THE MISSING EMISSIONS Reporter: Wendy Carlisle The claim that coal seam gas is 50% cleaner than coal is coming under renewed scrutiny as more science comes in. The government is now reviewing the situation, but in the meantime investors are getting the jitters over the real carbon exposure. So why hasn't the Government insisted on better science?
Background Briefing is now broadcast after the 8am news bulletin on Sunday morning.
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THE PARROT SMUGGLERS Reporter: Hagar Cohen Australia has some of the strongest laws in the world to tackle wildlife crime, yet the trade in native and exotic birds continues virtually unchecked. Two high profile attempts to prosecute the smugglers have failed. Why?
THE QUICK AND THE DEAD Reporter: Timothy McDonald For years the greyhound industry has accepted the routine killing of injured and failed racing dogs. A leading official reveals thousands are killed each year in NSW alone, and says the practice is out of step with community values.
AN EXCESSIVE USE OF FORCE? Reporter: Wendy Carlisle Brazilian student Roberto Laudisio Curti died after being chased, pinned down and tasered fourteen times by NSW police officers. The police say the use of force was reasonable but evidence at the inquest into his death said it was 'unreasonable', 'excessive' and an 'act of thuggery'. Did the police shoot first and ask questions later?
WHERE THERE'S SMOKE Reporter: Stan Correy A fatal fire in a Sydney high rise apartment building has exposed widespread failures in fire safety compliance. For residents of Australia's tallest apartment building it is a burning issue.
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CREDIT RATINGS AGENCIES and LOCAL COUNCILS This week the Global Mail looked at the ramifications of the case against the ratings agencies over the sale of financial products to local councils in Australia. Background Briefing reporter Stan Correy looked at this story in his two programs AAA ratings for rates and Credit ratings agencies .
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