Robodebt explained: Does the Government owe you money?
Robodebt is the story the government didn’t want you to hear about, but last week it admitted defeat and agreed to refund thousands of Aussies it sent flawed demands to as part of its controversial robodebt recovery scheme. We speak to Joel Townsend - Program Manager of Economic and Social Rights at Victorian Legal Aid, which has been acting on behalf of people dudded by robodebt and Emma - a student who received a $9k robodebt bill. In today's news headlines: The latest from the U.S: Breaking: All four former officers involved in George Floyd's killing now face charges Protests Arrests George Floyds family Family of Indigenous teenager want police officer charged Australia is in a recession Australian journalist Sophie Walsh attacked live on air In today's Briefing we ask: where did the government go wrong? How will you get your money back?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3 Jun 202022min
The race riots in America have begged the question: Do we face similar problems here?
Since the riots broke out in America, small groups of Australian protestors have been raising the uncomfortable question: do we face similar problems here? Today we find out how Indigenous people in Australia are reacting to what’s happening, and what we can learn from it to help solve our problems here. Joining us is Professor Marcia Langton AM is one of Australia’s most outspoken Indigenous voices, she’s a professor who’s been writing and researching about indigenous deaths in custody for over 30 years. We’re also joined by Jack Manning Bancroft, a young indigenous man devoting his life to giving young Indigenous kids a leg up in life. In today's headlines: Police officer investigated over video kicking Indigenous teen U.S wrap: Joe Biden leading push to outlaw police chokeholds Trump ‘I am your president of law and order’ Police attack on Seven Reporter Protesters gather in Sydney for Black Lives Matter rally Tiger King’s Carole Baskin taking over Joe Exotic’s zoo In today's Briefing we ask: How are the scenes in the US being viewed in Australia? How should leaders respond in this situation? How should everyday people respond in this situation? How should we focus our efforts for lasting positive change? How can we best foreground Indigenous voices when tackling these issues?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2 Jun 202018min
Will the intensity of the U.S protests increase?
Today we take you to the streets of Washington DC, the heart of one of America's most intense rallies where looters have overrun the streets and fires have been ignited near the White House. Today's headlines: White House protests force President Trump into bunker Hundreds gather for Australian George Floyd protest Youngest man to die of covid-19 tests negative Uber trials new ‘Uber Rent’ service in Australian world-first In today's Briefing: Will the intensity of the US protests increase? We speak to a black American protestor who understands what this moment is about, and the pain that has fuelled this outpouring of anger and rage for the last six nights across more than 100 American cities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1 Jun 202015min
US Protests: The Aussie journalist detained at gunpoint
On today’s episode we’ll take you to streets of Minneapolis and speak to Aussie journalist Tim Arvier who was detained at gunpoint while reporting on the riots. In today's headlines: Rioting spreads to London, Canada, Germany over George Floyds death Former Robodebt tribunal member doubts the government can pay it all back Our states are continuing to open up Superannuation being spent on bets & booze Space X lands at International Space Station See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
31 Mai 202019min
How to put more money in your pocket post pandemic!
The coronavirus pandemic has been a financial nightmare for young people. They’ve been much harder hit by job losses and they’ll also be the ones paying back the debt we’ve accumulated in the long term. This week we also found out it is younger Australians who have rushed to cash out their super to get through the pandemic. Today we speak to award winning finance expert Natasha Janssens – Founder of "Women with Cents" and Kirk Pearson, who took out $10k from his Super fund In today's news headlines: Covid-19 safe gym plans revealed Sad News for Newspapers - Newscorp shutting down 100 local papers Trump V’s Social Media NRL returns with controversial fake crowd noise In today's Briefing we ask: Should you access your super early? How else can you save or make money in this troubled time? What are the top 3 things that we should be thinking about in this time in terms of our finances?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28 Mai 202019min
Could the return of Sport spark a second wave?
Australians are keen to get back on the sporting field but given the close contact and the huge numbers of people involved, could it spark a second wave that undoes all our hard work? We speak to Tim Cotter - Head Coach Newcastle City Blues Australian Football Club and Paul Kelly - Deputy Chief Medical Officer. In today’s headlines: 30-year-old man becomes Australia's youngest coronavirus death Annika Smethurst won’t be charged over spy agency story Trump threatens to shut down social media companies after tweet is fact-checked NASA and SPACE-X launch humans into orbit for the first time on a private rocket 300 million expected to watch NRL’s return tonight In today’s Briefing we ask: Does the Deputy Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly think we’re taking too big a risk? How is a Newcastle Aussie Rules club preparing for training with the governments complicated list of dos and don’ts and COVID-19 protocols for community sport?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27 Mai 202022min
The Gig Economy: What happens when a delivery driver is late?
The Gig Economy can provide flexibility and freedom for task by task workers like delivery drivers. Last year an Australian study found that 13% of the workforce had used a digital platform to find work and that number is expected to grow massively, particularly for young workers. But how we can protect independent contractors who work in this free market system? We speak to Diego the Delivery Driver (who says he was terminated unfairly and is fighting back) and Nick McIntosh – Transport Workers Union Assistant National Secretary. In today's news headlines: Coronavirus-infected live export ship allowed to dock in WA despite sick crew members Accused Australian paedophile principal ‘fit’ to be extradited from Israel to finally face charges Bushfire Royal Commission hears 445 people likely died prematurely from smoke last summer Sharks young gun tests positive to steroids days out from NRL restart In today's Briefing we ask: Why is the gig economy an easy fast way to findemployment but it is also easier to get let go? What are the hidden costs to participants? How do people sometimes end up getting paid less than the minimum wage? How does this way of work treat our most vulnerable workers? Why are young people and temporary migrants most at risk? How do they get the right level of protection in this gig economy? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26 Mai 202020min
Hydroxychloroquine: what you need to know
Hydroxychloroquine is the drug at the centre of public debate and Donald Trump has revealed he’s been taking it to try and reduce his chances of getting Covid-19. Professor Marc Pellegrini (Walter & Eliza Hall institute of Medical Research) is the lead researcher on the Australian trial and joins us on today's show. In today's news headlines: Bushfire royal commission hears black summer “not a one-off” Court rules Celeste Barber’s $51 million NSW RFS fundraiser can’t go to other charities Preventing male suicide a focus of $20 million mental health package Top medical body demands urgent information campaign after Pete Evans anti-vaxxer interview In today's Briefing we ask: How dangerous are the side effects? What are the risks of taking it to prevent COVID-19? What does Australia hope to achieve with their trial? Why are populist right wing leaders latching on to Hydroxychloroquine as a COVID-19 solution?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25 Mai 202019min
