The federal government is under pressure to allow Myanmar citizens living in Australia to stay here longer, as violence continues to claim lives following February's military coup.
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This week marks 30 years since the Royal Commission into Black Deaths in Custody delivered its landmark final report.
The Commission s 339 recommendations should have provided a blueprint for change, instead, many have gone largely ignored.
More than 470 Indigenous Australians have died in custody since that report was handed down, including five since the beginning of March this year.
Guest: Linda Burney is the Shadow Minister for Indigenous Australians
Duration: 11min 11sec
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The Greens are calling for an investigation into the Church of Scientology s charitable status, after media reports raised questions about its finances.
An investigation by The Age and the Sydney Morning Herald found the church has shifted tens of millions of dollars from offshore to it s Australian operations, where it has tax-free status.
Under Australian law, profits made by charities must be used for charitable purposes.
Andrew Leigh, Shadow Assistant Minister for Treasury and Charities.
Duration: 7min 17sec
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The number of GP clinics delivering covid-19 vaccinations is set to double, as the federal government faces mounting criticism over delays in the rollout.
Health authorities say 3,000 GP clinics will be offering the jab by the end of the week, but government looks unlikely to meet its target of having four million Australians vaccinated by April.
Acting Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd has acknowledged blood clots in a 44 year old man are likely to be linked to the Astra-Zeneca vaccine.
But, he maintains the risk of the virus far outweighs the danger.
Guest: Dr Chris Moy is Vice President of the Australian Medical Association