Headlines: Labor looks to crack down on billionaires in Aussie elections, fears of a trade war overshadow APEC summit and Aussie scientists invent possible solution for fatbergs.

Deep Dive: The federal government has introduced a world-first plan to ban kids younger than 16 from accessing social media.

Depending on who you ask, it's either an election-winning policy that addresses the anxieties of mums and dads across the country - or a poorly thought out, privacy-stealing power grab.

The ban has received bipartisan support from the government - so what's the big deal if it comes into law?

In this episode of The Briefing, Chris Spyrou unpacks what the ban will mean with 17-year-old Leo Puglisi, founder of 6News, tech and political commentator Stilgherrian, and Libertarian MP David Limbrick.

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Announcement of those who will sit alongside Donald Trump as his hand-picked team in the White House for the next four years are coming in thick and fast.

Some of the president’s staunchest and most loyal defenders are being rewarded with positions in his administration, and each pick offers us a better insight into how he wants to shape America over his presidency. So, who are the biggest names in Trump’s administration so far? And what do these appointments tell us about what another four years under Donald J Trump will look like?

On this episode of The Briefing Sacha Barbour Gatt and Bension Siebert break down the key names announced so far, and what you need to know about them.

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Headlines: Trump and Biden meet at the White House, New duty of care laws for social media companies, High Court rules Catholic Church not liable for abuse, and two Aussie cities rank in the top ten in the world for the cleanest air.

Deep Dive: Corporations shape our world and while they can drive economies, they also have considerable influence over our environment and society.

One way some businesses try to leave a positive mark is through Corporate Social Responsibility. The United Nations and the Australian Human Rights Commission champion CSR’s potential, but not everyone is buying in.

Employment lawyer Josh Bornstein argues that CSR might be nothing more than a façade. Josh joins Chris Spyrou on this episode of The Briefing to share why he believes CSR could be just a marketing tool and how it might distract from real accountability.

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