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EPISODE · May 18, 2026 · 15 MIN

Are we prepared for next pandemic? + Trump’s next threat to Iran

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Headlines:  Opposition promises to scrap Labor's tax changes  US President Donald Trump's new threat for Iran  Passenger detained and banned from Qantas after allegedly biting attendant   Thousands queue across the globe for SWATCH watch  Deep Dive: Over the weekend the World Health Organisation declared an Ebola outbreak in the Republic of Congo and Uganda as a ‘public health emergency of international concern’, following the recent Hantavirus cruise ship crisis, which has left many asking if Australia is prepared for another pandemic? Have we learnt any lessons from COVID-19 and what is needed to make sure that next time the Government gets the balance right? In this episode of The Briefing, Natarsha Belling is joined by Paul Griffin, a microbiologist and director of infectious diseases at Mater Hospital, who explains why trust in the public health system is vital for prevention.   Follow The Briefing:   TikTok: @thebriefingpod  Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast   YouTube: @TheBriefingPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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