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Australia already has one of the worst uptakes of electric vehicles...for example, last year Germany and France both grew their electric vehicle fleet by more than 200 per cent. In Australia, fewer than 7000 electric vehicles were sold in 2020 representing just a three per cent jump from 2019. We’re joined by Jake Whitehead, a transport expert at the University of Queensland; and David Brown, the former president of the Australian Institute of Traffic Planning and Management Victoria and NSW are considering a tax on electric cars which will make uptake even slower. Why aren’t Australians transitioning to electric vehicles...and why isn’t the government doing more to encourage us to switch? TODAY'S HEADLINES No lockdown exemptions for Aussie players after IPL postponed Gov backs down on India visitor prison threat Melinda and Bill Gates agreed on estate divide before split New national disaster recovery body established OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 Maj 202123min

The whole world is watching India right now. Its daily case numbers of COVID-19 hit 400,000 this week. The death toll is also rising rapidly with India's health ministry reporting more than 3,600 deaths in the past 24 hours. We speak with James Oaten; the ABC’s Indian correspondent from Dehli to the get the latest from India; and we speak with Dr Pradeep Teneja from the Australia India Institute about what Indians in Australia make of what’s happening on the sub-continent. India is facing a Covid catastrophe. Will it get worse before it gets better? TODAY'S HEADLINES Questions over legality of India ban Senior leaders warn of growing Chinese military and influence Report exposes gymnastics abuse Ex Australia Post boss Holgate sets deadline for legal action OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 Maj 202120min

US President Joe Biden announced last month American troops would withdraw from Afghanistan by September 11 this year. Our PM quickly followed suit confirming the 80 remaining Australian defence personnel still in Afghanistan would also leave. Around 80,000 Australians have been deployed to Afghanistan since the conflict began in 2001. 41 of them lost their lives. More than 150,000 Afghan civilians and military personnel and Taliban fighters were killed in the 20-year conflict that cost the US more than $1.2trillion Maryam Zahid is the founder and director of Afghan Women on the Move; and Raspal Khosa - independent defence analyst, formerly with the Australian Strategic Policy Institute. We ask what life is like for Afghans today. And have we lost the war in Afghanistan? TODAY'S HEADLINES Perth avoids second lockdown Overseas Aussies getting enough help from government: poll Defence to review Darwin port lease Soccer fans storm stadium over Super League Manhunt underway for missing crew member in Townsville, others seek asylum OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 Maj 202120min

Prepare to see Any Lee uncut as he delves into personal territory with host Jamila Rizvi. He opens up about his mum's disability, the hard conversations of working in the popular radio duo Hamish & Andy, and his engagement plans with longterm girlfriend Bec Harding. THE WEEKEND LIST: Do: Daniel Sloss’ Hubris Watch: RuPaul’s Drag Race re-runs on Stan Listen: Sixty Summers by Julia Stone PSA: Buy mum a decent gift for Mother’s Day!! Follow us at @thebriefingpodcast and send us your recommendations on what to see, do, cook, watch, listen and eat!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30 Apr 202130min

On January 20 Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States. On today’s episode of The Briefing - Biden marks 100 days in office, let’s see how he’s going. Prof. David Smith is an Associate Professor in American Politics and Foreign Policy at the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney. We sift through the rhetoric to try to find out what Joe Biden has actually done during his first 100 days. Have his policies and decisions earned him a pass or fail? TODAY'S HEADLINES Lockdown restrictions to remain in WA Brittany Higgins to meet with leaders including PM today ASIO issues terror warning Biden tells congress America “rising” OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29 Apr 202120min

Why are Australians so fascinated by Married at First Sight? It’s the show we love to hate, or is it … hate to love? Ever since MAFS appeared on our screens in 2015, it’s consistently been one of the highest rated shows on Australian television. We’re joined by four guests to take us through our deep dive. David Dale, a Walkley Award winning journalist who spent 20 years as media and TV columnist for SMH and The Age; Tarang Chawla, whose sister Nikita was murdered by her husband in 2015. Tarang’s became an anti-domestic violence campaigner; Michael Goonan was one of the contestant on MAFS last year; and psychologist and relationship expert Jacqui Manning. The show is full of big personalities, drama, fights, tears, lying, cheating, tantrums and sometimes... toxic behaviour among contestants. So what’s the appeal….? TODAY'S HEADLINES Record day for India Covid outbreak China slams PM’s defence spend New rules for Tokyo Olympians Government targets 5% unemployment for budget Apollo 11 astronaut dies OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28 Apr 202121min

Twelve of Europe’s top soccer clubs planned to shake up the sport. Instead, the project collapsed spectacularly in just 48 hours. How did the power brokers mis-read the market ….and fans? Murad Ahmed is a reporter for the Financial Times in the UK. He’s been following this lead for years. He joins us as we learn what the big clubs’ motivation was. One word. Money. TODAY'S HEADLINES All Australian Olympians to be vaccinated before Tokyo India flights suspended as Covid crisis worsens Australia to spend $747m upgrading military bases Supermoon lights up night sky OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27 Apr 202117min

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been representing Australia at a virtual summit of world leaders discussing climate change. The summit was convened by US President Joe Biden, who has put tackling climate change at the centre of his administration's agenda. Joe Biden promised to halve America’s emissions by 2030. Australia went to the summit without a firm target on reducing emissions. Dr Emma Shortis is an expert on climate change policies and US history. With our plans for hydrogen and carbon capture and storage and no clear reduction target, is Australia out of step or out of date with the rest of the world and their targets? What is Scott Morrison’s end game? TODAY'S HEADLINES Perth lockdown lifted as quarantine stoush continues Australia considers providing aid and banning flights to India PM tells church leaders country needs them Home affairs secretary warns of war China censors Oscars winner OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26 Apr 202121min