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Following its loss at the 2019 federal election, touching negative gearing — tax concessions that benefit property investors — has been unthinkable for the Labor Party.

But this week the government was drawn into discussions about ending it by The Greens’ housing spokesperson, Max Chandler-Mather, demanding Anthony Albanese address it if he wants to pass a new housing policy.

So, could the Greens force Labor to tackle negative gearing? 

Today, columnist for The Saturday Paper Paul Bongiorno on the future of housing and why unproductive parliamentary Question Time debates might have to change.

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Guest: Columnist for The Saturday Paper, Paul Bongiorno.

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While Taylor Swift arrives in Australia for the biggest shows of her career, she’s found herself at the centre of conspiratorial fantasies sweeping American right-wing politics.

Some view her relationship with American football star Travis Kelce — a love story that sounds like an American fairytale — as evidence for a nefarious scheme to re-elect President Joe Biden.

So, how did a baseless theory capture America to the point that the president himself has responded? 

Today, political reporter for Rolling Stone magazine, Nikki McCann-Ramirez, on how right-wing conspiracies are rotting American politics.

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While some private schools in Australia fret over the construction of their new waterpolo centres or drama theatres, public schools face more pressing challenges, like whether there’s a hole in the roof or enough books for every student. 

School funding arrangements across the country are now the concern of Jason Clare, the federal education minister who went to public schools himself.

So, how did inequities between public and private get so bad? And could a review commissioned by Jason Clare fix it? 

Today, public education advocate and contributor to The Saturday Paper Jane Caro on how Australia needs to fund public schools – and why we’re still not doing it.

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Guest: Public education advocate and contributor to The Saturday Paper, Jane Caro

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Since becoming opposition leader, Peter Dutton has clawed back in the polls by relentlessly attacking the Labor government – now that approach is being tested.

During the first major political battle of the year, over the stage three tax cuts, Peter Dutton’s instincts to fiercely attack the government didn’t seem to work as planned and resulted in the Coalition facing unwanted scrutiny when they eventually backed the changes.

So, what is Peter Dutton’s strategy? Can he marry his instincts for a political fight with electability as a potential prime minister?

Today, chief political correspondent for The Saturday Paper Karen Middleton, on how Peter Dutton plans to win the next election.

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

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The teals of the 2022 election outdid expectations – flipping six historically Liberal seats independent. 

It’s a result that has energised their backers, Climate 200, who are now looking well beyond wealthy, inner-city electorates for their next wins. 

So, can they repeat their success in regional seats and shock the major parties again in 2025?

Today, senior reporter for The Saturday Paper, Rick Morton, on how Queensland could be the next battleground for the climate 200-backed independents.

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Today, writer Konrad Muller reads his latest piece on the quest to learn whether making organic wine is worth the effort.

It's called “Notes from a small vineyard” and in it he tries to discover the true effort and cost of going organic and interrogates what difference it makes.

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Guest: Writer, Konrad Muller

Background reading: Notes from a small vineyard

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The right to disconnect will become law, after an agreement was reached between the government, the Greens and independents.

The law will help change our relationship to work and will perhaps allow us to finally log off.

But it’s only one part of a massive new batch of workplace reform that is being passed into law.

Today, columnist for The Saturday Paper Paul Bongiorno, on the changes to rights in the workplace and the politicking that brought the deal together.

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For decades the Reserve Bank has done things the same old way: announcing their decision on interest rates the first Tuesday of every month, with just a short statement.

But the RBA’s first decision of the year marked a new era of transparency.

After announcing an interest rate pause this week, governor Michele Bullock hosted a candid press conference where the board’s decision was finally allowed to be questioned.

Today, managing editor of The Saturday Paper, Emily Barrett, on whether the changes to the RBA will make a difference to everyday Australians.

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Nick Feik spent eight months looking into one of the worst institutional failures to protect children from sexual abuse this country has ever seen…

It took him to the Tasmanian town of Deloraine and to Ashley Youth Detention Centre – where he found a culture of violence, child sexual abuse, cover-ups, blame-shifting and a system incapable of rooting out abusers. 

Today, contributor to The Monthly Nick Feik, on the child sexual abuse scandal that should be a national priority. 

If you or anyone you know needs mental health support, you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

For support related to child sexual abuse, you can call Bravehearts on 1800 272 831.

Children and young people up to 25 can seek help via the Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800.

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Guest: Contributor to The Monthly, Nick Feik

Background Reading: The rotten core

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Videos of emotional protesters outside a private all-boys school in Sydney have gone viral, with some former students of Newington College opposing the school welcoming female enrolment.

The topic of single-sex schooling is familiar to Chanel Contos – a consent advocate who has for years accused private boys schools of fostering a dangerous and toxic culture. 

Today, founder of Teach Us Consent and author of Consent Laid Bare, Chanel Contos, on the argument against all-boys schools and the structures of power and privilege they uphold. 

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Guest: Founder of Teach Us Consent and author of Consent Laid Bare, Chanel Contos

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