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Four Corners: Dirty Money

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Dirty Money

ABC | May 24, 2010

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How the central pillar of Australia's financial system, the Reserve Bank, became ensnared in an international bribery scandal.

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How the central pillar of Australia's financial system, the Reserve Bank, became ensnared in an international bribery scandal.

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The story of a brave young soccer team gripped the world.
The extraordinary international effort to find and rescue 12 boys and their coach from a remote cave in northern Thailand was watched closely by millions.

Four Corners documents this wonderful and tragic tale from the day the boys first disappeared until the joyous moment the last person left the cave.

Reporter Mark Willacy is in northern Thailand for this special report.

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The story of a brave young soccer team gripped the world. The extraordinary international effort to find and rescue 12 boys and their coach from a remote cave in northern Thailand was watched closely by millions. Four Corners documents this wonderful and tragic tale from the day the boys first disappeared until the joyous moment the last person left the cave. Reporter Mark Willacy is in northern Thailand for this special report.

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Four Corners examines the secrets and scandals in Australia's horse racing industry. On the surface, Australia's racing industry has never been better. With a prize pool that's grown to more than $600 million it's one of the biggest industries in the country, employing more than 50,000 people. But away from the glamour all is not well in the sport of kings and die-hard racing identities are worried. In 2017 an astonishingly audacious doping conspiracy was uncovered. Five trainers and three stable hands were found guilty of taking part in Victoria's Aquanita doping scandal, but questions remain. Described as one of the darkest and longest chapters in the history of the sport, high profile racing figures are questioning how the sport is being policed. The damage done by the Aquanita doping conspiracy isn't the only problem facing the industry. The loss of high profile sponsors, the difficulty in attracting racegoers and concerns about animal cruelty have the racing fraternity on edge.

Four Corners investigates some of the worst biosecurity breaches in Australian history, uncovering sophisticated smuggling operations, inadequate enforcement and corruption.

Last year a devastating exotic disease wiped out much of Queensland's prawn industry, threatening a lucrative trade based on our "clean" reputation and undermining faith in Australia's supposedly fortress-like borders.

Now a Four Corners investigation will reveal how Australia's biosecurity measures were defeated by sophisticated smugglers.
The program pieces together the dramatic fight to contain the outbreak and uncover the cause.

Insiders talk about the cut-throat nature of the industry and the huge profits to be made by those breaking the law. Investigators warn that Australia's biosecurity regime can be easily exploited.
Yet, the concern goes well beyond the seafood industry, with the program set to detail another significant breach that threatened a multi-billion-dollar industry.

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Four Corners investigates some of the worst biosecurity breaches in Australian history, uncovering sophisticated smuggling operations, inadequate enforcement and corruption. Last year a devastating exotic disease wiped out much of Queensland's prawn industry, threatening a lucrative trade based on our "clean" reputation and undermining faith in Australia's supposedly fortress-like borders. Now a Four Corners investigation will reveal how Australia's biosecurity measures were defeated by sophisticated smugglers. The program pieces together the dramatic fight to contain the outbreak and uncover the cause. Insiders talk about the cut-throat nature of the industry and the huge profits to be made by those breaking the law. Investigators warn that Australia's biosecurity regime can be easily exploited. Yet, the concern goes well beyond the seafood industry, with the program set to detail another significant breach that threatened a multi-billion-dollar industry.

Moscow Rules: in part three, Four Corners investigates the central allegations that members of the Trump team, including possibly the President himself, actively colluded with Russia to subvert American democracy.

Sarah Ferguson investigates central allegations that members of Donald Trump's team, including possibly the president himself, actively colluded with Russia to subvert American democracy.
Sarah Ferguson also speaks to Donald Trump’s long-time political adviser Roger Stone who along with several other members of the Trump campaign team is under investigation by the Special Prosecutor for possible collusion with Russia.

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Moscow Rules: in part three, Four Corners investigates the central allegations that members of the Trump team, including possibly the President himself, actively colluded with Russia to subvert American democracy. Sarah Ferguson investigates central allegations that members of Donald Trump's team, including possibly the president himself, actively colluded with Russia to subvert American democracy. Sarah Ferguson also speaks to Donald Trump’s long-time political adviser Roger Stone who along with several other members of the Trump campaign team is under investigation by the Special Prosecutor for possible collusion with Russia.

Secrets, spies and useful idiots: in part two, Four Corners speaks to key protagonists at the centre of the unfolding drama over members of the Trump team accused of being compromised by Russia.

Months in the making, filmed across the United States, the United Kingdom and Russia, Sarah Ferguson charts the extraordinary allegations, interrogating the evidence and interviewing central characters in this unfolding story that could be lifted from the pages of a blockbuster spy novel.

Four Corners: Trump/Russia: Secrets, spies and useful idiots

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Secrets, spies and useful idiots: in part two, Four Corners speaks to key protagonists at the centre of the unfolding drama over members of the Trump team accused of being compromised by Russia. Months in the making, filmed across the United States, the United Kingdom and Russia, Sarah Ferguson charts the extraordinary allegations, interrogating the evidence and interviewing central characters in this unfolding story that could be lifted from the pages of a blockbuster spy novel.

