About this episode
The episode discusses allegations against a booking agency for failing to pay Australian artists and the upcoming changes to the NDIS.
A hack investigation has uncovered allegations a booking agency failed to pay more than 20 Australia bands and artists. Multiple artists have told hack they were "ghosted" by the booking company after gigs. So what can you do if you don't get paid? Plus, Health and NDIS Minister Mark Butler has announced big changes to the way the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will operate. The changes will mean 160,000 people will be removed from the scheme. Listen now: 01:01 - The booking agency not paying Australian artists 09:13 - What to do if you don't get paid 14:03 - How the government is changing the NDIS Guests: Moira McKenzie, music and entertainment lawyer Dr Martin Laverty, CEO of disability service provider Aruma Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm
People in this episode
Guests: Moira McKenzie, Dr Martin Laverty
Topics covered
- booking agency
- Australian artists
- NDIS reform
- payment issues
- government changes
Keywords
- ghosted
- booking agent
- NDIS reform
- Australian bands
- payment issues
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: NDIS, triplej
Places: Australia
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