The Briefing

The federal government is introducing strict new online bullying laws, designed to stop trolls. The problem is, they powers are too broad. The legislation will see sex workers, who advertise legiti...

14 Mar 202121min

Jamila Rizvi talks to Eddie Perfect, the Australian who took over Broadway with his musical adaptations of Beetlejuice and King Kong. He rose to Australian prominence as Mick Holland on Channel 10’s...

12 Mar 202119min

This week has been one of the most tumultuous weeks in the British monarchy’s history. We take a look behind the scenes at Buckingham Palace, Highgrove House and Kensington Palace. Harry & Meghan ke...

11 Mar 202121min

State governments across the country are changing defamation provisions. The laws haven’t been updated since 2005, when Facebook was still a frat house idea, and Twitter didn’t even exist. John-Paul C...

10 Mar 202120min

We’re more burned-out than ever before. A pandemic and back to back climate crises have left us fed-up and exhausted. We’re joined today by the American GP and author Dr Amy Shah to find out why we’...

9 Mar 202120min

Canberra has erupted with claims of toxic culture in the federal parliament – and the states are no better. So why would anyone choose to become a politician. We’re joined by WA MP Anne Aly who free...

8 Mar 202122min

The Victorian government is considering using robots to patrol the corridors of hotels where people are in quarantine to contain the coronavirus. We’re joined by Bryan Goudsblom, CEO of Monjon Austr...

7 Mar 202117min

Grace Tame made national headlines again this week after addressing the National Press Club amidst federal government sexual abuse allegations. Jamila Rizvi talks to the 2021 Australian of the Year...

5 Mar 202119min