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We catch up with politician David Pocock as he shares his thoughts on the hectic final week of Parliament, was anything accomplished this year? What were the wins and fails of the 2024 political year.
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In this explosive episode, Punter Konrad takes punter James on a journey into the murky waters of a secret gas deal in the Northern Territory . Grab your tinfoil hats, punters – this one's a doozy!
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“NT Chief Minister Natasha Fyles referred to ICAC over political adviser’s gas lobbying ties.” ABC News, 13 December 2023. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-12-13/natasha-fyles-referred-to-icac-by-mark-turner/103220822
2. “Cost of gas deal between the NT government and Tamboran to remain a secret.” NT Independent. https://ntindependent.com.au/cost-of-gas-deal-between-the-nt-government-and-tamboran-to-remain-a-secret/
3. “NT Chief Minister divests Woodside shares after scrutiny.” ABC News, 16 November 2023. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-11-16/nt-chief-minister-divests-woodside-shares-after-scrutiny/103114812
4. “‘Terrible outcome for taxpayers’: Buying gas to generate electricity more expensive than solar, report finds.” NT Independent. https://ntindependent.com.au/terrible-outcome-for-taxpayers-buying-gas-to-generate-electricity-more-expensive-than-solar-report-finds/
5. “Chief Minister’s private shares in major gas company revealed.” NT Independent. https://ntindependent.com.au/chief-ministers-private-shares-in-major-gas-company-revealed/
6. “The NT government has green-lit fracking in the Beetaloo Basin. What does it mean?” ABC News, 3 May 2023. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-05-03/beetaloo-basin-fracking-given-go-ahead-explainer/102295840
7. “Northern Territory Chief Minister Natasha Fyles has resigned. How did we get here?” The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/northern-territory-chief-minister-natasha-fyles-has-resigned-how-did-we-get-here-220137
8. “Former NT Deputy Chief Minister Nicole Manison takes up role with fracking company Tamboran Resources.” ABC News, 19 November 2024. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11-19/former-nt-deputy-chief-minister-nicole-manison-tamboran-job/104618406
9. “NT donations data reveals $47,850 flow from frackers to political backers.” Lock the Gate. https://www.lockthegate.org.au/nt_donations_data_reveals_47_850_flow_from_frackers_to_political_backers
10. “Disappointing: NT Minister Nicole Manison denigrates scientists, backs Beetaloo fracking.” The Australia Institute. https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/disappointing-nt-minister-nicole-manison-denigrates-scientists-backs-beetaloo-fracking/
11. “Revealed: Documents detail key players behind vast Australian fossil fuel expansion.” The Guardian, 19 June 2023. https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/jun/19/revealed-documents-detail-key-players-behind-vast-australian-fossil-fuel-expansion
12. “Gas: The Facts.” The Australia Institute. https://australiainstitute.org.au/initiative/gas-the-facts/
13. “Former Coalition ministers incurred $2.5m of legal expenses linked to robodebt inquiry.” The Guardian, 7 July 2023. https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/jul/07/robodebt-inquiry-coalition-legal-expenses-scott-morrison-christian-porter
14. “Concerns over NT government and Tamboran Beetaloo gas deal.” ABC News, 26 April 2024. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-26/concerns-over-nt-government-and-tamboran-beetaloo-gas-deal/103769966
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Punter Konrad and Punter James chat with independent politician Kate Chaney about the "electoral reform" bill being rushed through parliament at record speed. How could this bill entrench the political duopoly and take Australia further down the path to an American style two party "democracy".
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Punter Konrad and Punter James catch up about Konrad's trip to Parliament house becoming a lobbyist for the punters for just one day and what the hell he did to get him kicked out.
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Bribe, I mean "Donate" to a politician (& New Merch!)A Lobbying update, a merch update some beauty pageant politics and an we explore the politics of popular punters Wil Anderson, host of Guen and Wilosophy Podcast
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"Rex Patrick, Labor, FOI, Freedom of Information, Documents, Secret, Albanese," The Guardian, August 14, 2024.
"Judges Reject Commonwealth Attempt to Keep Documents Secret After Ministers Leave Office," The Guardian, September 25, 2024.
Isabelle Reinecke, "Seeing Through Government," The Monthly, May 2024.
"The Albanese Government's Reliance on NDAs," The Saturday Paper, September 14, 2024.
"Scott Morrison's Secret Ministry Appointments: Who Knew and When," ABC News, August 17, 2022.
"Senate Submission: Freedom of Information Inquiry," The Australia Institute, August 2023.
