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  1. 2d ago

    Sat, 24th, Oct, 2026: Leo Puglisi, Founder 6 NEWS, Australian Political Round-Up, Vic State Election.

    John and Nevena talk to Leo Puglisi about the Australian political round up (Helen Haines, Greens dispute) & Victorian Election Update (Quiet Greenslide?) Puglisi began his media career in 2019, founding what was then initially known as HMV Local News but rebranded in 2020 as 6 News. Puglisi first came to attention in 2020 when he covered the secretive demolition of a bell tower at Hawthorn West Primary School in Hawthorn, Victoria He has been the subject of a number of conspiracy theories, including that he was a “front” for the Morrison Government and that he was being funded by Rupert Murdoch. In 2025, Puglisi was nominated Victoria Young Australian of the Year. Puglisi began his media career in 2019, founding what was then initially known as HMV Local News but rebranded in 2020 as 6 News. Puglisi first came to attention in 2020 when he covered the secretive demolition of a bell tower at Hawthorn West Primary School in Hawthorn, Victoria He has been the subject of a number of conspiracy theories, including that he was a “front” for the Morrison Government and that he was being funded by Rupert Murdoch. In 2025, Puglisi was nominated Victoria Young Australian of the Year. The post Sat, 24th, Oct, 2026: Leo Puglisi, Founder 6 NEWS, Australian Political Round-Up, Vic State Election. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

  2. 2d ago

    Sat, 24th, Oct, 2026: Josh Taylor, Tech. reporter Guardian; Ai Vs Aussie Music

    Nevena and John talk to Josh Taylor from The Guardian. Josh Taylor is a prominent Australian technology journalist currently serving as a technology reporter for Guardian Australia. Based in Melbourne, he covers a broad spectrum of critical tech, policy, and societal issues. Josh’s recent article discusses the dangers facing Australian Music, with Kylie Minogue songs being used to train Ai. Josh discusses’ tech firms ‘strong-arm’ Australian government. https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/oct/19/australia-music-global-copywright-outlier-ai-music-body-warnsns The post Sat, 24th, Oct, 2026: Josh Taylor, Tech. reporter Guardian; Ai Vs Aussie Music appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

  3. 2d ago

    Sat, 24th, Oct, 2026: Zoe Daniel, former ABC foreign correspondent and former independent member for Goldstein; Cost of living Crisis.

    Zoe Daniel is a three-time ABC foreign correspondent and former independent member for Goldstein. Zoe spent nearly 30 years as a distinguished reporter and foreign correspondent for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). She served as the ABC’s Washington Bureau Chief from 2015 to 2019, extensively covering the rise and presidency of Donald Trump. Her prior postings included assignments as the Southeast Asia correspondent in Bangkok and the Africa correspondent Zoe won the seat of Goldstein in a major electoral upset during the 2022 federal election, defeating incumbent Liberal MP Tim Wilson. During her parliamentary term, she championed legislative action on climate policy, gender equity, student debt relief, integrity measures, and digital safety.   https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/oct/04/australia-government-cost-of-living-wealth-gap The post Sat, 24th, Oct, 2026: Zoe Daniel, former ABC foreign correspondent and former independent member for Goldstein; Cost of living Crisis. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

  4. 3d ago

    Sat, 24th, Oct, 2026: Michael Nayna, Australian documentary filmmaker, Investigative Journalist; The Millions Behind Australia’s ‘Bottom-Up’ Censorship Bill

    Nevena and John talk to Michael Nayna, Australian documentary filmmaker, Investigative Journalist; The Millions Behind Australia’s ‘Bottom-Up’ Censorship Bill “As Australia’s new Digital Duty of Care Bill heads to Parliament, liber-net CEO Andrew Lowenthal and I dug into the PR campaign behind it. What we found might be one of the strangest pieces of political theatre in recent Australian history. At the centre was a young grievance-studies graduate running an NGO that has received millions in funding from the Albanese government and used flawed research to campaign for reforms the Prime Minister celebrates as “bottom-up” change. Scrape away the PR paint job, and you find a Bill that would dramatically expand state power over the internet.” – Michael Nayna         https://networkaffects.substack.com/cp/220106906 The post Sat, 24th, Oct, 2026: Michael Nayna, Australian documentary filmmaker, Investigative Journalist; The Millions Behind Australia’s ‘Bottom-Up’ Censorship Bill appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

  5. 3d ago

    Sat, 24th, Oct, 2026: Felix Ralph, Criminal lawyer & AI engineer, ‘Duty-of-Care’ Bill Update.

