Podcasts about Michaelia Cash

Michaelia Cash calls for end to Welcome to Country clashing with Opposition leader Sussan Ley, Victorian farmers erupt over forced transmission lines on private land. Plus, Fortescue axes hydrogen projects in Australia and US citing Trump risk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Opposition leader Peter Dutton has given his response to the budget. Liberal senator Michaelia Cash grilled Penny Wong over what the government would do if Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu were to visit Australia. 

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is demanding the Albanese government take stronger action against the CFMEU following fresh allegations of corruption, organised crime links, and workplace violence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Michaelia Cash has slammed the latest development in the Albanese Government's handling of immigration detainees which she says will see over 200 non-citizen criminals out in the community without any monitoring.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Shadow Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations Michaelia Cash, joined Peter Gleeson on 4BC Drive with the coalition receiving word that the CFMEU will fight the government in court over plans to place the union into administration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The climate change posturing of many big corporates exposed, a growing push to reform Victoria's Upper House voting system. Plus, Senator Michaelia Cash demands urgent action on immigration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal shadow Attorney-General, Michaelia Cash, has taken various Labor Left ministers, including Anthony Albanese, to task following bombshell allegations of corruption in the CFMEU.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Julian Assange walks free following a deal with the US, Victoria gives the green light to a pill testing trial. Plus, Senator Michaelia Cash on calls to list the radical Islamist group linked to the Sydney Uni protests as a terror organisation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Federal Opposition on Religious FreedomsYour support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A sobering warning that the nation is unprepared for war, a blow up between Michaelia Cash and Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus over Labor's religious freedom laws. Plus, Chris Uhlmann on Laura Tingle's claim that Australia is racist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show, Senator Cash discusses breaking issues in Australian politics. Later, Kate Whitehead discusses Australian businesses being locked out of funding in new government development grant program. GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash is the Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, Shadow Attorney-General, Shadow Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, and a Liberal Senator for Western Australia. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Kate Whitehead is the founder and Managing Director of Avant Group, a leading business strategy and government grant consulting firm.

In the final moments of her cross-examination, Brittany Higgins said the Commonwealth conceded it had failed in its duty of care to her.  Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian's app. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this podcast episode, the National Anti Corruption Commission has finally opened its doors and already received 44 referrals regarding potential corruption cases, most of which will involve the former Morrison government: secret ministries, questionable land deals, non-existent reports by Barnaby Joyce, Angus Taylor – land, water and forgeries – Bridget McKenzie, Michaelia Cash, Alan Tudge, Linda Reynolds, and Stuart Robert – just to name a few. The new Commission is spoiled for choice, and expected to be busy for a very long time.The Robodebt Royal Commission report was released, consisting of 990 pages and 57 recommendations – and a ‘sealed section' containing referrals for civil and criminal prosecution, which will go to the new National Anti Corruption Commission. The report vindicates those affected by the Robodebt system and highlights the failures of the system over the past five years. It was a scandalous program and should never have been implemented.There is also a significant focus on interest rates, with speculation and debates about their impact on the Australian economy. The Reserve Bank decided to leave interest rates at 4.1%, raising questions about the political motivations behind the decision. And, as usual, the Liberal Party claims credit for the stable rates – even though they've been out of office for 14 months – while criticising Labor when rates go up. They can't have it both ways.The Voice To Parliament campaigns continue, with misinformation, lies, and racism characterising the “no” campaign. Peter Dutton, one of the most nefarious leaders ever of the Liberal Party, faces a crucial byelection in the Queensland seat of Fadden. A poor performance in the byelection may result in the end of Dutton's leadership so, of course, he has made outrageous claims, attacked mining companies and retailers supporting the Voice to Parliament campaign, and criticised Anthony Albanese and the Labor government for their focus on the issue. Apparently, it's also the cause of the rise of the price of milk.These naysayers are hard on the ears, with all of their outrageous lies, racism and misinformation. If only they could sit down, shut up, and listen to Indigenous Affairs minister, Linda Burney, who provided one of the all-time great speeches at the National Press Club.

