News Weakly Issue 135

TNEWS WEAKLY – 30th November, 2024 This week, Sami Shah dives into Labor’s last-minute legislative frenzy, controversial social media bans for kids, and the latest parliamentary antics courtesy of Lidia Thorpe and Pauline Hanson. Get ready for sharp satire and biting analysis on the stories that matter most. Top Stories of the Week: 1. A Frenzied Final Sitting Labor pushes through 32 bills in 24 hours, proving they’re as adept at procrastination as they are at lawmaking. From social media restrictions to multinational tax reforms, Sami breaks down the highlights—and lowlights—of this legislative marathon. 2. Parliament Gets Thorped (Again) Lidia Thorpe steals the spotlight with her latest parliamentary outburst, while Pauline Hanson does her usual racism routine. Sami dissects the mess and wonders if anyone involved remembers why they’re there in the first place. Quote of the Week: "Labor just pushed 32 bills through in 24 hours, with all the energy of a Masters-level university student who spent the entire term skipping class and smoking weed." Support the Show Enjoy News Weakly? Keep us ad-free and independent by supporting Sami on Patreon at patreon.com/samishah. Every contribution helps! Sami Shah is a multi-award-winning comedian, writer, journalist, and broadcaster. For more: thesamishah.com Theme music "Historic Anticipation" by Paul Mottram This podcast is written, hosted, and produced by Sami Shah. Sami Shah is a multi-award-winning comedian, writer, journalist, and broadcaster. For more: http://thesamishah.com Theme music 'Historic Anticipation' by Paul Mottram This podcast is written, hosted, and produced by Sami Shah.