It's the story of the century: The US President and his connections to Russia.
In a Four Corners special series, award winning investigative reporter Sarah Ferguson follows the spies and the money trail from Washington, to London, to Moscow.

In this three-part series, Four Corners delivers a riveting account of the allegations and evidence from the characters central to the drama that has gripped the world.

On Monday night, the story begins:
Follow the Money: Four Corners follows the money trail from New York to Moscow, tracking the ties between Trump, his business empire and Russia.

Four Corners: Trump/Russia: Follow the Money

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It's the story of the century: The US President and his connections to Russia. In a Four Corners special series, award winning investigative reporter Sarah Ferguson follows the spies and the money trail from Washington, to London, to Moscow. In this three-part series, Four Corners delivers a riveting account of the allegations and evidence from the characters central to the drama that has gripped the world. On Monday night, the story begins: Follow the Money: Four Corners follows the money trail from New York to Moscow, tracking the ties between Trump, his business empire and Russia.

Mind the Gap

Four Corner’s investigation tells the story of your out of pocket medical expenses.

We’ve put you, the patient, at the centre of this investigation. Nine weeks ago we placed a call out, across ABC programs and social media, asking you to send us your bills. Hundreds of people across the country responded.

In this joint Four Corners investigation with Dr Norman Swan from RN’s Health Report, the program examines what’s driving these out of pocket expenses.

Millions of Australians fork out big money for private health insurance believing it will give them their choice of specialist and Rolls Royce service. Yet many, at a time of great personal crisis, are saddled with bills for treatment, leaving them thousands of dollars out of pocket and wondering why they bothered paying for insurance at all.

Many blame Medicare and the private health funds, but often the cause of out of pocket expenses lies elsewhere and this eye-opening program reveals some hard truths for patients.
For patients to get the best quality care for the money they pay, they need to rethink what high charging specialists actually deliver.

Four Corners: Mind the Gap

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Mind the Gap Four Corner’s investigation tells the story of your out of pocket medical expenses. We’ve put you, the patient, at the centre of this investigation. Nine weeks ago we placed a call out, across ABC programs and social media, asking you to send us your bills. Hundreds of people across the country responded. In this joint Four Corners investigation with Dr Norman Swan from RN’s Health Report, the program examines what’s driving these out of pocket expenses. Millions of Australians fork out big money for private health insurance believing it will give them their choice of specialist and Rolls Royce service. Yet many, at a time of great personal crisis, are saddled with bills for treatment, leaving them thousands of dollars out of pocket and wondering why they bothered paying for insurance at all. Many blame Medicare and the private health funds, but often the cause of out of pocket expenses lies elsewhere and this eye-opening program reveals some hard truths for patients. For patients to get the best quality care for the money they pay, they need to rethink what high charging specialists actually deliver.

Complicit: the workers paying the price for our mobile phone obsession.

Mobile phones, smartphones and tablets have revolutionised the way we communicate but the technology we are addicted to has had toxic consequences.

China produces approximately 90% of the world's consumer electronics. The factories making the components for these electronic goods are filled with young workers who are being exposed to poisonous chemicals, with devastating results.
This investigation, filmed secretly over four years, exposes the use of harmful chemicals and capturing the working conditions inside the factories churning out these products we all use.
The film charts the growing realisation among the workers that their illnesses stem from their work and follows their fight for compensation.

The landmark investigation led Apple to ban the use of benzene, a known carcinogen, and n-hexane, a chemical that damages the nervous system.But the ban does not apply to subcontractors who make up two-thirds of Apple's supply chain. And around 500 other chemicals are still used to produce electronics, mostly in the developing world, where there are few or no regulations to protect the workers who make them.

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Complicit: the workers paying the price for our mobile phone obsession. Mobile phones, smartphones and tablets have revolutionised the way we communicate but the technology we are addicted to has had toxic consequences. China produces approximately 90% of the world's consumer electronics. The factories making the components for these electronic goods are filled with young workers who are being exposed to poisonous chemicals, with devastating results. This investigation, filmed secretly over four years, exposes the use of harmful chemicals and capturing the working conditions inside the factories churning out these products we all use. The film charts the growing realisation among the workers that their illnesses stem from their work and follows their fight for compensation. The landmark investigation led Apple to ban the use of benzene, a known carcinogen, and n-hexane, a chemical that damages the nervous system.But the ban does not apply to subcontractors who make up two-thirds of Apple's supply chain. And around 500 other chemicals are still used to produce electronics, mostly in the developing world, where there are few or no regulations to protect the workers who make them.

HSBC is one of the world's largest and most powerful financial institutions with offices on five continents, including in Australia. It likes to spruik its financial might and global reach. Behind the corporate gloss, it has a far less attractive reputation. The bank has been at the centre of several of the biggest financial scandals uncovered this century. HSBC, or the Hong Kong & Shanghai banking Corporation has been implicated in a raft of illegal activities, from money laundering for the mafia, to enabling tax evasion and currency manipulation. In this global investigation, the role of HSBC in these scandals is laid bare.

