SBS News In Depth

Tuvalu hits back at claims that a pre-COP event was a flop, emphasising a phase-out of fossil fuels must be discussed around COP31.

Tuvalu, whose population numbers around 10,000, hosted a leader's gathering at last week's Pre-COP event shared with Fiji, part of a compromise struck by Australia to divide hosting rights with Türkiye. The event came under heavy Australian media scrutiny, with shadow energy minister Dan Tehan labelling the event an "embarrassment" and a "flop" over the low number of leaders attending beyond a group from the Pacific. Climate Change Minister Maina Vakafua Talia spoke with SBS's Naveen Razik about that event and what the world needs to focus on as the threat of climate change rises.

In this episode:
Tuvalu says a poorly attended climate summit still made an impact.
A landmark Australian ruling is being hailed internationally.
The need to be ambitious in climate talks globally.
Climate financing options for countries at risk.
The risk of brain drain from countries at the frontline of climate change.
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Visa delays and new rules leave families struggling to reunite with ageing parents as backlogs continue to grow.

New visitor visa restrictions are adding pressure to families already facing lengthy parent visa backlogs. This episode explores the difficult choices confronting migrants with ageing parents overseas as long waits, high costs and changing rules raise fresh questions about family reunification.

In this episode

How new visitor visa conditions could limit options for families waiting on parent visas
One family's tragic experience after years of waiting for a visa decision
Advocates say the changes could leave ageing parents separated from their children for decades.
The growing parent visa backlog, processing times and costs facing applicants
Concerns that migration policies may force some families to choose between life in Australia and caring for ageing parents overseas

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Women are entering management at similar rates to men, but higher resignation rates point to barriers to staying.

Women are advancing into management at rates close to men’s, but they leave those roles more often. A decade of higher resignation rates raises questions about caring responsibilities, flexibility and career progression. Christine Castley, chief executive of the Workplace Gender Equality Agency, discusses the report’s findings and what employers can do to retain women leaders with Tom Kennedy. Mark Gardner of MPC Markets joins SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves to unpack a flat ASX session, a tech sell-off following claims of Chinese chip advances, and the RBA’s latest minutes.

In this episode

• Why women managers are leaving at higher rates, and the workplace conditions that can help them stay and progress
• What the findings reveal about women’s representation in senior leadership, including in industries where women make up most of the workforce
• Why technology shares fell after claims of advances in Chinese chip design, and what investors should understand about the fast-moving AI sector
• What the RBA’s minutes signal about inflation, interest rates and the possibility of another rise, plus where investors may see opportunities

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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India's Supreme Court is set to examine a growing dispute over the removal of more than 130 million names from electoral rolls.

Election authorities say the review is needed to remove duplicate and ineligible registrations, but opposition parties allege it could be used to influence election outcomes. The controversy has triggered nationwide protests, calls for electoral reform and demands for greater transparency, with activists arguing the integrity of India's democracy is at stake.

In this episode:
Opposition claims 130 million voter deletions could skew elections in favour of the BJP.
Protests spread nationwide as activists and politicians demand electoral transparency.
Supreme Court petition seeks audit, records access and pause to voter-roll review.
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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Clubs with rich migrant histories will take to the football field as the Australian Championship season begins.

The Australian Championship kicks off as South Melbourne begins its title defence amid a shock coaching change. As clubs with deep migrant roots prepare for a national second-tier battle, the competition reignites debate about football’s future, grassroots clubs and promotion and relegation.

In this episode:

· Interim South Melbourne coach Sam Poutakidis reflects on taking charge of the club he grew up supporting.
· Why clubs with Greek, Croatian, Italian, Dutch and Macedonian heritage remain central to Australian football.
· The tournament fuels fresh discussion about promotion and relegation and the place of grassroots clubs in the national game.

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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