Headlines: Islamophobia envoy makes 54 recommendations

Today's headlines include:

• The first official report from Australia’s special envoy to combat Islamophobia has called on the Government to address the issue with the same “urgency” as any form of discrimination. 
• NSW Parliament has passed new laws targeting the illicit tobacco black market. 
• The FBI has released new footage believed to contain Charlie Kirk’s suspected shooter, as authorities continue their manhunt after yesterday’s assassination.
• And today’s good news: In what’s been described as a “once in a lifetime” phenomenon, an Iguana has given birth without mating at a British Zoo. 

Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Sam Koslowski
Producer: Elliot Lawry

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:05):
From the Dahlios. I'm Emma Gillespie, I'm Sam Kazlowski.

Speaker 2 (00:08):
It's Friday, the twelfth of September. Here's what's making headlines
the scene.

Speaker 1 (00:14):
The first official report from Australia's Special Envoy to combat
Islamophobia has called on the government to address the issue
with the same urgency as any form of discrimination. Findings
out today come one year after Aftab Malik was appointed
to the role by Prime Minister Anthony Albernizi. According to
Malik's report, Islamophobia is persistent, at times ignored and other

(00:36):
times denied, but never fully addressed in Australia. Malik met
with over one hundred Muslim community members, including experts, academics
and religious leaders across Australia to inform his findings. His
report contains fifty four recommendations, including a review of countess
terrorism laws and the launch of an inquiry into Islamophobia.
Albernizi said the government would carefully consider the recommendations.

Speaker 2 (01:02):
New South Wales Parliament has passed new laws targeting the
illicit tobacco black market. The legislation, which received bipartisan support,
will introduce increased fines of up to one point five
million dollars and prison sentences of up to seven years
for anyone caught selling tobacco illegally. The reforms also give
the state government powers to shut down businesses found doing

(01:24):
the wrong thing. New South Wales Health Minister Ryan Park
called the laws some of the toughest ilicit tobacco measures
in the country and said the changes will complement the
government's new tobacco licensing scheme. The state's liberal opposition has
welcomed the legislation, which it said, quote will crack down
on the dodgy tobacconists popping up on every high street

(01:44):
in New South Wales. Shadow Health Minister Kelly Sloane said
the new laws will quote help protect young people against
the harms of tobacco and vaping.

Speaker 1 (01:55):
The FBI has released new footage believed to contain Charlie
Kirk's suspected shooter, as authorities continue their manhunt after yesterday's assassination. Kirk,
a conservative political activist, was speaking at an outdoor event
at Utah Valley University when he was shot in front
of thousands of onlookers. New photos from the Utah Department

(02:15):
of Public Safety show a suspect wearing a backpack and
a black shirt featuring the American flag. Authorities are appealing
to the public for assistance with the release of footage
which appears to show a male suspect jumping off a
roof at the UNI after the assassination. The US President
Donald Trump has announced plans to award Charlie Kirk a
Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously.

Speaker 2 (02:39):
And today's good news. In what's been described as a
once in a lifetime phenomenon, an iguana has given birth
without mating. The female cask headed iguana produced eight hatchlings
at a British zoo in a rare virgin birth Yep,
you heard that correct, with no male involved. The iguana
gave birth through a pro called parthenogenesis, when unfertilized eggs

(03:03):
develop into embryos, creating offspring that are genetic clones of
their mother. The team at Telford Zoo called it a
powerful reminder of the wonders of nature, adding quote it's
self conservation without the help of humans and evolutionary insurance
to keep the species going in extreme circumstances.

Speaker 1 (03:21):
What a weird but wonderful note to end the week
of news. Emma, that's all we've got for you from
the Daily Oz newsroom Now. If you're looking for something
else to listen to on your way home this evening,
definitely check out today's Deep Dive to hear our interview
with Kelly Holiday aka Adam Hyde from Picking Duck Fame
on the new rules changing the Ossie music charts.

Speaker 2 (03:43):
Not one to miss a great chat with Adam and Elliott,
one of our journos. We will be back with another
Deep Dive on Monday, but until then, have a great weekend.

Speaker 1 (03:57):
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