SBS World News Radio

SBS World News Radio March 17

The Anglican church shocked at statistics revealing the extent of sexual abuse within the church;

The federal government - urged to rein in spending in the May Budget;

The weekend ahead in sport;

Anglican Church "deeply ashamed" of responses to child sexual abuse

SBS World News Radio: It's been revealed more than 1,000 complaints have been made alleging child sexual abuse in the Anglican Church in the last 35 years.

Business targets government's budget bottom line

SBS World News Radio: Australia's largest business lobby group has issued a warning to the federal government, urging it to rein in spending in the May Budget. The Business Council of Australia says government spending is growing faster than the country can afford -- and if it isn't curbed, will mean major tax rises or brutal cuts to services in the future.

But Labor has hit back at the Business Council, saying it's inconsistent to call for spending cuts while also advocating a tax break for big business. James Elton-Pym reports.

Anti-exploitation app launched by workplace ombudsman

SBS World News Radio: The exploitation and underpayment of young and migrant workers is reportedly rife in some industries in Australia but a new mobile app is tackling the issue.