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AFL clears Hawthorn of racism allegations, ADF Chief forced to admit there are perception issues with him keeping Afghanistan war medals while stripping it from junior soldiers. Plus, Michaelia Cash on Labor's IR laws.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Victorian Liberals expel Moira Deeming as punishment for defending women's rights and Michaelia Cash says the Voice proposal will destroy equality of citizenship. Plus, A.I labels Lidia Thorpe a ‘role model.'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Brittany Higgins drama keeps rolling, as ACT DPP Shane Drumgold rains bombshells at a sensational Board of Inquiry hearing. Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Liberal Party is in the midst of an historic downward spiral, but our experts say smart policy decisions could help them turn it around. Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Jasper Leak. Our regular host is Claire Harvey. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian Opposition leader Peter Dutton has unveiled a shadow Cabinet reshuffle in wake of MP Julian Leeser's resignation. This reshuffle was prompted by Leeser resigning as a shadow minister for Indigenous Australians to campaign in support of the Indigenous voice to Parliament. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says Peter Dutton reinstated former attorney-general Michaelia Cash and promoted Jacinta Nampijinpa Price as the new shadow minister for Indigenous Australians. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ex-ministers Linda Reynolds and Michaelia Cash were muzzled during mediations which resulted in a multi-million-dollar payout for Brittany Higgins. Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Lia Tsamoglou, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian company gross operating profits tumble 12.4% In Q3, the biggest fall since at least 1994Medicare is ill-equipped for 21st century doctor and patient needs, a new Grattan Institute report has found. And it recommends a drastic overhaul of Australia's universal healthcare system to fix the frontline of general medicine. Lawyers for Brittany Higgins are pursuing a $3 million civil claim against senators Michaelia Cash and Linda Reynolds. Perth-based engineering group Clough has collapsed into administration after Italian contractor Webuild pulled the pin on its $350 million proposed acquisition to rescue the business. Swyftx has fired 90 employees, or 35% of the company's workforce. This is the second round of redundancies for the crypto has fired 90 employees, or 35% of the company's workforce. Follow my socials on: https://twitter.com/leongettlerhttps://www.instagram.com/leongettler/https://www.linkedin.com/in/leongettler/https://www.facebook.com/talkingbusinesspodcasthttps://business.google.com/dashboard/l/17460167277811417147?hl=en&gmbsrc=au-en-z-z-z-gmb-s-119-u~mhp-ns_hom_8-u&omec=EI_z6RYYASIBATIBATotZ21ic3JjPWF1LWVuLXotei16LWdtYi1zLTExOS11fm1ocC1uc19ob21fOC11QAFKEwjq4cCIj5D3AhXNnWMKHUB5Cqg%3Dhttps://www.youtube.com/c/LeonGettler/discussion?app=desktop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Defence Minister Linda Reynolds has confirmed that she was advised on Friday that her former staffer Brittany Higgins intends to file a compensation claim — that could climb as high as $3 million. News.com.au revealed over the weekend that Ms Higgins' legal team had entered negotiations over a bombshell multimillion-dollar personal injury claim. It's believed the claim includes $2.5 million for future economic loss, past economic loss, general damages of future assistance with at-home care and past and future out-of-pocket expenses of a further $150,000. Lawyers acting for Ms Higgins indicated they were pressing ahead with the claim on Friday, the same day that it was announced the charge against Bruce Lehrmann would be dropped and the criminal trial would not proceed based on a risk to the life of the complainant, who remains hospitalised in Queensland. “I confirm that I was advised in March this year by Blumers, who act for Brittany Higgins, of a civil claim by Ms Higgins against me and other parties,” Senator Reynolds said. “However, proceedings are yet to be filed. Blumers advised me yesterday that their client intends to progress the civil claim this month.” Ms Higgins also took to Instagram on Sunday, posting a text version of the speech she gave outside the ACT court when the first trial ended over juror misconduct. The speech angered defence lawyers because among other issues it claimed that Mr Lehrmann, who has always maintained his innocence, was never asked to hand over his phone to police. In fact, he was required to surrender his phone to police, with calls he made raised by prosecutors and the defence during the trial. Mr Lehrmann, who was originally charged over her alleged rape, is also considering civil remedies for a cash payout, with his legal team considering a Comcare claim, defamation action against media outlets and unfair dismissal from the jobs he lost after the allegations emerged. Mr Lehrmann has always maintained his innocence and was never convicted of any crime. Sources who have seen the legal documentation supporting Ms Higgins' claim say that it includes compensation for lost earnings, future earnings and at-home support for Ms Higgins, who has not worked full-time since she went public with her account of an alleged incident at Parliament House. The three respondents named in the legal correspondence are Senator Reynolds, who was Ms Higgins' direct employer at the time she was found in the ministerial suite by a security guard in 2019, Liberal frontbencher Michaelia Cash, and the Commonwealth. But an official claim has not been filed while parties prepare to enter into mediation talks. Ms Higgins' personal lawyer Leon Zwier, who was a regular fixture at her criminal case in Canberra, is aware of the claim. However, Ms Higgins is being represented in the personal injury matter by Noor Blumer, a founding partner of Blumers Lawyers who has practised as a personal injury lawyer since 1992. Ms Blumer has been quietly negotiating the claim since February. It follows former Prime Minister Scott Morrison's apology to Ms Higgins in parliament for the “many terrible experiences Ms Higgins has detailed during her time working at Parliament House and the treatment that she has described receiving whilst working here”. But he insisted that apology was “by no means a reflection on the matters before a court”. Ms Blumer declined to comment on the matter or any mediation talks when contacted. A leading Canberra lawyer, Ms Blumer previously went public with her own complaint that former High Court judge Dyson Heydon tried to touch her leg under a table and kiss her at University of Canberra Law ball several years ago. Mr Heydon issued a statement at the time through his lawyers denying “emphatically any allegation of sexual harassment or any offence”. News of the compensation claim follows shock revelations over the weekend that police “unlawfully” sent Ms Higgins private counselling notes to Mr Lehrmann's original defence team – who insisted they didn't open it. Further revelations that police held concerns there was insufficient evidence to charge Mr Lehrmann were also leaked to The Weekend Australian, prompting the prosecutor Shane Drumgold to raise concerns that this was – potentially – another unlawful disclosure. Last year, Senator Reynolds offered a confidential defamation settlement to Ms Higgins after it emerged she had privately referred to her as a “lying cow”. The money was donated to charity. But Liberal sources said Ms Reynolds, who gave dramatic evidence at the criminal trial this year, was reluctant to settle the case. “She will never, ever, agree to settle,” a Liberal source said. The other former minister named in the claim, Senator Cash, emphatically denied in the ACT Supreme Court that she knew of Ms Higgins' rape allegations more than a year before it became public in February 2021. “Not a sexual element, no,” Senator Cash said. “The first time that she mentioned an (alleged) sexual element was I think in the conversation on the 5th of February 2021.” - by Samantha Maiden, news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coalition industrial relations spokeswoman Michaelia Cash has accused federal bureaucrats of Googling costs small businesses would have to fork out to engage in multi-employer bargaining.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senators Michaelia Cash and Linda Reynolds grilled in Bruce Lehrmann rape trial. Plus, floods smash food supply and livelihoods. Visit Services Australia for flood-relief assistance and resources.   Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Liberal staffer Rachelle Miller has secured a $650,000 settlement with the Commonwealth, two years after going public about her affair with then-minister Alan Tudge. The settlement addresses Miller's claim of damage and loss suffered after working for two cabinet ministers - Tudge and Michaelia Cash. The Commonwealth admitted no liability in the matter but the settlement will cover Miller's loss of earnings, medical expenses, hurt, distress and legal costs. Today on Please Explain, national affairs editor James Massola joins Bianca Hall to discuss the long-running saga.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Liberal staffer Rachelle Miller has secured a $650,000 settlement with the Commonwealth, two years after going public about her affair with then-minister Alan Tudge. The settlement addresses Miller's claim of damage and loss suffered after working for two cabinet ministers - Tudge and Michaelia Cash. The Commonwealth admitted no liability in the matter but the settlement will cover Miller's loss of earnings, medical expenses, hurt, distress and legal costs. Today on Please Explain, national affairs editor James Massola joins Bianca Hall to discuss the long-running saga.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michaelia Cash has lashed the federal government after Industrial Relations Minister Tony Burke wrote to the Fair Work Commission amid the ongoing rail dispute in NSW.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Davison takes a look at the Morrison Inquiry's role in safeguarding our democracy, the Robodebt Royal Commission's role in safeguarding our social democracy and Sally McManus's ideas to get wages moving again. Start by joining your union at australianunions.org.au/wow The government has announced an inquiry into Morrison's shredding of democratic convention to be conducted by a former High Court judge and Ben looks at why the Morrison supporters are squealing. The Robodebt royal commission has been announced and Ben discusses why this needs to be a watershed moment for how we think about citizens in need of support. Sally McManus, leader of the Australian Union movement, and Jennifer Westacott, head of the Business Council of Australia, were on Insiders debating proposals for bargaining reform, skills development and migration settings ahead of the Jobs and Skills Summit. Even Westacott admitted that workers on collective agreements get paid better! Ben looks at some of the fake arguments that get used against collective bargaining and ow Michaelia Cash might have given us an unintentional insight into how the Coalition was deliberately keeping wages low. Don't forget you can become a supporter of the podcast at www.buymeacoffee.com/weekonwednesday and get every episode emailed to you along with interesting links.

