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Australians are the world's biggest fashion consumers and it's fuelling a waste crisis. In France, they're talking about a tax to try to fix the problem - so will it work?

And about 50 schoolgirls in Victoria have had their faces used to create AI porn that was then shared online. Can governments legislate quick enough to stop crimes like this before they take off? 

Also, last year former NRL player Jarryd Hayne was found guilty of sexual assault and jailed, but now he's walking free after his convictions were overturned this morning. 

Plus, a web of lies and a cover up: in the wake of the PwC tax leaks scandal, a report on the government's spending on private consulting firms landed this arvo, and it's pretty scathing about the Big Four. 

Guests:
Jamie McKinnell, court reporter, ABC
Dr Lisa Lake, director of the Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Fashion and Textiles, UTS

Ever thought about quitting your job? What about starting a whole new career? If so, you’re not alone: one study has estimated 700,000 young Aussies have considered switching jobs - and that’s just in the last three months. But is job hopping a bad look?

Also on the show: the Australian government's official advice is "do not travel" to Afghanistan, but despite that, some young Australians are. But is that helping prop up the Taliban?

And just when you thought the climate wars were over, here we go again: the Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s come out to say if he becomes PM, he'll get rid of Australia’s 2030 emissions target.

Guests:
Richie Merzian, acting CEO, Smart Energy Council 
Dr Mujib Abid, Southern Cross University
Fiona Anson, director, UTS Enterprise Learning Strategy

Whether it's the long hours, low rates of pay or dealing with annoying customers, working in retail can be tough, especially if it's your first job.

But there's another side to the industry that rarely gets spoken about too: a culture of sexual harassment.

So many of you messaged us on Instagram with your awful experiences from retail jobs, and a new study paints a very similar picture. It's found nearly half of women and a quarter of men have experienced sexual harassment while working retail.

Why is it so bad? And what’s being done to fix it?

If you or someone you know needs help, you can contact 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Porn is now officially allowed on X, even the AI stuff. But it'll be hidden for kids under 18 and anyone who doesn't opt-in. Also, some parents are offering to pay their kids to stay off social media entirely, will it work? 

And Tokyo’s local government wants to develop a dating app to try to boost the falling birth rate. 

Plus, manual smoking: why is it back?

Host Dave Marchese is joined by content creator Tim Abbott and journalist Ange McCormack. 

In some industries, for every dollar that a worker over 21 earns, their younger colleagues only get 40 cents. It's something the Australian Council of Trade Unions wants to change, but businesses are already gearing up to fight it. 

And skipping school, sleep, and work for the sake of gaming? That's the reality for some of the 100,000 Aussies who are "clinically addicted" to video games. And if that's you, psychiatrists have some tips about how to stop.

Plus, is karma a relaxing thought? For half of Gen Z, it is.

Guests:  
Paula McDonald, professor of work and organisation, QUT
Dr Anna Halafoff, associate professor in sociology, Deakin University

Pick out the rings, choose a venue and sign the prenup. More couples are opting to secure their own money and enter Binding Financial Agreements – the Aussie version of a prenup – with their partners. 

And now that polls have closed, and after 43 days and with hundreds of millions of people having cast their votes, Narendra Modi has claimed a third term as India's prime minister. 

Plus WTF are the 'meat olympics'?

Guests
Marg Neal, principal lawyer, Marshalls Dent and Wilmoth Lawyers
Meghna Bali, South Asia correspondent, ABC