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Sixty years ago commercial licenses were handed out to Australian fishers working in the lucrative shellfish industry. Since then, the families that obtained those licenses have made fortunes. But many Aboriginal people whose ancestors have fished along the coast for tens of thousands of years have been locked out of the trade.Aboriginal fishers, like Yuin elder Keith Nye, have been described as “poachers” by industry and government, and face jail time for selling what they catch. Today, writer for The Monthly Paul Cleary on the trial of Keith Nye and his fight against the criminalisation of his culture. Guest: Writer for The Monthly Paul Ceary.Background reading: A load of abalone in The MonthlySee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In an attempt to fend off allegations of sexism within the Coalition, Prime Minister Scott Morrison reshuffled his cabinet earlier this year. But his choice for Australia’s new Assistant Minister for Women, Amanda Stoker, has been controversial from the outset.Her hardline, and conservative, views on abortion have raised concerns from women’s health advocates. Today, journalist for The Saturday Paper Rachel Withers on the rise of Amanda Stoker.Guest: Journalist for The Saturday Paper Rachel Withers.Background reading: Who is Amanda Stoker? in The Saturday PaperSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the past week the Palestinian territory of the Gaza Strip has been under an intense aerial bombardment.Last Sunday was the deadliest day in the conflict so far. Two Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed at least 43 Palestinians, including eight children. On the same day, more than 100 rockets were fired from Gaza towards Israel.Today, world editor for The Saturday Paper Jonathan Pearlman on why the violence in Israel and Palestine is at its worst point in years. Guest: World editor for The Saturday Paper Jonathan Pearlman. Gaza journalist Maha Hussaini.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five years on from when MeToo went global, high profile allegations of assault and harassment still make headlines but justice rarely seems to be served. Today, writer and philosopher Kate Manne on why we need to not only believe women, but create a society that actually cares when they are harmed. Guest: Contributor for The Monthly Kate Manne.Background reading: How to lose her voice in The MonthlySee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Rana Hussain’s family migrated to Australia from India they brought with them a passion for cricket, though it wasn’t long before Rana fell in love with Australia’s biggest sporting code: the AFL.But navigating the blokey, Anglo-centric world of Australian football in the 1990s wasn’t easy for a young Muslim woman. Her experiences during that time galvanised her to become an advocate for diversity and inclusion in sports.Today, Rana Hussain on the racism problem in Australian sport, and how to fight it. Guest: Diversity and inclusion expert Rana Hussain.Background reading: AFL diversity consultant Rana Hussain in The Saturday PaperSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the middle of a growing national conversation about sexual harassment and consent, the federal government launched a campaign on respectful relationships for young people. The campaign was widely criticised by experts and advocates, including former Australian of the Year Rosie Batty, who say it ignores their advice and research.They’re also concerned that it seems to have replaced another more evidence-based and expertly produced campaign, which was shut down 18 months ago. Today, journalist for The Saturday Paper Kristine Ziwica on the question of whether the government's social conservatism is influencing sex education for young people. Guest: Journalist for The Saturday Paper Kristine Ziwica.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has handed down what is expected to be the government’s last budget before the next federal election. Today, chief political correspondent for The Saturday Paper Karen Middleton on what’s in the budget, and what it says about the government’s political priorities. Guest: Chief political correspondent for The Saturday Paper Karen Middleton.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last month police arrested two people accused of possessing extremist material.The arrests came at the same time as Australia’s security agencies were warning of an increase in far-right extremist activity.But now Australian officials have introduced new terminology to talk about the threats we face and are carefully avoiding the term "right-wing".Today, researcher at the Lowy Institute Lydia Khalil on what’s behind this change and why the language we use to describe a threat matters.  Guest: Researcher and contributor to The Saturday Paper Lydia Khalil.Background reading: Extremism and clear terminology in The Saturday PaperSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The relationship between Australia and China has already reached an all time low, but now senior political figures are starting to talk publicly about war.In the past week both the new defence minister, Peter Dutton, and senior public servant Mike Pezzullo, have discussed the possibility of an armed conflict with China.Today, Emeritus Professor of Strategic Studies at the Australian National University Hugh White on how likely a hot war with China really is, and why our government seems to be talking up the possibility. Guest: Emeritus Professor of Strategic Studies at the Australian National University and contributor for The Saturday Paper Hugh White.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Next Tuesday, the federal government will drop its highly anticipated budget, laying out its priorities for the next 12 months.The stakes couldn’t be higher, as Australia reckons with the global economic fallout from the virus, and plots an uncertain future. Today, columnist for The Saturday Paper Paul Bongiorno on what the Treasurer is planning, and what it might tell us about who should pay for Australia’s pandemic recovery.  Guest: Columnist for The Saturday Paper Paul Bongiorno.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.