Michaelia Cash believes Labor needs to put forward the needs of Australians before "out of touch union leaders".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michaelia Cash joins Rita to discuss the government's proposed overhaul of the ABCC, Joe Biden's latest gaffes continue to make headlines this week, plus, fresh calls for Dan Andrews to resign.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michaelia Cash is concerned rouge unions will run rampant as the federal construction watchdog's powers will be stripped back to the "bare legal minimum".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The federal shadow employment and workplace relations minister joined Scott Emerson to talk about the latest unemployment figures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The lone Liberal Senior Senator left in Western Australia, Michaelia Cash spoke with Oliver Peterson on Perth Live about the current Liberal climate in WA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week it's all about curry, capes and … sex clubs. The PM's social media obsession with posting his curries hit new highs of engagement when the internet noticed the chicken in his questionably-garnished korma was also questionably cooked. Is the curry discourse a distraction, or can we talk about curry and scrutinise the campaign at the same time? For those who observe, the first Monday in May is known as Met Gala Day. This year's theme of ‘Gilded Glamour' had celebrities turning up in capes and tails. Kim Kardashian went to extreme lengths to fit into Marilyn Monroe's famous ‘Happy Birthday Mr President' dress and her mother, Kris Jenner, dressed up like Jackie O. Yumi Stynes drops by to chat about season "Sex" of ABC podcast Ladies, We Need to Talk and how she gets women to open up on taboo topics.  Finally, BW and BL dig into Severance. Show notes: PM Scott Morrison's curry: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=554652889363411&set=pb.100044561133947.-2207520000 Vogue Met Gala live blog: https://www.vogue.com/live/met-gala-2022-live-updates?id=6270643b5993216c48e1b303 Severance: https://www.theverge.com/23015650/severance-season-1-review-apple-tv-plus Ladies, We Need to Talk: https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/ladies-we-need-to-talk/ 5 minute food fix: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/5-minute-food-fix/id1619052425 BW's dossier of politicians and food PM Scott Morrison's curry https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=554652889363411&set=pb.100044561133947.-2207520000 US President George HW Bush vomits at Japanese state banquet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_KVL-wtpgg Kevin Rudd eats earwax https://www.weeklytimesnow.com.au/news/national/kevin-rudd-eats-ear-wax-during-question-time/video/da459b74ae8021d23c754afe0e98a0c2 Tony Abbott eats bites into a raw onion https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2015/mar/13/tony-abbott-eats-raw-onion Ed Milliband eats bacon sandwich https://www.huffpost.com/entry/ed-miliband-bacon-sandwich_n_5bbe27b0e4b01470d0580898 Bill Shorten eats sausage side-on https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/federal-election-2016-bill-shorten-confounds-by-eating-sausage-sizzle-from-side-20160702-gpwwpi.html Scott Morrison addresses Engadine Maccas rumour https://www.kiis1065.com.au/entertainment/scott-morrison-finally-clears-up-what-happened-at-the-engadine-maccas/ Michaelia Cash's “curry for the country” https://www.pedestrian.tv/news/michaelia-cash-curry-country/

