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18:34

A missing $80 million to keep asylum seekers in limbo

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2024/02/20

After asylum seekers arrived by boat in Western Australia last week and were sent to Nauru, old debates about offshore immigration detention have been reanimated. It comes as the government has admitted they aren’t able to account for $80 million paid to Papua New Guinea for the welfare and support of people formerly held in offshore detention. So, how did millions of taxpayer dollars disappear? And what does it mean for the asylum seekers who have nowhere else to go? Today, chief political

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17:54

Why the Bureau of Meteorology lied to court

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2024/02/19

The Bureau of Meteorology determines a lot: from whether we bring an umbrella to work, to how much warning we get of a natural disaster – all the way to what we know about climate change. But now, serious questions are being raised about the bureau’s management – and it’s emerged that senior executives deliberately misled a federal court. So, why did they lie? Today, senior reporter for The Saturday Paper Rick Morton on troubles at the BoM, and how internal struggles are getting in the way of the

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14:35

Texts, calls and a Brisbane lunch: Murdoch press and...

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2024/02/18

It was three years ago last week that Brittany Higgins made allegations that rocked Australia. Those allegations resulted in a mistrial, and while Bruce Lehrmann strenuously maintained his innocence, many questions were raised about the handling of Higgins’ claims. So, an inquiry was launched, to see if lessons could be learned to improve the justice system. But last week, we learned more about how the very inquiry meant to fix things turned into a media circus of its own. Today, contributor to The

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18:37

Can Labor be forced to end negative gearing?

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2024/02/15

Following its loss at the 2019 federal election, touching negative gearing — tax concessions that benefit property investors — has been unthinkable for the Labor Party. But this week the government was drawn into discussions about ending it by The Greens’ housing spokesperson, Max Chandler-Mather, demanding Anthony Albanese address it if he wants to pass a new housing policy. So, could the Greens force Labor to tackle negative gearing? Today, columnist for The Saturday Paper Paul Bongiorno on the

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19:25

The Taylor Swift conspiracy: The world’s biggest...

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2024/02/14

While Taylor Swift arrives in Australia for the biggest shows of her career, she’s found herself at the centre of conspiratorial fantasies sweeping American right-wing politics. Some view her relationship with American football star Travis Kelce — a love story that sounds like an American fairytale — as evidence for a nefarious scheme to re-elect President Joe Biden. So, how did a baseless theory capture America to the point that the president himself has responded? Today, political reporter for

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17:07

Jane Caro on Labor's school funding deal

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2024/02/13

While some private schools in Australia fret over the construction of their new waterpolo centres or drama theatres, public schools face more pressing challenges, like whether there’s a hole in the roof or enough books for every student. School funding arrangements across the country are now the concern of Jason Clare, the federal education minister who went to public schools himself. So, how did inequities between public and private get so bad? And could a review commissioned by Jason Clare fix

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20:17

Why Peter Dutton believes he can win

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2024/02/12

Since becoming opposition leader, Peter Dutton has clawed back in the polls by relentlessly attacking the Labor government – now that approach is being tested. During the first major political battle of the year, over the stage three tax cuts, Peter Dutton’s instincts to fiercely attack the government didn’t seem to work as planned and resulted in the Coalition facing unwanted scrutiny when they eventually backed the changes. So, what is Peter Dutton’s strategy? Can he marry his instincts for a

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18:16

The teals' plan to shock the major parties

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2024/02/11

The teals of the 2022 election outdid expectations – flipping six historically Liberal seats independent. It’s a result that has energised their backers, Climate 200, who are now looking well beyond wealthy, inner-city electorates for their next wins. So, can they repeat their success in regional seats and shock the major parties again in 2025? Today, senior reporter for The Saturday Paper, Rick Morton, on how Queensland could be the next battleground for the climate 200-backed

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15:01

The Weekend Read: Konrad Muller on organic wine and...

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2024/02/10

Today, writer Konrad Muller reads his latest piece on the quest to learn whether making organic wine is worth the effort. It's called “Notes from a small vineyard” and in it he tries to discover the true effort and cost of going organic and interrogates what difference it makes. Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram Guest: Writer, Konrad Muller Background reading: Notes from a small vineyard

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19:05

You can ignore your boss after work. It’s now the law.

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2024/02/08

The right to disconnect will become law, after an agreement was reached between the government, the Greens and independents. The law will help change our relationship to work and will perhaps allow us to finally log off. But it’s only one part of a massive new batch of workplace reform that is being passed into law. Today, columnist for The Saturday Paper Paul Bongiorno, on the changes to rights in the workplace and the politicking that brought the deal together. Socials: Stay in touch with us on

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18:25

Is this a new era for the Reserve Bank?

