• News Weakly Issue 135

  • Nov 29 2024
  • Length: 18 mins
  • Podcast

  • Summary

  • TNEWS WEAKLY – 30th November, 2024


    This week, Sami Shah dives into Labor’s last-minute legislative frenzy, controversial social media bans for kids, and the latest parliamentary antics courtesy of Lidia Thorpe and Pauline Hanson. Get ready for sharp satire and biting analysis on the stories that matter most.


    Top Stories of the Week:

    1. A Frenzied Final Sitting

    Labor pushes through 32 bills in 24 hours, proving they’re as adept at procrastination as they are at lawmaking. From social media restrictions to multinational tax reforms, Sami breaks down the highlights—and lowlights—of this legislative marathon.

    2. Parliament Gets Thorped (Again)

    Lidia Thorpe steals the spotlight with her latest parliamentary outburst, while Pauline Hanson does her usual racism routine. Sami dissects the mess and wonders if anyone involved remembers why they’re there in the first place.


    Quote of the Week:

    "Labor just pushed 32 bills through in 24 hours, with all the energy of a Masters-level university student who spent the entire term skipping class and smoking weed."


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    Theme music "Historic Anticipation" by Paul Mottram

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