The Briefing

Jacinda Ardern has announced she will quit as New Zealand prime minister next month, saying she no longer has "enough in the tank" to lead.  Ms Ardern choked up as she detailed how six "challenging" years in the job had taken a toll. We’re joined by Chelsea Daniels Senior Reporter for NewsTalkZB in New Zealand Ms Ardern will step down as Labour Party leader no later than 7 February. There will be a vote in the coming days to determine her replacement.  New Zealand will hold a general election on 14 October.   Headlines: - Alec Baldwin to be charged with involuntary manslaughter- Dramatic night at Aus Open- A second Qantas plane forced to land at Sydney Airport- GPs call for tighter rules on vaping packaging Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Jan 202319min

Earlier this month the Chinese government reversed their covid-zero policy and changed how they report Covid infections and illnesses. It’s led to a number of countries including Australia placing restrictions on travelers from China out of fear a new variant will emerge there. In this episode, we speak with Jeremy Goldkorn, editor of The China Project, to find out what's really happening in China. Headlines: - Qantas plane issues rare mayday- Nadal’s shock-exit from the Australian Open- UK: Church of England rules out same-sex marriage- Woolworths gives employees option to work Australia Day- Greta Thunberg detained in Germany Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 Jan 202319min

Wars, the pandemic, China’s economic woes and critical flaws in the supply chain have put economies on alert across the globe. 2023 is tipped to be the year of high inflation and economic stagnation - stagflation.  We speak to Richard Holden, professor of economics at the University of NSW about just what it is, and how it will affect us in our day-to-day lives?   Headlines: - Extreme weather brings Australian Open matches to a halt- The Chinese and Russian economies have shrunk- Renee Geyer and Jim Molan have died- An Aussie has avoided the death penalty in Indonesia Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

17 Jan 202319min

Prince Harry’s new biography ‘Spare’ caused controversy before it was even released. It details everything from losing his virginity, to killing 25 people in Afghanistan. Harry speaks about fighting with his brother William and his decision to leave the Royal family and move both his and Meghan’s life to California. Tom Tilley and Katrina Blowers have both read the book and tell us what they think of Harry's tell-all.   Headlines: - Kyrgios pulls out of Aus Open- Rugby Australia sacks Dave Rennie- Sydney teacher identified on board Nepal flight- Italy’s most wanted mafia boss arrested Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16 Jan 202319min

Australian billionaires Mike Cannon-Brookes and Andrew Forrest have fallen out over the $30b Sun Cable project, which is the giant NT solar farm that’s supposed to supply Darwin, Indonesia and Singapore with power. Last week, news broke that Sun Cable has entered voluntary administration. Sun Cable was burning through cash and missing agreed targets. Both billionaires say they still support the project, but it seems they won’t be working on it together, it will be interesting to see what happens next, whether one of them steps in to buy it outright. We speak to the Australian Financial Review's senior resources writer Angela Macdonald-Smith about the story behind the Sun Cable bust up? Headlines: - Australian suspected dead following Nepal plane crash- Joe Biden in hot water over documents- NSW Premier referred to police over Nazi costume- Romanian authorities seize Andrew Tate assets- Australian Open begins Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

15 Jan 202321min

The former leader of the Catholic Church in Australia, Cardinal George Pell died suddenly in Rome this week.  His reign was dogged by scandal. Imprisoned - and later acquitted - of child sex charges, he was also appointed by Pope Benedict to clean up the Vatican’s finances. How will George Pell be remembered? In this episode we speak to Miles Pattenden, a Senior Research Fellow at the Australian Catholic University, about George Pell’s life and legacy   Headlines: NSW Premier’s leadership in jeopardy No state funeral will be held for George Pell  Australia to sign security pact with Papua New Guinea The Australian Open draw is out Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12 Jan 202320min

Prince William has been thrown back into the spotlight, after Prince Harry claimed he physically attacked him in his new book ‘Spare.’ The relationship between the two brothers has deteriorated in the public eye as Harry continues to make damaging allegations. Prince William has kept quiet as the headlines continue to roll. So, what part does William play in all of this and how will his choices impact the future of the monarchy?  In this episode, we speak to Michael Grose, a leading parent educator and author of seven parenting books, about William and Harry’s relationship. Headlines: - Pell’s body to be laid to rest in Australia- Aussie billionaires fall out over massive renewables project- Cate Blanchett wins Golden Globe Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11 Jan 202320min

Brazil is undergoing riots that have been likened to when Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol. Far-right Bolsonaro supporters have stormed the Brazilian Congress and Supreme Court. In this episode we speak to Kathryn Baragwanath, political economy expert at the Australian Catholic University, about what prompted the protests in Brazil. We find out why this is happening, and what the implications for Brazil and the rest of the world could be. Headlines: - Labor to introduce emissions cutting legislation- China’s ambassador warns Australia against Japan- Melbourne Victory cops biggest fine in A League history- Prince Harry book out today Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10 Jan 202321min