(Aired 17/12/22) - It's the final episode of Backchat for 2022, but we haven't let that slow us down. Getting us started this week will be a look at the gender pay gap in Australia as we address some of the misconceptions around the issue. Backchat producer Timothy Nguyen has been exploring this one and will be in studio to share what he's found. Next, Sydney’s prestigious Waverley college was in the news last week for all the wrong reasons as allegations of brutal bullying and ‘hazing’ rituals directed at year 7 students were made public. Dr Karyn Healy will be coming on to unpack the culture of bullying in Australia, the rite of passage in schools and the mental impact of this behaviour on young boys. Finally, we're wrapping up 2022 proceedings with a special interview with NSW Labor leader Chris Minns.

This episode of Backchat was produced by Timothy Nguyen, Sumaiya Chowdhure, Jostina Basta and Matt Le Guay.