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Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison stunned Australians on election day by using the interception of a boatload of asylum seekers as a reason to vote for the Coalition.  We all know how the election ended up – the Morrison government was booted from office. A new report has found Morrison and his government pressured public servants on election day, and blatantly politicised an issue, Morrison himself had argued for years, was not to be politicised.  Sean Kelly is a columnist for the Sydney Morning Herald, a former Rudd adviser and the author of The Game, a critical biography about Scott Morrison. In this episode of the Briefing, we take a deep dive into Scott Morrison’s ‘shameful’ final act as Prime Minister. Today's Headlines: - Manly coach apologises for handling of Pride jersey- Covid rates higher than we thought- Inflation could hit rate not seen since 1990s- Kylie Jenner against Instagram update- Russia to leave International Space Station Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26 Juli 202221min

The NSW Parliamentary inquiry into the appointment of former deputy premier John Barilaro to a plum trade commissioner post in New York, is up and running. The inquiry is trying to determine how and why Mr Barilaro ended up with the role after more qualified and credentialed people were overlooked. Why do we tolerate nepotism in politics?  Danielle Wood is CEO of the Grattan Institute and co-author of Jobs for Mates, a new study on nepotism in politics.  Danielle joins us to talk about why it’s time we demanded politicians earn their roles like the rest of us - on merit, not contacts. In today’s Briefing, are we done with ‘jobs for mates?' Today's Headlines: - Pollies back in Canberra- Covid hospitalisations highest ever- All mail from China and Indonesia to be screened- 7 NRL players refuse to wear Pride jersey- UK to host Eurovision 2023 Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25 Juli 202219min

This episode came via a message from one of our listeners, Jason on Instagram who wanted to point out the real issues the construction industry in Australia are facing. A shortage of raw materials, worker shortages, supply chain delays and interest rate hikes is threatening the construction industry. Phil Dwyer, head of the Builders Collective of Australia has warned the latest increases, are unlike anything he has seen in close to 50 years as a builder, and could force half the nation’s builders into insolvency. Today's Headlines: - Albo refusing to close border to ward off Foot and Mouth- Govt winding back ABCC powers- Monkeypox declared an international emergency- Splendour in the Grass winds up- Vingegaard takes out Tour de France Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24 Juli 202220min

Tara Moss is a best-selling Canadian-Australian author who has written 14 books spanning multiple different genres.In addition to her books, Tara is a documentary maker, a television presenter, a journalist and most recently a disability advocate.   In this episode Jamila Rizvi and Tara Moss unpack everything from body image, chronic pain, Tara’s work ethic, to the loss of her beautiful mother when she was still a very young person.   THE WEEKEND LIST: EAT: Molten Choc Chunk Brownie - Donna Hay Packet Mix READ: The Biggest Problem With Remote Work - The Atlantic WATCH: White Hot: The Rise & Fall of Abercrombie & Fitch (Netflix) DO: Wear a mask, give yourself time to rest if you have covid & RELAX!    Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 Juli 202235min

Are our regulators better equipped to deal with a tech company employing the same aggressive tactics Uber did when it was expanding between 2013 - 2017? A massive data leak suggests Uber broke laws, duped police and secretly lobbied governments between 20-13 and 20-17 when the company was rapidly growing. It’s been revealed extreme tactics were deployed in Europe, but the Australian arm of Uber also engaged in dodgy practices. Ben Butler from the Guardian Australia joins us with a fascinating long lens look at UBER and how this big market disruptor has made our lives more convenient, but raised lots of issues. Have our regulators caught up or are we a sitting duck for the next big tech disruptor? Today's Headlines: - Biden tests positive for Covid- PM astonished by Scott Morrison’s comments- Twist in Ricky Martin incest allegations- Splendour in the Grass begins after 3 year hiatus Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21 Juli 202220min

The State of Environment report is out, and the news isn’t good.   Australia has lost more mammal species than anywhere else on earth, along with hundreds of plant species. The losses are down to a vicious cocktail of climate change, land clearing, pollution and feral pests. We take a deeper look with Dr Ian Cresswell, one of the co-authors of the report.    On today’s Briefing, a deep dive into the damning State of Environment report released this week – and what, if anything, can be done to right the wrongs in terms of the environment  Today's Headlines: - Major employers asking staff to WFH- Russia to “expand military aims”- Boris Johnson gives last speech as PM- Sanitation mats rolled out at airports to ward off foot and mouth disease- Rio Tinto to pay $1B in tax settlement Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20 Juli 202219min

Around eight million Australians are estimated to have been infected with Covid during the pandemic. Experts believe around 5% of those who catch the virus end up with long Covid, so as many as 400,000 people. So what is long Covid? How do you know you have it, and what can be done to treat it? Jess Davis is a journalist with the ABC, based in Canberra and she has long Covid. Jess describes what it’s like to live with it and how she navigates it with her employer. While Andrew Baillie is a professor in allied health at Sydney University and a psychologist who convenes the long Covid Australia Collaboration. Andrew explains what long Covid is, and what the future looks like for those with it.  So, on this episode of The Briefing, long Covid and what the facts say.  Today's Headlines: - The UK swelters through hottest day on record- Greens want more than 43% emissions target- Top doctors step up calls to wear masks- The energy regulator steps in to shore up VIC gas- Review into RBA begins Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Juli 202223min

The ACT has always had a liberal approach to drug use. Cannabis was decriminalised in 2020. Today it opens a pill-testing facility in Canberra’s CBD.    Gino Vumbaca is president of Harm Reduction Australia. He and his team are behind the trial of the new facility which runs tests on drugs to make sure they’re safe for the user to take. He says trials at music festivals in recent years have undoubtedly saved lives.  On this episode of the Briefing, the ACT’s bold move to install a pill-testing facility in Canberra’s CBD. Today's Headlines: - Damning environment report released- UK swelters through hottest day on record- ANZ to take over Suncorp’s banking arm- ACT to ban petrol car sales Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 Juli 202217min