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Global levels of peace deteriorated at historic rates over the past year, according to new data from the Institute for Economics & Peace. The independent think tank compared levels of peacefulness across 163 countries for its annual Global Peace Index, finding global conflicts have reached their highest rate since World War II. But how do you define peace, and how is it measured? The Institute for Economics and Peace Executive Director Americas Michael Collins joins us in the deep dive.

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Australia’s two major political parties are arguing over climate change. Over the weekend, you may have seen headlines that Opposition Leader Peter Dutton was planning to pull out of the Paris Agreement if the Coalition is voted in at the next election. However, Dutton then clarified that this is not true. Nevertheless, he has said he will scrap Labor's current 2030 emissions target if he wins the next election. We'll tell you what you need to know in today's podcast. 

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Yesterday, the Federal Government launched the first-ever nationwide anti-vaping ad campaign. It's called ‘Give Up For Good’ and comes after a rapid surge in the number of young people who vape. Rates of vaping among 18 to 24-year-olds have quadrupled since 2019. The Government is taking a new messaging approach with its new campaign, aimed at effectively targeting young people. So, how will it work? We’ll explain everything you need to know in today’s deep dive.Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimonsAudio producer: Emma GillespieListen to our episode on your tax questions, answered simplyListen to our episode on the plan to give young people a pay riseDo you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions
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The peak body for unions in Australia has launched a nationwide campaign to scrap junior wages and give 18-20 year olds the same minimum wage as everyone else. In case you didn’t know, Australia’s laws legally allow young workers - meaning those under 21 - to be paid less than their older co-workers, even if they are performing the same job. Unions are wanting to change that, so can it be done? We’ll explore the answer in today’s podcast.

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It is just about to be tax-time.  So we're here to answer all of your questions. Like, are second jobs taxed more? What actually are tax deductions? And can I still get my tax return money from a couple of years ago? You'll find the answers in today's podcast!

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Over the last few weeks, almost two billion people have voted in elections, as part of what some are calling the biggest year for democracy ever. In today’s deep dive, TDA fact checker Lucy Tassell joins us to recap the biggest elections of the last month, and preview what’s next.

Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Lucy TassellAudio producer: Annabelle Nicol

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