This week it's all about curry, capes and … sex clubs.The PM's social media obsession with posting his curries hit new highs of engagement when the internet noticed the chicken in his questionably-garnished korma was also questionably cooked. Is the curry discourse a distraction, or can we talk about curry and scrutinise the campaign at the same time?For those who observe, the first Monday in May is known as Met Gala Day. This year's theme of ‘Gilded Glamour' had celebrities turning up in capes and tails. Kim Kardashian went to extreme lengths to fit into Marilyn Monroe's famous ‘Happy Birthday Mr President' dress and her mother, Kris Jenner, dressed up like Jackie O.Yumi Stynes drops by to chat about season "Sex" of ABC podcast Ladies, We Need to Talk and how she gets women to open up on taboo topics. Finally, BW and BL dig into Severance.Show notes:PM Scott Morrison's curry: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=554652889363411&set=pb.100044561133947.-2207520000Vogue Met Gala live blog: https://www.vogue.com/live/met-gala-2022-live-updates?id=6270643b5993216c48e1b303Severance: https://www.theverge.com/23015650/severance-season-1-review-apple-tv-plusLadies, We Need to Talk: https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/ladies-we-need-to-talk/5 minute food fix: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/5-minute-food-fix/id1619052425BW's dossier of politicians and foodPM Scott Morrison's curryhttps://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=554652889363411&set=pb.100044561133947.-2207520000US President George HW Bush vomits at Japanese state banquethttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_KVL-wtpggKevin Rudd eats earwaxhttps://www.weeklytimesnow.com.au/news/national/kevin-rudd-eats-ear-wax-during-question-time/video/da459b74ae8021d23c754afe0e98a0c2Tony Abbott eats bites into a raw onionhttps://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2015/mar/13/tony-abbott-eats-raw-onionEd Milliband eats bacon sandwichhttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/ed-miliband-bacon-sandwich_n_5bbe27b0e4b01470d0580898Bill Shorten eats sausage side-onhttps://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/federal-election-2016-bill-shorten-confounds-by-eating-sausage-sizzle-from-side-20160702-gpwwpi.htmlScott Morrison addresses Engadine Maccas rumourhttps://www.kiis1065.com.au/entertainment/scott-morrison-finally-clears-up-what-happened-at-the-engadine-maccas/Michaelia Cash's “curry for the country”https://www.pedestrian.tv/news/michaelia-cash-curry-country/

