The Voice BONUS: What is the Uluru Statement?
Later this year we'll be voting in a referendum on the Voice, but how did it come about? In this bonus episode we go into the history of the Voice: the Uluru Statement from the Heart. The Uluru Statement originally called for an Aboriginal voice to parliament. It came from a convention bringing together over 250 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders at the foot of Uluru. We speak with Thomas Mayor who was one of the 250 signatories. He’s written a book, Finding the Heart of the Nation, on his 18-month journey taking the statement all across Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24 Feb 202314min
The Voice Part 2: The case for voting 'yes'
Footage from last month’s Invasion Day rallies around Australia featured speakers urging those gathered to vote ‘No’ in the promised Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum expected later this year. Most Australians would think the vast majority of First Nations people would support a ‘Yes’ vote – but that’s not necessarily the case. In this two-part special, we speak to advocates from both sides of the debate so we can better understand what’s at stake when we eventually get our chance to vote in the referendum. In this episode, we hear from Bridget Cama, who is Co-Chair of the Uluru Youth Dialogue, a law graduate and Wiradjuri and Pasifika Fijian woman. She tells us why she’s supporting the voice. Headlines:- One year on: Ukraine war- Sydney cold case finally closed- Russians behind Medibank hack- The Voice ‘Yes’ campaign launches Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23 Feb 202319min
The Voice Part 1: Understanding Indigenous opposition
Footage from last month’s Invasion Day rallies around Australia featured speakers urging those gathered to vote ‘No’ in the promised Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum expected later this year. Most Australians would think the vast majority of First Nations people would support a ‘Yes’ vote – but that’s not necessarily the case. In this two-part special, we speak to advocates from both sides of the debate so we can better understand what’s at stake when we eventually get our chance to vote in the referendum. In this episode, we hear from a proud Bundjalung woman and human rights advocate, Vanessa Turnbull Roberts, about why she’s opposing the voice. Headlines: - Biggest fall in real wages on record- Tech companies issued please explain over child abuse- Sampa The Great pulls out of Bluesfest- ‘Yes’ campaign for the Voice kicks off Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22 Feb 202320min
Pokies: how did they get such a hold on us?
Pokies are responsible for more than half of Australia’s serious gambling harm, with NSW alone holding 35% of the world's pokie machines. Now, the NSW LNP government is pledging major reform ahead of the state’s May election. In this episode, we speak to Drew Rooke - author of One Last Spin and ask how pokies took hold of Australia and why now is the time for reform. Headlines: - Putin pulls out of nuclear treaty- Baby pulled from rubble in Turkiye adopted- Albo dips in latest opinion poll- Australia joins pushback against Russian athletes- Bluesfest defends controversial line up Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21 Feb 202321min
Click or Clash Part 2: Why we're drawn to toxic relationships
Have you ever wondered why some people instantly click and others don’t? Dr Ali Walker is an Australian human connection scientist who's just written a book called Click or Clash. It covers why you bond easily with some people but have friction with others. It also looks at how we make friends and fall in love; the four types of belonging (and how to achieve them); the three types of loneliness (and how to avoid them); and how to communicate in true alignment with who you are. In this episode, we explore why some of us click and some of us don’t with Dr Ali Walker. Headlines: - Biden visits Ukraine- New quake in Turkey- Unions push to ban stone with silica- Professor kidnapped in Papua New Guinea- Meta to roll out paid blue ticks Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20 Feb 202317min
Click or Clash Part 1: Why we click with some and not others
Have you ever wondered why some people instantly click and others don’t? Dr Ali Walker is an Australian human connection scientist who's just written a book called Click or Clash. It covers why you bond easily with some people but have friction with others. It also looks at how we make friends and fall in love; the four types of belonging (and how to achieve them); the three types of loneliness (and how to avoid them); and how to communicate in true alignment with who you are. In this episode, we explore why some of us click and some of us don’t with Dr Ali Walker. Headlines: - Thousands still missing in NZ following cyclone- Australia loses second India test- Roald Dahl books edited to take out ‘fat’ and ‘ugly’ Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19 Feb 202318min
Aaron Fa’Aoso’s life has been so far, so good
Aaron Fa’Aoso is a film producer, director, screenwriter and actor, who also in his first career played professional rugby for the Canterbury Bulldogs. Life for Aaron has been… so far, so good. His newly released autobiography is titled exactly that, and makes Aaron the first Torres Strait Islander to ever release a commercially published memoir. In this chat with Jamila Rizvi, Aaron touches on his triumphs and darkest days, what he’s learned and what he wants the next generation of young First Nations men to know. THE WEEKEND LIST: Product: Willy and Bear drink bottle cup holder Listen: Claire Tonti’s new album Matrescence Watch: Season 4 of You - Netflix Watch: Full Swing - Netflix Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17 Feb 202339min
Should Australian banks be reimbursing scam victims?
The rise of online scammers has seen many Aussies losing their life savings with little to no hope of being reimbursed by their bank. In Australia, it’s estimated only 13% of scams are recorded, due to either embarrassment or the lack of confidence the victim will be reimbursed. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and the Consumer Action Law Centre are calling for Australia to adopt a similar approach on banking scams as in the UK. CommBank recently announced NameCheck technology which will launch in late March and will check the account details match up on all transactions, helping reduce scams and fraud. In this episode, we speak to Professor Steve Worthington from Swinburne Uni about how we can protect ourselves from scammers. Headlines: - Last year’s fatal police shooting in Queensland labeled a religiously motivated terrorist attack. - Tragic end to North Queensland zinc mine search - Aussie disaster experts sent to help New Zealand - The unemployment rate is up Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16 Feb 202319min
