 Former Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard speaks on 2013 Gender Discrimination Act amendments at Manchester University lecture

Former Prime Minister Julia Gillard has told a UK university crowd it was, quote, “a different time” when her government controversially changed Australia’s Sex Discrimination Act.

Former Prime Minister Julia Gillard has told a UK university crowd it was, quote, “a different time” when her government controversially changed Australia’s Sex Discrimination Act.

Plus, an alleged people smuggler is charged in Queensland and the Wallabies gear up for a Nations Championship clash against Ireland. 

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‘A different time’: Julia Gillard rows back on her changes to Sex Discrimination Act

Taiwanese man charged with people smuggling after illegal boat arrival in Queensland

Wallabies unveil new halves and fullback for Ireland Test

Former Prime Minister Julia Gillard has told a UK university crowd it was, quote, &ldquo;a different time&rdquo; when her government controversially changed Australia&rsquo;s Sex Discrimination Act.
Plus, an alleged people smuggler is charged in Queensland and the Wallabies gear up for a Nations Championship clash against Ireland.&nbsp;
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The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia&rsquo;s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day&rsquo;s essential page one stories, journalists&rsquo; candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms.&nbsp;
To find out more about The Front you can link <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/the-front/podcast/7e7d42e8c77b597cf8532d2e0c847e10">here</a> and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/">here</a> or search for The Australian in your app store.

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia’s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day’s essential page one stories.

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The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia’s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day’s essential page one stories, journalists’ candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms. 
To find out more about The Front you can link <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/the-front/podcast/7e7d42e8c77b597cf8532d2e0c847e10">here</a> and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/">here</a> or search for The Australian in your app store.

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia’s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day’s essential page one stories, journalists’ candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms.

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia's national broadsheet to audio, featuring behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms.

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia’s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day’s essential page one stories, journalists’ candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms.

To find out more about The Front you can link here and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link here or search for The Australian in your app store.

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia&rsquo;s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day&rsquo;s essential page one stories, journalists&rsquo; candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms.
To find out more about The Front you can link <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/the-front/podcast/7e7d42e8c77b597cf8532d2e0c847e10">here</a> and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/">here</a> or search for The Australian in your app store.

‘A different time’: Gillard reflects on controversial gender legislation

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AI and copyright laws Australia: musician Jack River exposes Big Tech data centre deal

As an ARIA-nominated artist she goes by Jack River. As a high-flying political lobbyist, she’s Holly Rankin, and today she’s here to discuss the issue dividing artists, journalists, writers, Big Tech and the federal Government: should we bend our copyright laws in the hope of attracting data centre investment?

As an ARIA-nominated artist she goes by Jack River. As a high-flying political lobbyist, she’s Holly Rankin, and today she’s here to discuss the issue dividing artists, journalists, writers, Big Tech and the federal Government: should we bend our copyright laws in the hope of attracting data centre investment? 

Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

Australian songwriters’ fury as Big Tech ‘blatant theft’ for AI training revealed by Andrew McMillen

AI giants could get a free pass – and gut creators’ rights by Rod Sims

Boy Swallows Universe author Trent Dalton wanted to ‘vomit’ when told his books were on pirate database by Rosemary Neill

The weekend edition of The Front is co-produced by Claire Harvey and Jasper Leak. The host is Claire Harvey. Audio production and editing by Jasper Leak who also composed our theme.

As an ARIA-nominated artist she goes by Jack River. As a high-flying political lobbyist, she&rsquo;s Holly Rankin, and today she&rsquo;s here to discuss the issue dividing artists, journalists, writers, Big Tech and the federal Government: should we bend our copyright laws in the hope of attracting data centre investment?&nbsp;
Read more about this story at <a href="http://theaustralian.com.au">theaustralian.com.au</a> and see the video by subscribing to our <a href="https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfDC8EeZJyt1IVjv5bCRbFBkTl-VYpJyf">YouTube channel</a>.
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/culture/music/australian-songwriters-fury-as-big-tech-blatant-theft-for-ai-training-revealed/news-story/84c78573774286972396de787a816928">Australian songwriters&rsquo; fury as Big Tech &lsquo;blatant theft&rsquo; for AI training revealed</a> by Andrew McMillen
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/commentary/ai-giants-could-get-a-free-pass-and-gut-creators-rights/news-story/58245c5e3cb0906fe72c25a0958cd02a">AI giants could get a free pass &ndash; and gut creators&rsquo; rights</a> by Rod Sims
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/boy-swallows-universe-author-trent-dalton-wanted-to-vomit-when-told-his-books-were-on-pirate-database/news-story/e61c504e59eb8c0dfd09bf7dd297afa1">Boy Swallows Universe author Trent Dalton wanted to &lsquo;vomit&rsquo; when told his books were on pirate database</a> by Rosemary Neill
The weekend edition of The Front is co-produced by Claire Harvey and Jasper Leak. The host is Claire Harvey. Audio production and editing by Jasper Leak who also composed our theme.