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2024/02/07

For decades the Reserve Bank has done things the same old way: announcing their decision on interest rates the first Tuesday of every month, with just a short statement. But the RBA’s first decision of the year marked a new era of transparency. After announcing an interest rate pause this week, governor Michele Bullock hosted a candid press conference where the board’s decision was finally allowed to be questioned. Today, managing editor of The Saturday Paper, Emily Barrett, on whether the changes

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20:33

‘Every system failed’: Inside Tasmania’s abuse cover-up

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2024/02/06

Nick Feik spent eight months looking into one of the worst institutional failures to protect children from sexual abuse this country has ever seen… It took him to the Tasmanian town of Deloraine and to Ashley Youth Detention Centre – where he found a culture of violence, child sexual abuse, cover-ups, blame-shifting and a system incapable of rooting out abusers. Today, contributor to The Monthly Nick Feik, on the child sexual abuse scandal that should be a national priority. If you or anyone you

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19:39

Why the Newington old boys are crying

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2024/02/05

Videos of emotional protesters outside a private all-boys school in Sydney have gone viral, with some former students of Newington College opposing the school welcoming female enrolment. The topic of single-sex schooling is familiar to Chanel Contos – a consent advocate who has for years accused private boys schools of fostering a dangerous and toxic culture. Today, founder of Teach Us Consent and author of Consent Laid Bare, Chanel Contos, on the argument against all-boys schools and the

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18:35

Inside the Albanese reset

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2024/02/04

For someone who’s been accused of breaking an election promise, Anthony Albanese isn’t hiding. The prime minister and his front bench have been out selling their new tax cuts, giving interviews and addressing the National Press Club. So what makes the government confident they’ve made the right call? And how does it set up the political chessboard for the first week of parliament? Today, chief political correspondent for The Saturday Paper Karen Middleton on Anthony Albanese’s biggest call and how

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18:32

Is 2024 democracy's biggest test?

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2024/02/01

2024 will be democracy’s biggest year. Over four billion people will head to the polls, with major battles in the United States, India, South Africa and Indonesia. One person watching this closely is Anne Applebaum. She was calling out authoritarianism spreading around the world while western leaders were still shaking hands with Vladimir Putin. So, where could the world’s politics be heading? Today, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and writer for The Atlantic Anne Applebaum, on democracy’s

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19:27

Is the ABC’s reputation in trouble?

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2024/01/31

The ABC has started the year fighting off accusations of racism, unlawful dismissal and a failure to protect journalists from outside attacks. The case of Antoniette Lattouf’s sacking, a description which the ABC denies, has ignited a debate about the broadcaster’s editorial policies, its coverage of the war in the Middle East and its vulnerability to external lobbying and pressure. So, are the policies, the reporters, or the leaders to blame for the ABC’s problems? Today, associate editor of The

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22:30

What did the ICJ's ruling really mean?

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2024/01/30

Last weekend’s decision by the International Court of Justice was heralded as a victory by many. South Africa and the Palestinian Authority saw it as a vindication, as orders have been made to prevent any genocidal acts in Gaza and the ICJ will move towards a full trial. Others heralded it as a win for Israel, with the court refusing to make an order for the end of military action against Hamas. Today, expert in international law and Professor of Law at the University of California Davis Chimene

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22:09

The Dreyfus interview: The Attorney-General's vision...

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2024/01/29

The Labor government promised it would return transparency to government once elected at the 2022 election. More than anyone else that mission was given to the new first law officer of Australia: Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus. So how has he measured up to Labor’s promise? Today, Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus, on his essay in the new edition of The Monthly and his vision of a more honest Australian government. Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram Guest: Attorney-General, Mark

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18:10

Why Albanese changed his mind on tax cuts

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2024/01/28

The stage three tax cuts the Labor government said they’d deliver will be altered and now be of greater benefit to lower and middle-income earners. What does the change mean for all of us? Is there such a thing as a good promise to break? And does this decision signal that Anthony Albanese is taking a new approach to being prime minister? Today, columnist for The Saturday Paper Paul Bongiorno, on what to make of the big changes coming to our pay packets. Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter

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The Weekend Read: Anthony Ham on what happens when a...

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2024/01/27

Surrounded by what we know as the Kakadu National Park, the Northern Territory’s Ranger Uranium Mine finally ceased processing in 2021, after nearly 50 years of operation. With the mine now closed, Kakadu’s traditional owners are seeking that the government make good on the original promise of a national park in their care. Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram Guest: Writer and photographer Anthony Ham

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