The ACT’s bold pill-testing regime
The ACT has always had a liberal approach to drug use. Cannabis was decriminalised in 2020. Today it opens a pill-testing facility in Canberra’s CBD. Gino Vumbaca is president of Harm Reduction Australia. He and his team are behind the trial of the new facility which runs tests on drugs to make sure they’re safe for the user to take. He says trials at music festivals in recent years have undoubtedly saved lives. On this episode of the Briefing, the ACT’s bold move to install a pill-testing facility in Canberra’s CBD. Today's Headlines: - Damning environment report released- UK swelters through hottest day on record- ANZ to take over Suncorp’s banking arm- ACT to ban petrol car sales Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18 Jul 202217min
When will travel return to normal post-pandemic?
Tom’s super keen to dust off his Bintang t-shirt and head to Bali. It seems everyone is overseas this winter. So how is the travel industry coping, post-pandemic? Dean Long, CEO Australian Federation of Travel Agents, joins us to talk about the resurgence of tourism: why ticket prices are so high, why places like Bali might be slower than other places to recover, and the growth in an unexpected travel sector. On today’s Briefing, when will travel return to normal post-pandemic? Today's Headlines: - Hospitals overwhelmed by Omicron wave - National abortion laws to be debated - UK issues red alert for the first time over heatwave - Aussie golfer Cameron Smith wins British Open Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17 Jul 202217min
Deborah Frances-White is the original guilty feminist
Deborah Frances-White is the original guilty feminist. Deborah is an Australian-born, London-based writer and comedian who is best known for her award-winning podcast, The Guilty Feminist. She is a force to be reckoned with. In this conversation, Jamila Rizvi and Deborah Frances-White cover everything from Roe V Wade, the age of criminality, being a modern feminist and the need for a refuelling with social justice groups. Content warning: Brief mention of sexual assaultSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15 Jul 202236min
Could Elon Musk be forced to buy Twitter?
Will Elon Musk be forced to buy Twitter? Twitter is suing Tesla CEO Elon Musk –after Musk said he wanted out of a deal to buy the social media platform. Musk says he hasn’t been given enough information on spam accounts, but Twitter executives believe Musk is trying to get out of the acquisition because of the downturn in tech stocks. We’re joined by Meghan Bobrowsky, reporter with the Wall Street Journal, who says the lawsuit promises to be one of the biggest legal showdowns in Wall Street history. In a lawsuit for the ages, Elon Musk will face off against the social media giant Twitter – and there can only be one winner. Today's Headlines: - Hospitals tamp down as Covid spikes- 900 prescription drugs price hike- PM to convene emergency national cabinet- Low unemployment could see rates rise- Kevin Spacey pleads ‘not guilty’ amid sexual assault claims Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14 Jul 202218min
Are we headed for a 'racial hierarchy'?
The latest Census revealed we’re more culturally diverse as a nation than ever before. So, we’re asking the question: ‘should the next census include more questions about ethnicity?' We dive into the pros and cons, which are more complicated than you might think. Historian Dr Amrita Malhi, fellow at the Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs at ANU; and Mohammed Al-Khafaji, CEO of the Federation of Ethnic Communities' Councils of Australia join us to hash it out. Last month the federal government announced it will begin collecting more specific ethnicity data in the next Census. Is it the right move? Or could it lead to tension if we create what's been dubbed a ‘racial hierarchy’. Today's Headlines: - PM in closed door talks with Pacific leaders- Civil case brought against George Pell- Qantas scraps vaccine mandate on international flights- Fukushima: Landmark damages payout- QLD clinches Origin Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13 Jul 202218min
What the housing affordability crisis means for you
Housing is the biggest living cost facing Australians. Despite the bluster, major parties aren’t offering anything to help people with the cost of rent. Anglicare Australia has released its Rental Affordability Snapshot that found less than 2% of rentals are affordable for a full-time worker on the minimum wage. For a person out of work, it’s 0%. Anglicare Australia Head of Government Relations, Aaron Malouf, wants 500,000 social and affordable homes, which would provide a home for everyone. Without action, the social housing shortfall will only grow. So what does the housing affordability crisis mean for you, and is it likely to get worse, before it gets better? Today's Headlines: - US Vice President to address Pacific Forum- Breaking China’s hold on clean energy- Top docs recommend masks- Gender pay gap: $1B a week- Succession leads Emmys nominations Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12 Jul 202219min
Boris Johnson’s shambolic prime ministership
Boris Johnson has resigned as British prime minister after a series of scandals meant his party could no longer support him. Latika Bourke, the Sydney Morning Herald’s UK correspondent, tells us Johnson will be remembered most for his role in Britain leaving the European Union. He’s also known for partygate, where Johnson and his staff held parties in Downing Street while the rest of the country was under Covid lockdown. So given Johnson’s reputation and history of poor decision making, how did he remain in office for so long? And what will Great Britain look like under new leadership? Today's Headlines: - Energy Forum begins in Sydney- Regulator cracks down on text scams- Almost half of flights delayed last week- Chris Dawson trial ends- Sri Lankan president to resign Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11 Jul 202219min
The Toowoomba religious group whose members have been charged with murder
14 people are in custody following the death of an 8-year-old girl in the Queensland town of Toowoomba back in January. Her parents have been detained since her death, and then last week 12 more people were charged with the child’s murder. We’re joined by David Chen from the ABC Toowoomba bureau who has been following this story since Day One. So in this episode of The Briefing, who are these people? And why are they turning their backs on legal representation? Today's Headlines: - Kyrgios loses Wimbledon to Djokovic- More Aussies eligible for antivirals - China blames coalition for frosty relationship- Grocery prices aren’t all bad- Leaked Uber documents expose company’s ruthless expansion tactics Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10 Jul 202216min
