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A new review commissioned by the Federal Government has found $3 billion could be lost from the medicare system every year through either mismanagement or fraud. In today’s deep dive we are going to speak to a young Australian GP, Dr Paaree Senguttuvan, about what’s going wrong, and how it’s impacting an already overwhelmed healthcare system. Listen to ‘The plan to fix the healthcare system’ here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you’ve been feeling the burn of rising rent or watching property prices pick up, we’ve got some bad news. Things could get even worse. Australia’s housing shortage is set to worsen by 106,000 dwellings by 2027 due to a combination of factors like population growth, construction costs and even the weather. TDA journalist Tom Crowley is going to explain what’s gone wrong, and what it means for you, in the deep dive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Northern Territory Government is offering to buy back grocery store’s alcohol licences. It’s the latest in a series of new measures aimed at targeting alcohol-related violence in the territory, after 20-year-old Declan Laverty was fatally stabbed while working at a Darwin bottle shop. We’ll explain what’s happened and what the Government is proposing in the deep dive. You can listen to ‘What you need to know about alcohol bans in the NT’ here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

About one in 20 Australians are believed to have ADHD, but getting a diagnosis isn’t always easy. We’ve heard from the TDA community about the difficulty and cost of navigating the health system, gender bias and more. So, what’s gone wrong, and will a Senate inquiry launching this week help to rectify some of those issues? We’ll let you know in the deep dive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three students and three staff were killed in a school shooting in Nashville this week, in the latest mass school shooting in the U.S. U.S. President Joe Biden has called for Congress to pass legislation banning assault weapons, but it’s unlikely to make it through. Has Biden reached the end of the road when it comes to gun reform? We’ll let you know in the deep dive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government’s key climate policy is set to pass after Labor and the Greens reached a compromise in their negotiations this week. The Government is claiming this reform will reduce 205 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions between July when it starts operating, and 2030. So what is the ‘safeguard mechanism’ and how will it lower emissions? Find out in the deep dive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victorian MP Moira Deeming has been suspended from the Liberal Party after she took part in an anti-trans rally. The rally was attended by several neo-Nazis, who made Nazi salutes in the direction of LGBTIQA+ community members who were protesting the event. In today’s deep dive, we’ll fill you in on the context and political fallout of the rally.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pam Melroy was just the second woman to command a space shuttle mission, and spent 38 days in space building the International Space Station. Now she is second in command at NASA and has been in Australia visiting our Space Agency. In today’s deep dive, TDA journalist Tom Crowley asks Pam all about the politics of space, what role Australia has to play in the ‘golden era’ of space exploration, and how your perspective changes when you’re looking down on Earth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced the question Australians will vote on at the referendum for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. So what is the road to a referendum? We’ll tell you what you need to know in the deep dive. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PROMOTION https://www.travelinsurancedirect.com.au/tda *15% discount offer valid until 3 April 2023 11:59PM AEDT. The discount applies to the total TID travel insurance premium when getting a quote using promo code TDA15. Discounts do not apply to the rate of GST and stamp duty, charitable donations or any changes you make to the policy. Travel Insurance Direct has the discretion to withdraw or amend this discount offer at any time. This discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotional offer or discount. Travel Insurance Direct Pty Limited ABN 30 121 659 470 AR305589 is an authorised representative of nib Travel Services (Australia) Pty Ltd (nib) ABN 81 115 932 173, AFS Licence No. 308461 and act as nib’s agent and not as your agent. This is general advice only. Before you buy, you should consider your needs, the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Target Market Determination (TMD). This insurance is underwritten by Pacific International Insurance Pty Ltd, ABN 83 169 311 193.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The former president had claimed he would be arrested on Tuesday. That didn’t happen, but there is still a chance he will face indictment over the alleged payment of ‘hush money’ to adult film star Stormy Daniels. So what does it all mean and will it stand in the way of Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign? TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PROMOTION https://www.travelinsurancedirect.com.au/tda *15% discount offer valid until 3 April 2023 11:59PM AEDT. The discount applies to the total TID travel insurance premium when getting a quote using promo code TDA15. Discounts do not apply to the rate of GST and stamp duty, charitable donations or any changes you make to the policy. Travel Insurance Direct has the discretion to withdraw or amend this discount offer at any time. This discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotional offer or discount.Travel Insurance Direct Pty Limited ABN 30 121 659 470 AR305589 is an authorised representative of nib Travel Services (Australia) Pty Ltd (nib) ABN 81 115 932 173, AFS Licence No. 308461 and act as nib’s agent and not as your agent. This is general advice only. Before you buy, you should consider your needs, the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Target Market Determination (TMD). This insurance is underwritten by Pacific International Insurance Pty Ltd, ABN 83 169 311 193.