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Backchat is unpacking the biggest news of the week!

First up, we’re joined by Don Dixon, Ramp Worker for Qantas at Sydney Domestic Airport, to discuss how Qantas’ structural changes over the past 2.5 years have resulted in long term consequences for the company, affecting their workers and the Australian public alike.

Who are the winners and losers of this year’s state budget? We're joined by Zee Feed Founder and editor Crystal Andrews to help us make sense of it all, from stamp duty for first home buyers to introducing a pre-kindy year to schools.

Following the announcement that Australia will be accepting more refugees this year, we lastly explore the stories of Marwa Mooen and Athmar Habeb, and examine the crucial role non-government and community organisations play in equipping refugees with the tools to settle into Australia.

Big cheers to our lovely guests for joining us on the show, and our stellar co-hosts Tanita Razaghi and Charles Rushforth. This episode was produced by Timothy Nguyen, Holly Payne, Lill Scott, Vanessa Lim, Jostina Basta, Emma Pham and Eamonn Snow.

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This week on Backchat we talk about the the state government investing $60 million to deliver a waterfront pathway for pedestrians and cyclists with Backchat Producer Eamonn Snow. After we delve into economic updates with economist Peter Martin. Lastly, Backchat Producer Sana Shaikh talks about big retail stores such as Bunnings, Kmart and Good Guys using facial technology and what that means for you. This episode of Backchat was brought to you by Sana Shaikh, Vanessa Lim, Eamonn Snow and Lara Sonnenschein.

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This week on Backchat we'll be starting at Castle Hill High School, where asbestos has been lurking in the roof of a classroom for years without action. Backchat producer Sana Shaikh will be in the studio to give you the rundown on that one. Next, we'll be joined by Joe Hathaway-Wilson, News Editor for UTS student publication, Vertigo, after it was revealed they'd be losing significant funding. Finally, Backchat producers Lill Scott and Eddy Diamond will be exploring whether our new PM, Anthony Albanese, is as real about supporting public housing as he says.

This episode of Backchat was brought to you by Sana Shaikh, Eddy Diamond, Lill Scott, Emma Pham, Vanessa Lim and Eamonn Snow.

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This week we’ve got a great mix of news as we inch away from the election madness!

Backchat producer Holly Payne jumps onto our Sydney wrap to discuss NSW moving its way out of single-use plastic bags.

Next, we dig into the big election shock last week, that Peter Dutton was chosen as the leader of the Liberal Party. Backchat will be breaking down what this means for politics in Australia with Ben Raue from the Tally Room.

Lastly, Backchat producer Jostina Basta chats to founder and director of Miss Sahara beauty pageant to find out how their recent gala goes beyond showcasing beauty, and how African women and communities can be better represented in the Australian beauty and fashion scene.

As always, big thanks to our guests for joining us on the show, and our stellar co-hosts, Tanita Razaghi and Charles Rushforth. And massive cheers to our producers Holly Payne, Sana Shaikh Jostina Basta and Eamonn Snow.

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Election season may be over, but the Backchat team are still here to bring you the news that matters to you!

This week, we delve into Australia's flu epidemic and how state governments are responding to counter it. We're also joined by the Greens Senator Lidia Thorpe to talk about what the future might look like when it comes to Indigenous representation in Australia as Labor, The Greens and First nations groups lay out their intentions for the next term of parliament. Lastly, we've got Dr Rachel Burgin from the NSW government's new sexual consent campaign on board to discuss landmark affirmative consent laws set to take effect in NSW from next week.

As always, big thanks to our guests for joining us on the show, and our stellar co-hosts, Tanita Razaghi and Charles Rushforth. A massive cheers also to our producers, Timothy Nguyen, Eddy Diamond, Vanessa Lim, Jostina Basta, Emma Pham and Eamonn Snow.

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It’s election day 2022! In a special episode of Backchat, the team firstly explore the Coalition’s new first home buyer’s scheme, which would allow people to partially fund a deposit for their first home by dipping into their superannuation. Next, we’re talking about the fair work commission’s landmark decision to allow millions of Aussies up to 10 days paid domestic violence leave. ASU State Branch Secretary Natalie Lang joins us for that one. Finally, we’ll be crossing to backchat reporters on the ground in some of Sydney’s most marginal and crucial electorates as the first votes are cast for the 2022 federal election.

This episode of Backchat was produced by Eddy Diamond, Lara Sonnenschein, Sana Shaikh, Jostina Basta, Emma Pham, Vanessa Lim and Eamonn Snow.

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One week out until the federal election, Backchat is bringing to you the latest!

First up, we explore what happened to the congestion tax which was proposed for Sydney, then scrapped as the government looks to address transport issues.

Next, we speak with The Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi about their policies for the federal election on wiping student debt, higher education and housing.

Lastly, student and School Strike 4 Climate protest organiser, Bailey Linton-Simpkins, joins us to speak about students’ calls for greater climate action, and the key messages they want to send to the government ahead of elections.

A massive thanks to our guests for joining us on the show, and our amazing hosts, Tanita Razaghi and Sana Shaikh. This episode was brought to you by Eamonn Snow, Sana Shaikh, Jostina Basta, and Vanessa Lim.

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This week on Backchat we talk about the teal independents, who they are and what they stand for. After we chat with Independent candidate for North Sydney Kylea Tink. Lastly, we discuss our own NSW Abortion Laws ahead of the US soon overturning Roe V Wade, a historic abortion rights bill. This episode of Backchat is brought to you by, Eamonn Snow, Holly Payne, Eddy Diamond and Vanessa Lim.

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