Stealthing is the act of removing a condom mid-sex, without the partner’s knowledge.  It’s become an issue of debate since the term was coined in the US back in 2017.

 

The Australian Capital Territory has become the first jurisdiction in the country to make stealthing a crime.  The ACT’s Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury joins us to talk through his motivation to legislate against stealthing.   We’re also joined by the writer, Mary Madigan, who wrote about her personal experience back in 2019.

 

While the ACT is the first state or territory to make stealthing a crime, it’s hopefully only a matter of time before other states follow. 

 

On today’s Briefing….what is stealthing…and what you need to know if it happens to you.

 

TODAY'S HEADLINES

• Melburnians cheer in end to lockdown

• Nationals present demands to PM, paving way to net zero within weeks

• QLD authorities struggle to trace movements of ICU Uber driver

• $1M reward issued in Cleo Smith search

• Ruszczyk Damond could be released by next year following re-sentencing

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Australian comedian Dan Ilic has started a  crowdfunding campaign to fund Times Square billboards to embarrass Prime Minister Scott Morrison and the Commonwealth Government over their inaction on climate change.

 

The campaign has exploded!  As Dan explains, he started out wanting to raise $12,500 and has now raised more than $200,000!  

 

Dan’s campaign reached Times Square in New York, London and Glasgow.  He’s a campaigner for climate change....and for comedians and the way they can change the world

 

TODAY'S HEADLINES

• ADF supporting Smith search as police concerned by tent evidence

• Nationals leader promises progress on net zero negotiations

• ‘Incredulous’ Baird says should have known of Berejiklian relationship

• Suspects at large after father & son killed in Sydney gang violence

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Everyone’s talking about ‘net zero’.  What does it actually mean?  And …why is the Prime Minister Scott Morrison so reluctant to commit to a net zero policy?

 

The world’s attention will turn to Glasgow next month when the United Nations COP26 gathers to discuss plans to reduce emissions to protect the planet.  Professor Will Steffen is a climate change expert and researcher at the Australian National University, Canberra.  Professor Steffen explains what net zero is, and how Australia can play its part in reducing carbon globally.

 

Ordinary Australians are happy to play their part in reducing emissions and fighting climate change.  Why is the Commonwealth Government so slow to act…….?

 

TODAY'S HEADLINES

• Search for missing WA toddler continues as mother speaks out

• WA rules out opening border to NSW, VIC in time for Christmas

• Andrews targets tennis star, promising no reprieve for unvaxxed

• NSW assisted-dying bill delayed until 2022

• Cowra considering Big Chris Hemsworth landmark after star agrees to spruik town

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Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield was commander of the International Space Station.  He became famous when he published videos of experiments he conducted in space.

 

Chris has released his first novel....a murder mystery set in space, against the backdrop of the cold war. 

 

He joins us to talk about his very first day in space, his journey of discovery as a writer and about our collective journey to battle climate change.

 

 

TODAY'S HEADLINES

• QLD calls on young people to get vaccinated as border plans unveiled

• Tasmania lockdown ends, but masks remain mandatory

• Morrison to push ahead with net zero in spite of Nationals

• NT Chief Minister in Twitter spat with Ted Cruz

• Former US Secretary of State Colin Powell dies from Covid-19 complications

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Today’s briefing investigates the world of psychics and asks the fundamental question - are they dangerous charlatans or do they actually provide some real value.   

  

Writer Gary Nunn investigates his own testing relationship with psychics and reveals their secret and surprising influence over a range of powerful cliques, from business to law enforcement.  

    

Gary’s new book is called The Psychic Tests and it takes him on a journey of discovery as he investigates psychics working with his own sister, to a stock broking firm, all the way up to a US president. 

 

 

TODAY'S HEADLINES

• Nationals to take their time on net zero deliberations

• Melbourne lockdown to lift on Friday for fully vaxxed
• Restrictions easing NSW as state becomes first to reach 80% dose coverage
• Police not ruling out foul play in search for missing WA child
• Caddick’s partner says missing fraudster was murdered

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Dr Yves Rees (they/them) is an award-winning writer, podcaster and historian.  