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yesterday, we brought you TDA’s interview with NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet. Today, we’re bringing you TDA Editor Billi FitzSimons’ interview the Leader of the Opposition Chris Minns. So what does Minns have to say on climate, pokies, healthcare and cost of living? Find out in today’s deep dive. You can listen to ‘The pokie problem’ here. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PROMOTION https://www.travelinsurancedirect.com.au/tda *15% discount offer valid until 3 April 2023 11:59PM AEDT. The discount applies to the total TID travel insurance premium when getting a quote using promo code TDA15. Discounts do not apply to the rate of GST and stamp duty, charitable donations or any changes you make to the policy. Travel Insurance Direct has the discretion to withdraw or amend this discount offer at any time. This discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotional offer or discount.Travel Insurance Direct Pty Limited ABN 30 121 659 470 AR305589 is an authorised representative of nib Travel Services (Australia) Pty Ltd (nib) ABN 81 115 932 173, AFS Licence No. 308461 and act as nib’s agent and not as your agent. This is general advice only. Before you buy, you should consider your needs, the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Target Market Determination (TMD). This insurance is underwritten by Pacific International Insurance Pty Ltd, ABN 83 169 311 193.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The next NSW election will be held this coming Saturday. When we asked you, the TDA audience, what issues you wanted us to ask the Premier about, you said housing, cost of living, climate, healthcare and so much more. In this special NSW election episode, we bring you the Premier’s answers to those questions. TDA’s editor Billi FitzSimons also asks Perrottet about his party’s proposed ‘future fund’ and about that time the Premier said he occasionally vapes. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PROMOTION https://www.travelinsurancedirect.com.au/tda *15% discount offer valid until 3 April 2023 11:59PM AEDT. The discount applies to the total TID travel insurance premium when getting a quote using promo code TDA15. Discounts do not apply to the rate of GST and stamp duty, charitable donations or any changes you make to the policy. Travel Insurance Direct has the discretion to withdraw or amend this discount offer at any time. This discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotional offer or discount.Travel Insurance Direct Pty Limited ABN 30 121 659 470 AR305589 is an authorised representative of nib Travel Services (Australia) Pty Ltd (nib) ABN 81 115 932 173, AFS Licence No. 308461 and act as nib’s agent and not as your agent. This is general advice only. Before you buy, you should consider your needs, the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Target Market Determination (TMD). This insurance is underwritten by Pacific International Insurance Pty Ltd, ABN 83 169 311 193.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week marks one year since girls in Afghanistan had their hopes of returning to school dashed by the Taliban. Girls are now banned from receiving a high school education, as well as from universities and many workplaces. But an organisation, LEARN, led by human rights activist Pashtana Durrani, is working to educate girls in secret. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PROMOTION https://www.travelinsurancedirect.com.au/tda *15% discount offer valid until 3 April 2023 11:59PM AEDT. The discount applies to the total TID travel insurance premium when getting a quote using promo code TDA15. Discounts do not apply to the rate of GST and stamp duty, charitable donations or any changes you make to the policy. Travel Insurance Direct has the discretion to withdraw or amend this discount offer at any time. This discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotional offer or discount.Travel Insurance Direct Pty Limited ABN 30 121 659 470 AR305589 is an authorised representative of nib Travel Services (Australia) Pty Ltd (nib) ABN 81 115 932 173, AFS Licence No. 308461 and act as nib’s agent and not as your agent. This is general advice only. Before you buy, you should consider your needs, the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Target Market Determination (TMD). This insurance is underwritten by Pacific International Insurance Pty Ltd, ABN 83 169 311 193.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to a 2021 Australian Education Union survey, 62% of teachers say NAPLAN - the national literacy and numeracy test for years 3-9 - is an ineffective diagnostic tool. Those who use NAPLAN results to inform education reform, however, say it provides important insight into how kids are doing at school and that a sharp decline in students doing the test is a cause for concern. So what does this all mean, and how useful is NAPLAN data to begin with?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s estimated over a thousand school girls in Iran have allegedly been poisoned since last November. It comes after months of protests in the country following the death of Mahsa (Zhina) Amini. State run Iranian media are saying officials have now made arrests related to alleged poisonings. So what’s happened and who’s to blame?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The BBC has reinstated high-profile sports presenter Gary Lineker, after he was suspended for tweeting a political opinion. His tweet called the UK’s Illegal Migration Bill targeting asylum seekers “immeasurably cruel”, igniting a political firestorm. So why did Lineker’s tweet cause such a stir, and what does it say about the state of free speech at the BBC?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) over the weekend was the largest bank failure since the 2008 global financial crisis. The Biden administration has guaranteed that no customers will lose their money. Will this end up being a one-off event? Or could it lead to economic contagion? We’ll let you know in the deep dive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re expecting some big news overnight about the future of Australia’s nuclear submarines. As tensions in the pacific rise, the question is, will the new submarines keep Australia safe? Or escalate tensions in the region?