The Conversation Hour

Legislation to stop life insurers from using adverse genetic tests came into place this week. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss what this landmark law reform will mean for early detection of disease. 
Also in this edition, the Beach Boys hit Good Vibrations turns 60 today, we hear about the extraordinary production process that went into making the hit. Plus, the common words that have a mysterious origin.

Recent polling indicates that 60 per-cent of Victorians have not yet committed to who they will vote for in the Victoria election. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we talk why this election is particularly volatile and what sorts of things might influence how people vote next month.
Also in this edition, the push to ban wood fire heaters, a pre-COP debrief. Plus, it's World Octopus Day!

As Federal opposition leader Angus Taylor promises to make the biggest cuts to migration in Australian history, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss the potential impacts on aged care, business as well as what it means for refugees.
Also in this edition, what came out of the parliamentary inquiry into AI and creatives. Plus, we celebrate 30 years of The Corner Hotel.

As Open AI's Chief Strategy officer Jason Kwon is set to appear before a parliamentary inquiry after the Medicare AI breach, in this edition of The Conversation Hour ask you if you are getting more or less worried about Ai over time.
Also in this edition, should friendships have a legal status. Plus, how can we better support seafarers.

It's International Tenants Day and in this edition of the Conversation Hour we speak with Tenants Victoria about what protections they would like to see put in place ahead of a forum they are holding this afternoon.
Also in this edition, what's the purpose of the pre-COP meeting in Fiji? A debrief on the NRL grandfinal. Plus, are glow worms the best inspects?