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Fighting against the horror of forced organ harvesting
Fighting against the horror of forced organ harvesting | The Issue For years, Falun Gong protestors have stood outside Federal Parliament demanding action to stop forced organ harvesting. But has Australia listened? It was nearly 20 years ago that esteemed lawyer David Matas uncovered the h…
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Can houses built like Lego solve Australia’s housing crisis? The Issue investigates super-fast and super-cheap modular homes
Prefabricated homes can be built in a matter of days for as little as $100,000. However, finance issues and regulation are holding the sector back in Australia. Damien Crough the Executive Chairman of lobby group prefabAUS says the government needs to tackle the tradie shortage, banks need to make …
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Australians 'don't seem to care' about the defence and security of our country anymore | THE ISSUE
Outgoing RSL President Greg Melick says he's 'concerned we have become a very selfish nation'.
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The Whitlam dismissal and secret royal correspondence | THE ISSUE
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Dealing with the cost of living crisis: Shadow Treasurer reveals Coalition policy plans | THE ISSUE
After three interest rate cuts in 2025 many thought the cost-of-living crisis was over. But headline inflation has shot up to 3.2% and unemployment is now at 4.5% in Australia. The Issue speaks to Shadow Treasurer, Ted O’Brien, about how to solve this problem. The Deputy Liberal Leader reveals some…
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Freedom of speech v misinformation: Spy boss weighs in over greatest threat to democracy | THE ISSUE
The world is more divided online. The public’s trust in governments and security agencies is weakened. Activists like Julian Assange and Edward Snowden have divided opinion with their actions – exposing government and military secrets to the world. Retired four-star admiral Mike Rogers says misinfo…
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'Trump may well be in a good mood': How Albo needs to approach meeting with US president next week
Albo meets Trump. A former Ambassador to the United States takes 'The Issue' through what confronts Anthony Albanese as the Prime Minister prepares for his highest stakes leaders meeting yet. Dennis Richardson also shares insights on the Oval Office meetings he helped organise, the Prime Ministers …
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The immigration debate: Who’s really responsible for a ‘Big Australia’ – Labor or the Coalition?
Liberal politicians - Andrew Hastie and Jacinta Price - are leading the charge to lower Australia’s immigration rate. But new analysis from the Australian National University says Coalition governments have largely been responsible for increased migration, this century. Creating the 457 temporary w…
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Anthony Albanese's secret plan for more politicians : A knockout blow against the Coalition
A former Labor insider believes Anthony Albanese will increase the number of politicians in federal parliament, and break a key promise on property taxes. While it sounds like a major political misstep, top pollster Kos Samaras tells 7NEWS it's all part of the prime minster's secret plan to wip…
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Albanese’s awkward Trump photo op reveals deeper cracks in Australia–US relations | THE ISSUE
Shifting position on Palestine. The Albanese government makes the symbolic move in New York with like-minded governments, but does it help efforts to end the Gaza War. A former Australian Ambassador to Israel makes his case. 00:00 - Introduction 02:36 - Growing up 03:30 - Political philosophy 0…
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