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With its democracy under assault, America needs a friend, not a flunkey.
On this episode of Follow the Money, Australia Institute International & Security Affairs Advisor Allan Behm joins us to discuss the âunachievableâ AUKUS nuclear submarine deal, Australiaâs âfear of abandonmentâ, and how the outcome of the presidential election might change US foreign policy.
This discussion was recorded on Tuesday 5 November 2024 and things may have changed since recording.
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Guest: Allan Behm, International & Security Affairs Advisor, the Australia Institute // @Mirandaprorsus
Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennett
Show notes:
The Odd Couple: the Australia-America relationship by Allan Behm (2024)
No Enemies No Friends: Restoring Australiaâs Global Relevance by Allan Behm (2022)
Fear of Abandonment: Australia in the World since 1942 by Allan Gyngell (2021)
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He lost the Queensland election, but former Premier Steven Miles may have saved the furniture by putting forward popular, progressive policies that voters responded to.
On this episode of Follow the Money, Australia Institute Executive Director Richard Denniss joins Ebony Bennett to discuss the fake fight between the new Queensland Premier and Peter Dutton over nuclear power and the fallout from the state election.
This discussion was recorded on Tuesday 29 October 2024 and things may have changed since recording.
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Guest: Richard Denniss, Executive Director, the Australia Institute // @RDNS_TAI
Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennett
Show notes:
Queensland election: A clear message to Federal Labor, the Australia Institute (October 2024)
âFederal Laborâs lesson from Qld defeat: bold progressive policies provide a pathway to a second termâ by Stephen Long, the Australia Institute (October 2024)
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Excessive secrecy in government decision-making makes Australia less safe, not more.
On this episode of Follow the Money, Bill Browne, Democracy & Accountability Director at the Australia Institute, joins Ebony Bennett to discuss whistleblower protections, improving the National Anti-Corruption Commission, and why Australia may be the worldâs most secretive democracy.
This discussion was recorded live on Tuesday 22 October 2024 and things may have changed since recording.
Find all the content from the Australia Instituteâs Transparency Summit 2024 on our website or via the Australia Institute on YouTube.
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Guest: Bill Browne, Director, Democracy & Accountability Program, the Australia Institute // @Browne90
Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennett
Show notes:
Secrecy is not security, Bill Browne (October 2024)
Labor and Democracy, the Hon Anthony Albanese MP (December 2019)
Making freedom of information âsexyâ with Rex Patrick, Follow the Money (April 2024)
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Press gallery veteran Paul Bongiorno joins us to discuss how conflict in the Middle East is reverberating through Australia, and reconciliation one year after the Voice referendum.
On this episode of Follow the Money, Paul Bongiorno, columnist for The Saturday Paper and The New Daily, joins Ebony Bennett to discuss culture wars in Australia, two upcoming elections, and the reaction to Anthony Albaneseâs new beachside retreat.
This discussion was recorded live on Tuesday 15 October 2024 and things may have changed since recording.
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Guest: Paul Bongiorno, columnist, The Saturday Paper and The New Daily // @PaulBongiorno
Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennett
Show notes:
âDutton takes a high-risk stance on the Middle Eastâ by Paul Bongiorno, The Saturday Paper (October 2024)
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Australian superannuation funds have been investing in nuclear weapons, according to new research.
On this episode of Follow the Money, Margaret Beavis, Co-Director of Quit Nukes, and Adam Gottschalk, Anne Kantor Research Fellow at the Australia Institute, join us to discuss how some superannuation funds invest Australiansâ retirement savings nuclear weapons.
This discussion was recorded live on Friday 4 October 2024 and things may have changed since recording.
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Guest: Margaret Beavis, Co-Director, Quit Nukes // @margaretbeavis
Guest: Adam Gottschalk, Anne Kantor Research Fellow, the Australia Institute // @adamchalksitup
Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennett
Show notes:
Risky Business: An update on super funds and nuclear weapons by Rosemary Kelly and Margaret Beavis (September 2024)
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Senator Nick McKim joins us to discuss the ACCC legal action against Coles and Woolworths and why the government should have the power to break up the Big Two.
On this episode of Follow the Money, Greens Senator Nick McKim, Chair of the Senate Select Committee on Grocery Prices, joins us to discuss regulating the major supermarkets and his famous grilling of the former Woolies CEO.
Join President José Ramos-Horta at 6pm AEDT, Tuesday 8 October for an evening of conversation at the Sydney Opera House, presented by the Australia Institute as part of its 30 Years of Big Ideas.
This discussion was recorded live on Tuesday 1 October 2024 and things may have changed since recording.
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Guest: Senator Nick McKim, Greens Economic Justice and Treasury Spokesperson and Senator for Tasmania // @NickMcKim
Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennett
Show notes:
âACCC Suing Supermarkets as Price Gouging Drives Inflation, Rate Hikesâ, The Australia Institute (September 2024)
âColes, Wooliesâ Secret Pricing Deal Undercuts Inflation Claimsâ, The Australia Institute (September 2024)
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By relying on uncertain and unethical carbon offsets to combat the climate crisis, society is setting itself on a path to destruction, George Monbiot says.
On this episode of Follow the Money, George Monbiot, Guardian columnist and co-author of The Invisible Doctrine: The Secret History of Neoliberalism, joins the Australia Instituteâs Polly Hemming to discuss the impact of neoliberalism on our climate, the folly of carbon offsets, and why âbollocksâ incrementalism wonât lead to systemic change.
