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EPISODE · Apr 20, 2026 · 22 MIN

Woolies’ alleged fake discounts in court + Our protest rights under fire

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Tuesday Headlines:  Hopes of a peace deal between Iran and the US fade ACCC is accusing Woolworths of deliberately misleading shoppers AFL player Elijah Hollands admitted to hospital following mental health episode Rebel Wilson has appeared in federal court for a major defamation trial  Robot beats human record in half-marathon Deep Dive: Protest laws are under fresh scrutiny in Australia, after the arrest of 20 people in Brisbane over the weekend who used a phrase now banned by the state government.  Peaceful protest remains a fundamental human right under international law, so with these tighter rules in the wake of pro-Palestinian rallies and climate change marches; are we eroding that right?  In today's episode of The Briefing, Helen Smith is joined by Sarah Schwartz, Legal Director at Human Rights Law Centre speaks, who explains Australia’s patchwork of protest laws, your rights when you march, and how far authorities can go in restricting them.  If you or anyone needs help you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14, MensLine Australia on 1300 789 978, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander crisis support line 13YARN on 13 92 76 Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpodInstagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @TheBriefingPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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