Squiz Quiz – 1 July 2022

1. Which Aussie state is yet to pass voluntary assisted dying laws?

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The Albanese Government will put forward a bill that establishes the territories' rights to make their own VAD laws later in the month.

2. Which of the following ISN’T one of the top 3 Aussie values, according to the respondents of a recent poll?

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Older generations nominated values like mateship and nationalism while younger Aussies were more likely to value sustainability and intellectualism.

3. What are the 2 largest generations in Oz, according to the latest Census data?

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The 2 groups each account for 21.5% of Australia's 25.5 million residents.

4. What happened to the Roe v Wade ruling in the US Supreme Court last Friday?

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The overturning of the ruling has eliminated the constitutional right to abortion, with about half of America’s states expected to implement bans/other limits on the procedure.

5. Ghislaine Maxwell received a prison sentence of 20 years this week. What did she say about Jeffrey Epstein?

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Maxwell said she hoped the victims would get some "peace and finality".

6. What did UK PM Boris Johnson say Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was a “perfect example” of?

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Johnson said he doesn’t think the “crazy, macho war” would have happened “if Putin was a woman”.

7. Which airline will be offering the world’s first economy bunk beds from 2024?

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Economy passengers will still have their standard seats but will have the option to book one 4-hour session in the pods at an extra cost.

8. Which popular artist did rock legend Jimmy Barnes beat for the #1 spot on the ARIA album charts this week?

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The anniversary redo of his 1992 album 'Soul Deep' saw the Cold Chisel founder claim his 19th #1 album in Oz.

9. Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis biopic claimed the 2nd-highest opening weekend for an Aussie film. What films remains top of that list?

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Movie buffs say The King has drawn in older crowds who have been slow to return to the cinemas since pandemic restrictions lifted.

10. What iconic rock song has a Vancouver radio station been playing non-stop since Thursday?

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It’s thought to either be a protest against recent staff layoffs or a stunt signalling a format change to alternative rock. Insert shrugging lady emoji...

Squiz Quiz - 1 July 2022

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