"OECD Survey on Drivers of Trust in Public Institutions 2024: Australia," OECD, 2024.
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Billboard update, Punters Lobbyist Update, and a New Puntermon Dr Priya Dev.
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Dr Priya Dev - https://www.innovationaus.com/bringing-the-pgpa-in-line-with-the-corporation-act/
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/article/2024/jun/20/us-software-company-salesforce-gave-ndis-officials-gifts-worth-more-than-100-on-45-occasions-ntwnfb
https://michaelwest.com.au/top-40-tax-dodgers-of-2023/
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We explore the alarming scale of money laundering in Australia and the politicians and businesses fighting to make sure Australia remains a money laundering capital of the world.
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Are you one of the cynical punters who's lost all hope in the political system? Or do you still believe that everyday Australians can make a real difference? This episode of the Punters Politics Podcast is diving deep into that very question.
We'll be hearing from independent MP Dr. Monique Ryan, who pulled off a stunning upset victory by unseating a top Liberal Party leader. So what can her story teach us about the power of engaged citizens? And are things like letters, phone calls, and petitions actually worth the effort - or are they just a waste of time?
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In this episode, we grill South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas on his controversial plan to ban all political donations in the state. We dig deep to find out if this bold move will truly clean up the dirty money in politics or if it's just a sneaky scheme to entrench the power of major parties like his own.
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Dominic Perrottet to join BHP in senior Washington role. (2024, July 19). The Australian Financial Review.
Money and power in South Australian elections. (n.d.). The Australia Institute.
Honest Government Ad | How to rig elections. (2022, August 25). YouTube.
Perpitch, N. (2023, August 21). Mark McGowan passes audition for his new mining job. Crikey.
SA donation laws - The Devil in the Details - Webinar. (2023, April 5). YouTube.
Chan, G. (2023, October 14). The bipartisan deal designed to thwart independents. The Saturday Paper.
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In this episode, Konrad and James chat with politician and senator Nick McKim about Woolies and Coles and what can be done about these record high prices.
Punter Citations
ABC News - "Coles underpaid over 7,800 employees more than $115 million, Fair Work Ombudsman alleges" (December 1, 2021)
The New Daily - "Woolworths wage theft bill blows out to $571 million on new underpayment" (February 23, 2022)
Oxfam Australia Media - "Australian companies rake in $98 billion in 'crisis profits' off the back of global suffering: Oxfam report" (June 2024)
ABC News - "Woolworths boss's enormous maximum payout revealed" (February 22, 2024)
Open Politics - "Nick McKim's private interests"
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In this episode, Konrad and James chat to another Puntermon Richard Dennis to find out what the hell the 'economy' really is, and if we should actually care about it. There's also a massive update on the propaganda warTo help us get the BILLBOARD click here!
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In this episode, Konrad and James uncover even MORE of the gas industry's scam, and launch a cheeky crowdfunded billboard campaign to raise awareness, and make sure every punter in Australia knows just how ripped off we are getting!To help us get the BILLBOARD click here!
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In this episode, the Punters delve into the insidious propaganda war being waged by mining giants like Gina Rinehart, Santos, and Woodside, who are using sports-washing, political cronyism, and misleading ads to hide their exploitation of Australia's resources. The Punters announce their bold plan to fight back against the mining industry's lies.
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Foote, C. (2021, May 26). Fossil Fuel Fiesta: Australia's coal and gas giants get more in subsidies than they pay in royalties. Michael West Media. https://michaelwest.com.au/fossil-fuel-fiesta-australias-coal-and-gas-giants-get-more-in-subsidies-than-they-pay-in-royalties/
West, M. (2021, May 18). Mining lobby exaggerates taxes and royalties paid by $45 billion. Michael West Media. https://michaelwest.com.au/mining-lobby-exaggerates-taxes-and-royalties-paid-45-billion/
The Australia Institute. (2023, March 22). NT motorists pay 32 times more in rego than the gas industry pays in royalties: New research. https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/nt-motorists-pay-32-times-more-in-rego-than-the-gas-industry-pays-in-royalties-new-research/
Yaxley, L. (2022, June 14). Gas giant Inpex is emitting hazardous chemicals near Darwin's CBD, worrying experts and doctors. ABC News. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-14/inpex-ichthys-lng-plant-darwin-nt-vocs-emissions-increase/101153668
NSW Mining. (2021, April 29). Thank you, for everything you do. For the fans, the club and the community. #nswmining #nrl #voiceformining #newcastle #nrlw #rugbyleague #heartofthehunter [Instagram post]. https://www.instagram.com/p/C-_ueuhytC2/
Campaign Brief. (2022, February 24). Gruen delves into new Roy Hill ad: "If you don't support mining, I won't support athletes, and we won't do well at the Olympics." https://campaignbrief.com/gruen-delves-into-new-roy-hill-ad-if-you-dont-support-mining-i-wont-support-athletes-and-we-wont-do-well-at-the-olympics/
Sky News Australia. (n.d.). Real Energy: 70 Years of Woodside. https://www.skynews.com.au/stream/documentaries/real-energy-70-years-of-woodside/video/9f936b3a9258bb090df44e3c21761932
Lucas, A. (2018, March 22). Revealed: the extent of job-swapping between public servants and fossil fuel lobbyists. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/revealed-the-extent-of-job-swapping-between-public-servants-and-fossil-fuel-lobbyists-88695
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In this episode, Konrad and James chat with Dr. Cameron Murray, an economist and academic who specializes in housing markets. They explore the complex causes behind Australia's housing affordability crisis, including the roles played by immigration policy, property developers, monetary policy, government regulation, and public attitudes.