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HSBC is one of the world's largest and most powerful financial institutions with offices on five continents, including in Australia. It likes to spruik its financial might and global reach. Behind the corporate gloss, it has a far less attractive reputation. The bank has been at the centre of several of the biggest financial scandals uncovered this century. HSBC, or the Hong Kong & Shanghai banking Corporation has been implicated in a raft of illegal activities, from money laundering for the mafia, to enabling tax evasion and currency manipulation. In this global investigation, the role of HSBC in these scandals is laid bare.

The events of that night in Kings Cross would change Saxon Mullins life forever.The young man she accused of raping her, on her hands and knees in the gravel in a laneway, pleaded not guilty, insisting their sexual encounter had been consensual.The incident led to a gruelling legal battle that went for almost five years, including two trials and two appeals. Eventually the accused man, Luke Lazarus, the son of a nightclub owner, walked free, acquitted of rape.
The case has had devastating consequences for all involved, and some of the details of the story are hard to hear. But it's inspired a deep questioning of what exactly is consent to sex, how does a woman indicate it, and how does a man ensure that he has it? And is the law adequate to address these questions? Saxon Mullins' identity has been protected until now. But she's given up her anonymity to tell her story to Four Corners in the hope it will lead to change. The reporter is Louise Milligan.

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The events of that night in Kings Cross would change Saxon Mullins life forever.The young man she accused of raping her, on her hands and knees in the gravel in a laneway, pleaded not guilty, insisting their sexual encounter had been consensual.The incident led to a gruelling legal battle that went for almost five years, including two trials and two appeals. Eventually the accused man, Luke Lazarus, the son of a nightclub owner, walked free, acquitted of rape. The case has had devastating consequences for all involved, and some of the details of the story are hard to hear. But it's inspired a deep questioning of what exactly is consent to sex, how does a woman indicate it, and how does a man ensure that he has it? And is the law adequate to address these questions? Saxon Mullins' identity has been protected until now. But she's given up her anonymity to tell her story to Four Corners in the hope it will lead to change. The reporter is Louise Milligan.

Today, 60 percent of Australian adults are classified as overweight or obese. By 2025 that figure is expected to rise to 80 percent. Many point the finger at sugar - which we're consuming in enormous amounts - and the food and drink industry that makes and sells the products fuelled by it. Despite doctors' calls for urgent action, there's been fierce resistance by the industry to measures aimed at changing what we eat and drink, like the proposed introduction of a sugar tax.

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Today, 60 percent of Australian adults are classified as overweight or obese. By 2025 that figure is expected to rise to 80 percent. Many point the finger at sugar - which we're consuming in enormous amounts - and the food and drink industry that makes and sells the products fuelled by it. Despite doctors' calls for urgent action, there's been fierce resistance by the industry to measures aimed at changing what we eat and drink, like the proposed introduction of a sugar tax.

There are millions of dollars being made in the Australian marijuana business but these entrepreneurs and investors aren't risking jail to make their fortunes. They're betting big on the home grown medicinal marijuana industry and riding the "pot stock" boom.

Four Corners: Green Rush

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There are millions of dollars being made in the Australian marijuana business but these entrepreneurs and investors aren't risking jail to make their fortunes. They're betting big on the home grown medicinal marijuana industry and riding the "pot stock" boom.

On Monday night Four Corners brings you the undercover investigation that has left social media giant Facebook reeling through the unmasking of the secretive political consulting firm Cambridge Analytica and the dirty tricks they deployed. Four months in the making, this ITN investigation for Channel 4 in the UK used hidden cameras to reveal the tactics used by the UK firm Cambridge Anayltica to influence elections and undermine the democratic process in several countries. And the company's former director of research, Chris Wylie, explains how they did it.

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On Monday night Four Corners brings you the undercover investigation that has left social media giant Facebook reeling through the unmasking of the secretive political consulting firm Cambridge Analytica and the dirty tricks they deployed. Four months in the making, this ITN investigation for Channel 4 in the UK used hidden cameras to reveal the tactics used by the UK firm Cambridge Anayltica to influence elections and undermine the democratic process in several countries. And the company's former director of research, Chris Wylie, explains how they did it.

The Australia Taxation Office is a formidable enforcer with extraordinary powers. It can raid your home or business without a warrant, it can compel you to answer questions and treat you as guilty until proven innocent. While there's strong public support for a crackdown on major multinational corporations to force them to pay their fair share, there is growing concern that the ATO is targeting people a long way from the big end of town. In a major joint Four Corners-Fairfax investigation, reporter Adele Ferguson puts the actions of the ATO under the microscope, examining how it uses its extensive powers.

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The Australia Taxation Office is a formidable enforcer with extraordinary powers. It can raid your home or business without a warrant, it can compel you to answer questions and treat you as guilty until proven innocent. While there's strong public support for a crackdown on major multinational corporations to force them to pay their fair share, there is growing concern that the ATO is targeting people a long way from the big end of town. In a major joint Four Corners-Fairfax investigation, reporter Adele Ferguson puts the actions of the ATO under the microscope, examining how it uses its extensive powers.

Australia's superannuation retirement savings pool is enormous. At $2.5 trillion dollars, it's one of the largest in the world. But there are fears that even that huge sum of money won't be enough. Millennials are entering a very different workforce from the one that existed 30 years ago when compulsory superannuation was adopted. In the broader economy, it's estimated that between $3 and $6 billion dollars' worth of super entitlements per year are not being paid. Now there are calls to take a fresh look at super and make some major reforms.