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re all familiar with the parent influencers filling our feeds with their aesthetic family lives, but what does it mean for their kids’ privacy? New legislation in France could set some parameters to how parents can share content featuring children. So is time for the rest of the world to follow suit? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melbourne’s first medically supervised injection room is set to become permanent after a five year trial. While advocates are calling for more supervised injection rooms, the roll out across the country has been slow. So what’s the pushback and can we expect to see more sites across Australia soon?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gunai Woman Kirli Saunders is a writer, educator, artist and so much more. In this special International Women’s Day episode, Kirli and TDA journalist Sunny Adcock talk about matriarchy, environment and womanhood, as well as how achieving equality is “a really hard thing to do” over IWD cupcakes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Independent MP and her chief of staff are in a legal dispute over work hours. Ryan claims Rugg wasn’t meeting expectations, while Rugg claims her workload was unreasonable. So what led to this point and what does it say about workplace culture in Australian parliament? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last month we brought you an interview with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. In another special episode, TDA journalist Tom Crowley sits down with Opposition Leader Peter Dutton to talk climate, the economy, the Indigenous Voice to Parliament and other policies important to you. Some extra reading/ listening:Voice to ParliamentThe National Plan to End Violence against Women and ChildrenGovernment subsidised therapy sessions are set to halveWhy is the government’s emission target 43%?Domestic violence leaveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ACT is set to become the first Australian jurisdiction to legally change the way young intersex people are treated by health professionals.Under the new legislation, medical interventions for intersex children will be banned until they are able to provide consent. Urgent or life saving medical procedures will still go ahead under the law. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The soft plastic recycling program formerly used by supermarkets in Australia has officially folded. It comes after revelations the company was stockpiling over 5,000 tonnes of plastic meant for recycling. So what went wrong with REDcycle, and what does it mean for the future of Australia’s plastic waste?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s growing awareness about the severe long-term health consequences from brain injuries sustained in sport. So is the risk associated with contact sport just part of the game? Or do injured players deserve compensation?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On 3 February, just over three weeks ago, a train derailed in a small town in the U.S. Since then, we’ve heard that close to 44,000 animals have been potentially killed as a result of the derailment. So does this have implications for local residents and if so, what are the risks? We’ll let you know in the deep dive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After three years of wet weather, you might expect the fire risk of the next summer to be low. A new report from the Climate Council and Emergency Leaders for Climate Action however, has found there is actually risk of a potentially “devastating” fire season ahead. So what’s caused this risk and what can we do to prepare for it? Climate researcher and co-author of the report, David Karoly, will explain what you need to know in the deep dive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was the 24th of February 2022 when Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a ‘special military operation’ in Ukraine. The world watched with bated breath to see how this latest European conflict would play out. One year on, Ukraine is faring better than many expected, but not without a price. So what’s happened so far, and what’s likely to happen next? We’ll let you know in the deep dive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The UN's torture investigation body looks the treatment of prisoners around the world. In more than a decade of operations they’ve only had to cancel one visit, to Rwanda in 2017-18. So what has caused them to cancel a trip to Australia and what does it say about the state of human rights in this country? We’ll let you know in the deep dive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unions are calling for a dangerous substance called Crystalline Silica to be banned, with some comparing it to asbestos. The mineral is used to make kitchen and bathroom counter tops, but working with it can produce tiny dust particles which cause irreversible lung damage. We’ll explain what you need to know in the deep dive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new Federal Government report has made several recommendations as part of a strategy to improve privacy in the digital age. It makes recommendations to provide protection from data breaches and hold companies more accountable. So what will it mean for you moving forward? We’ll let you know in the deep dive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indian tax authorities have raided BBC offices in New Delhi and Mumbai.It comes just weeks after the Indian Government banned a BBC documentary critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Why was the documentary so controversial, and what does the response say about the state of the world’s largest democracy? We’ll let you know in the deep dive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

