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The Daily Aus

This is a daily news podcast for young people in Australia. Join The Daily Aus team every weekday morning as we cover the news in your language. We’re a newsroom of young journalists, delivering news for young people. TDA is completely independent. We are not owned by any larger media company.

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17:41

Politics wrapped: what happened in 2023?

The Daily Aus ·

2023/12/10

The political year has come to an end with parliament concluding its final sitting day last week. Looking back on the year that was, the big political milestones can seem like a bit of a blur. In today’s deep dive, we’re going to look at some of the year’s biggest political milestones, from Robodebt to the National Anti-Corruption Commission. We’ll remind you of what you’ve forgotten and explain what you’ve missed. CreditsJournalist: Harry SekulichHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah

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11:58

What's going wrong with the NDIS?

The Daily Aus ·

2023/12/07

Yesterday, an independent review of Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme made 26 recommendations for Australia’s governments to better support Australians with disability. We’ll explain exactly what you need to know in today's deep dive. You can read the full report here.Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Emma GillespieSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:54

The immigration laws the Government rushed to pass

The Daily Aus ·

2023/12/06

It's the last sitting week for Parliament, but a lot has been going on in Canberra over the past month. Four people who were recently released from indefinite detention after the High Court ruled it was unlawful have allegedly reoffended. The Government has spent much of the week trying to rush through legislation to re-detain some of those who were released. We’ll explain what is happening in today’s deep dive. Listen to our episode: Why the High Court ruled indefinite detention unlawful.Hosts: Sam

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11:15

Are Coles and Woolies overcharging customers?

The Daily Aus ·

2023/12/05

Coles and Woolworths are set to front a Senate Inquiry over allegations they’re overcharging their customers. The supermarkets will likely face questions over the rising cost of products and potential “price gouging”. In the deep dive, we’ll explain what’s led to these allegations, and how they’ve come after significant profits for both supermarkets.CreditsResearcher: Harry Sekulich Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No

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10:01

Why doctors can’t talk about assisted dying on the phone

The Daily Aus ·

2023/12/04

Voluntary assisted dying is now legal in every Australian state. But a new Federal Court ruling means it’s illegal for doctors to give patients information about voluntary assisted dying via telehealth. In today’s deep dive, we’ll explain how this law came to be and what it means for those seeking information on voluntary assisted dying. Listen to ‘Why the territories can’t make laws on voluntary assisted dying’ CreditsResearch: Harry SekulichHosts: Zara Seidler and Ninah KopelProducer: Ninah

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11:52

How the holidays could impact eating disorders

The Daily Aus ·

2023/12/03

The Butterfly Foundation, the national charity dedicated to supporting Australians living with eating disorders, is expecting a surge in calls to its national helpline over the holiday period. The foundation says it has observed a consistent year-on-year increase in demand for eating disorder support services around Christmas and saw a 15% increase in calls during the 2022 holiday period compared to the year before. In the deep dive, we’ll Melissa Wilton from the Butterfly Foundation about what

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12:10

What are the new rules for vapes?

The Daily Aus ·

2023/11/30

Earlier in the year, Health Minister Mark Butler announced sweeping measures to crack down on the use of vapes in Australia. Several of these measures centred around vaping and school students, with growing concern around what’s been described as a ‘new generation of nicotine addicts’. This week the Federal Government has released its timeline for rolling out these new reforms. In the deep dive, we’ll explain what these new reforms are and how successful they’re likely to be. CreditsHosts: Zara

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11:31

Birth defects & a national apology: What is Thalidomide?

The Daily Aus ·

2023/11/29

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has made a national apology to those impacted by Thalidomide, a morning sickness drug in the early 60s. The drug caused severe disabilities in thousands of babies whose mothers had taken it. In the deep dive we’ll explain what the drug is, what it did to unborn babies and why the Prime Minister apologised for it in Parliament. CreditsResearch: Daniel Lo SurdoHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new

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11:13

Why Australian netball players aren’t getting paid

The Daily Aus ·

2023/11/28

Professional Australian netball players haven’t been payed since September due to an ongoing pay dispute. On the weekend, players collectively boycotted Netball Australia’s Awards ceremony, but Australia’s national squad the Diamonds did attend due to legal obligations. In today’s deep dive, we speak to Diamond and Lightning player Cara Koenen about what the team is calling for, and how this time without pay is impacting Australia’s elite netball players. CreditsGuest: Cara Koenen, Diamond and

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13:55

What we know about child sex offenders in Australia

The Daily Aus ·

2023/11/27

A survey of 2,000 Australian men found nearly 10% of respondents admitted to having sexual interactions with an under 18-year-old. The UNSW survey was the first nationally representative Australian study on child sexual abuse perpetration and the largest of its kind globally. In today’s deep dive, we speak with the lead investigator of the study, Dr Michael Salter, about who is committing these offences, and why the answer might surprise you. Listen to Why is Bruce Lehrmann suing media

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14:29

Far-right politicians win in Argentina and the...

