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Right now a federal parliamentary inquiry is looking into national employment standards across Australia.
One of the key issues being considered is whether or not Australian workers should be entitled to paid reproductive leave, on top of existing sick leave entitlements.
Unions want workers to have access to at least 10 days of leave, which could be used for things like IVF, menstrual pain, vasectomies, endometriosis and other chronic conditions.
So how would that work? What impact would it have? And can businesses afford it?In this week's deep dive we break down how reproductive leave could work in Australia and the latest push to have it legislated.
Guests:
Michelle O'Shea, Senior lecturer, School of Business at Western Sydney University
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Huge news for airports and viral internet memes this week as the two combined for a memorable opening of Western Sydney International Airport. A Kiwi bloke was planning for a trip away to Western Australia only to step onto the tarmac in Western Sydney. Whether it's Paris, Texas or Paris, France, where have you ended up by accident?
Also, a convicted killer in Victoria's Barwon Prison went to the Supreme Court to overturn the prison's ban on Vegemite. He was unsuccessful but it got us wondering, what can't you live without?
Plus, art and AI don't seem to go hand-in-hand but they keep finding themselves in the same room... this time we're talking about the idea of using AI to make mini episodes of old TV shows. 
Host Dave Marchese is joined by Emma Gillespie, from The Daily Aus and executive producer at The Guardian, Stephen Byrne. 
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With about 90 per cent of the vote counted in the Israel elections, there's still no clear winner. 
Israeli's went to the polls on Tuesday for the first time since the October 7 attacks, but it could be weeks before they know who will lead the country.
Plus, in this week's long listen Dave sits down with model, advocate and Epstein survivor Lisa Phillips.
Listen now:
01:03 – Israel election
06:12 – Life as an Epstein survivor
Guests:
Lisa Phillips, advocate, survivor and host of the From Now On podcast.
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The Jeffrey Epstein abuse scandal has been one of the biggest stories in the world for years.
The revelations have horrified people, ended political careers, and forced responses from presidents, royalty and the richest people on Earth.
But what does it feel like to be at the centre of the story?
Lisa Phillips is one of hundreds of Epstein survivors.
She's been sharing her experience and speaking to other abuse survivors on her podcast From Now On.
In this week's long listen Lisa explains how she met Epstein, what happened to her and how she believes the abuser would react to so many women coming forward.
If this story raises any issues for you or anyone you know help is available. You can call the national domestic family and sexual violence counselling service on 1800 737 732 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Guests:
Lisa Phillips, advocate, survivor and host of the From Now On podcast.
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Should Australian workers get ten days off a year for menstruation, PMDD, endometriosis, IVF, miscarriage, menopause, prostate checks and more? We get you across the latest push for reproductive leave entitlements. 
Plus, the latest in the trial of former police offer Beau Lamarre-Condon. 
Also, what’s the line between preserving history, and grave robbing? For decades artefacts from the Titanic have been brought to the surface and displayed around the world... but should they be?
Listen now:
01:22 – Double murder trial update
05:38 – Reproductive leave
19:50 – Robbing the Titanic?
Guests:
Tony Ibrahim, ABC reporter
Michelle O'Shea, Senior lecturer, School of Business at Western Sydney University
Mike Brady, Oceanliner Designs
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