Friday, November 8, 2024

The tax that could kill fast fashion – triple j

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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

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