With Christmas shopping underway, new research reveals a hidden danger in affordable toys sold online.

We speak with CHOICE's Director of Campaigns, Rosie Thomas, about the investigation and why world-first Australian safety standards—introduced in 2022—do not apply to online marketplaces selling other businesses' products.

And in headlines today, Roblox will install age verification checks in three countries including Australia; The Victorian Liberals have left themselves just over 12 months to regroup after ditching Brad Battin as leader in favour of first-term MP Jess Wilson; Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is applauding the UN approval of the Trump administration's blueprint to secure and govern Gaza; The LA County Sheriff's Department is investigating a new sexual battery allegation against Sean "Diddy" Combs

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Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy

Guest: Rosie Thomas, CHOICE Director of Campaigns

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