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The Liberal Party has a new leader – and an uncertain future. Australia voted to send a message in last month’s election….the Morrison government was out of touch and no longer listening. Dave Sharma was defeated by Allegra Spender, one of the so-called ‘teal independents’ in the Sydney seat of Wentworth. In today’s Briefing…Dave Sharma explains how and why the Liberals lost touch with the electorate and if he believes the party’s new leader Peter Dutton is the man to lead the party out of the wilderness. Todays Headlines PM unveils new ministry Shanghai’s lockdown finally over EU puts Russian oil sanctions in place Major milestone in single use plastic Kevin Spacey to fight sexual abuse charges in UK Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

31 Maj 202219min

Everyone knows someone who’s been floored by the flu. And many say this flu virus is the worst they’ve ever experienced. They say they feel way worse than when they had covid. Medical experts are worried about how quickly this so-called ‘super flu’ is spreading - particularly in Victoria. Cases have tripled, meaning some schools have had to go back to at home learning - and a lot of sporting teams are being affected - Collingwood lost their captain recently, and a Western Bulldogs player has been sidelined for more than four weeks with it. Dr Paul Griffin is an infectious diseases expert at the University of Queensland and Dr Paul explains fit, healthy people who are getting really sick. So, what do we need to know about this flu? Todays Headlines Labor to form majority government New Nats leader wants a greater voice China suffers Pacific setback Mike Cannon-Brookes’ AGL victory Polar blast lashes Australia’s south east Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30 Maj 202220min

Menstruation is having a bit of a moment in Australia. Victoria and South Australia made tampons and pads free last year. The federal government poured $58 million into endometriosis from this year’s budget. But with Spain becoming the first European nation to take steps to provide paid leave for period pain and new Aussie research finding that 1 in 3 women feel the need to hide their pain or endometriosis diagnosis from their employer– could we – and should we – be doing more? On today’s episode of The Briefing Antoinette Lattouf catches up with Dr Mike Armour about his new research and chats to women’s health author and podcaster Yumi Stynes. Todays Headlines Liberals and Nats choose their leaders today Labor on track for majority government China delegation to meet Pacific leaders today Second Aussie ever wins a cycling grand tour Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29 Maj 202222min

Laura Henshaw looks like a model. But when she speaks? She defies all those stereotypes about what a woman who has been beautiful for a living might be. Laura started modelling at nineteen and when she was in Europe for a shoot was introduced to fellow model and now business partner Steph Claire Smith.The two became fast friends and have since built a remarkable business called Keep it Cleaner which is now a leading Australian health & fitness app that delivers a holistic wellness program to your pocket - minus the body shaming of similar products. You can kickstart your health journey with the keep it cleaner app, now with their new workout routine - Barre, available on the appstore and google play. https://keepitcleaner.com/ Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27 Maj 202232min

Everyone’s talking about the Labor Party’s big win in last weekend’s election. But the Greens too, have had an incredibly successful campaign, looking to pick up at least three seats in the House of Reps and a swag of seats in the Senate. Greens leader – and member for Melbourne – Adam Bandt joins us to explain why voters turned away from the big parties to cast their votes with the Greens….particularly in Queensland. On today’s Briefing, how did the Sunshine State end up being ‘Greensland’? Todays Headlines Kevin Spacey charged with sexual assault Penny Wong begins campaign to woo Pacific nations Soaring power prices to add to cost of living pressures NRA to hold annual conference in same state as school massacre German Chancellor Scholz says Putin cannot win the war Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26 Maj 202223min

Women voted to send Scott Morrison a message on Saturday: the Liberal Party has a problem with women….and his government was going to pay for it. Today’s Briefing takes a deep dive on how - and more importantly why - women turned their back on the Liberal Party (without necessarily flocking to Labor) and backed ‘teal independents’ at the 2022 federal election, changing the face of the federal parliament. We’re joined by former Liberal staffer Rachelle Miller who talks about the Liberal Party losing its way – and the long road it faces in turning the party around. On today’s Briefing….the Liberal Party’s problem with women. Todays Headlines US mourns victims of another mass school shooting Dutton confirms tilt at Libs leadership Wong flying to Fiji to sure up Pacific Kate Moss testifies for Johnny Depp Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25 Maj 202223min

Asylum seekers Priya and Nades came to Australia separately by boat from Sri Lanka a decade ago. They met in detention and were given bridging visas before moving to Biloela, a small town in central Queensland. They worked there, their two daughters were born there, and they became much loved members of the community. But when their bridging visas ran out in 2018, they were removed by border force and sent to Christmas Island detention centre - sparking huge protests. Angela Fredericks is a friend and advocate who has campaigned tirelessly to have the family returned to Biloela. The ALP repeatedly promised it would clear the way for the family to return home if it won the federal election. So what’s the future look like for Priya, Nades, Kopika and Tharnicaa? Todays Headlines Albanese urges China to lift Australia trade bans China Foreign Minister to visit eight Pacific nations Investigation over weekend asylum seeker boat turnback Flu on the march prompting free vaccines Queen’s surprise visit to Chelsea Flower Show Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24 Maj 202221min

The big story out of the weekend’s federal election is the so-called ‘teal independents’. Six women elected in key Liberal seats by campaigning for more action on climate change, greater focus on integrity in government and the electorate having a bigger say in how the country is run. Kylea Tink won the long-held Liberal seat of North Sydney. In this episode of the Briefing, we find out why Kylea decided to run....what she hopes to achieve....and what the next three years will look like IF the ALP doesn’t win with a majority to govern in its own right. So on this episode of The Briefing....the teal wave....will it bring greater accountability to Canberra? Todays Headlines New PM Albanese arrives in Japan for Quad meeting Labor edging closer to majority in House of Reps Dutton front-runner to lead Libs Kate Moss expected to front Heard/Depp trial Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23 Maj 202219min