This week, the federal government dramatically re-wrote its signature tax policy. 

The changes mean that a small section of people with very high super balances will pay less tax.

That backflip has big consequences – for the government's budget, and for its commitment to addressing wealth inequality in this country. 

Today, press gallery journalist Paul Bongiorno, on why the government caved to pressure from outside, and within, its own ranks.

 

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Guest: Press gallery journalist Paul Bongiorno

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This week, the federal government dramatically re-wrote its signature tax policy.&nbsp;
The changes mean that a small section of people with very high super balances will pay less tax.
That backflip has big consequences &ndash; for the government's budget, and for its commitment to addressing wealth inequality in this country.&nbsp;
Today, press gallery journalist Paul Bongiorno, on why the government caved to pressure from outside, and within, its own ranks.
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Guest: Press gallery journalist Paul Bongiorno
Photo:&nbsp;AAP Image/Darren England

An independent daily news show. We feature the country’s best reporters, covering the news as it affects Australia. This is news with narrative, every weekday.

An independent daily news show. We feature the country&rsquo;s best reporters, covering the news as it affects Australia. This is news with narrative, every weekday.

Why Chalmers backtracked on big super balances

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Democracy Now! founder Amy Goodman has spent decades trying to hold power to account. From wars to humanitarian crises – she’s covered the biggest events of our time. 

Now, she’s sharing her insights on the future of media and politics, and the Australian stories that have stayed with her. 

Today, Amy Goodman on the new documentary detailing her life's work, how she refuses to trade truth for access, and the future of the media in the Western world. 

 

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Guest: Democracy Now! Founder Amy Goodman

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Democracy Now! founder Amy Goodman has spent decades trying to hold power to account. From wars to humanitarian crises &ndash; she&rsquo;s covered the biggest events of our time.&nbsp;
Now, she&rsquo;s sharing her insights on the future of media and politics, and the Australian stories that have stayed with her.&nbsp;
Today, Amy Goodman on the new documentary detailing her life's work, how she refuses to trade truth for access, and the future of the media in the Western world.&nbsp;
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Guest: Democracy Now! Founder Amy Goodman
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“It’s dissent that will save us”: Amy Goodman’s mission to fight the power

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When Donald Trump returned to the White House, he promised Americans a new era of prosperity.

Now, as Americans prepare to vote in midterm elections, that promise is being tested, and the voters who put Trump in power could determine how much of that power he has left.

With polls showing Democrats well placed to retake the House, and the Senate also within reach, Republican candidates are wrestling with the political cost of the president's unfulfilled promises, while Democrats hope to turn disillusionment into a political comeback after years of MAGA.

Today, Director of the Australia Institute’s International and Security Affairs Program, Emma Shortis on an election that will test how deeply Trump has changed America, and whether another vision of the country can take hold. 

 

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Guest: Director of the Australia Institute’s International Affairs Program, Emma Shortis 

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When Donald Trump returned to the White House, he promised Americans a new era of prosperity.
Now, as Americans prepare to vote in midterm elections, that promise is being tested, and the voters who put Trump in power could determine how much of that power he has left.
With polls showing Democrats well placed to retake the House, and the Senate also within reach, Republican candidates are wrestling with the political cost of the president's unfulfilled promises, while Democrats hope to turn disillusionment into a political comeback after years of MAGA.
Today, Director of the Australia Institute&rsquo;s International and Security Affairs Program, Emma Shortis on an election that will test how deeply Trump has changed America, and whether another vision of the country can take hold.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
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Guest: Director of the Australia Institute&rsquo;s International Affairs Program, Emma Shortis&nbsp;
Photo:&nbsp;AP Photo/Alex Brandon

Trump’s midterm reckoning

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Shenane Hogg spent nine months in a coma after suffering abuse at the hands of her partner. During her recovery, she discovered her abuser had amassed $56,000 of debt in her name.

Shenane’s story is just one of many that was heard at a parliamentary inquiry into how the financial system can be used to abuse women.

The inquiry heard chilling evidence of a sharp rise in financial abuse that can manifest as offensive and threatening messages in streams of bank transfers, raiding of a partner’s super benefits, or making them liable for joint debts.

This month, the Albanese government finally responded to that parliamentary inquiry, saying it supports, or supports in principle, 58 of the inquiry's 61 recommendations – but many of the proposed reforms are yet to be implemented.

Today, journalist Karen Barlow on the cost of financial abuse, and why we’re failing to prevent it.

This episode first aired in July, 2024.

 

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Guest: Chief political correspondent for The Saturday Paper Karen Barlow.

Photo: AAP Image/Diego Fedele

Shenane Hogg spent nine months in a coma after suffering abuse at the hands of her partner. During her recovery, she discovered her abuser had amassed $56,000 of debt in her name.
Shenane&rsquo;s story is just one of many that was heard at a parliamentary inquiry into how the financial system can be used to abuse women.
The inquiry heard chilling evidence of a sharp rise in financial abuse that can manifest as offensive and threatening messages in streams of bank transfers, raiding of a partner&rsquo;s super benefits, or making them liable for joint debts.
This month, the Albanese government finally responded to that parliamentary inquiry, saying it supports, or supports in principle, 58 of the inquiry's 61 recommendations &ndash; but many of the proposed reforms are yet to be implemented.
Today, journalist Karen Barlow on the cost of financial abuse, and why we&rsquo;re failing to prevent it.
This episode first aired in July, 2024.
&nbsp;
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Guest: Chief political correspondent for The Saturday Paper Karen Barlow.
Photo:&nbsp;AAP Image/Diego Fedele

The surge in financial abuse against women

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Why Chalmers backtracked on big super balances

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