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Ann Marie Smith died from staggering neglect in her Adelaide home. Her carer was sentenced for manslaughter, but many in the Disability community believe that the charge should have been murder.

Today, Disability activist and contributor to The Saturday Paper Georgia Cranko on what happened to Ann Marie Smith, and what the case tells us about how society treats Disabled people. 

Guest: Disability activist and contributor to The Saturday Paper Georgia Cranko.

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More than in any other election, next month’s poll will feature a defining number of independent candidates. They represent a new, well-organised reaction against the major parties. For the Liberals, they also represent a threat that may one day see the party split.

Today, contributor to The Monthly Margaret Simons on the independents who could go on to hold the balance of power.

Guest: Contributor to The Monthly Margaret Simons.

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Australia's pledge to achieve net zero carbon emissions relies in part on the success of the federal government’s carbon market. 

But explosive claims from a former head of the government’s integrity body show almost all the money spent on emissions reduction has gone to projects that did not contribute to reductions.

Today, national correspondent for The Saturday Paper Mike Seccombe on the man blowing the whistle on the Morrison government’s sham carbon projects. 

Guest: National correspondent for The Saturday Paper, Mike Seccombe.

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One of the ways survivors of child sexual abuse or violent crime can seek redress is through compensation. 

But, at that point, some discover that the perpetrators have hidden their assets - in their superannuation funds, where it can’t be reached.

It’s a common enough problem that four years ago, the government promised to fix it. So far, however, it has failed to act on that promise. 

Today, contributor to The Saturday Paper Bri Lee on the loophole being exploited, and why the government has failed to act. 

Guest: Contributor to The Saturday Paper, Bri Lee.

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Last night, Josh Frydenberg delivered his last budget before the Morrison government goes to the polls. It was a pitch to voters worried about the cost of living, with new payments and bold claims about an economic turnaround.

Today, columnist for The Saturday Paper Paul Bongiorno on what the government is promising and what it tells us about an election that could be called in the next few days.

Guest: Columnist for The Saturday Paper Paul Bongiorno.

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As the war in Ukraine enters its second month, it’s clear that a swift and easy victory for Russia was never a possibility. 

Russian forces are now fighting Ukraine on three fronts, but have failed to capture any major cities, with battles stalled as Ukrainians resist. 

So did Russian President Vladimir Putin underestimate Ukraine’s strength? And if so, what is he likely to do next?

Today, historian and contributor to The Saturday Paper Mark Edele on how the war in Ukraine will end. 

Guest: Historian and contributor to The Saturday Paper Mark Edele.

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Last year, the federal court found the environment minister has a duty of care to young Australians when making decisions regarding climate change. This month, that decision was overturned. But for the teenagers involved in the case, it is not the end. Today, Anjali Sharma on her fight for action on climate change.

Guest: Climate Activist, Anjali Sharma.

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The death of Labor senator Kimberley Kitching has ignited claims of bullying within the party. 

Meanwhile, heavy losses for the Liberals in the South Australian election could have dire implications for Scott Morrison.

Today, columnist for The Saturday Paper Paul Bongiorno on the unseen forces driving both stories.

Guest: Columnist for The Saturday Paper Paul Bongiorno.

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A few weeks ago, Energy Minister Angus Taylor made changes to the Australian carbon market that crashed the value of government-issued carbon credits.

The changes made it cheaper for big companies to pollute. They also cost the government as much as $3.5 billion.

Today, national correspondent for The Saturday Paper Mike Seccombe on why Taylor did it and what it means.

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As further details emerge about the federal response to the flood crisis in Northern NSW, it has become clear that the government did not send troops when it could have.

Since then, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has gone silent on a recovery package already finalised by the NSW state government.

Today, senior reporter for The Saturday Paper Rick Morton on Morrison’s blame shifting and the consequent fallout. 

Guest: Columnist for The Saturday Paper, Rick Morton.

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