Little Baby’s alleged killer to face court + Why our vax rates are falling

Little Baby’s alleged killer to face court + Why our vax rates are falling

May 3, 2026 · 23 min · Season 7 · Episode 211

About this episode

The episode discusses the alleged murder of Kumanjayi Little Baby and the Australian government's efforts to improve vaccine uptake among parents amidst rising hesitancy.

Monday Headlines:  Family of Kumanjayi Little Baby ‘relieved’ after man charged with her murder PM setting up major budget announcement that’ll break election promise Man charged over ‘horrendous’ alleged triple murder in Sydney’s southwest Japan’s Prime Minister touches down in Australia Kate Ceberano among 2026 ARIA Hall of Fame inductees Deep Dive: Amidst growing concern about our vaccine uptake, the Australian government has launched a new ad campaign specifically targeting parents, encouraging them to get their kids immunised.  But with vaccine fatigue, hesitancy and misinformation at an all-time high, what happens if the messaging doesn’t cut through?  In this episode of The Briefing, Health Minister Mark Butler joins Sacha Barbour Gatt to discuss why it’s becoming increasingly critical to change the messaging around jabs.  Follow The Briefing:  TikTok: @thebriefingpod Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast  YouTube: @TheBriefingPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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