THE NIGHTLY FIVE: Dutton vs Aboriginal flag, Qantas strike & worst ads

LISTEN NOW: Dutton vs Aboriginal flag continues, Qantas worker strike to impact flights, new jobs data makes rate cut unlikely, $600m NRL deal to keep PNG from China & worst Ads in 2024

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On today’s show, new jobs data makes a rate cut unlikely.

Peter Dutton’s bizarre crusade against the Aboriginal flag is continuing.

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Qantas engineers are on their own crusade for better pay and conditions.

How the Australian government is using rugby league to counter China’s influence in the South Pacific.

And the year’s most complained about ads.

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