  

When Yves was 30-years-old, they came to the understanding that they’re trans. After being called Anne for their three decades on this earth, Yves had to not only grapple with their own knowledge that they were not a woman - but other people’s reactions as well. 

 

Jamila Rizvi and Yves discuss their new memoir ‘All About Yves’, which tells their journey of re-becoming, at the same time laying bare the messiness of gender and identity through the lens of history.  

 

THE WEEKEND LIST with Tait McGregor: 

• Watch: Sex Education (Netflix) 
• Watch: Maid (Netflix) 
• Listen: Optimist by FINNEAS 
• Cook: Toasted Sesame Cookies (FOOD52) 

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Simone, a Briefing listener, reached out to ask us to do an episode on the plight of immunocompromised Australians.   Many have terminal illness, or are not able to mingle freely in the community because of their condition.  So what does their future hold?

 

We invited Simone to join the Briefing panel in talking to Dr Sarah Sasson, a Clinical Immunologist at the Kirby Institute at UNSW.  Dr Sarah tells us things are looking up.  While Simone is right to have concerns, the future is a lot brighter than it may have looked, even a few months ago.

 

In this Briefing, we explore the future for Australians with reduced immunity – a critical debate about the future of those we love who are already battling dangerous health conditions.

 

TODAY'S HEADLINES

• Wealthy warn investors will abandon Australia without net zero target

• Prince William calls out billionaire space race
• Victoria holds course on reopening as mandatory jabs come into effect
• Fears up to 600 given Covid exemptions by QLD anti-vaxxer
• Half-shredded Banksy artwork goes back under the hammer

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Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is determined to change Australia’s energy future.

 

He’s teamed up with mining magnate and billionaire Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest, to lobby here and overseas for governments to adopt green hydrogen energy.  Mr Turnbull says it’s Australia’s future….and we can lead the way globally in reducing emissions and contributing to reversing global warming.

 

Mr Turnbull will head to the UN’s climate summit in Glasgow in November.  We’re still not sure whether Prime Minister Scott Morrison will attend. 

 

In the second instalment of our interview, we ask about the right-wing climate change deniers….and if Mr Turnbull will resent Scott Morrison’s moves to take Australia to net zero emissions, a move that ultimately ended Mr Turnbull’s prime ministership.

 

TODAY'S HEADLINES

• NSW urges Commonwealth to do more on climate change

• Victoria approaches early escape from lockdown
• AZ production to wind up as Pfizer applies for child jabs
• Bali to reopen but not for Australians
• William Shatner reaches the final frontier as the oldest person in space

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Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is determined to change Australia’s energy future.

 

He’s teamed up with mining magnate and billionaire Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest, to lobby here and overseas for governments to adopt green hydrogen energy.  Mr Turnbull says it’s Australia’s future….and we can lead the way globally in reducing emissions and contributing to reversing global warming.

 

Mr Turnbull will head to the UN’s climate summit in Glasgow in November.  We’re still not sure whether Prime Minister Scott Morrison will attend. 

 

We learn what Mr Turnbull plans to do in Glasgow, and the message he believes an absent Scott Morrison will send to the rest of the world.

 

TODAY'S HEADLINES

• Federal cabinet to meet on plan for net zero

• Perrottet to consider early reopening as vax coverage approaches 80%
• Albanese refuses to comment on branch stacking MP’s future
• Australian made rover to launch to moon as part of NASA mission
• Socceroos 11-match winning streak brought to an end

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Briefing listener, Laura, contacted us asking for an episode on the commercial space race….and in particular, when Australians should expect to be able to fly on rockets at an affordable price.

 

Professor Alan Duffy is an astronomer at Swinburne and Lead Scientist of the Royal Institution of Australia.  He says there are three main players – Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic; Elon Musk’s Space X; and Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin. They’re billionaire’s competing for dominance in the burgeoning space tourism sector.

 

So how long will it be before Australians can afford to blast off into space?  And when seats are commonplace, how much will it cost.

 

TODAY'S HEADLINES

• Nation’s eyes on NSW as state becomes first to live with Covid

• Melbourne men accused of WA Grand Final breach to face court
• Government, families disappointed by release of Afghan soldier-killer
• Prince Charles calls on Morrison to attend Glasgow climate summit
• Brisbane to get new NRL team

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