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20:14

The toxic culture in Parliament House

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2021/12/07

A new report released by the Sex Discrimination Commissioner has revealed a toxic workplace culture in Parliament House, with nearly half of the women working there experiencing sexual harassment and bullying. But almost immediately after the report was released, a number of fresh allegations and scandals emerged in Parliament, demonstrating how deep the problem is. Today, chief political correspondent for The Saturday Paper, Karen Middleton on what the Jenkins Report tells us about Australia’s

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18:50

The independent insurgency threatening the Liberals

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2021/12/06

Traditionally the Liberal Party’s biggest threat at federal elections is the Labor Party. But this time they’re facing an insurgency in their heartland. A number of high profile and well resourced independent candidates are challenging Liberal MPs in some of the party’s safest seats. Today, national correspondent for The Saturday Paper, Mike Seccombe on what is motivating this wave of independents, and how they could end up shaping the future of Australian politics. Guest: National Correspondent

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19:05

A spy scandal and a secret trial

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2021/12/06

For the past three years one of the most secretive court cases in Australia has been taking place in Canberra. The former attorney-general for the ACT, Bernard Collaery, has been charged with conspiracy, but the details of the case have been hidden from journalists and the public. Today, senior lawyer for the Human Rights Law Centre, Kieran Pender, on the trial of Bernard Collaery, and why the government is trying so hard to keep it as secret as possible. Guest: Senior lawyer for the Human

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44:40

The Culture: How Virgil Abloh transformed fashion,...

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2021/12/04

This week the art world lost an icon and a visionary. The fashion designer, Virgil Abloh, passed away at the age of 41, two years after being diagnosed with cancer. From his beginnings in Chicago, to his collaborations with Kanye West and becoming the first black person in history to be appointed artistic director at Louis Vuitton, Virgil transformed fashion, music and art. To help unpack just how significant a figure Virgil Abloh was, and to discuss his legacy, we’re joined by Mitch Parker, a

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18:05

Parliament ends in disunity and disarray

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2021/12/03

This week, two of the nation's most high profile politicians have announced that they will be quitting politics. The departure of the Health Minister Greg Hunt and former Attorney-General Christian Porter only adds to the pressure that the Prime Minister Scott Morrison is under right now - pressure created by the internal division plaguing the Coalition. Today, columnist for The Saturday Paper Paul Bongiorno on whether Scott Morrison has lost control of his own party, and what that means in the

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19:35

The proposed law that could legalise discrimination

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2021/12/02

In the lead up to the last federal election Scott Morrison promised he would introduce new laws to protect religious freedoms. Now the federal government has finally introduced a religious discrimination bill to parliament. And there are concerns that they could make it easier for individuals to discriminate against marginalised communities, like the queer community, without consequence. Today, chief political correspondent for The Saturday Paper, Karen Middleton, on what the religious

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17:45

Are rich countries to blame for Omicron?

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2021/12/02

For months scientists have been warning us that if global vaccination rates didn’t lift - new, potentially more dangerous strains of Covid-19 could emerge. Now it looks like their fears might have been realised with the emergence of the new Omicron variant. Today, senior reporter for The Saturday Paper Rick Morton on the threat posed by the Omicron variant, and how vaccine hoarding by rich nations is helping prolong the pandemic. Guest: Senior reporter for The Saturday Paper, Rick Morton. Stay

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18:35

The takeover of a green energy company by an oil giant

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2021/11/30

Powershop was one of Australia’s fastest growing energy companies. It’s investment in renewables and political advocacy for climate change action made it one of the most popular electricity providers in the country. But in a shock announcement to its customers, Powershop announced it had been sold to one of the world’s biggest polluters. Today, national correspondent for The Saturday Paper Mike Seccombe on the sale of Powershop, and what it tells us about the future of green energy in

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18:56

The disappearance of a Chinese tennis star

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2021/11/29

Earlier this month, Peng Shuai, one of China’s most successful tennis stars posted a statement on social media, detailing allegations of sexual harassment levelled against a powerful Chinese politician. Half an hour later, the post, and her entire, feed disappeared. Then she did too. Today, Linda Jaivin, on what happened to one of China’s biggest sports stars. Guest: Writer and author of The Shortest History of China, Linda Jaivin. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out

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45:50

The Culture: Could this season of ‘The Bachelorette’...

