The Red Cross has collected more than $115 million since Australia’s bushfire crisis began. But where is that money going? The organisation has been criticised for not getting money to victims quickly enough. In this episode, Rick Morton explains why current and former Red Cross staff are speaking out. 

Guest: Senior reporter for The Saturday Paper, Rick Morton.

Background reading:

Red Cross employees speak out in The Saturday Paper

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The Red Cross has collected more than $115 million since Australia’s bushfire crisis began. But where is that money going? The organisation has been criticised for not getting money to victims quickly enough. In this episode, Rick Morton explains why current and former Red Cross staff are speaking out. Guest: Senior reporter for The Saturday Paper, Rick Morton.Background reading:<a href="https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/politics/2020/01/25/exclusive-red-cross-employees-speak-out/15798708009292%20%20">Red Cross employees speak out</a> in The Saturday Paper<a href="https://www.themonthly.com.au/">The Monthly</a><a href="https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/">The Saturday Paper</a>For more information on today’s episode, visit 7ampodcast.com.au. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

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The Red Cross has collected more than $115 million since Australia’s bushfire crisis began. But where is that money going? The organisation has been criticised for not getting money to victims quickly enough. In this episode, Rick Morton explains why c...

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