Four Corners: Super Risk

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Australia's superannuation retirement savings pool is enormous. At $2.5 trillion dollars, it's one of the largest in the world. But there are fears that even that huge sum of money won't be enough. Millennials are entering a very different workforce from the one that existed 30 years ago when compulsory superannuation was adopted. In the broader economy, it's estimated that between $3 and $6 billion dollars' worth of super entitlements per year are not being paid. Now there are calls to take a fresh look at super and make some major reforms.

The sex scandal that has engulfed American film producer Harvey Weinstein triggered headlines around the world and prompted a searing discussion about the treatment of women. Much of the attention has focused on the actresses who say they were preyed upon by the movie mogul. Behind the scenes, there were other women, work colleagues and employees, who allege that Harvey Weinstein used his power to abuse them. They kept their experiences secret for decades, fearing legal action and reprisal. Now they are speaking out.

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The sex scandal that has engulfed American film producer Harvey Weinstein triggered headlines around the world and prompted a searing discussion about the treatment of women. Much of the attention has focused on the actresses who say they were preyed upon by the movie mogul. Behind the scenes, there were other women, work colleagues and employees, who allege that Harvey Weinstein used his power to abuse them. They kept their experiences secret for decades, fearing legal action and reprisal. Now they are speaking out.

The numbers tell the story. Australia's population is growing fast. Across the country, we've added almost 400,000 people in the past year alone. The populations of Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth have expanded by nearly 3 million extra people in the last 10 years. And we're feeling the strain. It's time for the nation to have a conversation about how big Australia is going to grow.

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The numbers tell the story. Australia's population is growing fast. Across the country, we've added almost 400,000 people in the past year alone. The populations of Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth have expanded by nearly 3 million extra people in the last 10 years. And we're feeling the strain. It's time for the nation to have a conversation about how big Australia is going to grow.

Across Australia, farmers, small businesses, government planners and major corporations have stopped waiting for politicians to decide whether climate change is real. They're acting now. Mounting evidence suggests our changing climate is having an impact on everything - from what we grow, eat and drink, to house prices and the cost of insurance. Four Corners has travelled from coast to coast to chart how Australians are adapting to the new weather challenges.

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Across Australia, farmers, small businesses, government planners and major corporations have stopped waiting for politicians to decide whether climate change is real. They're acting now. Mounting evidence suggests our changing climate is having an impact on everything - from what we grow, eat and drink, to house prices and the cost of insurance. Four Corners has travelled from coast to coast to chart how Australians are adapting to the new weather challenges.

Secret parties, sly booze and slinky cocktail dresses are a long way from the conservative images usually associated with the Islamic Republic of Iran. For decades the republic's morals police have enforced strict rules that seem to cover just about everything, from dog ownership, which is banned, to clothing. Drinking alcohol is punishable with 40 lashes. Repeat offenders can face the death penalty. Despite the rules, many young people in Iran are rebelling. They're taking their lives in their hands and defying the regime to party in secret.

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Secret parties, sly booze and slinky cocktail dresses are a long way from the conservative images usually associated with the Islamic Republic of Iran. For decades the republic's morals police have enforced strict rules that seem to cover just about everything, from dog ownership, which is banned, to clothing. Drinking alcohol is punishable with 40 lashes. Repeat offenders can face the death penalty. Despite the rules, many young people in Iran are rebelling. They're taking their lives in their hands and defying the regime to party in secret.

For four long years Islamic State ruled its "caliphate" from its capital, the city of Raqqa. IS propaganda painted it as a pure paradise and extremists travelled from around the globe to join the terror group. Now the city is giving up its secrets. On Four Corners Middle East correspondent Matt Brown goes on an intense journey into the city freed from the Islamic State dictatorship.

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For four long years Islamic State ruled its "caliphate" from its capital, the city of Raqqa. IS propaganda painted it as a pure paradise and extremists travelled from around the globe to join the terror group. Now the city is giving up its secrets. On Four Corners Middle East correspondent Matt Brown goes on an intense journey into the city freed from the Islamic State dictatorship.

They are the hidden workforce kept behind closed doors. Domestic workers, in Australia, living in slave like conditions and made to work around the clock. This powerful Four Corners reveals disturbing cases of extreme overwork and underpayment and explains why those responsible are getting away with it.

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They are the hidden workforce kept behind closed doors. Domestic workers, in Australia, living in slave like conditions and made to work around the clock. This powerful Four Corners reveals disturbing cases of extreme overwork and underpayment and explains why those responsible are getting away with it.

He's the financial mastermind who laundered money for the world's most dangerous terrorists and criminals. His operations stretched across the globe, helping everyone from Mexican drug cartels to bikie gangs hide their criminal profits. He also operated right here in Australia. He evaded capture for decades until an unprecedented international police operation, initiated by Australia, set out to take him down. With exclusive access, Four Corners takes you inside this extraordinary undercover investigation into money launderer Altaf Khanani.

