The Briefing

About this podcast

A news show that serves you the latest headlines each morning. Plus, we go deeper and 'brief' you on one topic per day via interviews. Hosted by Tom Tilley (former presenter of Triple J's Hack) with regular rotating co-hosts Jan Fran (from ABC's Pineapple Project, The Project and SBS's The Feed), Annika Smethurst (News Corp Journalist) and Jamila Rizvi (author, presenter and political commentator).

The Briefing

Episodes

Season 2
The Weekend Briefing with Grace Tame
Grace Tame made national headlines again this week after addressing the National Press Club amidst federal government sexual abuse allegations. Jamila Rizvi talks to the 2021 Australian of the Year who is leading the fight for survivors of sexual abuse to be allowed to tell their own stories. At 15-years-old, Grace Tame was abused by her high school maths teacher. While the media was permitted to talk about her legal case, laws in Tasmania prevented her from speaking publicly. She’s been fighting to change these archaic laws since she was personally granted a Supreme Court exemption to speak her truth in 2019. Grace talks about her personal journey of speaking on her terms and learning to love herself. She also touches on the media cycle, the recent allegations of sexual abuse in federal parliament and the culture in workplaces for such power imbalances to take place. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
March 5, 2021
20 min
A nun and eight students walk into a courtroom…
It sounds like the beginning of a bad joke but that’s exactly what happened this week when a group of teenagers and an 86-year-old nun took on the Environment Minister in the Federal Court. The case kicked off Tuesday in Melbourne and will wrap next week. We’re joined by Sister Brigid Arthur and one of the students, Tom Webster Arbizu, to find out how it’s going and why the case could have dramatic implications for the future of the country’s energy. In Todays Headlines Victim's family pressuring PM to call independent inquiry into Porter allegations Linda Reynolds under pressure over 'lying cow' comments Italy has reportedly stopped 250,000 Covid vaccines headed for Australia OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAU Twitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
March 4, 2021
20 min
Why don’t men speak out about sexual assault?
A second look at the sexual assault crisis in private schools and why we don’t hear men’s voices in the discussions about toxic masculinity. We’re joined by Louis, a 19-year-old former school leader who left school in 2019. He sheds light on what’s going on in schools right now. Rob Sturrock, author of the book Man Raises Boy, talks about the conversations we need to have. A crisis is a culture needing change. Could 2021 and the recent private school expose bring much-needed generational change? In Todays Headlines Attorney-General Christian Porter denies sexual assault allegations Linda Reynolds does not deny calling Brittany Higgins a "lying cow" New Covid-19 strain detected in Queensland New push to release convicted child killer Kathleen Folbigg OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingYT Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAU Twitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
March 3, 2021
20 min
The sexual assault crisis in private schools
The private school system in Sydney has been rocked by thousands of claims of sexual assault. We’re joined by the former Kambala student Chanel Contos who has collated a dossier of names and experiences, she says, highlights a culture of toxic masculinity in private schools. Why do private schools cultivate a toxic culture in relation to the treatment of young women? Chanel tells us it’s part of life. It’s time for change. In Todays Headlines Minister in rape allegations to identify himself today NSW to issue vaccine certificates Tributes flow for Aussie music guru Michael Gudinski Remains found at Mollymook on NSW south coast not Melissa Caddick's OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingYT Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAU Twitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
March 2, 2021
20 min
Are we on the brink of an underbelly-style gang war?
Three high profile shootings in Sydney already this year have raised fears about a wave of gang violence. Two of the shootings involved innocent bystanders... a nurse almost died after being shot, the wrong guy was shot dead after a boxing match and a senior gang member was brazenly shot dead while sitting in his car, all in the space of a few weeks between late January and mid-February. Former NSW organised crime detective Ryan Jeffcoat joins us to find out if Sydney’s on the cusp of an underbelly style gangland war... and what police are doing to keep people safe. In Todays Headlines Former PM Turnbull says rape accused minister should identify himself More remains found in search for Melissa Caddick Aussie house prices rise 2.1% in March, largest rise since 2003 Harry & Meghan sit down with Oprah Winfrey OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingYT Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAU Twitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
March 1, 2021
20 min
Could a young mum’s murder lead to new DV laws?
Australia was rocked by the murder of Brisbane mother Hannah Clarke and her three children. Her estranged husband breached an AVO and killed them as Hannah drove the children to school. Hannah’s death has prompted governments across the country to look into creating coercive control laws. Hannah’s mother Sue joins us to talk about the last year and the impact on the family. Author and journalist Jess Hill talks about the push to legislate new laws to protect victims, who are often too frightened to speak out. In Todays Headlines Fresh rape claims rock Canberra More questions about the last days of Melissa Caddick 300,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine arrive in Australia One in five Australians can't raise $1000 in case of emergency OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingYT Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAU Twitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 28, 2021
17 min
The Weekend Briefing with Marc Fennell