This week it's all about curry, capes and … sex clubs. The PM's social media obsession with posting his curries hit new highs of engagement when the internet noticed the chicken in his questionably-garnished korma was also questionably cooked. Is the curry discourse a distraction, or can we talk about curry and scrutinise the campaign at the same time? For those who observe, the first Monday in May is known as Met Gala Day. This year's theme of ‘Gilded Glamour' had celebrities turning up in capes and tails. Kim Kardashian went to extreme lengths to fit into Marilyn Monroe's famous ‘Happy Birthday Mr President' dress and her mother, Kris Jenner, dressed up like Jackie O. Yumi Stynes drops by to chat about season "Sex" of ABC podcast Ladies, We Need to Talk and how she gets women to open up on taboo topics.  Finally, BW and BL dig into Severance. Show notes: PM Scott Morrison's curry: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=554652889363411&set=pb.100044561133947.-2207520000 Vogue Met Gala live blog: https://www.vogue.com/live/met-gala-2022-live-updates?id=6270643b5993216c48e1b303 Severance: https://www.theverge.com/23015650/severance-season-1-review-apple-tv-plus Ladies, We Need to Talk: https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/ladies-we-need-to-talk/ 5 minute food fix: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/5-minute-food-fix/id1619052425 BW's dossier of politicians and food PM Scott Morrison's curry https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=554652889363411&set=pb.100044561133947.-2207520000 US President George HW Bush vomits at Japanese state banquet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_KVL-wtpgg Kevin Rudd eats earwax https://www.weeklytimesnow.com.au/news/national/kevin-rudd-eats-ear-wax-during-question-time/video/da459b74ae8021d23c754afe0e98a0c2 Tony Abbott eats bites into a raw onion https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2015/mar/13/tony-abbott-eats-raw-onion Ed Milliband eats bacon sandwich https://www.huffpost.com/entry/ed-miliband-bacon-sandwich_n_5bbe27b0e4b01470d0580898 Bill Shorten eats sausage side-on https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/federal-election-2016-bill-shorten-confounds-by-eating-sausage-sizzle-from-side-20160702-gpwwpi.html Scott Morrison addresses Engadine Maccas rumour https://www.kiis1065.com.au/entertainment/scott-morrison-finally-clears-up-what-happened-at-the-engadine-maccas/ Michaelia Cash's “curry for the country” https://www.pedestrian.tv/news/michaelia-cash-curry-country/

