Bi-Partisan Support Offered Up For A Podcast Equipment Buyback Scheme

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The nation of Australia has reached a rare moment of unity today, as the country's leaders came together in a stunning display of bi-partisanship.

With a flurry of legislation set to be introduced to a rushed back parliament, all sides of politics have been trading blows on how best to combat anti-semitism and hate in the aftermath of Bondi.

With quickly drafted changes to the current hate-laws set to fail, and uproar in the bush over changes to gun laws - the Government and Opposition have actually managed to come together over a different and somewhat unrelated buy-back scheme.

The unusual agreement and shaking off hands comes in regards to a long-awaited and needed buy back of podcast equipment.

Rolling out from the middle of the year, the new scheme will see at least 90% of podcast equipment bought back from people around the country.

"It's a move designed to improve the quality of social media and public discourse," said the Prime Minister today.

"For too long now it's been too easy for, mainly blokes, to get a microphone and start just talking shit and posting it on the internet."

"So we are passing legislation to combat that."

"Anyone with a podcast will need a licence, and need to have certified Rode gear, to back an Aussie made company."

The Greens and One Nation are both opposing the move, but won't be able to block it.

More to come.