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Streaming services have transformed the way we watch TV with 16 million Australians now accessing these platforms. But the giants Netflix, Amazon and Disney are all US companies with mostly US shows. Last month the Australian government put out a proposal to force these streaming services to spend a certain percentage of their Australian revenue on Australian content. On today’s episode we ask ‘Should we force those platforms to make Aussie shows? We’re joined by Aussie actor, writer, and presenter Matt Okine, and the Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance. In today's headlines: NSW officer who let German travellers skip quarantine won’t be punished Fraser Island residents told to leave immediately New laws strengthen protections for casuals US breaks new Covid-19 records following Thanksgiving Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6 Des 202017min

There’s been a running boom in 2020. During lockdown it was one of the only things you could do and in some parts of the country the number of people using running tracks and walking trails doubled during the height of the pandemic. So in this episode we’re going to find out why so many of us turned to running and what we got out of it not just the physical side but the psychological and philosophical. You’ll also get some tips on how to avoid an injury with guests Warren Williams, head coach of The Run Squad and John Connell, author of The Running Book. In today's headlines: Plans to reopen could be delayed by NSW hotel quarantine worker case Scott Morrison “unnerved” by planned Port Arthur film “I’ll see you in four years”: Trump hints at 2024 Presidential bid Major music festivals announced in three Australian states Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 Des 202020min

A national review has suggested that smartphone apps and wearable surveillance devices including ankle bracelets are among options that could allow returning travellers to quarantine at home rather than in a hotel. Since March, Hong Kong has been allowing travellers to home quarantine using a wrist bracelet that you scan into a phone app and it has been working effectively. On today's episode we explore how these monitoring devices could work, and how they’d be received by Australian travellers. Dr Marietta Martinovic is a Criminologist from RMIT has done a PhD on electronic monitoring and explains more about this technology. In today's headlines: UK to get Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine next week Australia is officially out of recession Chinese social media app WeChat censors Scott Morrison Singapore approves sale of world-first lab-made chicken nuggets Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 Des 202020min

Parler is a growing platform that calls itself the “world’s premier free speech social network.” But is it free speech? or hate speech? Parler has created a space for people who share a similar world view and those that feel their opinions are being blocked by more traditional social media sites. User numbers spiked dramatically after the 2020 US Presidential election and Parler believes this is because other social media platforms are curtailing the spread of information, and censoring right wing voices and opinions. It’s similar to Twitter in that there’s a newsfeed, and users can upload images and write posts, but that’s where the similarities end. Unlike Twitter there is no fact checking, so Parler users can say and post whatever they like as long as it’s not against the law. To discuss this new platform we're joined by Mark Pesce, futurist and host of Podcast One’s The Next Billion Seconds and Vicki, an Australian Parler user. In today's headlines: Tensions with China reach fever pitch over doctored photo Photo alleges Australian Soldier drinking beer out of dead Taliban fighters prosthetic leg Australia edges closer to border freedom by Christmas Tasmanians condemn planned Port Arthur gunman film Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Des 202019min

What may be a few easy taps on your phone to order takeout straight to your door, can be a treacherous and sometimes life-threatening trek for food delivery drivers. On average, one food delivery rider dies in Australia every fortnight. Five delivery riders have died nationally in the past nine weeks, four of them in Sydney. The latest tragedy involved a 37-year-old UberEats cyclist from Malaysia, who died after being hit by a truck last week. What is being done to protect our delivery riders? Who’s responsible for making sure drivers receive proper training? To answer these questions, we're joined by Delivery rider Ash, who was injured on the job last year and Joellen Riley Munton, Professor of Law, University of Technology Sydney who says food delivery drivers are 21st century chimney sweeps. In today's headlines: China doubles down over "appalling" fake image of Australian soldier Qantas axes 2000 baggage handlers, plane cleaners, ground crew Victoria’s hotel quarantine program to restart Charges laid over White Island tragedy Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30 Nov 202020min

Can “shareholder activists” bring meaningful action on climate change, even as the federal government continues to hold out? At 23 years old, Mark McViegh sued one of Australia’s biggest super funds over its handling of climate change, forcing them to commit to being carbon neutral by 2050. This year a number other superannuation funds have committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions from their investment portfolios by 2050. His story is part of a much bigger movement of shareholders, investors and consumers forcing companies to commit to greater action on climate change. To discuss, we're also joined by Scott Phillips, partner at law firm Arnold Bloch Leibler. In today's headlines: Records tumble as Australia’s east bakes Two million workers leave JobKeeper as economy recovers SA testing blitz continues after quarantine breach Covid-19 vaccination could begin in the UK next week Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29 Nov 202020min

We'll explain the meaning of the symbol in the neo-nazi cartoon that cause Pete Evans fall from grace two weeks ago. We’ll find out what this means for Pete Evans future, and find out where the black sun symbol comes from, what it actually means, and how it relates to the cartoon. Our guests today are Andrew Horney from the Sydney Morning Herald and Andrew Jakubowicz, a professor of sociology at University of Technology. In today's headlines: Defence moves to expel 10 SAS soldiers Freed academic Kylie Moore-Gilbert expected to arrive home today Victoria on the brink of COVID-19 elimination Federal govt considers Aussie show quota for streaming giants Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26 Nov 202020min

Robodebt is the automated process that wrongly calculated millions of dollars of Centrelink debt for Australians. Hundreds of thousands were impacted, and in 2019 they sued the government in a class action. Last week the case was settled in the largest class action payout in the country, with $1.2 billion given back to victims. But many of those victims are not happy with the settlement and on today’s Briefing you’ll find out why $1.2 billion is not as good as it sounds. If you need help regarding Robodebt you can go to Legal Aid or other community legal centres in your state, or if Kath’s story brought up issues for you please call lifeline for support 13 11 14 In today's headlines: Developing: Australian academic reportedly released in Iranian prison swap Convicted terrorist Abdul Nassar Benbrika stripped of citizenship Meghan Markle reveals miscarriage The big winners of 2020’s Virtual ARIA awards Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25 Nov 202019min