The Briefing

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Aug 30, 2023 • 17min

The truth about domestic violence: What you should do if you see it

On today’s episode The Briefing continues our focus on what you might not know about domestic violence. Today’s episode is more about you and what can you do. Antoinette Lattouf sits down with Emily Maguire, CEO of Respect Victoria on how to spot an abusive relationship and help a friend or relative who's in one. *Content Warning*This episode includes details of domestic violence including sexual violence.1800RESPECTLifeline 13 11 14   Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Aug 29, 2023 • 15min

The truth about domestic violence: Do our support services actually work?

On today’s episode, The Briefing continues our focus on what you might not know about domestic violence. Antoinette Lattouf sits down with the Assistant Commissioner of NSW Police, Stuart Smith to discuss what tools and strategies police across the country are engaging in to fight domestic violence. Emily Dale from the national domestic violence advocacy group Full Stop Australia also joins to unpack what strategies government and police are missing, and what the focus needs to be going forward. *Content Warning*This episode includes details of domestic violence including sexual violence.1800RESPECTLifeline 13 11 14   Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Aug 28, 2023 • 13min

The truth about domestic violence: When police become perpetrators

You’ve may have noticed there’s been more of a push in recent years to help people better identify domestic violence in all its forms, and in particular to encourage victims to report incidents of domestic and sexual violence to police.  But what happens when your perpetrator is a police officer?  Today we speak to a woman we’re calling Audrey. She’s chosen to share her experience for the first time, because she thinks serious questions need to be asked about how good police are at policing themselves when it comes to family violence.    *Content Warning*This episode includes details of domestic violence including sexual violence.1800RESPECTLifeline 13 11 14     Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Aug 27, 2023 • 16min

The truth about domestic violence: Teens, porn and choking

When it comes to crime trends in Australia – domestic and sexual violence tops the list. This week on the Briefing Antoinette Lattouf leads a special investigation into domestic violence challenging the stereotypes facing the issue. We're joined by LiSNTR's Investigations Editor Clair Weaver, victim survivor Monique* and founder and CEO of the Lokahi Foundation Rachael Natoli. *Content Warning*This episode includes details of domestic violence including sexual violence.1800RESPECTLifeline 13 11 14   Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Aug 25, 2023 • 19min

Thomas Mayo on the Voice

Welcome to On Topic with the Weekend Briefing, a special series where Jamila Rizvi talks to some of her favourite guests - old and new - about a single, fascinating subject. Over the next two months, you’ll hear from singers, writers, models, actors and change makers on topics as diverse as power and influence, mindset and money, bodies and brains.  Today you’ll hear from Thomas Mayo, a Torres Strait Islander man who was born on Larrakia country in Darwin. Following the Uluru convention, Thomas was entrusted to carry the sacred canvas of the Uluru Statement from the Heart.  In this chat with Jamila Rizvi, Thomas explains the upcoming referendum, his multi-year journey around the country to garner support and why he is boldly making the case for yes. For more information www.yes23.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Aug 24, 2023 • 21min

Equity Mates reveal simple tips on how to grow your money

This is an episode future you will thank you for. Investing in the stock market seems too complicated and risky for many young people, but the founders of Equity Mates have a simple four-part strategy that will help make you wealthier. In this episode of The Briefing, Tom Tilley explores the strategy with the hosts of Equity Mates, Alec Renehan and Bryce Leske. The new book is called Don't stress, just invest: It's time to set up your investments and get on with your life.   Headlines: Putin speaks after Wagner boss death Malka Leifer sentenced to 15 years Qantas posts record profits   Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Aug 23, 2023 • 21min

The Summer Ahead: What the heat does to your body

July 2023 was the hottest month on the planet in 120,000 years. In this episode of The Briefing, we speak with Jeff Goodell whose new book is The Heat Will Kill You First: Life and Death on a Scorched Planet. He explains what heat does to human beings... and the reality we face in a warming world.   Headlines: Wagner boss reportedly killed in plane crash India lands a rocket on the moon Fyre festival is back Sam Kerr football academies to open next year   Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Aug 22, 2023 • 20min

Why I met the neo-Nazis who firebombed my family's restaurant

Crispian Chan, Chinese-Australian, discusses the impact of a firebombing on his family's restaurant by neo-Nazis. He delves into the investigation and shares his journey to confront the perpetrators 40 years later. Other topics include upcoming voice referendum, white-collar crime case, rising supermarket theft, and meeting a former gang member at a men's health retreat.
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Aug 21, 2023 • 21min

Have the Greens forced the government into rental caps?

Max Chandler-Mather, Greens Federal housing spokesperson, discusses the demand for a cap on rental increases. The episode also explores a horrifying child murder case in the UK, a lawsuit against Qantas, declining reputation of an airline, and the conflict over Australia's housing future fund.
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Aug 20, 2023 • 15min

Modern slavery: Hiding in plain sight

When you hear the word ‘slavery,’ you probably get images in your head of pre-civil war America. But it’s happening right now here in 21st century Australia. On today’s Briefing, Katrina’s looking into modern day slavery and the victims who are hiding in plain sight, how to spot a situation where slavery might be taking place and what you should do if you suspect it’s going on. We're joined by slavery survivor Moe Turaga who had his passport confiscated after he arrived in Australia from Fiji and was then forced to work on a farm without pay; and Louise Burton who’s the CEO of the Sisters of Charity Foundation which helps victims of slavery in Australia. In this episode of the Briefing, modern slavery: hiding in plain sight.   Headlines: Spain win the Women’s World Cup Wallaroos players have called out Rugby Australia  Australia’s population to grow at slowest rate since Federation   Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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