SBS News In Depth

Business groups are expressing concern about the Tax Office's ban on credit cards, due to come into force in December.

Business groups are concerned about the tax office's ban on credit cards, due to start in December. They say it will create more headaches for small businesses who use the cards to manage cash flow. The government says it supports the decision but not all Labor MPs are in agreement.

In this episode:

The ATO is banning the use of credit cards to settle tax bills from December 1.
Business groups like the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry say it's going to create more headaches for small businesses.
There are calls for the ATO to change its mind.
The government says it supports the ATO decision.
But some Labor MPs appear to be contradicting each other.
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Survivors, bereaved families and Palestinians reflect on how October 7 has reshaped lives, war and politics.

Three years after the Hamas-led October 7 attack, the consequences are still being felt.

Former hostages are rebuilding their lives, while Palestinians in Gaza describe years of displacement and bombardment, and families directly affected by the attack are entering Israeli politics ahead of the country’s first national election since October 7.

In this episode:
How former hostages are rebuilding their lives.
The continuing impact of the war on Palestinians in Gaza.
How families affected by October 7 are entering Israeli politics.
What the anniversary means for people across Israel.
How the anniversary is being marked in Australia.
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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Financial loss claims linked to telco problems have surged more than 60 per cent as the TIO calls for tougher protections.

Australians are still paying the price for phone and internet problems, with claims for financial loss surging more than 60 per cent despite an overall fall in complaints. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves examines what the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman wants changed, including new protections for digital and social media users. Plus, James Gerrish from Market Partners explains why the Australian sharemarket struggled to follow Wall Street’s record run and where he sees opportunities for investors.

In this episode:

What nearly 54,000 complaints reveal about the way telcos respond when things go wrong.
Why mobile services remain the biggest source of complaints, and dropouts are becoming more common.
Why the TIO wants broader powers to help people facing problems with digital and social media services.
Why record highs on Wall Street may be masking weakness across much of the US sharemarket.
What investors should watch as AGM season approaches, including the outlook for AI and company earnings.
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 aged care sector says it needs more detail about how aged care workers will be insulated from proposed cuts to migration.

Confusion has clouded the Coalition’s migration policy amid concerns it could impact the already-stretched aged care workforce. The policy's being billed as the “biggest immigration cut in Australia’s history” but Opposition leader Angus Taylor says the aged care sector will be insulated.

In this episode:
The aged care sector is calling for clarity on the Coalition’s migration policy.
The Coalition says it will pursue the “biggest immigration cut in Australia’s history.”
Opposition leader Angus Taylor says the aged care sector will be insulated.
Aged care providers rely heavily on temporary migrant labour.
The union responsible for aged care says workers are already stretched.
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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France’s student unrest grows into a national debate over policing, education inequality, arrests and youth activism.

What began as protests over teacher shortages, overcrowded classrooms and inequality in France's education system has evolved into a nationwide political confrontation. With thousands arrested, allegations of police brutality mounting and the government defending its response, students say they will continue demonstrating until their demands are heard.

In this episode:
Why student protests spread rapidly across France
The dispute over police tactics and allegations of excessive force
The government's response to growing unrest and violence
What students and education advocates are demanding
How a schools protest became a broader political battle
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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This content was created by SBS News journalists. Some voiceovers of translated interviews in this podcast series were assisted by AI.