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Who would axe a campaign to promote consent on university campuses?We know that sexual assault of students is an enormous problem, and a national campaign designed by experts is exactly the kind of thing you’d expect to be part of the solution.Well, not if you’re one of the university vice-chancellors who put a stop to it.Today, journalist and contributor to The Saturday Paper Kristine Ziwica reveals why a vocal minority killed a new push to make universities safer – to the surprise of experts involved.Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and InstagramGuest: Journalist Kristine ZiwicaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this podcast, Charles Prouse discusses the speculation around abandoning a referendum for legislating the voice. He emphasizes the importance of enshrining the Voice in the Constitution to protect it. The chapter addresses the arguments against the voice referendum, highlighting historical injustices faced by Indigenous people. Prouse discusses the positive impact of voting for the Voice and its potential benefits for the country, including progress in Indigenous Affairs.

It started with PwC, but now accusations are being levelled at the other big consultancy firms in Australia.Over the last 10 years, more and more government decision-making has been outsourced to multi-billion dollar firms in lucrative contracts. Now, the firms’ relationships with government and their level of influence are under close scrutiny in Canberra. Today, chief political correspondent for The Saturday Paper Karen Middleton on the big four consultancies – and why one contract between Deloitte and the Home Affairs department had to be terminated.Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and InstagramGuest: Chief political correspondent for The Saturday Paper, Karen MiddletonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese concedes support for the Voice to Parliament has slipped.Polls taken around this time last year showed more than 60 per cent of respondents in favour of the Voice. Now, it’s as low as 41 per cent. Each side of the debate has just published their official argument for voting ‘yes’ or ‘no’, which will be posted to every Australian household ahead of the referendum. Today, columnist for The Saturday Paper Paul Bongiorno, on the official cases and why Anthony Albanese is feeling the need to go on a media blitz.Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and InstagramGuest: Columnist for The Saturday Paper, Paul Bongiorno.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The FIFA Women’s World Cup kicks off tonight, with the Matildas playing Ireland in Sydney.The 83,500-capacity Stadium Australia is completely sold out, making it one of the biggest crowds in the history of women’s football.But, as the game’s popularity explodes and the players cement themselves as household names, the Matildas are still fighting for basic rights – like equal pay.Today, writer and Matildas fanatic Sarah Krasnostein on the Women’s World Cup – and the impact the Tillies will have on Australian sport. Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and InstagramGuest: Writer, Sarah KrasnosteinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The international criminal court in the Hague looks at some of the gravest war crimes and crimes against humanity.Now, Independent Senator Jacqui Lambie has asked it to investigate senior Australian Defence Force commanders for alleged war crimes.She says the Brereton report, which found credible information about 39 alleged murders in Afghanistan involving members of the Australian special forces, let senior commanders off the hook.Today, Independent Senator Jacqui Lambie on why her experience as a veteran convinced her to make a referral to the Hague.Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and InstagramGuest: Independent Senator Jacqui Lambie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reserve Bank of Australia is getting a new governor: Michele Bullock.It’s an historic appointment. Michele Bullock is the first ever woman to hold the position. She was, until now, second in charge.It comes after the controversial term of Philip Lowe, who provoked public anger for suggesting interest rates wouldn’t rise until 2024, and then hiking them 12 times in just over a year.So will a new boss at the RBA make a difference to mortgage holders, or does the appointment of an insider mean nothing much will change?Today, national correspondent for The Saturday Paper Mike Seccombe on the task ahead for Michele Bullock and what this change of governance will mean.Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and InstagramGuest: National correspondent for The Saturday Paper, Mike Seccombe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2022 federal election saw a historic loss for the Coalition and a historic shift towards independent candidates like Allegra Spender in Sydney, Zoe Daniel in Melbourne and Kate Chaney in Perth. Elected on promises to fight climate change, make progress on gender issues and advocate for more integrity in politics, the Teals flipped some of the wealthiest and safest Liberal seats. But now, as the cost of living becomes the most pressing issue for voters, the Teals’ views on social inequality are being put to the test. Today, contributing writer for The Monthly, Rachel Withers on the seven Teal independents and whether they’re Australia’s best hope for addressing inequality.Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and InstagramGuest: Contributing writer for The Monthly, Rachel Withers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show, writer and filmmaker John Safran, with his piece from the latest edition of The Monthly. Father Bob Maguire was an icon in his own right, but for many, they knew him through his years of conversation with John Safran on TV and their Sunday Night radio show.Father Bob passed away earlier this year and received a state funeral in Melbourne and today we feature John’s writing about his friend.Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and InstagramGuest: Writer and filmaker, John SafranSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is one story that had radiated through the witness list at the robo-debt royal commission, which profoundly altered the shape of that inquiry: the story of Rhys Cauzzo.There were many cases like his, but Rhys Cauzzo’s experience under robo-debt sparked a fight for justice that still continues.Rhys Cauzzo killed himself in January 2017. The public servants and ministers responsible for this illegal debt-raising scheme effectively started a PR war to smear the reputation of a dead man.One woman, his mother, Jenny Miller, never gave up on finding the truth about what happened to her son.Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and InstagramGuest: Rhys Cauzzo’s mum, Jenny Miller.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.