105,000 people have been laid off from tech companies this year according to a tracking site. From big names like Amazon, Microsoft, Spotify and Google, to those closer to home like Milkrun, workers in the tech space are taking a hit. So what does it all mean and is the worst yet to come? We'll let you know in the deep dive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever wondered why there’s a female contraceptive pill but not a male one? New research might be one step closer to making it happen. A team of scientists are working on an ‘on demand’ pill that could make men temporarily infertile. So could this soon be widely available? And why has this taken so long to happen? We’ll let you know in the deep dive. You can fill out the survey here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Almost 20,000 refugees on temporary visas will be granted permanent residency status under a new pathway announced by the Federal Government this week. But while this will allow for some refugees to permanently settle in Australia, it doesn’t signal any meaningful change in the government’s overall immigration policy. We’ll tell you what you need to know in the deep dive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A spy balloon from China, and at least three other objects have been shot down in recent days in North America. In today’s deep dive, we’ll fill you in on what we know so far, and whether Australia is at risk of international surveillance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has rejected an application for a coal mine proposed by one of Clive Palmer’s companies. But last month, Plibersek approved an extension to the licence of another mine in Queensland until 2063. So why has Plibersek blocked this latest proposal and what does it mean for the future of fossil fuels in Australia? We’ll let you know in the deep dive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another month, another interest rate rise. When the RBA put up interest rates this week it was the ninth consecutive increase. So what does this mean for you? Well it depends who you are. If you’re renting, saving, have a mortgage or hoping to get one, this is the deep dive for you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When disasters of the magnitude we’ve seen this week in Türkiye and Syria strike, it can be hard to know how to help. In today’s deep dive, Sam sits down with Alex Mathieson, Director of International Programs at the Australian Red Cross, to find out how the Red Cross is responding to the crisis, and what we can all do to help. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Northern Territory Government has announced it will reimpose alcohol bans in First Nations communities in Central Australia. So what led to this decision? And how have these types of bans played out in the past?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We asked our Instagram audience about their recent experiences in the health care system, and the majority of responses highlighted growing gap payments and the struggle to find bulk billing GPs. Last week, National Cabinet met to discuss healthcare reform, and recommendations made by an expert taskforce. So what were the recommendations, and how would they impact you? Find out in today’s deep dive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s not every day we get to sit down with the Prime Minister. But when we do, we go armed with the big questions. In this special episode, TDA journalist Tom Crowley asks the PM Anthony Albanese about the First Nations Voice to Parliament, climate targets, mental health, housing and so much more.Some extra reading/ listening:Voice to Parliament The National Plan to End Violence against Women and ChildrenGovernment subsidised therapy sessions are set to halveWhy is the government’s emission target 43%?Domestic violence leaveThe Murugappan family head back to BiloThe pokie problemJacinda Ardern’s legacy at home and abroadSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all see the political ads on YouTube, on billboards and across social media. But do you know who is funding political parties? According to analysis of new data from the Australian Electoral Commission, just 10 donors gave 77% of known political donations in the lead up to the last election. So who are the big donors and what does it mean for our democracy?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week a Victorian coroner found the death of proud Gunditjmara, Dja Dja Wurrung, Wiradjuri and Yorta Yorta woman Veronica Nelson, who died in custody in 2020, could have been prevented. In today’s deep dive, we’re going to look at the circumstances that led to Nelson’s death, and what the coroner is recommending moving forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The death of Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man, at the hands of police in Memphis, Tennessee, has triggered protests in the U.S. and sparked outrage around the world. So far, five police officers have been arrested and charged. A further two police have been taken off duty. Emergency Medical Technicians have also been fired. In today’s deep dive, we’ll fill you in on what you need to know - and what could happen next.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the first time since 2013, the Federal Government has released a national policy on the arts. The $286 million plan includes protections for First Nations art, a move towards more local content on streaming services and steps towards improved pay and conditions. We’ll tell you what you need to know in the deep dive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A few months ago, we asked our readers to fill out a survey about their experiences undertaking an unpaid internship. Almost three-quarters of respondents said they felt exploited at some point while working as an intern. In a special episode of the podcast, TDA journalist Daniel Lo Surdo talks to Zara about his investigation on exploitation in the unpaid workforce. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the world's best tennis players have taken to the courts in Melbourne, The Daily Aus has been having some big conversations behind the scenes. Sam has spoken to some key people in tennis - including Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley, Australia Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins, and player/commentator Casey Dellacqua - about LGBTQI+ representation in the sport. Today’s deep dive features some of those conversations, and the lessons Sam's learnt along the waySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We recently ran a survey on attitudes towards January 26. The overwhelming majority of respondents told us the public holiday should be changed or abolished. So, in the spirit of talking less and listening more, Gamilaroi man and IndigenousX CEO/ founder Luke Pearson joins us in today’s deep dive. Luke shares his perspective on what this day means, and shares some history you might not know. Resources referenced in today’s podcast: IndigenousXAIATSIS10 things you should know about January 267 more things you should know about invasion daySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.