SBS News In Depth

As the MP remains in a critical but stable condition, and the alleged attacker attended court - questions have arisen about parliamentarian safety.

The incident has revived debate about safety for female parliamentarians, in particular. The alleged attack has prompted calls to review security arrangements for politicians, who are reporting ramp-ups in violent rhetoric and threats on their physical safety.

In this episode:
An update on MP Helen Haines' condition.
Witnesses recount the moment they stepped in to help.
What police say about the alleged attacker and the case in front of the courts.
The frequency of attacks on female parliamentarians and those who have spoken up since the incident.
How police are supporting the community in Wangaratta.
What federal parliamentarians know about the issue so far.
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As cost-of-living bites, Australian sare delaying having children or reconsidering the traditional family unit altogether.

A new survey of two thousand Australians by AMP has found more than half of respondents in their 20s intend to have fewer children because of cost-of-living pressures. So as many reconsider parenthood, experts say it will have implications for the nation's future.

In this episode:
AMP survey shows two-thirds of Australians in their 20s want a home before children
Housing, inflation driving delay in procreation and half of survey respondents considering no children due to costs
ABS: fertility hit low of 1.5 babies/ woman in 2024
Economists warn over declining fertility rate and broader socioeconomic impacts
Advocates call for reforms to policy to make family life easier while maintaining careers
SBS News in Depth is a news analysis podcast from SBS, going behind the headlines with reporting and interviews on the stories shaping Australia and the world.

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NAB says the cuts will simplify its operations, while promising no material impact to customer-facing banking roles.

NAB plans to cut about 2,500 jobs this financial year, including 1,500 before the end of December, as it reshapes its operations and focuses on growth and technology. The bank says customer-facing roles will not be materially affected. Its shares fell nearly 2 per cent as the broader sharemarket lost ground. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Citi’s Elizabeth Tian about the market moves, including a lift in tech stocks.

In this episode

• NAB’s planned workforce cuts and the bank’s reasons for making them
• What NAB says the changes could mean for customer-facing roles
• Why the ASX200 fell 0.4 per cent, with miners leading the declines
• How global technology stocks performed across different markets

SBS On the Money is a daily finance podcast where SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves unpacks the ASX, the economy and the latest market moves with leading analysts and executives.

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The alleged attack on the independent MP has sparked a conversation about the threats politicians face and what it means for democracy.

For years, Australian politicians have warned about the threats, the abuse and the increasingly hostile atmosphere surrounding public life. As Helen Haines remains in a critical condition, and investigations into the motive are ongoing, experts and politicians say a greater level of civility is needed in public discourse.

In this episode:
The 1067 reports of harassing and threatening behaviour against various high office holders
Experts on the need for politicians to feel safe at work
ASIO warnings about the rising threat of politically motivated violence
Who is Dr Helen Haines?
Other Australian and international politicians who have faced threats
The questions that Australians are left with about their democracy.
SBS News in Depth is a news analysis podcast from SBS, going behind the headlines with reporting and interviews on the stories shaping Australia and the world.

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Independent MP Helen Haines is in a critical condition, after she was hit by a vehicle outside her electorate office in regional Victoria. Here's what you need to know.

In what's being described as a 'deliberate' attack, police say a 43-year-old man is in custody, and a joint taskforce is investigating what motivated the alleged attack. As the investigation continues, MPs from across the political spectrum continue to express their horror over the incident.

In this episode:
How the alleged attack unfolded.
What bystanders witnessed at the scene.
Locals who intervened to help.
What police and the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have said about ongoing investigations into the alleged attack.
Reactions from the Coalition, Greens and One Nation.
How the Wangaratta community is feeling right now.
SBS News in Depth is a news analysis podcast from SBS, going behind the headlines with reporting and interviews on the stories shaping Australia and the world.

Listen to more episodes of SBS News in Depth, and follow the show on the SBS Audio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

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