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    Breakfast Wrap: Hate speech and gun law reforms pass parliament

    20/01/2026 | 24 mins.
    The government's gun law reforms passed parliament yesterday, receiving support in the Senate from the Greens, while its hate laws passed with the support of the Liberal party.
    Having failed to settle a joint position on the legislation, the Nationals opposed it when it reached the senate. We hear from the Government and the Greens. 
    Then an interview with the Chief of the Norwegian Defence Force, as Washington continues to push for a takeover of Greenland. 
    NATO military leaders are preparing for a scheduled meeting in Brussels this week, right as Denmark calls for a NATO mission in Greenland. 
    And we speak with the British politician pushing for the UK to adopt an Australian-style social media ban for under-16s.
    Recap the morning's news, politics and global affairs with the Breakfast Wrap.
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    Bob Carr on Dame Marie Bashir's legacy

    20/01/2026 | 6 mins.
    A country girl, a distinguished psychiatrist, a musician and the first female Governor of New South Wales: Dame Marie Bashir led an extraordinary life before her passing this week at the age of 95. 
    NSW Premier Chris Minns described her as "an extraordinary Australian and one of New South Wales’ most respected public servants" and has announced a state funeral will be held. 
    GUEST: Bob Carr, former NSW Premier
    PRODUCER: Eleni Psaltis
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    Changing Australia: Belinda Clark and transforming cricket

    20/01/2026 | 13 mins.
    When former Australian captain Belinda Clark started her cricket career she still had to work another job to earn a living.
    Cricket - and women's cricket - has come a long way in the past few decades, in no small part to Belinda's contribution to the sport.
    From her record breaking batting performances that helped pave the way for other women players, to her efforts in leadership, mentoring and administration, including evolving the sport for junior players.
    In 2025 she was elevated to Legend status in the Sport Australia Hall of Fame.
    Guest: Belinda Clark, former captain of the Australian women's cricket team, former cricket administrator, founder of Leadership Playgroun
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    Eraring coal-fired power station to stay open until 2029

    20/01/2026 | 7 mins.
    The country's biggest coal-fired power station has been given a lifeline with Origin Energy delaying the closure of its Eraring plant another two years.
    The facility near Newcastle was to shut in August 2027  but the company said yesterday the extension to April 2029 will "support energy supply" in the transition to renewables.
    GUEST: Frank Calabria, CEO and Managing Director of Origin
    PRODUCERS: Jason Whittaker and Sally-Anne Young
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    Senator David Shoebridge on Greens opposition to hate law reforms

    20/01/2026 | 8 mins.
    The Greens party has supported the government's measures to tighten gun laws, but has opposed its hate law reforms.
    Both legislative proposals-- made in response to the Bondi terror attack-- passed parliament yesterday, with the government's hate laws supported by the Liberal party.
    Guest: David Shoebridge, Greens spokesperson for Justice
    Producer: Isadora Bogle

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