What's the case for ditching non-compete clauses?

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Host Francesca Amiker sits down with directors Joe and Anthony Russo, producer Angela Russo-Otstot, stars Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt, and more to uncover how family was the key to building the emotional core of The Electric State . From the Russos’ own experiences growing up in a large Italian family to the film’s central relationship between Michelle and her robot brother Kid Cosmo, family relationships both on and off of the set were the key to bringing The Electric State to life. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts . State Secrets: Inside the Making of The Electric State is produced by Netflix and Treefort Media.…

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Critics say non-compete clauses are increasingly being used in employment contracts to prevent a worker taking skills and knowledge from one employer and opening their own business, or joining a competitor.

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What's the case for ditching non-compete clauses?

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26:58

The Federal Budget, and the reply from the Opposition, has given Australians a choice of cost of living relief ahead of the May 3 election.

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Salmon industry reacts to new environment laws 6:13

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The future of salmon farming in Tasmania's Macquarie Harbour has been secured, after legislation passed through the Senate. But the legislation has divided the community.

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Fire ants: More than 20 people hospitalised in Queensland 3:50

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Invasive species are driving more than 80 per cent of Australia's most vulnerable native plants and animals towards extinction, according to the Invasive Species Council. Meanwhile, in the aftermath of ex-tropical Cyclone Alfred, Queensland has experienced an alarming surge in fire ants. Guest: Jack Gough, CEO and Advocacy Director at the Invasive Species Council Producer: Kelly-Anne Taylor…

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Opposition flags fuel excise cut, but who would benefit? 6:20

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US Signal security fallout turns to finger pointing 5:59

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Sudan's army re-captures airport as civil war rages on 6:31

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'Devil in the detail' with Coalition's 'National Gas Plan' 5:51

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5:51

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has used his budget reply to unveil a "National Gas Plan", which he says will prioritise domestic supply of gas and reduce energy bills for Australians. If elected, Mr Dutton says the Coalition government's plan will include fast-tracking new gas projects. But the Founder and Director of think-tank, Climate Energy Finance, says the "devil will be in the detail" with the proposal. Guest: Tim Buckley, Founder and Director, Producer: Lexie Jeuniewic…

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US automotive tariffs to hike costs, reduce supply 6:16

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What's the state of play before the federal election? 9:10

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Changing Australia: Marc Diplock on helping veterans transition to a civilian life 22:12

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A recent Four Corners investigation into Australia's childcare crisis shocked the nation. In an industry dominated by private organisations, it unveiled the catastrophic impact putting profit above education and care is having. Now, the focus hones in on how childcare has become one of the most profitable plays in Australian real estate with families feeling the pinch of the cost.…

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Government appears to abandon plans for a Makarrata commission 7:36

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