Getting a mate a job is great for the mate, obviously. But what if the mate isn't the best candidate, and the job is on a government board that pays $300k? A report into nepotism in Australia was finally released today, and its findings are scathing.

Plus, Australia is getting an inquiry into sexual assaults in the defence force. We speak with victim-survivors.

Also, what can artists do to make music greener? We head to a vinyl factory in Melbourne that's going green. 

And could Aussie F1 driver Oscar Piastri still win the world title in Abu Dhabi? There's still a pathway.

Listen now: 

01:09  - Sexual violence in the ADF

06:00 - Governments giving jobs to their mates

17:30 - Green vinyl 

22:35 - Could Oscar Piastri win the F1? 

Guests: 

• Clancy Moore, Chief Executive Officer, Transparency International Australia
• Elle Baillieu, co-host Paddock 43

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