Backroom battles in Canberra + When religion & abortion rights collide
About this episode
Monday Headlines: Albo to reveal ministerial lineup today, Pope calls for ‘no more war’ in first Sunday message, a tonne of cocaine seized off NSW's east coast, and Brisbane has secured the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo for 2026!
Deep Dive: Should doctors be required to help patients access abortion services, even if it conflicts with their personal beliefs?
That was the question at the centre of a major pro-life protest that brought parts of Sydney’s CBD to a standstill last week.
At the heart of the controversy is a new bill introduced by Greens MP and former GP Dr Amanda Cohn, aimed at expanding access to abortion across New South Wales.
In this episode of The Briefing, Chris Spyrou speaks with Dr Amanda Cohn and one of its leading critics, University of Adelaide law professor Dr Joanna Howe.
Follow The Briefing:
TikTok: @listnrnewsroom
Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast
YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom
Facebook: @LiSTNR Newsroom
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Get every episode summarized
Each time The Briefing publishes, we email you a written briefing from the transcript — the topics, who appeared, and any specific claims, with the ad reads skipped.
Email me new episodesFree for 3 shows. No card needed.
No transcript yet
This episode has not been transcribed. Request it and it moves to the front of the queue.
More episodes
More from The Briefing
BONUS: How to make friends with a magpie this swooping season
The Briefing
Our Take: HBO's Harry Potter, a kidney donation & Chris loses to English (again)
The Briefing
SPECIAL: The long shadow of 9/11 twenty-five years on
The Briefing
Is Trump buying votes? + Insta warns killing the algo will 'overwhelm' you
The Briefing