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An estimated 15,000 Aussies head overseas for surgery each year – but some people are stepping off the plane home with botched results and infections. We hear about what changes Aussies are getting done overseas, and what's going wrong. And, three of Western Australia's biggest universities are potentially merging, but not everyone is happy about it.  Plus, Trump has called an ‘energy ceasefire’ between Ukraine and Russia, which was a surprise to Ukraine’s President Zelensky. So... what exactly is an ‘energy ceasefire’?
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01:13 – University merger  
12:26 – Energy ceasefire 
18:40 –  Medical tourism 
Guests:
Dylan Storer, President of the Curtin University Student Guild
Dr Matthew Sussex, Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, Australian National University
Dr Lily Vrtik, President of the Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons 
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This week the Coalition dropped it's new migration policy. It's promised to slash the number of international students coming to Australia and put a bigger focus on skilled migrants. 
So how does this stack up to what Labor and One Nation are proposing? And what would it mean for Australia's economy? 
On this week's Deep Dive, host Dave Marchese speaks to ABC Finance presenter Alan Kohler to unpack the Coalition's migration plan. Plus, Dave asks Liberal MP Andrew Hastie if his party is just copying Pauline Hanson.
Guest:
Alan Kohler, ABC Finance  
Andrew Hastie, Liberal MP, Shadow Minister for Industry and Sovereign Capability
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Christa Pike is alive, talking, and reportedly ‘angry’, after surviving a botched execution. So what happens now?   And, a One Nation electoral ad has gone viral this week – but not only for its content. It’s raised the question, should AI be allowed in political ads?  Plus, is the ‘singles tax’ real? Apparently, it’s costing people thousands of dollars a year... 
Also, would you cheat... in a marathon? A fitness influencer’s been caught hitching a ride mid-race.  Host, Dave Marchese, is joined by Daily Aus Editor-in-Chief , Billi FitzSimons, and comedian, Billy D’Arcy. 
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04:10 – What now for Christa Pike?  
12:10 – AI in election ads 
19:50 – The ‘singles tax’ 
26:40 – Marathon cheater
Guests:
Billi FitzSimons, Editor-in-Chief at the Daily Aus
Billy D’Arcy, Comedian 
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What are the risks of cutting back on immigration? Yesterday, the Coalition released its long-awaited migration policy to dramatically cut back on international students in favour of skilled migrants. Today, Liberal MP Andrew Hastie joined hack to respond to criticism about the plan.  And, we unpack a landmark High Court decision for a NSW coal mine and fossil fuel emissions.   Plus, would you commit to donating 10% of your income forever? How about a kidney? We’re joined by Hu Pennington - who has done both of those things - to hear about ‘effective altruism’. 
Listen now: 
01:13 – The Coalition on migration criticism 
14:00– Landmark climate ruling 
18:41–  Effective Altruism unpacked  Guests:
Andrew Hastie, Liberal MP, Shadow Minister for Industry and Sovereign Capability
Hu Pennington, Effective Altruism Australia board member

What are the risks of cutting back on immigration? Yesterday, the Coalition released its long-awaited migration policy to dramatically cut back on international students in favour of skilled migrants. Today, Liberal MP Andrew Hastie joined hack to respond to criticism about the plan.  And, we unpack a landmark High Court decision for a NSW coal mine and fossil fuel emissions.   Plus, would you commit to donating 10% of your income forever? How about a kidney? We’re joined by Hu Pennington - who has done both of those things - to hear about ‘effective altruism’. 
Listen now: 
01:13 – Coalition criticism 
14:00– Landmark ruling 
18:41–  Altruism unpacked 
 Guests:
Andrew Hastie, Liberal MP, Shadow Minister for Industry and Sovereign Capability 
Hu Pennington, Effective Altruism Australia board member