Are unions holding Australians to ransom?
The Briefing20 Jan 2025

Are unions holding Australians to ransom?

Headlines: Donald Trump returns to the White House, new polling shows Aussies are more optimistic in 2025 and Alex de Minaur is through to the AO quarter-finals!

Deep dive: We have a lot to be thankful to Australia’s trade unions for; the five-day work week, annual leave entitlements and protections against unfair. Since the 1800s, the movement has been working hard to protect workers’ rights in this country and ensure those benefits are there for future generations once they get into the workforce.

But as time has progressed, and the number of unions has grown, many have become fixated on achieving monster pay rises for specific groups, all while carrying out hugely disruptive industrial action.

So, as Sydneysiders reel from days of mayhem on the rail network and questions are asked across the country about underworld criminal links to the CFMEU, we ask: is the Australian public being held hostage by unions and their demands? On this episode of The Briefing, Sacha Barbour Gatt speaks with pro-unionist Wilhelmina Stracke to find out.

Follow The Briefing:
TikTok: @listnrnewsroom
Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast
YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom
Facebook: @LiSTNR Newsroom

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Avsnitt(2537)

Trump's 'big beautiful bill' passes + New laws for childcare centres

Trump's 'big beautiful bill' passes + New laws for childcare centres

Afternoon Headlines: Government pushes new federal laws to protect children in childcare, Liverpool stars supercar had been recalled before death and Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom confirm separation. ...

4 Juli 202515min

Millions mourn Liverpool FC star + Superman returns ... again

Millions mourn Liverpool FC star + Superman returns ... again

Friday Headlines: Tributes flow for Liverpool FC star Diogo Jota, alleged Melbourne child abuser may have had more contact with kids, Australia's Privacy Watchdog warns of ‘vishing’ scam post Qantas c...

3 Juli 202523min

Diddy’s verdict explained + Man dies from 'rabies-like' bat virus

Diddy’s verdict explained + Man dies from 'rabies-like' bat virus

Afternoon Headlines: Parents say Alleged childcare sex offender Joshua Dale Brown might have worked across more dates in centres than authorities initially identified, NSW man dies from 'rabies-like' ...

3 Juli 202516min

Diddy not guilty of sex trafficking + Your politics won’t stop Doomsday

Diddy not guilty of sex trafficking + Your politics won’t stop Doomsday

Thursday Headlines: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs not guilty of sex trafficking, Kanye West banned from entering Australia, ‘Bomb cyclone’ leaving, rain and flooding incoming, a Queensland council forced to paus...

2 Juli 202523min

Qantas hack explained + Second man arrested in child sex abuse case

Qantas hack explained + Second man arrested in child sex abuse case

Afternoon headlines: Second man charged after Melbourne childcare worker accused of 70 offences, third person arrested in relation to the alleged murder of teenager, Phoebe Bishop and US President Don...

2 Juli 202514min

Vic to strengthen child safety laws + Glastonbury: Free speech or crime?

Vic to strengthen child safety laws + Glastonbury: Free speech or crime?

Wednesday Headlines: Victorian government to strengthen state's Working with Children Checks after Joshua Cook charged with 70 offences, NSW residents evacuated and warned to stay indoors as wild weat...

1 Juli 202523min

‘Bomb cyclone’ + Calls for increased childcare safeguards

‘Bomb cyclone’ + Calls for increased childcare safeguards

Afternoon Headlines: Five million could be hit with intense weather system hitting the coast of NSW, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu set to meet with US President Donald Trump and two major ...

1 Juli 202513min

Visas pulled, cops probe Glastonbury acts + Can AI spot dodgy tax returns?

Visas pulled, cops probe Glastonbury acts + Can AI spot dodgy tax returns?

Tuesday Headlines: Police are investigating Bop Vylan and Kneecap over Glastonbury performances, Sydney under ‘prepare now’ orders as east coast low hits, House prices reach record highs, grow twice a...

30 Juni 202522min

Populärt inom Politik & nyheter

aftonbladet-krim
motiv
p3-krim
rss-krimstad
fordomspodden
rss-viva-fotboll
flashback-forever
svenska-fall
rss-sanning-konsekvens
aftonbladet-daily
svd-dokumentara-berattelser-2
spar
rss-krimreportrarna
rss-vad-fan-hande
rss-frandfors-horna
krimmagasinet
olyckan-inifran
rss-aftonbladet-krim
dagens-eko
grans