Rebel Wilson is back in court this week, this time as the defendant in one of the most high-profile defamation cases in recent history.

It all centres on the production of an Aussie film called The Deb, which marks Wilson’s debut as a director. If you've been following along and finding the case a bit confusing, don't worry.

On today's podcast, we're going through everything you need to know: how we got here, what's happened at trial so far, and what comes next.

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Producer: Rosa Bowden

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Rebel Wilson is back in court this week, this time as the defendant in one of the most high-profile defamation cases in recent history.
It all centres on the production of an Aussie film called The Deb, which marks Wilson&rsquo;s debut as a director. If you've been following along and finding the case a bit confusing, don't worry.
On today's podcast, we're going through everything you need to know: how we got here, what's happened at trial so far, and what comes next. Hosts: Elliot Lawry and Emma Gillespie Producer: Rosa Bowden
Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click &lsquo;follow&rsquo; on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful.
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Why Rebel Wilson is being sued for defamation

Today's headlines include:
Public hearings for the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion have begun in Sydney, with the daughter of a Bondi terror attack victim appearing as the first witness.
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has dismissed suggestions Australia could lease submarines from Japan if the AUKUS deal fails, during a visit from the Asian nation's leader.
A British tanker has reportedly been hit in the Strait of Hormuz, shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump said his country would start helping ships stranded in the Gulf. 
And today’s good news: The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) has named its 2026 Hall of Fame inductees.

Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy Tassell
Producer: Rosa Bowden

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Today's headlines include:
<ul>
<li>Public hearings for the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion have begun in Sydney, with the daughter of a Bondi terror attack victim appearing as the first witness.</li>
<li>Foreign Minister Penny Wong has dismissed suggestions Australia could lease submarines from Japan if the AUKUS deal fails, during a visit from the Asian nation's leader.</li>
<li>A British tanker has reportedly been hit in the Strait of Hormuz, shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump said his country would start helping ships stranded in the Gulf.&nbsp;</li>
<li>And today&rsquo;s good news: The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) has named its 2026 Hall of Fame inductees.</li>
</ul>
Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy Tassell Producer: Rosa Bowden
Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click &lsquo;follow&rsquo; on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful.
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Headlines: Antisemitism royal commission hearings begin

Last week, the federal government finally announced a long awaited draft that is set to regulate the relationship between social media companies and news companies. Now, this comes after a number of years of consultation, of which TDA was a part. And it's now up to the tech companies and news companies to respond to the draft before it's set to hit parliament later in the year. In today's podcast we'll explain what the legislation sets out to achieve and how it might impact your social media feeds.

Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Zara Seidler
Producer: Orla Maher

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Last week, the federal government finally announced a long awaited draft that is set to regulate the relationship&nbsp;between social media companies and news companies.&nbsp;Now, this comes after a number of years of consultation, of which TDA was a part.&nbsp;And it's now up to the tech companies and news companies&nbsp;to respond to the draft before it's set to hit parliament later in the year. In today's podcast we'll explain what the legislation sets out to achieve&nbsp;and how it might impact your social media feeds.
Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Zara Seidler Producer: Orla Maher
Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click &lsquo;follow&rsquo; on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful.
The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent.
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Today's headlines include:
The partner of former Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has been charged with rape after police raided a Gold Coast apartment.
Fresh alcohol bans have been imposed in Alice Springs where violence erupted last night, following the arrest of child murder suspect Jefferson Lewis.
A group of activists arrested on board dozens of aid ships bound for Gaza have been moved to the Greek island of Crete, Israel has confirmed.
And today’s good news: A world first clinical trial of a tiny brain implant for treatment-resistant depression has been given the go-ahead in the U.S. 

Hosts: Zara Seidler and Lucy Tassell
Producer: Elliot Lawry

Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful.

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Today's headlines include:
<ul>
<li>The partner of former Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has been charged with rape after police raided a Gold Coast apartment.</li>
<li>Fresh alcohol bans have been imposed in Alice Springs where violence erupted last night, following the arrest of child murder suspect Jefferson Lewis.</li>
<li>A group of activists arrested on board dozens of aid ships bound for Gaza have been moved to the Greek island of Crete, Israel has confirmed.</li>
<li>And today&rsquo;s good news: A world first clinical trial of a tiny brain implant for treatment-resistant depression has been given the go-ahead in the U.S.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Hosts: Zara Seidler and Lucy Tassell Producer: Elliot Lawry
Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click &lsquo;follow&rsquo; on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful.
The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent.
Want more from TDA? <a href="https://thedailyaus.com.au/newsletter/">Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thedailyaus">Subscribe to The Daily Aus&rsquo; YouTube Channel</a>
Have feedback for us? We&rsquo;re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you&rsquo;ve got feedback, we&rsquo;re all ears.&nbsp;<a href="https://thedailyaus.typeform.com/to/D0EhJI4S">Tell us here</a>.
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