Best Robodebt Podcasts (2025)

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Robodebt and Accountability: The NACC’s Test of Integrity 9:58

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#Accountability, #AusPol, #NACC, #PublicTrust, #Robodebt Robodebt and accountability. Why the NACC investigation matters for restoring government integrity and rebuilding public trust. https://socialjusticeaustralia.com.au/robodebt-and-accountability-nacc/By Denis Hay

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The woman who exposed Robodebt 29:23

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This week, Rick Morton won the Prime Minister’s Literary Awards for his book Mean Streak. It’s a huge achievement and we are thrilled for him. This book was the culmination of years of reporting on Robodebt – a government scheme that destroyed lives. At 7am, we were lucky enough to work with Rick on a series, which we published in 2023, about how R…

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Lead Poisoning Cover-Up, Robodebt Fallout, A Love Letter & Who TF Is James 34:56

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This week Konrad blows the lid off explosive emails that were buried - showing how regulators (that are meant to look after us punters) covered up a mining industry lead poisoning scandal. Plus, another scare campaign, a $1.8 billion Robodebt payout (while no one in power actually faces consequences), and the knock-back techniques used by the polit…

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‘ISIS brides’ and the Aussie kids stuck in Syria 14:40

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In a desert camp in northeast Syria, behind razor wire, with thousands of other people, live 12 Australian women and 25 Australian children. They are the wives and children of men who went to Syria to join ISIS. With Australia unwilling to help bring them home, they’re living in danger – and in limbo. The recent arrival of two women and four childr…

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Democracy for Sale: The Hidden Cost of Corporate Power 10:15

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#CorporateInfluence, #DemocracyForSale, #PoliticalReform, #SocialJusticeAustralia Democracy for Sale reveals how the hidden costs of corporate power in Australian politics harm citizens and hinder fair reforms. https://socialjusticeaustralia.com.au/democracy-for-sale/By Denis Hay

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The embassy run by exiles 14:58

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When the Taliban retook Afghanistan in August 2021, the country’s embassy in Canberra stayed open. It’s an embassy in exile – staffed by diplomats from the former administration – and advocating on behalf of Afghans here in Australia. Until now, there have been 17 embassies of its kind around the world – in countries that don’t formally recognise t…

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Is Mass Immigration Destroying Housing? Foreign Corps Pay Zero Tax & Pocock's Gambling Showdown 1:08:14

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Sign up to the Punter Times Newsletter https://www.punterspolitics.com/pages/email-sign-up This week, Konrad and James expose how foreign corporations like Shell made $127 billion in Australia while paying virtually zero tax, reveal the governments hidden gambling connections, and host the first-ever Puntermon Battle between two economists who can'…

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Why protests are getting more dangerous 13:47

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Melbourne photojournalist Alex Zucco was cleaning her camera lens when a police officer hit her directly in the face with a stream of capsicum spray at a protest outside the Melbourne Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition last year. In July this year, a police officer allegedly punched former Greens candidate Hannah Thomas in the face a…

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“It’s just a minor restructure” said no calendar ever 49:11

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In our second change management episode, Danielle pulls apart the myth of the “minor” restructure and lay out a practical way to change without breaking the work. From function mapping and ministerial comms to union engagement and the “fourth trimester”, we consider how to make change stick with clarity and care. why six to nine months is realistic…

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Australia Peace and Neutrality: A Path to Regional Stability 11:39

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#AUKUS, #AusPol, #DollarSovereignty, #ForeignPolicy, #Peace, #SocialJusticeAustralia Australia peace and neutrality can strengthen diplomacy, use dollar sovereignty wisely, and build stability across the Indo-Pacific region. https://socialjusticeaustralia.com.au/australia-peace-and-neutrality/By Denis Hay

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The outdated trans study still doing damage 16:17

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In the 1970s, eight children in Perth were sent to a psychiatric hospital to be ‘treated’ for being transgender. Their experiences became the basis of a medical study that claimed kids could be cured of their identity. Now, nearly forty years after it was released, that same study is being cited in arguments against trans healthcare and being used …

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Spotify and the AI arms race 14:25

