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The Morrison government is contemplating new laws which could see charities held responsible for minor legal breaches by their members and supporters. The sector says the changes are an attempt to stifle protest, while lawyers are warning they could be unconstitutional. Today, national correspondent for The Saturday Paper Mike Seccombe on why the government is targeting charities, and what the changes could mean.  Guest: National correspondent for The Saturday Paper Mike Seccombe.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia’s rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine has been stymied by a combination of different factors including supply, distribution and vaccine hesitancy amongst the public.A recent survey found that nearly one in three Australians aren’t willing to get vaccinated because they’re unsure about the risks or don’t think it’s necessary.Today, health columnist for The Saturday Paper Dr Melanie Cheng, on where Australia went wrong with its vaccine rollout and what the federal government needs to do to avoid a third wave. Guest: Health columnist for The Saturday Paper Dr Melanie Cheng.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Culture is a brand new weekly show from the team behind 7am. Every week join host Osman Faruqi and special guests as they go deep on film, music, TV, streaming, books and art. The first episode drops May 28. Follow The Culture now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For over a year now Australia’s international borders have been closed to the rest of the world.Travel restrictions have played a crucial role in keeping Australia relatively safe from the worst of the pandemic, but the federal government has been reluctant to announce their end date.Today, columnist for The Saturday Paper Paul Bongiorno on why Prime Minister Scott Morrison is so intent on keeping our borders closed.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.

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.