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2021/11/27

One of the most interesting seasons of ‘The Bachelorette’ has just wrapped up. After a sustained drop in ratings, the show’s producers announced a big shift in the core mechanics of the show - Brooke Blurton was announced as this year’s Bachelorette making her both the first Indigenous and queer woman in the role, and for the first time, contestants would be a mix of men and women. So did it work in injecting some new energy into what has become a pretty predictable and tired format? And are there

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18:10

How Pauline Hanson fractured the Coalition

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2021/11/26

As the parliamentary year enters its final fortnight, Prime Minister Scott Morrison is facing a political crisis. The Coalition government has fractured on a number of issues this week, most significantly in response to a bill introduced by One Nation leader Pauline Hanson. Today, columnist for The Saturday Paper Paul Bongiorno on why the Coalition is in chaos, and the political ramifications it will have for Scott Morrison. Guest: Columnist for The Saturday Paper, Paul Bongiorno. Stay in touch

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20:25

Inside Australia’s most dangerous hotel

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2021/11/25

As Australia wraps up its hotel quarantine program, one group of people will remain confined in hotel rooms indefinitely: people seeking asylum. For the past year the Australian government has been forcibly detaining asylum seekers in an inner-city Melbourne hotel. They have no access to fresh air and limited space to exercise. Then Covid-19 hit. The virus spread rapidly through the building, infecting many who are immunocompromised and unvaccinated. The outbreak has raised serious questions

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20:20

The historic reforms to sexual consent laws

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2021/11/24

On Tuesday, the NSW Parliament passed historic reforms to sexual consent laws. During the parliamentary debate one MP thanked survivor and campaigner Saxon Mullins who kickstarted the campaign to change the law when she appeared on the ABC’s Four Corners program. Now, similar laws are being introduced in Victoria, and advocates are calling for national reform. Today, campaigner and contributor to The Saturday Paper Saxon Mullins, on the push to update Australia’s laws around sexual assault, and

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17:50

The towns the pandemic just hit

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2021/11/23

The Northern Territory managed to only record a handful of cases and avoided any deaths during the Covid-19 pandemic, but now the NT is on the brink of a public health crisis. An outbreak in the town of Katherine is spreading to remote communities across the territory. And almost everyone who has tested positive so far is Indigenous. Today, Labor Senator for the Northern Territory, Malarndirri McCarthy talks about her family who were some of the first people impacted by the current outbreak, and

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18:40

Is there still hope for the planet after COP26?

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2021/11/22

The COP26 climate summit in Glasgow was seen as the world’s ‘last best chance’ to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees and avoid catastrophic climate change. On that measure it failed. The pledges made will instead see temperatures rise by nearly 2 degrees. Tim Flannery, one of Australia’s most well known environmentalists, had a front row seat at the negotiations and to what he describes as Australia’s ‘embarrassing’ contribution. Today, Tim Flannery on what unfolded at COP-26, and his hopes

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50:18

The Culture: How Taylor Swift won by taking control...

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2021/11/20

Last week Taylor Swift re-released one of her most critically acclaimed albums, Red. The re-recording is the result of a complicated financial and legal battle over who owns the rights to the original versions of her songs. Red (Taylor’s Version) features all of the songs on the original album, plus a bunch of new tracks and a 10 minute long version of her iconic song ‘All Too Well’, where she takes some pretty pointed shots at a very famous ex-boyfriend. This week on The Culture, we’re joined by

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15:34

The Liberal MP abandoning Scott Morrison

7am ·

2021/11/19

The federal Coalition government holds office by the barest of margins - just one seat. That means at the next election, due in the first half of next year, it can’t afford to lose any seats without risking a hung parliament. Now, a popular and high profile Liberal incumbent has announced he won’t be recontesting his electorate, throwing the party’s election preparations into jeopardy. Today, columnist for The Saturday Paper Paul Bongiorno, on why the Liberal MP abandoning Scott Morrison thinks

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18:35

Death threats and nooses: How a pandemic bill sparked...

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2021/11/18

Everyday for the past week hundreds of protesters have camped outside the Victorian Parliament, protesting a new bill that would extend the state’s public health orders, the tools used to combat the pandemic. Some of the protesters are far-right extremists, who have threatened violence against politicians and brought nooses to the steps of the parliament. But opposition to the government’s proposed pandemic bill isn’t only coming from the far-right. It’s also been criticised by civil libertarians

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18:55

Scott Morrison’s secret climate weapon

7am ·

2021/11/17

The federal government has finally released the modelling underpinning its plan to reach net zero emissions by 2050. According to the Prime Minister, the economic impact of the plan won’t be that significant. But at the last election Scott Morrison had a very different position when he was opposing Labor’s emissions reduction policy. Today, national correspondent for The Saturday Paper Mike Seccombe on the documents that reveal who’s behind the federal government’s climate modelling - and what it

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17:40

The politicians suing voters

7am ·

2021/11/16

Australia has become well known as the defamation capital of the world, with many high profile figures regularly, and successfully, suing media outlets. But recently there’s been a new trend: politicians using defamation law against ordinary people. It’s become so common that one senior government minister is even suggesting creating a new fund to bankroll the lawsuits, all paid for by the taxpayer. Today, legal academic and contributor for The Saturday Paper Bri Lee on how the current wave of

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