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Recently, Spotify’s founder, Daniel Ek, announced he’s stepping back from running the company. He leaves as one of the richest men in his home country of Sweden – with Forbes estimating his wealth at $9.6 billion. In a departure note to staff, Ek said he wants to focus on creating more European “supercompanies” – companies he described as “developi…

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Why Anti-Protest Laws in Australia are Silencing Democracy 9:30

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#Democracy, #FreedomOfSpeech, #PeacefulProtest, #SocialJusticeAustralia Anti-protest laws in Australia threaten the principles of freedom of speech and democracy. Discover how citizens can protect their rights to peaceful protest. https://socialjusticeaustralia.com.au/anti-protest-laws-in-australia-2/…

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'ISIS brides' and broken environment laws 16:23

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Labor is trying to land one of its toughest reforms – an overhaul of Australia’s environmental laws. Environment Minister Murray Watt says he wants to speed up housing and energy project developments, make it clear where construction can and can’t go ahead, and create a federal environment watchdog. After a failed deal with the Greens in the last p…

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The human cost of a broken aged care system with Penny Allman-Payne 24:25

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As Labor’s new aged care system gets set to begin on 1 November, Greens senator Penny Allman-Payne speaks about her father’s recent move into residential aged care and the personal stories she has heard as chair of a Greens-led inquiry into the sector. She speaks with Guardian Australia’s political editor, Tom McIlroy, about how she has seen lives …

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Why Israel and Hamas agreed to Trump’s peace deal 15:40

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Almost two years to the day since October 7, Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of Donald Trump’s peace plan for Gaza. The agreement involves the release of Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, with Israel pulling back its troops to an agreed-upon line and allowing aid into Gaza. The first hostages are expected to be…

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Housing affordability to get worse as big corporates do annual tax magic 31:58

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Renting a place to live is getting more expensive and house price rises are tipped to accelerate. On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Greg and Elinor discuss housing affordability, how so many of Australia’s biggest companies manage to pay zero (0) corporate tax, and how Trump made solving the tax problem that much harder. Use the code ‘podcast’ to…

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How Albanese killed the climate wars 15:05

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Anthony Albanese was first elected on a pledge to fix the climate wars. The most recent test of that promise was the emissions targets he announced on the world stage. But if the targets themselves don’t meet the standards set by scientists – and the policy underpinning them hasn’t dramatically altered – what’s really going to change? Today, journa…

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Why Albanese won't solve the housing crisis 16:21

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By Solstice Media

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Is Labor's Housing Policy Any Good? & The Irish Solution to Australia's Broken Democracy 38:29

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By Punter Konrad & Punter James

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Critical Mass in Politics: How Change Suddenly Happens 8:20

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By Denis Hay

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Is another Coalition spill brewing? 14:00

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Healthcare Beyond Profit: Ending Inequality in Care 10:51

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#BeyondProfit, #HealthcareForAl, #SocialJusticeAustralia, l #MedicareMatters Healthcare beyond profit means fairness, not shareholder gain. Corporate healthcare undermines equality. Here’s how Australia can address this issue. https://socialjusticeaustralia.com.au/healthcare-beyond-profit/By Denis Hay

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How the gambling lobby infiltrated social sports at Parliament House 14:20

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Every Wednesday morning during sitting weeks, politicians, staffers, public servants and journalists gather for a friendly game of sport. It’s meant to be casual, even wholesome. But recently, that club, the Parliament Sports Club, quietly re-registered as a lobbying organisation. Its board includes the Prime Minister. Its members include represent…

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Why a Job Guarantee in Australia Ends Precarious Work 6:58

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#AustraliaPolitics, #FullEmployment, #JobGuarantee, #SocialJustice Explore how a Job Guarantee in Australia can restore full employment, end precarious work, and strengthen communities through dollar sovereignty. https://socialjusticeaustralia.com.au/job-guarantee-in-australia/By Denis Hay

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'What happens if the US goes batshit crazy?' 15:17

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Anthony Albanese recently returned from a major overseas trip, rubbing shoulders with royalty and sharing the stage with world leaders. But behind the scenes, there were also quiet discussions about a possible Plan B for AUKUS. With parliament about to sit again, his government faces pressure from the crossbench over defence and foreign policy – wh…

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Clare O’Neil on Labor’s scheme for first home buyers 27:22