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He's the financial mastermind who laundered money for the world's most dangerous terrorists and criminals. His operations stretched across the globe, helping everyone from Mexican drug cartels to bikie gangs hide their criminal profits. He also operated right here in Australia. He evaded capture for decades until an unprecedented international police operation, initiated by Australia, set out to take him down. With exclusive access, Four Corners takes you inside this extraordinary undercover investigation into money launderer Altaf Khanani.

Justice Lionel Murphy was one of the most senior political and legal figures in Australia. He was also at the centre of one of the most extraordinary scandals in our nation's history. Now this sensational chapter in Australia's history has been reopened with the release of documents kept secret for 30 years. Four Corners takes you into the heart of this story with powerful first hand accounts from many of the key players in this astonishing saga. Some are speaking publicly for the first time in 30 years.

Four Corners: The Murphy Scandal

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Justice Lionel Murphy was one of the most senior political and legal figures in Australia. He was also at the centre of one of the most extraordinary scandals in our nation's history. Now this sensational chapter in Australia's history has been reopened with the release of documents kept secret for 30 years. Four Corners takes you into the heart of this story with powerful first hand accounts from many of the key players in this astonishing saga. Some are speaking publicly for the first time in 30 years.

In the week the same-sex marriage survey results will be announced, Four Corners takes you into the battle for control raging inside the Liberal Party. As reporter Michael Brissenden shows, whatever the results of the postal survey, the politicking will be far from over. When Malcom Turnbull took the leadership of the Liberal Party he promised to do things differently, end the slogans and act decisively. But for the past two years he's been unable to stamp his authority on his government.

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In the week the same-sex marriage survey results will be announced, Four Corners takes you into the battle for control raging inside the Liberal Party. As reporter Michael Brissenden shows, whatever the results of the postal survey, the politicking will be far from over. When Malcom Turnbull took the leadership of the Liberal Party he promised to do things differently, end the slogans and act decisively. But for the past two years he's been unable to stamp his authority on his government.

Four Corners will take you inside the secretive world of tax havens where corporations and the wealthy operate far from public view. In an investigation that spans the globe, Four Corners will reveal the lengths some of the world's most powerful business figures and global corporations are going to, to avoid paying tax.

Four Corners: The Paradise Papers

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Four Corners will take you inside the secretive world of tax havens where corporations and the wealthy operate far from public view. In an investigation that spans the globe, Four Corners will reveal the lengths some of the world's most powerful business figures and global corporations are going to, to avoid paying tax.

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Years 3-4, 5-6 News and current affairs

The Behind the News team report on a Pertame language course investing in the future of Indigenous languages for NAIDOC week, plus celebrations across the country honouring inspirational Indigenous women, and Donald Trump pays a visit to the United Kingdom; then a wrap-up of the day's news and sport.

Malcolm Turnbull
Laura Tingle discusses the latest from Canberra, including electricity prices and the possibility of the government funding a new coal-fired power station.
Croatia
Millions of fans will watch the World Cup decider this weekend - a David and Goliath contest between a football powerhouse and a tiny country that's never made the final before. After beating England, Croatia will take on the tournament favourites France in the final.
Mortgage Choice
One of Australia's biggest publicly listed brokers, Mortgage Choice, has an overhaul of its remuneration model. It says it will now pay franchisees more and reduce the volatility of their income. It comes after complaints from franchisees, who said Mortgage Choice's business model was leaving some brokers in financial ruin.
Trump set to meet NATO leaders as part of European visit
US President starts the beginning of what promises to be stormy week-long visit to Europe with a NATO meeting in Belgium. Rachael Rizzo of the Centre for a New American Security discusses what may happen.
Miss America beauty pageant
For the first time in nearly 100 years, when young women vying for the title of Miss America appear on stage in Atlantic City this September it won't be in swimsuits. In the #MeToo era, the historic pageant is promising Miss America 2.0 will focus on contestants talents, intelligence and ideas - not their outward appearance. But not everyone is happy to say bye-bye to the bikinis.

7.30: Malcolm Turnbull/Croatia/Mortgage Choice/Trump Meets NATO Leaders/Miss America Beauty Pageant

Years 11-12 News and current affairs

Malcolm Turnbull Laura Tingle discusses the latest from Canberra, including electricity prices and the possibility of the government funding a new coal-fired power station. Croatia Millions of fans will watch the World Cup decider this weekend - a David and Goliath contest between a football powerhouse and a tiny country that's never made the final before. After beating England, Croatia will take on the tournament favourites France in the final. Mortgage Choice One of Australia's biggest publicly listed brokers, Mortgage Choice, has an overhaul of its remuneration model. It says it will now pay franchisees more and reduce the volatility of their income. It comes after complaints from franchisees, who said Mortgage Choice's business model was leaving some brokers in financial ruin. Trump set to meet NATO leaders as part of European visit US President starts the beginning of what promises to be stormy week-long visit to Europe with a NATO meeting in Belgium. Rachael Rizzo of the Centre for a New American Security discusses what may happen. Miss America beauty pageant For the first time in nearly 100 years, when young women vying for the title of Miss America appear on stage in Atlantic City this September it won't be in swimsuits. In the #MeToo era, the historic pageant is promising Miss America 2.0 will focus on contestants talents, intelligence and ideas - not their outward appearance. But not everyone is happy to say bye-bye to the bikinis.

