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    Breakfast Wrap: Why this retailer is ditching their tobacco license

    19/05/2026 | 24 mins.
    While public health advocates and the tobacco industry argue over the merits of lowering the tobacco excise, small businesses are caught in the middle. We hear from one who says he won't renew his tobacco license.
    Then we get an update on the growing Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda. 
    And we speak with a Liberal concerned about his party's stance on immigration. 
    Recap the morning's news, politics and global affairs with the Breakfast Wrap.
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    Changing Australia: Claire Middleton and the fight against eating disorders

    18/05/2026 | 13 mins.
    After living with bulimia as a young person, then watching her daughters struggle to get help for anorexia, Claire Middleton knew something had to change. 
    In 2002 she set up the Butterfly Foundation - which has become a leading national charity for the million-odd Australians affected by eating disorders and body image issues. 
    If this conversation brings up any concerns for you, you can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or the Butterfly Foundation on 1800 334 673.
    Guest: Claire Middleton, founder of the Butterfly Foundation, eating disorder recovery coach, founding director of Australians for Mental Health and ovarian cancer survivor.
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    NT Indigenous groups say child protection laws too complex to respond to in a week

    18/05/2026 | 4 mins.
    Aboriginal services in the Northern Territory have been given one week to respond to major child protection reforms.
    Following the death of Kumanjayi Little Baby in Alice Springs last month, the government has begun a review into the territory's child protection system - introducing new legislation to parliament.
    But many First Peoples advocates fear the proposed amendments dilute the "Child Placement Principle" - making it easier for Aboriginal children to be placed permanently with non-Indigenous carers or in group homes.
    GUEST: Rob McPhee, Chair of Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance Northern Territory (AMSANT)
    PRODUCER: Brooke Young
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    Liberal Senator Andrew McLachlan concerned Coalition immigration policy 'alienates' migrant communities

    18/05/2026 | 9 mins.
    Last week, Opposition Leader Angus Taylor used his budget reply speech to declare non-citizens - including tax-paying permanent residents - would be barred from accessing social services under an updated migration crackdown proposed by the Coalition.
    But at least one Liberal Party politician is worried about the signals that sends to the electorate.
    GUEST: Andrew McLachlan, Liberal Senator for South Australia 
    PRODUCER: Isadora Bogle
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    Butler defends private health rebate reduction for pensioners

    18/05/2026 | 9 mins.
    Older Australians on disability pensions are concerned reductions in private health rebates will mean they won't be able to afford private health insurance. 
    Meanwhile, the government has announced it will again delay the implementation of formal price caps for support at home aged care services.
    GUEST: Mark Butler, Minister for Health and Ageing
    PRODUCER: Isadora Bogle
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