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This week, Labor expanded Australia’s first home guarantee to allow more buyers access to a mortgage with a reduced deposit of 5%. But the plan has many critics. Guardian Australia political editor, Tom McIlroy, speaks to the federal minister for housing and homelessness, Clare O’Neil, about why she thinks the government is pulling on the correct l…

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The Climate Crisis Is a Budget Choice 7:22

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#AusPol, #BudgetChoice, #ClimateAction, #DollarSovereignty The climate crisis is a budget choice, not a matter of affordability. With Australia’s dollar sovereignty, climate action is always possible. https://socialjusticeaustralia.com.au/climate-crisis-is-a-budget-choice/By Denis Hay

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The MAGA billionaires taking over TikTok 15:58

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TikTok is the most influential media platform for Australians under the age of 25. It’s where millions now get their news - whether they realise it or not. But the app is no longer just a cultural force. It’s now at the centre of a global power struggle - between China – and Trump’s America, over who gets to control the algorithm. In the US, a Trum…

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The housing market just got more cooked 31:46

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The federal government’s policy enabling five per cent house deposits is just a backdoor first homebuyer’s grant that’ll pump up prices. On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Greg and Elinor discuss whether Emirati supermarket chain Lulu will take on Colesworth, the Reserve Bank’s decision to keep rates on hold, Trump’s unworkable tariffs on foreign …

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Guardian Essential Report: Albanese’s pragmatism during messy times 22:01

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Political reporter Dan Jervis-Bardy speaks to executive director of Essential Media Peter Lewis about Australian voters’ views on the government’s climate action ambition and the immigration debate. Lewis also explains why he thinks The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy is a perfect analogue of the prime minister’s approach to politics in the midst …

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Rick Morton and the spreadsheet of secrets 15:42

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Rick Morton was writing about the restructures happening at several universities earlier this year when documents from the University of Technology Sydney caught his eye. UTS had hired KPMG to help it save $100 million through a restructure. That restructure has now led to the announcement of 400 job losses, with the entire School of Education gone…

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Supermarket Scams, Celebrity Cameos & 20-Year Gas Leak Cover-Up 38:28

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Sign up to the Punter Times Newsletter https://www.punterspolitics.com/pages/email-sign-up This week we expose how supermarkets are deliberately confusing punters with dodgy unit pricing, we reveal our celebrity cameo strategy to guilt-trip Prime Minister Albo into attending our Political Fundraising Gala, and uncover a massive scandal where the No…

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TAFE vs University: Rebuilding Australia’s Skilled Future 10:03

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#EducationReform, #SocialJusticeAustralia, #TAFE, #University TAFE vs University – explore Australia’s education shifts, workforce challenges, and solutions for a fairer future. https://socialjusticeaustralia.com.au/tafe-vs-university/By Denis Hay

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Trump's ‘peace’ plan for Gaza 15:07

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Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu have unveiled a 20-point proposal they say could end the war in Gaza “immediately” – after nearly two years of bombardment and mounting international pressure. At its core, Hamas must release all hostages, disarm and have no role in Gaza’s future governance. Israel would not commit to a full withdrawal – retainin…

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What is left of Gaza’s hospitals? 14:49

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Dr Rachel Coghlan is a palliative care doctor based in Melbourne, who worked with doctors in Gaza before October 7, 2023. Since then, she has been in regular contact with her colleagues there, as they have continued to show up for work to care for their patients in increasingly horrific circumstances. But now, as Israel’s bombardment of Gaza City i…

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Trump’s retribution list 15:04

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When Donald Trump took power, he promised retribution against his political opponents. Now, he’s delivering - and he’s using the justice department to do it, with the US Attorney launching a two-count indictment against former FBI Director James Comey. And it seems like that’s just the beginning. The justice department has also been directed to inv…

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Who Really Moved My Cheese? Tales from the change management trenches 43:26

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Danielle takes us on a romp through change management, starting, as with all good contrarians, with a challenge to the idea of ‘change management’ itself. Some of the ideas covered: Change is happening all the time in government, not just during formal "change management" periods Most people dislike uncertainty rather than change itself Mission and…

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US Military Bases in Australia & Trump’s Chaotic Leadership 8:46

