palace knew about alleged phone hacking - Elon Musk, Bill Gates call for pause on AI Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29 Mar 202321min
#StopWillow: Biden approves massive US oil project
Joe Biden has just approved the Willow Project in Alaska – the biggest oil drilling project in the US for decades. During his election campaign, Biden vowed to end oil and gas drilling, but his administration has now given the $8billion project the green-light. Climate activists are outraged, with over one-million letters being sent to the White House, 4.7-million petition signatures, and a trending #StopWillow TikTok hashtag. So, what is the Willow Project, when will drilling begin and should we be worried about the impact it will have on our climate? In this episode, we speak to Ian Dooley, a lawyer from Earthjustice, the group trying to sue against the Willow project. Headlines: Body cam footage of US shooting released NSW Labor likely to form minority government SAS officer granted bail 39 die in fire on Mexico-US border Victorian man strikes gold finding $240K nugget Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28 Mar 202319min
Part 2: Betrayal at the heart of Australia's biggest tax fraud
The incredible story of Adam and Lauren Cranston, the children of a former tax commissioner, who attempted to steal $105m from the ATO. We speak to Weekend Telegraph journalist Brenden Hills for part 2 of this story. In this half, Brenden explains the way the pair abused their father’s position, the phone taps that eventually brought them undone and how their relationship with their father is looking now. Headlines: - Labor gets support to pass emissions bill- Vic MP Moira Deeming suspended over neo-Nazi rally- Crown Resorts admits data breach- Prince Harry in London for privacy court case Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27 Mar 202316min
Part 1: The brother-sister duo who attempted Australia’s biggest ever tax fraud
The incredible story of Adam and Lauren Cranston, the children of a former tax commissioner, who attempted to steal $105m from the ATO. We explain how the scam began, the way they abused their father’s position, and the phone taps that eventually brought them undone. PLUS - Jan Fran and Tom Tilley break down Labor’s NSW election win. Headlines: Chris Minns wins NSW election Dominic Perrottet steps down as NSW Liberal Leader South Australia becomes the first state to legislate the Indigenous Voice to Parliament Prince Andrew in talks with US authors about his own memoir Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26 Mar 202322min
We forgot to tell Lizzy Hoo she’s a POC
Lizzy Hoo is many things, a writer, a noddle enthusiast, the child of a Hollywood-style love story, an actor, a rescue greyhound owner - and, as she’s only recently discovered - a person of colour. Lizzy grew up in a funny household with her Dad playing tricks on the family constantly, with comedy in her bones Lizzy was always destined to be funny. In this chat with Jamila Rizvi, Lizzy explains how she quit her day job to do comedy full time, becoming one of Australia’s most exciting new voices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24 Mar 202327min
NSW election: what you need to know
The NSW election takes place this Saturday. The LNP’s Dominic Perrottet is going up against Labor’s Chris Minns. Polls are putting Labor just ahead, but the coalition is far from being counted out. In this episode, we’ve got Sacha Barbour Gatt, host of new Listnr Sydney news podcast This Arvo in Sydney, to tell you everything you need to know about tomorrow’s election. Subscribe to This Arvo in Sydney on the LiSTNR app or wherever you download your podcasts. Headlines: PM Anthony Albanese unveils Voice to Parliament question Senator Lidia Thorpe clashes with police during anti-trans-rights rally TikTok CEO questioned by US lawmakers New massive species of spider discovered in QLD Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23 Mar 202325min
Donald Trump’s impending arrest: The story behind the publicity stunt
Donald Trump is back in the spotlight again, after announcing he's going to be arrested based on charges stemming from a 2016 investigation into a payment to porn star Stormy Daniels. Elon Musk reacted saying if Trump is arrested, then he 'will be re-elected in a landslide.’ Yet, no arrest has actually happened - but it has got the world talking about Trump again. So, are we all falling victim to the Trump hype machine? In this episode, we speak to David Smith, from the US Studies Centre at Sydney University, to find out more about the Stormy Daniels case. Headlines: - Wording of The Voice to be signed off - Government shut down opposition bill to ban Nazi symbolism - Intersex law change in ACT- Third person charged after LGBT protest turns ugly Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22 Mar 202319min
