SBS News In Depth

The Coalition's migration policy promises to address skills gaps while making the biggest migration cuts in Australian history.

The Opposition is the latest party to reveal its migration reduction target, attracting concern from business groups over the sustainability of various sectors, including universities and construction.

Under the policy, net migration would drop to 100,000 people a year but the Coalition says skills gaps would be addressed.

In this episode:
The Coalition eyes 100,000 net migration goal.
The proposal includes the "biggest cuts to migration in Australian history."
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is concerned politicians are focusing on an "arbitrary number" and not addressing productivity.
Polling reveals centring migrants as an issue favours One Nation.
Greens and independent MPs accuse rival parties of scapegoating migrants instead of targeting infrastructure.

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As debate rages over illegal tobacco, a jump in legal sales in Queensland could offer a model for other states.

Lauding Queensland's jump in legal tobacco sales might seem strange at a public health level but it's being seen as a sign of the success of the state's crackdown on illicit tobacco sellers. But some continue to call for the tobacco excise to be cut, with competing views on how to tackle illegal trade while reducing smoking rates.

In this episode:
Why Queensland’s crackdown on illicit tobacco is being described as a success.
The sales data that has prompted fresh debate over tobacco excise policy.
Public health advocates push for bipartisan focus on reducing smoking rates.
Victoria admits action on the illegal tobacco trade in the state should have come sooner.
The competing arguments over whether cutting tobacco excise would help or harm public health.
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A woman has alleged she was sexually assaulted by multiple men at a Cornell University frat party. Here's what we know so far.

US prosecutors have relaunched a criminal investigation into allegations that a former Cornell University student was sexually assaulted at a fraternity house. The woman filed a civil lawsuit last month, after initial investigations found that criminal charges were not appropriate. Her lawyers say she now faces threats to withdraw her lawsuit.

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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The televised eviction of a woman in Madrid sparked mass outrage from Spaniards who will now head to the polls early in a snap election.

87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal had lived in her home in Madrid for more than seven decades. Her rent was hiked to a point she could no longer afford and she was evicted publically. That incident sparked protests over housing affordability for weeks. Now, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has announced early elections after his government suffered a bruising legislative defeat on emergency measures related to the country's housing crisis. The vote will be held November 29.

In this episode:
Maricarmen Abascal's story and her lawyer speaks out on her behalf.
Protesters explain why they took to the streets.
The government introduced a bill and decree to help renters. But is it enough?
How politicians and Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez responded.
Who is Pedro Sanchez and what are his politics?
Could this spell the end of Europe's last few left-leaning governments?
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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As Australia lobbies for climate action at the pre-COP31 summit in Fiji, it faces calls to reject a coal mine extension back home.

Australian delegates, including the Prime Minister, are attending four days of meetings in Fiji ahead of COP31.

The summit is designed to align Pacific nations and regional stakeholders on climate targets ahead of the largest global climate conference, which will be held in Turkiye in November.

In this episode:
The Prime Minister has arrived in Fiji for talks on climate action with Pacific stakeholders.
Australia is accused of paying lip service to climate action, as it considers a major mining project in New South Wales.
The Australian Conservation Foundation has taken out full-page newspaper advertisements apologising for a proposed mining project.
National Party leader says Australia should prioritise fuel price relief over Pacific aid and projects.
Energy Minister Chris Bowen says Pacific region should be prioritised in global climate policy and agreements.
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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