Australia’s finally got a net zero emissions target for 2050, but communities who’re already at risk of losing their homes to rising seas levels, say the plan isn’t ambitious enough.
And Torres Strait Islanders are suing the Government, alleging they failed to protect their homes from climate change.
Australian of the Year, Grace Tame's take on the Government's new child sexual abuse strategy, which is focusing on increasing education for frontline workers, and disrupting perpetrator networks on the dark web and encrypted apps.
Plus, our national medicine regulator has approved Pfizer as a COVID-19 booster shot for everyone over 18.
Live guests:
Brett Spiegel, lawyer representing Torres Strait Islander communities
Grace Tame, Australian of the Year and child sexual abuse survivor
Dr Larisa Labzin, immunity researcher at the University of Queensland
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Folge vom 27.10.2021Australia sued over climate change
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Folge vom 26.10.2021Net zero by 2050After years of arguing among themselves, the government has finally revealed its plan to get to net zero carbon emissions by 2050. But experts and young people have criticised it for its reliance on coal, and lack of investment in renewable energy. Plus, can filtering your interests through niche dating apps help you find love? Live guests: Tim Wilson, Assistant Energy Minister
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Folge vom 25.10.2021Deadly film propsThe fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of her Hollywood film, Rust, has sparked calls to improve working conditions across the Australian film industry. Social media companies could soon be forced to ask for parents' permission before accessing teen data or face millions of dollars in fines. Plus, meet the Aussie musos working to slash their carbon footprint and address climate change. Live guests: Remy Hii, Australian Hollywood actor Dr Joanne Orlando, digital wellness researcher at Western Sydney University Tracey Dodd, sustainability researcher at the University of Adelaide
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Folge vom 22.10.2021The Shakeup: Melbourne reopens, doxxing and getting ‘The Ick’It's the Shake Up and we're talking… Melbourne ending the world’s longest lockdown, whether doxxing someone is ever okay, and why we’re ditching our partners over super trivial things. Join Hack's Ange McCormack with West Australian journo Jenna Clarke, and Housewarming podcast host Marty Smiley.