Dutton's plan for cheaper fuel + The deadly virus back in Australia

Thursday Headlines: Labor’s surprise tax cut passes the senate, groceries are the most expensive at Woolies, Salmon laws, NSW court data breach, and Bluey stars react to show’s censorship in the US.

Deep Dive: A virus that’s killed two people in recent months, and infected nine more, is back circulating the country.

It comes after a series of back-to-back wet weather events, like Cyclone Alfred and various floods, have seen mozzie numbers surge and help spread Japanese Encephalitis Virus.

In 2021, an unprecedented outbreak of JEV led to the deaths of seven people, with experts now warning that a third of those who survive are left with long-term neurological issues.

In this episode of The Briefing, Tara Cassidy sits down with an Aussie mum whose 4-month-old son contracted JEV and is now facing lifelong health issues, and a viral diseases expert on how to protect ourselves against the incurable virus.

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