This week it's all about curry, capes and … sex clubs. The PM's social media obsession with posting his curries hit new highs of engagement when the internet noticed the chicken in his questionably-garnished korma was also questionably cooked. Is the curry discourse a distraction, or can we talk about curry and scrutinise the campaign at the same time? For those who observe, the first Monday in May is known as Met Gala Day. This year's theme of ‘Gilded Glamour' had celebrities turning up in capes and tails. Kim Kardashian went to extreme lengths to fit into Marilyn Monroe's famous ‘Happy Birthday Mr President' dress and her mother, Kris Jenner, dressed up like Jackie O. Yumi Stynes drops by to chat about season "Sex" of ABC podcast Ladies, We Need to Talk and how she gets women to open up on taboo topics.  Finally, BW and BL dig into Severance. Show notes: PM Scott Morrison's curry: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=554652889363411&set=pb.100044561133947.-2207520000 Vogue Met Gala live blog: https://www.vogue.com/live/met-gala-2022-live-updates?id=6270643b5993216c48e1b303 Severance: https://www.theverge.com/23015650/severance-season-1-review-apple-tv-plus Ladies, We Need to Talk: https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/ladies-we-need-to-talk/ 5 minute food fix: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/5-minute-food-fix/id1619052425 BW's dossier of politicians and food PM Scott Morrison's curry https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=554652889363411&set=pb.100044561133947.-2207520000 US President George HW Bush vomits at Japanese state banquet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_KVL-wtpgg Kevin Rudd eats earwax https://www.weeklytimesnow.com.au/news/national/kevin-rudd-eats-ear-wax-during-question-time/video/da459b74ae8021d23c754afe0e98a0c2 Tony Abbott eats bites into a raw onion https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2015/mar/13/tony-abbott-eats-raw-onion Ed Milliband eats bacon sandwich https://www.huffpost.com/entry/ed-miliband-bacon-sandwich_n_5bbe27b0e4b01470d0580898 Bill Shorten eats sausage side-on https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/federal-election-2016-bill-shorten-confounds-by-eating-sausage-sizzle-from-side-20160702-gpwwpi.html Scott Morrison addresses Engadine Maccas rumour https://www.kiis1065.com.au/entertainment/scott-morrison-finally-clears-up-what-happened-at-the-engadine-maccas/ Michaelia Cash's “curry for the country” https://www.pedestrian.tv/news/michaelia-cash-curry-country/

The federal Attorney-General has appointed at least six people with Liberal Party connections to government roles with annual salaries of up to $490,000. Former Liberal MPs, staff members and party donors are among those appointed to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal in what Labor is branding a jobs for mates exercise. More than 85 former Liberal MPs, staffers and candidates have been appointed to the body since the government took office. Labor appointed two in its six years. Guest: Mark Dreyfus, Shadow Attorney-General.

It was a week of high drama in Australia politics…

The government this week introduced a bill that aims to put a stop to secret agreements between employers and unions without the knowledge of union members. The next hurdle will be the Senate, although it's possible Labor may support the legislation. Employment Minister Michaelia Cash says she is always in discussion with the Senate crossbenchers about the implementation of the recommendations from the Heydon royal commission. “And certainly, I'm always willing to sit down with [Shadow Employment Minister] Brendan O'Connor or Richard Di Natale to discuss the legislation.” Beyond these new measures, Cash suggests the government wants to legislate more recommendations from the royal commission into trade unions. “There are about 50 to 55 left and we are finalising that package as we speak. We are absolutely committed to adopting the Heydon recommendations. "There are further recommendations in relation to what employers and unions should be disclosing in the course of enterprise agreements. There are some recommendations which go to, for example, choice of superannuation fund in enterprise agreements. There are some recommendations which go towards further transparency. Again, we're happy to adopt them all.” Following a ruling by the Fair Work Commission to cut Sunday penalty rates in industries such as hospitality, retail and fast food, some businesses have been reluctant to show strong support for the changes. Cash would like to see more businesses take up the cause. “I believe that if you accept a decision and you embrace the positive benefits and you want to bring people with you, then yes, you should be out there selling that message. "These guys are scared. They are scared that the unions will come and get them.”

As the government turns up the heat over its Australian Building and Construction Commission legislation, Employment Michaelia Cash reveals to Michelle Grattan she is willing to agree to senator David Leyonhjelm's call for a sunset clause. “David has raised that with me and … yes, I would accept an eight-year sunset clause,” she says. She says in that time the ABCC would demonstrably prove its worth in curbing lawlessness in the construction industry and improving productivity. In the aftermath of the trade union royal commission, Cash talks about a restored ABCC's powers, proposed revamped registered organisations legislation and double dissolution triggers. Cash, also Minister for Women, outlines plans for promoting gender equality in the public service and calls on the Liberal Party across Australia to undertake “audits” on female participation.