EPISODE · May 11, 2026 · 31 MIN
'Get rich' scheme targets tradies + One Nation's future
from Hack · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australian tradies and apprentices are being targeted by social media influencers claiming to hold the secrets to financial freedom.In this hack investigation, we find out what happens when people sign up with one of the big agencies promoting these videos: ABC Academy, also called ABC Sales Agency. Is it legit, or are people being ripped off?Plus we unpack One Nation's victory in the Farrer by-election which delivered the party its first ever lower house seat in federal parliament. Listen now: 01:07 - Inside the 'get rich' scheme targeting tradies21:48 - Will the rise of One Nation spell the end of the Coalition?Guests:Deanna Grant-Smith, professor of management, Sunshine Coast University Alice Angeloni, reporter, triple j hackAssociate Professor Jill Sheppard, political expert, Australian National UniversityGet the whole story from hack:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm
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