The Briefing Headlines May 4

Why our vax rates are falling

Monday Headlines: 
Family of Kumanjayi Little Baby ‘relieved’ after man charged with her murder
PM setting up major budget announcement that’ll break election promise
Man charged over ‘horrendous’ alleged triple murder in Sydney’s southwest
Japan’s Prime Minister touches down in Australia
Kate Ceberano among 2026 ARIA Hall of Fame inductees

Deep Dive: Amidst growing concern about our vaccine uptake, the Australian government has launched a new ad campaign specifically targeting parents, encouraging them to get their kids immunised. 

But with vaccine fatigue, hesitancy and misinformation at an all-time high, what happens if the messaging doesn’t cut through? 

In this episode of The Briefing, Health Minister Mark Butler joins Sacha Barbour Gatt to discuss why it’s becoming increasingly critical to change the messaging around jabs. 

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Monday Headlines:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Family of&nbsp;Kumanjayi&nbsp;Little Baby &lsquo;relieved&rsquo; after man charged with&nbsp;her&nbsp;murder</li>
<li>PM setting up major budget announcement&nbsp;that&rsquo;ll&nbsp;break election promise</li>
<li>Man charged over &lsquo;horrendous&rsquo; alleged triple murder in Sydney&rsquo;s&nbsp;southwest</li>
<li>Japan&rsquo;s Prime Minister touches down in&nbsp;Australia</li>
<li>Kate Ceberano among 2026 ARIA Hall of Fame inductees</li>
</ul>
Deep Dive: Amidst growing concern about our vaccine uptake, the Australian government has launched a new ad campaign specifically targeting parents, encouraging them to get their kids&nbsp;immunised.&nbsp;
But with vaccine fatigue,&nbsp;hesitancy&nbsp;and misinformation at an&nbsp;all-time&nbsp;high, what happens if the messaging&nbsp;doesn&rsquo;t&nbsp;cut through?&nbsp;
In this episode of The Briefing, Health Minister Mark Butler joins Sacha Barbour Gatt to discuss why&nbsp;it&rsquo;s&nbsp;becoming increasingly critical to change the messaging around jabs.&nbsp;
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A national daily news podcast, The Briefing gives you the latest headlines, discussion and explainer interviews to keep you informed and entertained.

Bringing you the news you need to know at 6am and 4pm Monday to Friday, and profile features across the weekend, The Briefing is Australia's go-to news podcast for your commute, coffee or exercise.

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Hosted by journalists Sacha Barbour Gatt, Chris Spyrou and Natarsha Belling.

A national daily news podcast, The Briefing gives you the latest headlines, discussion and explainer interviews to keep you informed and entertained.
Bringing you the news you need to know at 6am and 4pm Monday to Friday, and profile features across the weekend, The Briefing is Australia's go-to news podcast for your commute, coffee or exercise.
Know more in minutes.
Hosted by journalists Sacha Barbour Gatt, Chris Spyrou and Natarsha Belling.