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For the past three years author and farmer Bruce Pascoe has been trying to establish a sustainable practice on his land. Informed by the Indigenous farming techniques he researched for his bestseller Dark Emu, he’s seeking to undo the damaging legacy inflicted through decades of post-colonial practices. Today, he speaks to Ruby Jones.

Guest: Author Bruce Pascoe.

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The Attorney-General has so far refused to resign, denying the rape allegation levelled against him. He’s been supported by senior ministers and the Prime Minister. Today, Paul Bongiorno on how Scott Morrison fought alongside Christian Porter to keep him in his job, and what happens next.

Guest: Columnist for The Saturday Paper Paul Bongiorno.

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The federal Attorney-General Christian Porter has identified himself as the cabinet minister accused of a sexual assault that allegedly took place in 1988. He strongly denied the allegations and refused to resign or step aside.

Also on today’s show, Judith Brett on the crisis facing Australia’s university sector, and Australian of the Year Grace Tame’s powerful speech at the National Press Club.

Guest: Writer for The Monthly Judith Brett.

Background reading: The bin fire of the humanities in The Monthly

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A cabinet minister in the federal government has been accused of rape, but he hasn’t been publicly identified and the Prime Minister has so far refused to initiate an inquiry into the allegations. Today, Karen Middleton on the sexual assault crisis that has rocked the country.

Guest: Chief political correspondent for The Saturday Paper Karen Middleton.

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Across Australia more than one hundred asylum seekers are being detained in hotel rooms. They have no access to fresh air and limited space to exercise. This is the story of two friends - one who the government released, and the other who is still arbitrarily detained.

Guest: Features and field reporter Elle Marsh.

Background reading: Fight to free refugees in hotel detention in The Saturday Paper

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Following a series of fatal car accidents, Queensland has announced a major crackdown on youth crime. According to youth advocate Siyavash Doostkhah, policy is being dictated by the police union, emboldened by the tabloid media and both sides of politics. 

Guest: Youth Affairs Network of Queensland director Siyavash Doostkhah.

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This week, Craig Kelly quit the Liberal Party to sit on the crossbench. But the Morrison government is so mired in scandal, it went largely unnoticed. It’s a huge risk for the Coalition - and any action on climate change. 

Guest: Columnist for The Saturday Paper Paul Bongiorno.

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Description: For some people living with disabilities, the pandemic triggered feelings of being different and even dispensable. Micheline Lee on living through coronavirus, and what it revealed about Australia’s priorities.

Guest: Writer for The Monthly Micheline Lee.

Background reading: Nightclubs, pandemics and our real selves in The Monthly.

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Australian property prices have just hit a record high – despite predictions the market would crash during the pandemic. So what happened? What will it take for prices to go down?

Guest: National correspondent for The Saturday Paper Mike Seccombe.

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Inequality and the housing bubble in The Saturday Paper.

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Eighteen months ago, Dhanya Mani spoke to the press about being assaulted while working as a Liberal Party staffer. This week, she reflected on how little has changed - and how culpable the prime minister is for that.

Guest: Lawyer and founder of Changing Our Headline Dhanya Mani.

Background reading: ‘I was a staffer, and so was my perpetrator’ in The Saturday Paper

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