Jack River vs Big AI ‘bullsh*t’: a singer’s crusade

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Taylor Swift - Travis Kelce wedding: Why Madison Square Garden is the perfect fortress for America’s princess

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have taken over New York for their massive, $20 million wedding at Madison Square Garden. With 1,000 guests, tight security, and a rumoured "castle" setup, we dive into why the world’s most famous concert arena is the perfect fortress for pop royalty’s biggest day.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have taken over New York for their massive, $20 million wedding at Madison Square Garden. With 1,000 guests, tight security, and a rumoured "castle" setup, we dive into why the world’s most famous concert arena is the perfect fortress for pop royalty’s biggest day.

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Everything you need to know about the Swift-Kelce wedding

Today’s live news blog including bird flu spreading to NSW

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have taken over New York for their massive, $20 million wedding at Madison Square Garden. With 1,000 guests, tight security, and a rumoured "castle" setup, we dive into why the world&rsquo;s most famous concert arena is the perfect fortress for pop royalty&rsquo;s biggest day.
Read more:&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/culture/everything-you-need-to-know-about-taylor-swift-and-travis-kelces-wedding/news-story/9624133c6d5fa16634d331e3d2936fc2">Everything you need to know about the Swift-Kelce wedding</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/politics-latest-public-service-union-wants-fourday-week-pay-rise/live-coverage/be655eba4f5c406a56712869e32e41df">Today&rsquo;s live news blog including bird flu spreading to NSW</a>

The $20 Million ‘I do’: Inside Taylor and Travis’s Manhattan lockdown

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Pixar’s Toy Story 5 captures childhood nostalgia, but over-eggs its commentary of modern technology: The Australian’s Technology Editor Jared Lynch

It’s the kids’ movie bringing adults to tears. Toy Story 5 – produced by tech giant Disney and rich with the DNA of Apple’s late founder Steve Jobs – is in cinemas, and it’s a devastating takedown of technology’s influence on childhood. 

It’s the kids’ movie bringing adults to tears. Toy Story 5 – produced by tech giant Disney and rich with the DNA of Apple’s late founder Steve Jobs – is in cinemas, and it’s a devastating takedown of technology’s influence on childhood. 

Technology Editor Jared Lynch helps us make sense of all the big feelings. And just like the movie, there’s a heartwarming conclusion – promise.

Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

Toy Story’s new villain: Pixar, Lego, and the fight for a screen-free childhood

Nikki Gemmell’s review: Can the classic toys save childhood from modern tech?

This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Joshua Burton. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.

It&rsquo;s the kids&rsquo; movie bringing adults to tears. Toy Story 5 &ndash; produced by tech giant Disney and rich with the DNA of Apple&rsquo;s late founder Steve Jobs &ndash; is in cinemas, and it&rsquo;s a devastating takedown of technology&rsquo;s influence on childhood.&nbsp;
Technology Editor Jared Lynch helps us make sense of all the big feelings. And just like the movie, there&rsquo;s a heartwarming conclusion &ndash; promise.
Read more about this story at <a href="http://theaustralian.com.au">theaustralian.com.au</a> and see the video by subscribing to our <a href="https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfDC8EeZJyt1IVjv5bCRbFBkTl-VYpJyf">YouTube channel</a>.
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/technology/toy-storys-new-villain-pixar-lego-and-the-fight-for-a-screenfree-childhood/news-story/8f34ee586618039314c8d0634fc5217c">Toy Story&rsquo;s new villain: Pixar, Lego, and the fight for a screen-free childhood</a>
Nikki Gemmell&rsquo;s review: <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/culture/toy-story-5-review-can-the-classic-toys-save-childhood-from-modern-tech/news-story/268d6bad794401a5a0cd9f0c8d239f62">Can the classic toys save childhood from modern tech?</a>
This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Joshua Burton. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.

Toy Story 5: Pixar’s battle against the devices Steve Jobs built

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‘A different time’: Gillard reflects on controversial gender legislation

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