Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Iraq’s lowered age of consent. Interview with Sarah Williams.

Yes... we're STILL talking about Donald Trump. This week, the president-elect appointed billionaire Elon Musk to lead a new Department of Government Efficiency. Are we surprised? Nope. Are we concerned? Yep.Also this week, we share the devastating story from Iraq, where girls as young as nine years old could be forced into marriage with adult men, as conservative groups in parliament push for legislation that would lower the age of consent.Plus, we sit down with Sarah Williams, founder of What Were You Wearing, activist for domestic and family violence, and Marie Claire's 2024 Advocate of the Year. She has helped organise vigils that are happening across the country to remember the 81 women killed by violence in 2024. Don't miss it.Stories discussed this week:Greens to put $100 million a year to abortion access in public hospitalsAnne Johnstone becomes first female principal at Cranbrook following overhaul of ‘toxic’ culture at the private schoolTrump picks Elon Musk to head ‘government efficiency’ department‘Your body, my choice’: 4,600% spike in comments promoting gendered violence post-electionIraq set to lower the age of consent to just nine years oldIf you or someone you know is experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, domestic, family or sexual violence call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732, chat online via 1800RESPECT.org.au or text 0458 737 732. If you are concerned about your behaviour or use of violence, you can contact the Men’s Referral Service on 1300 766 491 or visit www.ntv.org.au.Feeling worried or no good? No shame, no judgement, safe place to yarn. Speak to a 13YARN Crisis Supporter, call 13 92 76. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.In an emergency, call 000.The Women's Agenda Podcast is produced by Agenda Media, the 100% women-founded and owned media business, publishing the daily news publication Women’s Agenda. Producers: Olivia Cleal and Allison Ho Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.