After a tense week in US - China relations, Chris unpacks the happenings and implications of Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan. Plus, Senator James Paterson discusses an important question - how much does the public really know about our region's security?

After a tense week in US - China relations, Chris unpacks the happenings and implications of Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan. Plus, Senator James Paterson discusses an important question - how much does the public really know about our region's security?

The China Files with Chris Smith examines China's emergence as a global superpower and its plans for Australia and the Indo-Pacific.

Emboldened by its relentless economic growth, China's increasingly muscular geopolitical stance has led to frosty relations between Canberra and Beijing that show no signs of thawing. Where to from here?

Host Chris Smith speaks with leading experts about the impact of Australia's changing relationship with China.

The China Files with Chris Smith examines China's emergence as a global superpower and its plans for Australia and the Indo-Pacific.
Emboldened by its relentless economic growth, China's increasingly muscular geopolitical stance has led to frosty relations between Canberra and Beijing that show no signs of thawing. Where to from here?
Host Chris Smith speaks with leading experts about the impact of Australia's changing relationship with China.

The China Files with Chris Smith

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Pelosi, Taiwan and the truth about our region's security with Senator James Paterson

Listen to the full show for Sunday 17 November.

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Doctors are warning that a plan by the Federal Government to let patients bypass their GP to get a specialist referral could lead to a US-style health system and longer waits for specialities in high demand.

Under the proposed changes, patients would be able to get a referral from other medical professionals, including physiotherapists and midwives, without needing to return to their doctor.

Luke Grant chats with the President of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, Dr Nicole Higgins, to find out what GP’s make of the plan.

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Doctors are warning that a plan by the Federal Government to let patients bypass their GP to get a specialist referral could lead to a US-style health system and longer waits for specialities in high demand.
Under the proposed changes, patients would be able to get a referral from other medical professionals, including physiotherapists and midwives, without needing to return to their doctor.
Luke Grant chats with the President of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, Dr Nicole Higgins, to find out what GP’s make of the plan.
Listen to Luke Grant live on air from 9am Saturday &amp; Sunday on Weekends with Luke Grant.

Proposal to bypass GP referrals to see specialists

This Friday, Australia and India, the world's two best Test cricket sides, will meet for a hotly anticipated five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. 

To celebrate the unique and fierce rivalry between these two cricket superpowers, bestselling author and journalist Gideon Haigh has brought together the first book dedicated to cricketing contest between Australia and India - including the most infamous moments- from colonial times to the present day, as well as previewing the upcoming 2024-25 series.

Luke Grant chats with Gideon Haigh to learn about the history of this intense rivalry and get his tips for the upcoming summer of cricket.

Listen to Luke Grant live on air from 9am Saturday & Sunday on Weekends with Luke Grant.

This Friday, Australia and India, the world's two best Test cricket sides, will meet for a hotly anticipated five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. 
To celebrate the unique and fierce rivalry between these two cricket superpowers, bestselling author and journalist Gideon Haigh has brought together the first book dedicated to cricketing contest between Australia and India - including the most infamous moments- from colonial times to the present day, as well as previewing the upcoming 2024-25 series.
Luke Grant chats with Gideon Haigh to learn about the history of this intense rivalry and get his tips for the upcoming summer of cricket.
Listen to Luke Grant live on air from 9am Saturday &amp; Sunday on Weekends with Luke Grant.

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