Dr Cameron Murray - Book: The Great Housing Hijack
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Punter CitationsJanda, M. (2023, March 22). How a surge in overseas buyers could hit property investors. ABC News. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-22/foreign-buyers-return-hit-property-investors-apra/102108332
Macrobusiness. (n.d.). Australian mortgages world's most painful. https://www.macrobusiness.com.au/2022/10/australian-mortgages-worlds-most-painful/
Tulip, P., & Saunders, T. (2019). Australia's high house prices damage economic productivity, financial stability and equity. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/australias-high-house-prices-damage-economic-productivity-financial-stability-and-equity-126972
Ryan, M. (2022). Inheritocracy: The lasting generational advantages of home ownership. The Money. https://www.savings.com.au/news/inheritocracy-the-lasting-generational-advantages-of-home-ownership
Sas, N. (2022, May 17). Property developers are among the biggest political donors in Australia, but should they allowed to be? ABC News. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-05-17/property-developer-donations-australia-politics/101061016
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2022). Owning a home has decreased over successive generations. https://www.abs.gov.au/media-centre/media-releases/owning-home-has-decreased-over-successive-generations
Wolfe, C. (2023, March 15). Inside Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's $5 million property portfolio. News.com.au. https://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/buying/inside-prime-minister-anthony-albaneses-5-million-property-portfolio/news-story/c44a4e909214dedc33a2b1eed6fd5680
Buwaneka, A. (2022). Annual Income To Afford A House In Australia Over $150,000. SavingNinja.net. https://www.savingninja.net/blog/annual-income-to-afford-a-house-in-australia-over-150000
Fernando, G., & Mao, F. (2022, April 14). Politicians and their property portfolios: how many do they own? SBS The Feed. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/the-feed/article/politicians-and-their-property-portfolios-how-many-do-they-own/k0a1nj3ry
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In this episode, Konrad and James are joined by Chas Licciardello from Planet America (& the Chasers War on Everything) to discuss strategies for navigating the complex online information world. How do we find reliable information sources? and who REALLY holds all the power in Australian politics.
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Should you watch the news? Who should you trust and how do you know whats true in a world dominated by algorithms made by billionaires? Konrad and James provide a solution to societies most difficult problem, will it be enough?
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www.mediabiasfactcheck.com
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Can We Really Trust the Media? Exploring Australia’s Press Freedom Crisis with independent journalist and former corporate media journalist Michael West.
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Citations
The Conversation, July 27, 2023 (https://theconversation.com/australias-secrecy-laws-include-875-offences-reforms-are-welcome-but-dont-go-far-enough-for-press-freedom-218234)
2. Edelman, February 2023 (https://www.edelman.com.au/sites/g/files/aatuss381/files/2023-02/2023%20Edelman%20Trust%20Barometer%20Report%20-%20AUS%2002-2023.pdf)
3. The Conversation, December 6, 2016 (https://theconversation.com/is-australias-media-market-one-of-the-worlds-most-concentrated-68437)
4. AJF, June 2019 (https://www.journalistsfreedom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/AJF-Press-Freedom-In-Australia-2019.pdf)
5. Michael West Media, April 2023 (https://michaelwest.com.au/media-concentration-by-murdoch-nine-and-stokes-and-abc-cuts-a-danger-to-democracy-report/)Support We the Punters on PATREON
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