The Daily Aus ·

2023/11/26

In two different corners of the world, two leaders have won support on populist far-right platforms. In Argentina Javier Milei has been elected president, promising to radically overhaul the nation’s economy. In the Netherlands, Geert Wilders is tipped to be the next Dutch leader after his party’s success in the nation’s general elections. In today’s deep dive we’re going to tell you what you need to know about these leaders - and why we’re talking about both of them in the same episode. See

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10:16

Are you not having kids for the climate?

The Daily Aus ·

2023/11/23

In a recent TDA poll, 91% of respondents said they were experiencing climate anxiety and close to 90% said this made them worried about having kids. In this episode, we hear from someone who has chosen not to start a family for this reason, and a mental health expert about how to handle fears for the future. CreditsGuest: Nicola Palfrey, National Clinical Advisor, Headspace Journalist: Chloe Christie Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski Producer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy

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11:47

Why is Bruce Lehrmann suing media outlets?

The Daily Aus ·

2023/11/22

Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has been in the news over the last two years for a variety of reasons. This week, Lehrmann is in court after alleging some media outlets defamed him in their coverage. Lehrmann settled his case with the ABC yesterday morning, but the case against Channel 10 continues. In the deep dive we’ll explain what this case means and how we got to this point. Listen to 'The Ben Roberts-Smith trial, explained' here CreditsJournalist: Lucy Tassell Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam

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10:25

The global threat of loneliness

The Daily Aus ·

2023/11/21

The World Health Organisation has declared loneliness to be a pressing global health threat and has launched a commission to tackle the issue. Social isolation is linked to anxiety and depression and can increase risk of cardiovascular disease by 30% . In today’s deep dive, we’ll ask Dr Kate Filia, senior research fellow at Orygen Australia, why so many young Australians are lonely and how a ‘social prescription’ can help. If you want to send your name into space, you can do so here. CreditsGuest:

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15:15

How the ChatGPT co-founder got fired

The Daily Aus ·

2023/11/20

Last week one of the biggest names in artificial intelligence, Sam Altman, was removed as CEO of OpenAI - the tech company behind ChatGPT. Altman co-founded the company with Elon Musk, and news of the board’s decision to dump him as CEO has taken many in tech and business by surprise. There have been plenty of questions surrounding his departure, so in the deep dive we’ll take you through what we know about why Altman was ousted, what OpenAI has said about the news, and Altman’s version of

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12:40

Is the bulk billing era over?

The Daily Aus ·

2023/11/19

The number of GP clinics bulk billing all their patients has halved in the last year according to a new report from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. The Federal Government has recently introduced reforms to incentivise GPs to bulk bill some patients, but do they go far enough? Or could the bulk billing era be over? In today’s deep dive, we’re going to ask Dr Anita Muñoz, Victorian chair of the RACGP if those reforms are likely to bring any change and what to expect from the

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12:14

Why thousands of students are striking today

The Daily Aus ·

2023/11/16

Today, thousands of young people are expected to skip school to strike for climate action. The Schools Strike 4 Climate protests have been gaining momentum in recent years, becoming a national day of action from some of the country’s youngest activists. So, what are young people calling for, and what does the Government have to say about it? We spoke to high school student and Schools Strike 4 Climate spokesperson Min Park in today's deep dive. CreditsHosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimonsGuest:

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17:43

Why can rich companies pay no tax?

The Daily Aus ·

2023/11/15

What if we told you that more than 800 of Australia’s largest companies paid no company tax in the 2021-2022 financial year? The list includes companies like Crown Casino, AGL, QANTAS, Energy Australia, Virgin, The Star, Ford and TPG. In today’s deep dive we’ll explain why these companies paid no tax during that period. Listen to What you need to know about the PwC scandal CreditsHosts: Billi FitzSimons and Emma Gillespie Journalist: Tom Crowley Producer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus

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14:14

Ceasefire or humanitarian pause: What’s the difference?

The Daily Aus ·

2023/11/14

ou may have heard calls for a ceasefire in recent coverage of the conflict between Israel and Hamas. These calls have been made at protests around the world, and by various world leaders. However, leaders in Israel have said they won’t agree to a ceasefire until the hostages taken on October 7 have been released. Instead, Israel has agreed to daily four-hour humanitarian pauses. In today’s deep dive, we’ll explain the difference between a ceasefire and humanitarian pause. CreditsHosts: Emma

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11:34

Why the High Court ruled indefinite detention unlawful

The Daily Aus ·

2023/11/13

The Australian High Court has determined that indefinite immigration detention is unlawful. This decision has led to the release of at least 80 people from detention. In the deep dive we’ll explain what’s led to this decision and why it’s happened now after decades of mandatory detention as a policy. CreditsHosts: Billi FitzSimons and Emma Gillespie Journalist: Tom Crowley Producer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for

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