The Behind the News team report on the Wild Boars successful recovery after a dramatic international rescue mission, Tasmanian vet’s calling on four-legged blood donors, a python scare in Poland after residents recover a massive section of python skin; plus a wrap-up of the day's news and sport.

BtN Newsbreak: July 12, 2018

Years 3-4, 5-6 News and current affairs

The Behind the News team report on the Wild Boars successful recovery after a dramatic international rescue mission, Tasmanian vet’s calling on four-legged blood donors, a python scare in Poland after residents recover a massive section of python skin; plus a wrap-up of the day's news and sport.

By request of the Federal Government, Sammy J offers up an alternative national anthem.

Sammy J: July 12, 2018

Years 9-10, 11-12 News and current affairs

By request of the Federal Government, Sammy J offers up an alternative national anthem.

NAIDOC 2018 celebrates the invaluable contributions Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women have made and continue to make to our communities, our families and our history with the theme: Because of Her We Can. While their role in society has often been invisible, unsung or diminished, reporter Nakari Thorpe travelled back to her birthplace in Victoria to ensure the story of the women who inspired her is remembered.

Living Black: Strong Women

Years 9-10, 11-12 Indigenous Australians, News and current affairs

NAIDOC 2018 celebrates the invaluable contributions Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women have made and continue to make to our communities, our families and our history with the theme: Because of Her We Can. While their role in society has often been invisible, unsung or diminished, reporter Nakari Thorpe travelled back to her birthplace in Victoria to ensure the story of the women who inspired her is remembered.

Fortnite Phenomenon
If you have kids, chances are they're among the 125 million people playing the popular video game Fortnite. And it's driving some parents and teachers crazy. They are flocking to professional help to pry their kids away but for others the game is just like any other hobby - it's all about balance.
Bernard Collaery
Unprecedented legal action against two men for allegedly breaching the intelligence services act has sparked fierce debate about the balance between national security and the public's right to know.
Rod Sims
Australia's competition watchdog has laid out a sweeping plan to bring those bills down and says it could save households up to $400 a year. Rod Sims outlines what the ACCC has in mind.
Rural Mental Health
A western Victorian farmer has come up with a bald plan to give his industry national exposure. He's convincing an increasing number of his colleagues to take their kit off. It's part of a cheeky new campaign called "The Naked Farmer", which aims to raise awareness of - and funding for - mental health.
Dept. of Veterans' Affairs
Last month 7.30 aired a story about the extraordinary lengths the Department of Veterans' Affairs went to, to thwart a compensation claim: secretly changing its own policy in order to stop a claim by a former elite paratrooper who had badly injured his back. We've now learnt the head of the Veterans' Affairs department has requested a meeting with Mr Rollins in order to issue a personal apology. The ministers for Defence and Veterans Affairs have also ordered a departmental review into the matter.

7.30: Fortnite Phenomenon/ Bernard Collaery/Rod Sims/Rural Mental Health/Dept. of Veteran Affairs

Years 11-12 News and current affairs

Fortnite Phenomenon If you have kids, chances are they're among the 125 million people playing the popular video game Fortnite. And it's driving some parents and teachers crazy. They are flocking to professional help to pry their kids away but for others the game is just like any other hobby - it's all about balance. Bernard Collaery Unprecedented legal action against two men for allegedly breaching the intelligence services act has sparked fierce debate about the balance between national security and the public's right to know. Rod Sims Australia's competition watchdog has laid out a sweeping plan to bring those bills down and says it could save households up to $400 a year. Rod Sims outlines what the ACCC has in mind. Rural Mental Health A western Victorian farmer has come up with a bald plan to give his industry national exposure. He's convincing an increasing number of his colleagues to take their kit off. It's part of a cheeky new campaign called "The Naked Farmer", which aims to raise awareness of - and funding for - mental health. Dept. of Veterans' Affairs Last month 7.30 aired a story about the extraordinary lengths the Department of Veterans' Affairs went to, to thwart a compensation claim: secretly changing its own policy in order to stop a claim by a former elite paratrooper who had badly injured his back. We've now learnt the head of the Veterans' Affairs department has requested a meeting with Mr Rollins in order to issue a personal apology. The ministers for Defence and Veterans Affairs have also ordered a departmental review into the matter.

The Behind the News team report on the successful rescue of the entire Wild Boars soccer team, the record-breaking Russian cargo spacecraft that reached the International Space Station in just four hours, a recently upgraded turtle hospital in Darwin; plus a wrap-up of the day's news and sport.

BtN Newsbreak: July 11, 2018

Years 3-4, 5-6 News and current affairs

The Behind the News team report on the successful rescue of the entire Wild Boars soccer team, the record-breaking Russian cargo spacecraft that reached the International Space Station in just four hours, a recently upgraded turtle hospital in Darwin; plus a wrap-up of the day's news and sport.

For the past nine years, Iceland has ranked first in the World Economic Forum’s Gender Equality Index. Australia is ranked 35th.

The Viking nation of Iceland has become a feminist utopia. We look at how the island country became the best place on earth to be a woman, and why that also means it’s the best place to be a man.

In part two, SBS World News presenter Janice Petersen travels to the island country to explore how it became world capital of gender equality, and looks at what impact this is having on the idea of masculinity in society.

