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Killer robots no longer belong to science fiction stories, with San Francisco recently having to make a decision about whether to allow robots to use lethal force. At first decision makers said yes, but the backlash was so severe they reversed the decision a week later. In this episode we delve into the debate surrounding whether we should allow police robots to use lethal force with Daphne Duret from The Marshall Project. Headlines: - Penny Wong visits Beijing- Brian Houston told court his father was a serial paedophile- Three charged over A League pitch invasion- Memorial for Queensland officers to take place Wednesday- Johnny Depp and Amber Heard settle Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Des 202218min

The Qatar 2022 World Cup has ended with a spectacular final that culminated in a penalty shootout and a win for Argentina. It's been an eventful tournament: from the FIFA president’s questionable opening speech, to the sudden death of three journalists.This year was also the Socceroos' most successful World Cup campaign ever. In this episode, we’re unpack the wins, the losses and the controversies with ABC journalist Tracey Holmes live from Qatar. Headlines: - Manhunt following A-League pitch invasion- Child in hospital due to contaminated spinach- China braces for 1 million Covid deaths- More gold for our swimmers- What will the weather be for Christmas? Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 Des 202218min

Virginia Gay describes herself as ‘highly sexed chaos’.   Virginia is an Australian actress, writer and director. You’ll most likely recognise her voice from the characters she’s played in television dramas; Frances James on Winners and Losers or Gabrielle Jaeger on All Saints. More recently Virginia spends her time on stage, often writing and performing her own work. Two years of lockdowns made her realise that there is something special about live theatre that simply cannot be recreated in any other medium.   In this conversation Jamila Rizvi and Virginia Gay discuss Virginia’s theatrical childhood, leaving your ego at the door and making your own work.    THE WEEKEND LIST WATCH: Avatar: The Way Of Water LISTEN: The most anticipated movies of the summer – The Drop Podcast LISTEN: Beanie Babies with Jamie Loftus – You’re Wrong About Podcast    WATCH: Matilda the Musical   Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16 Des 202230min

It’s a story fit for a James Bond movie: last week US WNBA star Brittney Griner came home, after being swapped for notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout.  In this episode we find out why Bout has been called ‘a merchant of death’; how tough it was to catch him in the first place; what the domestic fallout has been in the US; how Griner is doing now; and the diplomatic effort it takes to make a swap like this. We’re speaking to Danielle Gilbert, expert in US foreign policy at Dartmouth College, about the US-Russia prisoner swap. Headlines: - Bombshells dropped in Harry and Meghan documentary- Labor’s last minute power bill passes parliament- Queensland to review double jeopardy laws- Unemployment stays at 3.4%- Officer from Lindt café siege speaks out  Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

15 Des 202219min

Women in Australia are earning around $26,500 less each year than men, according to the latest Workplace Gender Equality Agency report. That number hasn’t changed over the past twelve months – with no progress being made for the first time in nine years. In this episode, we speak to Mary Wooldridge, Director of the Workplace Gender Equality Agency, about why the pay gap is stagnating and what more Australian businesses need to do for gender equality. Headlines: - Labor's energy bill to pass parliament today- Scomo defends robodebt- Siege neighbour's widow critical of police  - Bali bombing victims' families slam Patek apology Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

14 Des 202219min

The federal government is facing criticism for its decision to cut the number of Medicare subsidised mental health sessions under the Better Access scheme. During the Covid pandemic, the Morrison government doubled the number of psychology sessions available from ten to twenty. From next year, the number of appointments each patient can receive under the initiative will be slashed back down to ten. In this episode, we speak to Mitch Wallis - a leader in the well-being space and co-founder of Calm Water Health, about Australia’s mental health treatment.   Headlines: - QLD cops had “no chance” in deadly ambush- Former WA police officer gets 30 years for sex crimes- Brittany Higgins reaches settlement with Federal Government- Golden night for our relay team at World Swimming Championships Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13 Des 202220min

Bali’s tourism industry could take a hit after new laws banning sex outside of marriage were passed in Indonesian parliament. The new criminal code could also prevent couples who aren’t married from living together. So, what does this mean for the thousands of Australians that travel to Bali each month?  In this episode of the Briefing we speak to Indonesian/Australian journalist and lecturer Tito Ambyo about the new criminal code. We also chat to Jenny Hewett, a freelance travel writer, who speaks about her experience of living in Bali and how the new laws might impact tourism there. Headlines: - Six dead in Queensland shooting and siege- New Covid rules for 2023- Aussies nominated for Golden Globes- Candice Warner offered security after verbal abuse   Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12 Des 202218min

Renters and first-time homeowners look set for a difficult Christmas after the RBA announced another hike in interest rates. Australia is already in the middle of a rental crisis with around 70% of people paying rent which is over a third of their household income.  In this episode of the Briefing we speak to Emma Greenhalgh, CEO of National Shelter, about the current struggle to find an affordable place to rent in Australia. Headlines: - Gender pay gap stagnates- Labor faces uphill energy battle- East braces for ‘unsettled weather’- Lehrmann in talks for TV interview- FIFA world cup semi finalists decided   Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11 Des 202222min