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Young Australians are struggling to justify how much it's costing them to fill up the tank. 
Around the country, fuel prices have risen above $3 a litre, with some servos running out of both petrol and diesel. 
The government's main response so far has been to halve the tax that's put on every litre of fuel, and to encourage people to take the bus or the train where they can. 
So will this work? 
Because right now, drivers are still paying way more than they were before the conflict in the Middle East started. 
On the deep dive this week, we hear your stories of the fuel crisis, and chat to the Shadow Treasurer Tim Wilson about what the Coalition would be doing differently. 
We also ask him about the Coalition's policy on the mounting calls for a profits tax on Australia's gas exports. 
Guests: 
Tim Wilson, Shadow Treasurer 
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Nearly three years after a major report calling for a ban on gambling advertising, the Prime Minister has finally announced proposed reforms. 
But advocates have slammed the announcement and reckon it doesn't go far enough. 
Plus, we hear from someone who's been travelling around the country to speak with some of Australia's most vulnerable young people.
Why? To get them to write letters directly to the Prime Minister.
Listen now:
01:00 - Gambling ad reforms
19:24 - The message Satara wants the PM to hear
Guest: 
Mark Kempster, anti-gambling advocate, Alliance of Gambling Reform
Kate, whose name we've changed to protect her identity
Josh, whose name we've changed to protect his identity 
Satara Uthayakumaran, Australian 2025 United Nations Youth Representative 
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Satara Uthayakumaran has had a busy year. 
She's not only been juggling study with caring responsibilities, but has also been travelling Australia as our 2025 Youth Representative to the United Nations. 
As part of her trip, Satara has spoken to some of Australia's most vulnerable young people — including those behind bars, in remote communities, and many who have never felt they have a voice. 
Satara asked the young people she met to write letters to the Prime Minister ... so what did they say? 
In this week's long listen, Satara tells Dave about her travels, the most inspiring people she met, addressing the United Nations, and her own message for the PM. 
Guest: 
Satara Uthayakumaran, Australian 2025 United Nations Youth Representative 
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Is Iran winning the war? Donald Trump reckons the US will leave the conflict "very soon", so is America preparing to cut its losses? 
And one (more) giant leap for mankind: the first phase for nuclear power on the moon is underway. 
Plus, we unpack the "don't be a jerk" laws designed to stop Aussies getting stuck in subscription traps.
Listen now: 
01:15 - Donald Trump tells America's allies: get your own oil 
05:45 - Who's winning the war on Iran?
15:25 - What are the "don't be a jerk" laws? 
24:40 - A moon landing 50 years in the making 
Guests:
Jennifer Kavanagh, senior fellow, Defense Priorities 
Chandni Gupta, deputy CEO, Consumer Policy Research Centre 
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Why are 150+ musos calling for changes to gas tax? And does the government really collect more money from beer than from gas exports? We're unpacking the big gas tax debate dominating Canberra. 
And 18 year olds are officially adults when it comes to wages in Australia. What changes will it make to the young workforce? 
Plus, as young people decide whether to stick with farming or throw in the towel: can drones and bots sway their decision?
Listen now:
01:08 - The changes to young adult wages explained
07:57 - The gas v beer tax debate
13:58 - What David Pocock thinks Australia should do next
24:55 - The ag tech convincing young farmers to stay
Guests:
David Pocock, independent senator for the ACT
Dan Ziffer, business reporter, ABC
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