Dateline: Defending Gender: The Best Place to Be a Woman (Part 2)

Years 11-12 News and current affairs

For the past nine years, Iceland has ranked first in the World Economic Forum’s Gender Equality Index. Australia is ranked 35th. The Viking nation of Iceland has become a feminist utopia. We look at how the island country became the best place on earth to be a woman, and why that also means it’s the best place to be a man. In part two, SBS World News presenter Janice Petersen travels to the island country to explore how it became world capital of gender equality, and looks at what impact this is having on the idea of masculinity in society.

Thailand Cave Rescue
Tonight the mission to rescue the boys trapped in a flooded cave in Thailand is entering its final stage. ABC correspondent Anne Barker joins us now live from the scene.
Former Scout Leader Sentenced
A former Scout leader has been sentenced to 10 years jail for grooming and sexually abusing a child under 16, as well as possessing child pornography in relation to a young female Scout.
Boris Johnson Resigns amid Brexit Fallout
British Prime Minister Theresa May is putting on a brave face over the resignation of foreign secretary Boris Johnson, the second cabinet minister to quit in as many days as her government wrestles with the thorny issue of Brexit.
James Carver on the resignation of Boris Johnson
James Carver is a former UK Independence Party member of the European Parliament who now sits in that chamber as an independent. He joins 7.30 from Brussels.
Clay and Corey
There aren't too many teenagers who run their own business or know how to fly planes. But we met two young guys who are doing exactly that - and also have autism.

7.30: Thailand Cave Rescue/Former Scout Leader Sentenced/Boris Johnson Resigns Amid Brexit Fallout/James Carver on The Resignation of Boris Johnson/ Clay and Corey

Years 11-12 News and current affairs

Thailand Cave Rescue Tonight the mission to rescue the boys trapped in a flooded cave in Thailand is entering its final stage. ABC correspondent Anne Barker joins us now live from the scene. Former Scout Leader Sentenced A former Scout leader has been sentenced to 10 years jail for grooming and sexually abusing a child under 16, as well as possessing child pornography in relation to a young female Scout. Boris Johnson Resigns amid Brexit Fallout British Prime Minister Theresa May is putting on a brave face over the resignation of foreign secretary Boris Johnson, the second cabinet minister to quit in as many days as her government wrestles with the thorny issue of Brexit. James Carver on the resignation of Boris Johnson James Carver is a former UK Independence Party member of the European Parliament who now sits in that chamber as an independent. He joins 7.30 from Brussels. Clay and Corey There aren't too many teenagers who run their own business or know how to fly planes. But we met two young guys who are doing exactly that - and also have autism.

The Behind the News team report on the next group of boys to be successfully rescued from the Tham Khao Luang caves, the heavy flooding continuing to devastate western Japan, Zoos Victoria’s stand against Nestle after the company’s Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) certification was taken away, Starbucks’ latest attempt to cut down on plastics and all the inspirational women being celebrated during NAIDOC Week. From Nova Peris to Gladys Elphick, “Because of Her, We Can”. Plus a wrap-up of the day's news and sport.

BtN Newsbreak: July 10, 2018

Years 3-4, 5-6 News and current affairs

The Behind the News team report on the next group of boys to be successfully rescued from the Tham Khao Luang caves, the heavy flooding continuing to devastate western Japan, Zoos Victoria’s stand against Nestle after the company’s Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) certification was taken away, Starbucks’ latest attempt to cut down on plastics and all the inspirational women being celebrated during NAIDOC Week. From Nova Peris to Gladys Elphick, “Because of Her, We Can”. Plus a wrap-up of the day's news and sport.

On tonight's episode of Interview, Andrew sits down with Melbourne Cup winning jockey Michelle Payne. Also, father and son musicians Neil and Liam Finn open up about their relationship and music.

Interview

Years 9-10, 11-12 News and current affairs, Personal and social capability

On tonight's episode of Interview, Andrew sits down with Melbourne Cup winning jockey Michelle Payne. Also, father and son musicians Neil and Liam Finn open up about their relationship and music.

Jenny Brockie takes a look at why people are suffering from more food insecurities.
Once or twice a week, Sunita and her husband go without a meal so their two children can have something to eat. Other times, they turn to Weet-Bix for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
A growing number of Australians are going hungry. CEO of Foodbank, Australia’s largest hunger relief organisation, Brianna Casey says 3.6 million Australians have been food insecure in the last 12 months – including one in five children.
Renee and Grant’s lives changed overnight when Grant had an accident at work. The pair suddenly found themselves struggling to afford food for their family of six, while trying to keep up with mortgage repayments and other bills. Even with the help of a community food program that provides low cost groceries, they both say they still skip meals each week so their children can eat.

Aunty Lena, a member of the Stolen Generations, has three adult children, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren living under her roof. With only her aged pension for income, she struggles to feed her large family after paying the rent and electricity, but she’s resolved to keeping her household together.
She mostly chooses the food her grandchildren want to eat from a local food relief program, and says meat is a luxury.
Charities and food rescue organisations have stepped up to help provide nutritious food and hot meals for those who might otherwise go without. And thousands of schools across the country are now running breakfast clubs to make sure their students have a healthy meal to start the school day.
But Brianna admits food relief programs are “a bandaid over a gaping wound,” and that while sourcing food for those in need is crucial, it doesn’t get to the root cause of food insecurity.
This week, Insight asks – who’s going hungry in Australia, and why?

