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‘The gangsters have gone f*cking nowhere’: The failed clean up of the CFMEU
When footage of a CFMEU “health inspector” assaulting a woman was made public last week, it shocked a lot of people. But many union members weren’t surprised. It’s been six months since the CFMEU, one of Australia’s most powerful unions, was put under federal administration. But now, the lawyer tasked with investigating corruption within the union is openly saying not only has it not improved – it’s worse than he could have imagined. Today, associate editor of The Saturday Paper, Martin McKenzie-Murray, on the union members fighting back – and whether the CFMEU can be saved. If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support. Socials: Stay in touch with us on Instagram Guest: Associate editor of The Saturday Paper, Martin McKenzie-Murray Photo: AAP Image / James RossSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Read This: Robert Dessaix Is a Fox (Not a Hedgehog)
Tasmanian writer Robert Dessaix is a man of many talents when it comes to the written form – from travel memoir and fiction to biography and philosophy, he’s done it all. He became a household name for many listeners to ABC Radio following a long stint hosting the beloved show Books and Writing. Now, at 81, Robert is back with a new memoir. This week, Michael is joined by Robert for a conversation about memory, dance, and being a chameleon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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‘If I was on the Labor side of politics, I'd be worried’
Kos Samaras spends hundreds of hours listening to what voters really think. In focus groups and in surveys, his research and political strategy firm, RedBridge Group, gathers the opinions of everyday Australians to paint a picture of the national mood: What is worrying us? What do we think of the prime minister’s mansion, or the opposition leader’s share portfolio? Which politicians can we trust? But Samaras says this picture gets warped by politicians who live and die by the two-party preferred poll numbers and the 24-hour news cycle, but fail to learn much beyond that.Today, director at RedBridge, Kos Samaras, on the group of voters who’ll decide the outcome of the upcoming election – and the things they want that no one is offering. If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support. Socials: Stay in touch with us on Instagram Guest: Director at RedBridge, Kos Samaras. Photo: AAP Image/Bianca De MarchiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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China, Australia and the warships off our coast
Over the past month, a flotilla of Chinese military ships came close to Australian shores unannounced. They conducted live-fire drills off the coast of Eden, New South Wales – disrupting dozens of flights out of Sydney airport. The Chinese ships have arrived at a time when Australia’s ability to rely on the United States for defence is questionable, and their presence has sparked concerns that we’re unable to handle our own security in the event of an attack. Today, Director of the Lowy Institute’s International Security Program, Sam Roggeveen, on why the Chinese military circled Australia – and what we should do about it. If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support. Socials: Stay in touch with us on Instagram Guest: Director of the Lowy Institute's International Security Program Sam Roggeveen Photo: Australian Defence ForceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Catholic Church’s legal loophole for abuse
Are Catholic priests employed by the Church, or by the hand of God? This question was at the heart of a five-year legal battle between a survivor of child sexual abuse seeking compensation from the Catholic Church and Bishop Paul Bird of the Catholic Diocese of Ballarat. The High Court’s decision last November – that the Catholic Church does not employ priests and therefore is not liable – came as a surprise to lawyers and as a devastating blow to survivors seeking justice. Australia now stands alone among common law jurisdictions in taking this stance. Today, lawyer and advocate representing victims of institutional abuse, Judy Courtin, on the far-reaching consequences of this ruling – and how the courts continue to fail victim-survivors. If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support. Socials: Stay in touch with us on Instagram Guest: Lawyer and advocate representing victims of institutional abuse, Judy Courtin. Photo: AAP Image/Lukas CochSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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