    Joining us live on air  this morning is Felix Ralph, a leading criminal defence lawyer from law firm Marshall Jovanovska Ralph. As the federal parliament pushes forward with major reforms to the Online Safety Act—including the introduction of a statutory ‘Digital Duty of Care’ for social media platforms—Felix is here to unpack what these legislative shifts mean for corporate liability, digital free expression, and individual rights online. Welcome to JOY, Felix. The proposal for a “Digital Duty of Care” amends the framework under the Online Safety Act 2021. Rather than relying solely on reactive takedown notices administered by the eSafety Commissioner, it imposes an affirmative legal duty on platforms to design safer digital environments and mitigate systemic risks (e.g., algorithmic amplification of self-harm, cyberbullying, hate speech, and deepfakes). Legal Duty vs. Free Speech Concerns: Legal scholars and civil liberties advocates raise concerns over “chilling effects.” If platforms face heavy civil penalties or corporate liability for failing their duty of care, their automated moderation tools may over-regulate, censoring legitimate speech, political commentary, or LGBTQIA+ community discussions. Algorithmic Accountability & Opt-Outs: A central debate surrounds recommendation algorithms. Implementing a duty of care could force platforms to give users direct controls—such as chronological feed opt-outs—and demand transparent risk assessments before launching new platform features or AI models. Enforcement & Constitutional Boundaries: Key legal questions remain regarding the eSafety Commissioner’s enforcement powers, standard-of-proof thresholds, potential class action liabilities, and whether these state-level/federal restrictions withstand implied constitutional protections for freedom of political communication. Section 25C(2) & Ministerial Discretion: The exposure draft of the Online Safety Amendment (Digital Duty of Care) Bill 2026 sets out 13 explicit categories of “seriously harmful material and conduct” under Section 25C(1). However, Section 25C(2) creates a broad catch-all power allowing the Communications Minister to declare any additional material or conduct as “seriously harmful” via subordinate legislative instruments if they are satisfied it “may cause serious harm”. Critics argue this creates an expandable regulatory ratchet where executive power can bypass primary parliamentary debate to reclassify controversial speech, political advocacy, or social commentary as legally harmful. The post Sat, 24th, Oct, 2026: Felix Ralph, Criminal lawyer & AI engineer, ‘Duty-of-Care’ Bill Update. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

  6. 3d ago

    Sat, 24th, Oct, 2026: What is Australia’s favourite Aussie book? ABC’s 100 Best Aussie Books.

    What is Australia’s favourite Aussie book? Nevena and John discuss the ABC’s 100 Best Aussie Books https://www.abc.net.au/listen/radionational/countdown/top100books/1-100 The post Sat, 24th, Oct, 2026: What is Australia’s favourite Aussie book? ABC’s 100 Best Aussie Books. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

  7. 3d ago

    Sat, 24th, Oct, 2026: Weekly Wrap Up Nevena Spirovska and John Safran

    Nevena Spirovska and John Safran discuss the week that was and what’s coming up in this week’s programme. The post Sat, 24th, Oct, 2026: Weekly Wrap Up Nevena Spirovska and John Safran appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

  8. Oct 18

    Sat, 17th, Oct, 2026: Christina Zigouras , Independent Candidate for Malvern (2026 Victorian State Election)

    Running as an independent in traditionally “safe” seats, local community priorities in Malvern, housing/heritage balance, crime, climate, and integrity in state politics Small business owner, building designer, and educator. She lives locally in Malvern East. Zigouras has previously run as a member of Labor and of the Greens for other seats. Running as an Independent for the seat of Malvern in the Victorian state election. Makes a big deal of saying she is not backed by Climate 200 in the way that Monique Ryan is.          “Safe seats don’t produce strong representation—they produce political neglect.” She emphasises representing local residents rather than party bosses, caucus, or big business. Policy Pillars: Integrity & Transparency: Transparent, honest representation and restoring trust in parliament. Tough & Smart on Crime: Stronger policing on the beat coupled with evidence-based rehabilitation to address repeat offending. Housing & Affordability: Expanding housing stock while preserving neighbourhood character. Economic Growth & Small Business: Support for local traders, skill-building, and economic growth in retail strips. Climate Action: Practical local environmental initiatives, waste reduction, and clean energy transition. Malvern has historically been considered a safe Liberal seat held by senior opposition figures, but incumbent and former Liberal leader Michael O’Brien is retiring at the election. Amelia Hamer is running for the Liberals. The rise of community independents in inner-east Melbourne reflects a broader shift among voters seeking alternatives to major party polarisation. Welcome back to Saturday Magazine on JOY 94.9. Can a community independent turn one of Melbourne’s historically safest electorates into a contested battlefield? Christina Zigouras is a local small business owner, building designer, educator, and Independent candidate for Malvern in the upcoming state election. Christina, welcome to Saturday Magazine The post Sat, 17th, Oct, 2026: Christina Zigouras , Independent Candidate for Malvern (2026 Victorian State Election) appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

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