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

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 Some people who rely on the DSP reckon it's outdated, and is putting people living with disability at risk.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 commitments 14:45 - How the Partner Income Test is holding back people on the DSP  20:00 - Why you need to be taking your work breaks Guests:  Paul Graham, Chief Energy economist and lead author of the CSIRO GenCost report Vanessa Miles,  organisational psychologist Get the whole story from Hack: Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live at 5:30pm

An episode of the Hack podcast, hosted by Australian Broadcasting Corporation, titled "Cheap power, partner income tests + not taking breaks at work" was published on July 29, 2025 and runs 30 minutes.

July 29, 2025 ·30m · Hack

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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 Some people who rely on the DSP reckon it's outdated, and is putting people living with disability at risk.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 commitments 14:45 - How the Partner Income Test is holding back people on the DSP  20:00 - Why you need to be taking your work breaks Guests:  Paul Graham, Chief Energy economist and lead author of the CSIRO GenCost report Vanessa Miles,  organisational psychologist Get the whole story from Hack: Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live at 5:30pm

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