Insight: Hungry

Years 9-10, 11-12 News and current affairs, Intercultural understanding

Jenny Brockie takes a look at why people are suffering from more food insecurities. Once or twice a week, Sunita and her husband go without a meal so their two children can have something to eat. Other times, they turn to Weet-Bix for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A growing number of Australians are going hungry. CEO of Foodbank, Australia’s largest hunger relief organisation, Brianna Casey says 3.6 million Australians have been food insecure in the last 12 months – including one in five children. Renee and Grant’s lives changed overnight when Grant had an accident at work. The pair suddenly found themselves struggling to afford food for their family of six, while trying to keep up with mortgage repayments and other bills. Even with the help of a community food program that provides low cost groceries, they both say they still skip meals each week so their children can eat. Aunty Lena, a member of the Stolen Generations, has three adult children, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren living under her roof. With only her aged pension for income, she struggles to feed her large family after paying the rent and electricity, but she’s resolved to keeping her household together. She mostly chooses the food her grandchildren want to eat from a local food relief program, and says meat is a luxury. Charities and food rescue organisations have stepped up to help provide nutritious food and hot meals for those who might otherwise go without. And thousands of schools across the country are now running breakfast clubs to make sure their students have a healthy meal to start the school day. But Brianna admits food relief programs are “a bandaid over a gaping wound,” and that while sourcing food for those in need is crucial, it doesn’t get to the root cause of food insecurity. This week, Insight asks – who’s going hungry in Australia, and why?

This is the inside story of 104-year-old activist David Goodall's last days in Europe as he farewells family and campaigns for the right to die, up to his final hour.

Foreign Correspondent: On His Own Terms

Years 11-12 News and current affairs, Civics and citizenship

This is the inside story of 104-year-old activist David Goodall's last days in Europe as he farewells family and campaigns for the right to die, up to his final hour.

British author and environmental activist Mark Lynas presents a special address to the National and Rural Press Club.

National Press Club Address: Mark Lynas

Years 9-10, 11-12 News and current affairs

British author and environmental activist Mark Lynas presents a special address to the National and Rural Press Club.

William Tyrrell Mystery
It's been almost four years since William Tyrrell went missing from the yard of his foster-grandmother's house in Kendall, NSW. 7.30 reporter Kate Wild spends time in the town where William disappeared.
Heat or Eat?
This winter will bring some of the biggest energy bills many families have ever faced. The burden of these price rises is forcing some families to turn to charities or take drastic action to reduce their power bills.
Ivan Karadzic
Yesterday four of the boys trapped in the Thailand cave were rescued by an international team of divers. 7.30 talks to Ivan Karadzic, a volunteer diver taking part in this extraordinary mission.
Australian-bred Greyhounds
The fate of more than 600 Australian-bred greyhounds hangs in the balance with the imminent closure of Macau's infamous Canidrome racetrack.
Second Operation
A second operation is underway to rescue the remaining eight members of a boy's soccer team and their assistant coach from a flooded cave in Thailand. Joining 7.30 with an update is our correspondent at the scene in northern Thailand, Anne Barker.

7.30: William Tyrrrell Mystery/ Heat or Eat/ Ivan Karadzic/Australian-bred Greyhounds/ Second Operation

Years 11-12 News and current affairs

William Tyrrell Mystery It's been almost four years since William Tyrrell went missing from the yard of his foster-grandmother's house in Kendall, NSW. 7.30 reporter Kate Wild spends time in the town where William disappeared. Heat or Eat? This winter will bring some of the biggest energy bills many families have ever faced. The burden of these price rises is forcing some families to turn to charities or take drastic action to reduce their power bills. Ivan Karadzic Yesterday four of the boys trapped in the Thailand cave were rescued by an international team of divers. 7.30 talks to Ivan Karadzic, a volunteer diver taking part in this extraordinary mission. Australian-bred Greyhounds The fate of more than 600 Australian-bred greyhounds hangs in the balance with the imminent closure of Macau's infamous Canidrome racetrack. Second Operation A second operation is underway to rescue the remaining eight members of a boy's soccer team and their assistant coach from a flooded cave in Thailand. Joining 7.30 with an update is our correspondent at the scene in northern Thailand, Anne Barker.

The Behind the News team report on the first few boys to be rescued from the Tham Khao Luang caves, the record-breaking floods affecting hundreds in Japan, the federal government’s push for specialised STEM teachers, the Seahorse Hotels ensuring adequate housing for our threatened Seahorse populations; plus a wrap-up of the day's news and sport.

BtN Newsbreak: July 9, 2018

Years 3-4, 5-6 News and current affairs

The Behind the News team report on the first few boys to be rescued from the Tham Khao Luang caves, the record-breaking floods affecting hundreds in Japan, the federal government’s push for specialised STEM teachers, the Seahorse Hotels ensuring adequate housing for our threatened Seahorse populations; plus a wrap-up of the day's news and sport.

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