THE NIGHTLY FIVE: Bali Nine, Marles sued, NSW drug driving & First Test

LISTEN NOW: Deputy PM sued by former staffer, should the Govt bring the Bali Nine home? Pacific Islander visa scheme slammed and where it all went wrong in the First Test.

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On today’s show, Deputy PM Richard Marles is being sued by a former staffer.

The Australian government are working to bring the remaining members of the Bali Nine home.

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A spike in drug related driving deaths in New South Wales has prompted calls for more roadside testing.

An Australian visa scheme for Pacific Islanders has been compared to slavery.

And a recap of the insane First Test against India.

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