# Weekly Wrap: Unpacking the budget reactions (and 47% memes)

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Podcast: [News Club](https://stenobird.com/podcast/news-club-251816)
Published: 2026-05-22T19:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

You may have seen those 47% memes going around, taking aim at Labor's tax changes - we’ll unpack what those are about, as well as the rest of the budget debate from this week. We’ve also got the story of the activists intercepted off the coast of Gaza and Israel, and the NRL player who revealed his motor neuron diagnosis this week. Plus, we have a recommendation for a shortcut in life. Links Eliza’s recommendation: Yalla chocolate mousse Want more News Club in your life? We've got you… ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for our News Club newsletter⁠⁠ Watch all our episodes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on YouTube⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠ @TheSquiz⁠⁠ PS: If you love what we do, the best way to support us is by clicking ‘follow’ on Apple or Spotify. A huge thanks to those who drop us a 5-star review, or even better - spread the word about News Club with your friends, family, colleagues... even your barista. Hosts: Eliza Harvey & Kate Watson Producer & Editor: Ryan Pemberton Researcher: Sophie Felice

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