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The government has announced its long-awaited shake-up of Australia's immigration policy. So what is Labor proposing? 
And watching a loved one with dementia slowly lose their sense of self can be devastating and lonely. We hear from sisters Adelaide and Lucinda, who have a message for other young people in caring roles.
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01:21 - Explaining Labor's immigration plan
13:40 - Caring for someone with dementia
Guests:
Professor Alan Gamlen, social scientist, ANU College of Asia & the Pacific
Adelaide and Lucinda Miller

What’s it like to watch someone you love slip away? Sisters Adelaide and Lucinda Miller found themselves caring for the woman who looked after them growing up - their nana -  as she slowly faded away to dementia.
Over 10 years, they watched dementia steal her memories, identity and sense of self.
They've made a documentary about their experience, called Nansie, which was released last year and premiered on SBS this month.
In this week's long listen Adelaide and Lucinda open up about their relationship with their nana, and what they've learnt about the disease which kills more Australians than anything else.
Guests:
Adelaide and Lucinda Miller
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Leaked documents reveal Labor is considering a proposal to make artists' work available for use by AI companies to train their models by default.
So is the government selling artists out to big tech? 
Plus, we ask Environment Minister Murray Watt why he's abandoning a major recycling scheme.
And we hear from a first-home buyer with an unusual entry into the property market: a heartfelt letter to the seller. 
Listen now: 
01:20 - AI copyright controversy explained
12:24 - Interview with Minister Murray Watt
22:39 - Can a letter buy you a house?
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Guests:
Jack River, musician
Murray Watt, Federal Environment Minister
Karli Bryant, first-home buyer

Macklemore has been dropped from Ed Sheeran's US tour after making pro-Palestinian statements on stage. We get into who controls the stadiums.
And, One Nation have unveiled their immigration plan which includes significant cuts to international student numbers. Critics have said this plan could cripple the economy and shut down university campuses. 
Plus, Coles is ditching local bananas in the home of the Big Banana, Coffs Harbour. So how complex is Australia's food supply chain and how does it impact local suppliers?
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01:09 - One Nation immigration plan
12:47 - Coffs Harbour bananas
24:18 - Macklemore dropped
Guests: 
George Megalogenis, political commentator, author
Lisa Asher, food, retail and supermarket expert
Jem Aswad, music editor at Variety Magazine
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Employees and CEOs of some of the world's biggest tech companies are sounding the alarm about AI. Could it really wipe out the human race, as some have warned? 
And we talk about ways you can support a friend experiencing domestic violence, as we hear the story of Molly Ticehurst, who was murdered by her ex-partner in 2024. 
Plus, dozens of athletes are speaking out about Sydney Sweeney's ad for a sports betting company. 
Listen now:
01:10 - Calls for AI to slow down
11:29 - The story of Molly Ticehurst
24:58 - Why athletes are furious over Sydney Sweeney's ad
Guests: 
Toby Walsh, Scientia Professor of AI, UNSW
Karen Bevan, CEO, Full Stop Australia
Marnie Vinall, sports reporter, ABC
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