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EPISODE · Jul 29, 2025 · 30 MIN

Cheap power, partner income tests + not taking breaks at work

from Hack · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation

The coalition is arguing about whether to drop its net zero commitment, as the CSIRO releases a report on the cheapest way of generating electricity. Spoiler: renewables did well. Plus, ever heard of the partner income test? Some people who rely on the DSP reckon it's outdated, and is putting people living with disability at risk. And do you skip your breaks at work? It could be impacting your health. Listen now: 01:30 - Energy commitments14:45 - How the Partner Income Test is holding back people on the DSP 20:00 - Why you need to be taking your work breaksGuests: Paul Graham, Chief Energy economist and lead author of the CSIRO GenCost reportVanessa Miles,  organisational psychologistGet the whole story from Hack:Follow us on InstagramSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live at 5:30pm

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