Dangerous new turn in Iran war + Landmark compensation court win
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A Listener Production. Hi, Natasha Belling with you and welcome to the afternoon edition of The Briefing. Coming up in our deep dive, the dangerous new phase in the war in the Middle East. It seems any peace deal is now off the table as all out attacks erupt between the US, Israel and Iran. We speak with a top defence expert about what may happen next and why President Trump may be forced to launch a new all out war. But first, let's check the afternoon headlines this Wednesday, 10 June. A major court decision could see the federal government pay out millions of dollars in compensation. Today, the High Court has ruled that the Australian government could owe tens of millions of dollars to people who were illegally detained in our immigration detention centres.
The liability flows from the ruling in 2023 that it was illegal to indefinitely detain asylum seekers who did not have a home country. And after that 2023 ruling, around 340 non-citizens were released, with reports they could now be eligible for compensation for their unlawful detention. One Nation has fought back against the federal government in a fundraising standoff.
What recent developments have escalated the Iran war?
Labor posted an ad asking for donations of $27 to help stop the rise of One Nation. In response, Pauline Hanson's party launched its Fire the Liar campaign, targeting the Prime Minister for breaking election promises and asking for Australians to also donate. One Nation's fundraising drive on its website had an initial target of $1 million. At the time of publishing this afternoon, donations have already reached more than $630,000. Here is One Nation MP Barnaby Joyce.
The movement goes across Australia the members within One Nation. It's a reflection on how the Australian people see politics and how they want it changed.
It comes as speculation grows the federal government could announce a back down over its controversial changes to capital gains tax. Tens of thousands of people have gathered at the MCG this afternoon for the state funeral of AFL great and MND campaigner Neil Danaher. A number of high-profile politicians, including the Prime Minister and Federal Opposition Leader, joined the commemorations for Neil, who passed away at the end of last month after a brave 13-year battle with what he called the Beast. Danaher also founded Fight MND, which has raised more than $100 million. In 2025, he was named Australian of the Year.
How is the US responding to the renewed conflict in the Middle East?
Amongst the many tributes this afternoon to Neil was his wife of 41 years, Jane.
But MND doesn't define Neil. Neil is defined by his character, his integrity, his humility, his honesty, his strength and resilience. by his sharp wit, his cheeky smile, his love of family and friends and his wonderful love of laughter. This is how we will remember Neil. I love you, darling. Thank you.
The alleged Bondi shooter has been charged with 19 additional offences.
What significant court ruling could impact Australian immigration policy?
Naveed Akram was initially charged with 59 offences, including 15 counts of murder. The new charges include discharging a firearm with intent to resist arrest and shooting with intent to murder. Akram's lawyer said the 24-year-old is yet to enter a plea as the matter is still in its infancy. In US politics, an oyster farmer has officially become the Democratic candidate to represent the state of Maine in the Senate. Graham Plattner's election is one of the key votes that could take control of the government away from Trump's Republican Party. Plattner is a political newcomer. He was only recruited to run last year and has never held an elected office. But he's not without controversy. In the last week, his campaign has been rocked by public revelations that before his campaign started, he had exchanged sexually explicit texts with other women.
Plattner addressed those controversies in today's Victory Speech.
If you believe as I do... that we can change our politics and change our country, then you must also believe that people can change. And the reason I believe that is because I have lived it. And the reason that I have lived it is because of my wife.
And researchers have found a connection between smartphones and declining birth rates.
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Chapters
6 chapters
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What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:02–1:23
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What recent developments have escalated the Iran war?
1:23–2:51
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How is the US responding to the renewed conflict in the Middle East?
2:51–3:33
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What significant court ruling could impact Australian immigration policy?
3:33–7:59
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How is One Nation's fundraising campaign affecting Australian politics?
7:59–13:43
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What was the significance of Neale Daniher's state funeral?
13:43–14:29
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