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#AustraliaUSAlliance, #PineGap, #SocialJusticeAustralia, #Trump US military bases in Australia and Trump’s chaotic leadership are exposing sovereignty, security, and wasted billions. https://socialjusticeaustralia.com.au/us-military-bases-in-australia-3/By Denis Hay

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Albo v Trump: Oct 20. Let’s goooooo. 15:24

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Anthony Albanese has finally managed to get a meeting with Donald Trump, after months of trying. But why did it take so long? And what does it say about just how rocky our relationship with the US has become? As political journalist and author of Albanese: Telling it Straight Karen Middleton reports, the Australian government has been working hard …

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Home Care Reforms in Australia and the Burden on Seniors 11:28

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#AgedCare, #AusPol, #HomeCareReforms, #SocialJusticeAustralia Home care reforms in Australia are shifting costs onto seniors. Learn how co-payments risk dignity, health, and fairness for older Australians. https://socialjusticeaustralia.com.au/home-care-reforms-in-australia/By Denis Hay

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Amanda Rishworth on the future of work and AI 28:56

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Political reporter Josh Butler speaks to Amanda Rishworth, the minister for employment and workplace relations, about the Albanese government’s upcoming reform agenda for workers. They also discuss the latest figures on enterprise agreements and why she thinks AI is more likely to ‘augment’ rather than displace workers in the near future…

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Labor's guilt in the Optus failure 16:14

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The communications watchdog has opened a formal investigation into Optus after a 13-hour failure blocked about 600 triple-zero calls – now linked to three deaths. The government is furious, calling it “completely unacceptable”, and warning of “significant consequences”. But is it actually their fault too? Today, journalist and contributor to Crikey…

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How ScoMo stuffed the GST 29:24

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Scott Morrison’s GST deal with Western Australia stuffed the system, but there are plenty of ways the Government could make it better. On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Greg and Elinor discuss Jim Chalmers vs red tape, what the latest inflation data could mean for the November rates decision, and how governments could ensure GST revenues keep up …

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Neoliberalism Hidden Tax on Our Youth 7:38

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#AusPol, #HECSdebt, #Neoliberalism, #SocialJustice Neoliberalism hidden tax on our youth exposes how casualisation and HECS debt cripple youth opportunity in Australia. Learn the truth behind the burden. https://socialjusticeaustralia.com.au/neoliberalism-hidden-tax/By Denis Hay

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Australia's China contradiction: AUKUS vs the Pacific 17:00

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The Albanese government has been on an unprecedented campaign of diplomatic activism in the Pacific Islands – all to keep China’s military at a distance. At the same time, AUKUS is remaking our defence strategy, with eight nuclear-powered submarines, expanded facilities for US forces, and plans for a new east-coast submarine base. For some watching…

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Dezi Freeman: from family photographer to alleged cop killer 17:40

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Almost a month after two police officers were shot and killed in regional Victoria, the accused gunman – Dezi Freeman – is still at large. Victoria Police have deployed thousands of officers, searched more than a hundred properties, and offered the biggest reward in Victorian history – with no result. People have also been combing Freeman’s Faceboo…

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Corporate Crybabies, Trump's Karen Tantrum, & How to Spot BS From A Political "Guru" Feat Decoding The Guru's. 48:54

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This week, Konrad and James expose how America's biggest tax-dodging corporations are crying to Trump to pressure Australia into scrapping our new laws that force them to publicly reveal where they pay (or don't pay) their taxes. Plus, we break down the red flags to spot online gurus who might be full of BS, and we Announce the HOST of the Punters …

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Why Australia Will Never Run Out of Money 9:46

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#AustraliaEconomy, #DollarSovereignty, #MMT, #SocialJustice Australia will never run out of money. Discover how MMT busts deficit myths and why citizens must demand bold reform now. https://socialjusticeaustralia.com.au/australia-will-never-run-out-of-money/By Denis Hay

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Washington's warning to Australia over Palestine 15:17

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is in New York for the UN General Assembly, where Australia has formally recognised the State of Palestine – a step that more than 150 UN member states have now taken. The move is part of what Australian calls "a co-ordinated international effort to build new momentum for a two-state solution". But with no active pea…