Jamila Rizvi talks to Marc Fennell about the future of movies, the rise of streaming services, and what Marc has planned next. We consume more content than ever before, with each medium receiving less of our exclusive focus. Going to the cinemas is becoming rarer and after its hard hit from coronavirus, will the industry bounce back? Movie buff Marc Fennell gives his expert opinion on how the pandemic will change the way we experience film and how the content itself will evolve, as well as letting us in on his personal relationship with cinema. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 26, 2021
19 min
SPECIAL BREAKING NEWS EPISODE: Melissa Caddick found dead
NSW Police announced this morning the missing financial adviser Melissa Caddick's remains have been found. A shoe containing a decomposed foot washed up on a beach near Tathra on the NSW South Coast. We bring you the details of the police press conference and the back story that led to one of the biggest missing person stories in recent history, We brought you the story two weeks ago - today, a dramatic update. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 25, 2021
7 min
Who won the fight, Australia or Facebook?
The world watched on as Facebook pulled news from the feeds of its Australian users, over paying for the right to re-publish news. Australia’s Treasurer Josh Frydenberg brokered a deal with Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg. Stephen Scheeler, former CEO of Facebook Australia and New Zealand takes us through the machinations of the deal and what it means for users here and across the globe. Who won the schoolyard scrap between Australia and Facebook? In Todays Headlines News is back on Facebook Survey finds one in eight political staffers sexually harassed HealthCare Australia could lose contract over vaccine bungle Qantas announces $1b loss and no international flights until October Aussie dollar hits three-year high OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingYT Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAU Twitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 25, 2021
22 min
Could climate change kill off summer sport?
Scientists say climate change – and rising temperatures – could kill off summer sport in Australia. The AFLW star Sharni Layton; and Dr Martin Rice, Head of Research at the Climate Council, say it will be too dangerous to play sport in summer in years to come. Sport is a way of life in Australia. Including sport in the conversation may provide the incentive for Australians to demand action. In Todays Headlines Brisbane announced as preferred bidder for 2032 Olympics Labor calling for answers after vaccine overdoses Brittany Higgins talks to AFP as Linda Reynolds hospitalised Tiger Woods recovering from surgery following horror car crash OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingYT Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAU Twitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 24, 2021
17 min
Crown casinos: the fall of the gambling empire
The Bergin Inquiry in NSW has found Crown Casinos is not fit to hold a casino licence, meaning its new multi-billion dollar tower in Sydney is a white elephant We’re joined by The Age’s Nick McKenzie and former chair of the Casino, Liquor and Gaming Authority Chris Sidoti, to discuss Crown’s future. What’s next for James Packer? What will happen to the new tower – Sydney’s tallest building – at Barangaroo? And how and why was Crown granted the licence for Barangaroo in the first place? In Todays Headlines Facebook 're-friends' Australia JobSeeker going up but charity groups say it isn't enough Craig Kelly moves to crossbench giving the government a working minority Buckingham Palace says Prince Philip recovering from 'injection' OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingYT Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAU Twitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 23, 2021
21 min
The Pfizer vaccine rollout and you.
The Covid-19 vaccines have arrived. Tens of thousands of Australians will begin receiving jabs this week. We’re joined by Pfizer Australia’s Medical Director, Krishan Thiru, to take you through what the rollout will look like – and how Pfizer managed to get a vaccine up and running in such a short amount of time. The federal government hopes more than 80 percent of Australians will be vaccinated by October In Todays Headlines Fourth woman says she was assaulted by ex-Liberal staffer + reports he's been sacked Crown royal commission announced in Victoria as fourth director stands down JobSeeker increase expected to be announced today French dance giants Daft Punk announce split after 28 years OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingYT Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAU Twitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 22, 2021
20 min
An insider’s view of the WHO China Covid probe
The World Health Organisation commissioned Chinese experts and 17 international experts to conduct an independent investigation of the origins of Covid-19. One of the experts was Australian. We’re joined by Professor Dominic Dwyer who went to Wuhan, to the wet market and to the Institute of Virology – to find the source of the outbreak. He tells us what he and his colleagues learned about the virus and what we can learn globally from the mistakes made in China. In Todays Headlines Scott Morrison receives his first Covid shot as the vaccine rolls out across Australia Facebook in talks with the federal government over news bans Brittany Higgins expected to meet with federal police this week Novak Djokovic wins the Australian Open OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingYT Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAU Twitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 21, 2021
21 min
The Weekend Briefing with Colin Fassnidge
Jamila Rizvi talks to Colin Fassnidge, the popular celebrity chef, My Kitchen Rules judge and I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! contestant. The Irish chef has recently used his prominence to create a Sydney food drive through the coronavirus pandemic and talks candidly about mental health in hospitality. Colin also reflects on his relationship with Pete Evans, the change in mentality in professional kitchens, how his children have softened him and the ins-and-outs of reality TV shows. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 19, 2021
