SBS News In Depth

Around 460,000 workers in care female-dominated care industries will receive a pay rise thanks to a $630 million funding boost from the federal government.

A $630 million wage boost for health, disability and community service workers is being welcomed as long-overdue recognition for a workforce mostly made up of women. This episode explores what the changes could mean for workers, services and efforts to narrow Australia's gender pay gap.

In this episode:
An aged care worker shares the pressures of demanding hours, limited job flexibility and low pay.
Why the Fair Work Commission found health, disability and community service roles have been undervalued.
The federal government's case for investing $630 million in wage increases across the sector.
How advocates believe higher wages could help attract and retain workers as demand for services grows.
What the reforms could mean for gender equality and Australia's gender pay gap.
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Dr Hawraa Al-Naqshabandi speaks about the signs women shouldn't ignore.

Everyday 56 people are diagnosed with breast cancer in Australia and more than 3,300 die from the cancer every year - that's according to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. But, as SBS Arabic Producer Dima Alkaed finds, experts say more education for women from migrant backgrounds on breast cancer is needed.

In this episode:
The new findings on breast cancer in Australia and what it means for women
How migrant women tend to prioritise their families over their own health
What migrant women need to know about breast cancer symptoms and when to get help
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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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.
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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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

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

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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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