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EPISODE · Apr 22, 2026 · 31 MIN

Getting 'ghosted' by a booking agent + NDIS reform

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A hack investigation has uncovered allegations a booking agency failed to pay more than 20 Australia bands and artists. Multiple artists have told hack they were "ghosted" by the booking company after gigs. So what can you do if you don't get paid?Plus, Health and NDIS Minister Mark Butler has announced big changes to the way the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will operate. The changes will mean 160,000 people will be removed from the scheme.Listen now:01:01  - The booking agency not paying Australian artists09:13  - What to do if you don't get paid14:03 - How the government is changing the NDISGuests: Moira McKenzie, music and entertainment lawyerDr Martin Laverty, CEO of disability service provider ArumaGet 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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