16 min
The fallout from the Brittany Higgins scandal
Australia was shocked this week to learn a parliamentary staffer had been allegedly sexually assaulted in a minister’s office in parliament house in Canberra. We’re joined by the award-winning ABC journalist and host of the 4 Corners expose, the Canberra Bubble, Louise Milligan, who says she wasn’t surprised to learn of the allegations. Why is parliament house toxic? Why do women in politics tolerate boorish and abusive behaviour? Does the Prime Minister have the power to reform the parliament once and for all? In Todays Headlines Scott Morrison asks other world leaders to back Australia in Facebook fight JobSeeker rise to be locked in soon: report Texts cast doubt on claims Prime Minister’s office learned of alleged rape recently Tearful Serena Williams speaks after Australian Open semi-final loss OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefYT Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAU Twitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 18, 2021
24 min
Have the Bilo Tamil family been given a fair go?
Two asylum seekers arrived from Sri Lanka on separate boats almost ten years ago. They fell in love and married, had two children and settled in the small QLD town of Biloela. Three years ago the Federal government decided they were not entitled to visas and deported them. The family appealed – and it’s been mired in the courts ever since. The family is now in detention on Christmas Island. We talk to Immigration lawyer, Greg Hanson and a friend of the family, Angela Fredericks to try to determine if the family has been granted the one thing Australians hold dear – a fair go. In Todays Headlines Victoria officially out of lockdown as calls increase for nebuliser inquiry Big names rolled at the Australian Open PM announces inquiry into alleged sexual assault at parliament house Media giants strike deal with Google Pete Evans booted off Instagram. OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefYT Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAU Twitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 17, 2021
24 min
Australia, we need to talk about toilet paper
Every time there’s talk of lockdowns, Australians go into a frenzy, feverishly buying …. toilet paper. We’re joined by the clinical psychologist, Chris Basten, who explains why. Is it an existential threat to our pampered existence? Or is it exposing our insecurities. You’ll be fascinated by the psychological reasons for stocking up. Australia, we need to talk about toilet paper. In Todays Headlines Vic lockdown to end at midnight tonight while Andrews govt commits to stand-alone quarantine facility Tamil family thanks supporters as federal court keeps hopes of staying in Aust alive Secret inquiry to investigate Brittany Higgins rape allegations Djokovic says tennis season should be cancelled if quarantines continue OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefYT Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAU Twitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 16, 2021
22 min
Good v evil. The AI race to control the globe.
What will warfare look like in the future? Is artificial intelligence making us safer or making us more vulnerable? We’re joined by Max Heinemeyer, Director of Threat Hunting at the global cybersecurity experts, Darktrace. Everything you do makes you a target for AI collection. So what part is the gathering of that intel playing in our security, our vulnerability and the planet’s future. In Todays Headlines Liberal staffer says she was raped in Parliament House Rollout begins - Covid-19 vaccines arrive Tycoons in talks to run quarantine facilities Biloela Tamil decision to be handed down today Ash Barty through to Aus Open quarter finals Harry & Meghan to have another baby OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefYT Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAU Twitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 15, 2021
22 min
Introducing Your Morning Agenda
If you’re looking for intelligent and unbiased news coverage, join renowned journalist Natarsha Belling for the key headlines and analysis on the most important news stories of the day. Be up to date with breaking national and international stories as well as the top business and finance stories shaping our economy - every morning from 6:30am. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 15, 2021
3 min
Hemsworth, Hanks and The Rock. The Oz film boom.
Movie stars from all over the world are flocking to Australia to make their films, and our motion picture industry is booming. What’s behind the boom – and how can we cash in. We’re joined by Kate Marks, CEO of Ausfilm, the national body trying to lure big productions down under. We talk movie stars, blockbusters - and if it’s time to build Aussiewood to capitalise on the boom and to concentrate the local film industry in one region. In Todays Headlines First coronavirus jabs could begin as early as next Monday NZ travel bubble suspended after mystery Auckland case Poor infection control to blame for Melbourne outbreak, experts Biden laments 'sad chapter in our history following Trump acquital Commonwealth considers single dole payment as JobSeeker cliff loom Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAU Twitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 14, 2021
21 min

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The Briefing

Episodes

The Weekend Briefing with Grace Tame

A nun and eight students walk into a courtroom…

Why don’t men speak out about sexual assault?

The sexual assault crisis in private schools

Are we on the brink of an underbelly-style gang war?

Could a young mum’s murder lead to new DV laws?

The Weekend Briefing with Marc Fennell

SPECIAL BREAKING NEWS EPISODE: Melissa Caddick found dead

Who won the fight, Australia or Facebook?

Could climate change kill off summer sport?

Crown casinos: the fall of the gambling empire

The Pfizer vaccine rollout and you.

An insider’s view of the WHO China Covid probe

The Weekend Briefing with Colin Fassnidge

The fallout from the Brittany Higgins scandal

Have the Bilo Tamil family been given a fair go?

Australia, we need to talk about toilet paper

Good v evil. The AI race to control the globe.

Introducing Your Morning Agenda

Hemsworth, Hanks and The Rock. The Oz film boom.