Join President José Ramos-Horta at 6pm AEDT, Tuesday 8 October for an evening of conversation at the Sydney Opera House, presented by the Australia Institute as part of its 30 Years of Big Ideas.
This discussion was recorded live on Thursday 19 September 2024 and things may have changed since recording.
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Guest: George Monbiot, author, columnist and environmental campaigner // @GeorgeMonbiot
Host: Polly Hemming, Climate & Energy Director, the Australia Institute // @pollyjhemming
Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennett
Show notes:
The Invisible Doctrine: The Secret History of Neoliberalism by Peter Hutchison and George Monbiot (June 2024)
Coal Mine Tracker, The Australia Institute
âCoal Mine Approvals Undermine Climate Goals, Government Rhetoricâ, The Australia Institute (September 2024)
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The mining industry had a pre-election sook last week about government policy, but its claims about being the âbackboneâ of the economy are more spin than substance.
On this episode of Follow the Money, Australia Institute Executive Director Richard Denniss joins Ebony Bennett to discuss miningâs latest PR offensive and why politicians shouldnât fear standing up to the industry.
Join President José Ramos-Horta at 6pm AEDT, Tuesday 8 October for an evening of conversation at the Sydney Opera House, presented by the Australia Institute as part of its 30 Years of Big Ideas.
This discussion was recorded on Tuesday 17 September 2024 and things may have changed since recording.
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Guest: Richard Denniss, Executive Director, the Australia Institute // @RDNS_TAI
Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennett
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The Reserve Bank is home to the experts on monetary policy â but what happens when they get it wrong?
On this episode of Follow the Money, Greg Jericho and Matt Grudnoff join Ebony Bennett to discuss the latest GDP figures, the real drivers of inflation and how the Reserve Bank misread the state of the economy.
This discussion was recorded on Tuesday 10 September 2024 and things may have changed since recording.
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Guest: Greg Jericho, Chief Economist, the Australia Institute // @GrogsGamut
Guest: Matt Grudnoff, Senior Economist, the Australia Institute // @MattGrudnoff
Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennett
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Mark Kenny joins us to discuss the governmentâs census own goal and Australiaâs flagging economy.
On this episode of Follow the Money, Ebony Bennett discusses the latest in federal politics with Professor Mark Kenny, former Chief Political Correspondent for The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and The Canberra Times.
This discussion was recorded on Tuesday 3 September 2024 and things may have changed since recording.
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Guest: Mark Kenny, Director, ANU Australian Studies Institute // @markgkenny
Host: Ebony Bennett, the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennett
Show notes:
'The PM can ill-afford bad weeks as narratives harden' by Mark Kenny, The Canberra Times (September 2024)
Public spending keeps the economy going as the private sector is hit by rate rises by Matt Grudnoff, The Australia Institute (September 2024)
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On this episode, we discuss regulating the digital giants, the challenge of artificial intelligence and restoring trust in the media.
The media industry has changed radically over the last three decades, transformed by the 24-hour news cycle, social media and the tech giants, and now artificial intelligence. On this special episode of Follow the Money, recorded live at Politics in the Pub in Canberra, Minister Ed Husic, Senator Sarah Hanson-Young and Karen Percy from the Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance (MEAA) discuss technology, trust and the future of the media.
This discussion was recorded live on Wednesday 21 August 2024 and things may have changed since recording.
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Guest: The Hon Ed Husic MP, Minister for Industry and Science
Guest: Senator Sarah Hanson-Young, Greens Arts & Communications spokesperson // @sarahinthesen8
Guest: Karen Percy, Federal President (Media), Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance (MEAA) // @PercyKaren
Host: Richard Denniss, Executive Director, the Australia Institute // @RDNS_TAI
Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennett
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Australiaâs flawed tax system means that thereâs never been a better time to be ultra-wealthy in Australia, despite some people struggling to put food on the table.
Weâre told itâs a cost-of-living crisis, but not everyone is feeling the pinch. New Australia Institute research shows that the ultra-rich are getting richer, thanks in part to Australiaâs distorted tax system. On this episode of Follow the Money, Dr Richard Denniss and Dave Richardson join Dr Alice Grundy to discuss the growing problem of inequality and what we can do to fix it.
This discussion was recorded on Tuesday 20 August 2024 and things may have changed since recording.
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Guest: Richard Denniss, Executive Director, the Australia Institute // @RDNS_TAI
Guest: David Richardson, Senior Research Fellow, the Australia Institute // @daverr01
Host: Alice Grundy, Anne Kantor Research Manager, the Australia Institute // @alicektg
Show notes:
Wealth and inequality in Australia by David Richardson and Frank Stilwell, the Australia Institute (August 2024)
âThe Morrison election: What we know nowâ by Richard Denniss, The Monthly (June 2019)
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Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz joins us to discuss how to create a fairer, freer society and the âfertile fieldâ neoliberalism has created for demagogues.
Columbia University Professor and former World Bank Chief Economist Joseph E Stiglitz joins Ebony Bennet on this episode of Follow the Money to discuss inequality and the rise of Trump, Australiaâs âenvironmental deficitâ and his new book, The Road to Freedom: Economics and the Good Society.
This discussion was recorded on Tuesday 13 August 2024 and things may have changed since recording.
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Guest: Joseph Stiglitz, Nobel Prize-winning economist // @JosephEStiglitz
Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennett
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We discuss declining social cohesion, the Prime Ministerâs visit to the Northern Territory and the cabinet reshuffle with veteran journalist Paul Bongiorno.
Are the home affairs and immigration portfolios a poisoned chalice for the new minister, Tony Burke? And are the oppositionâs attacks on the government over the economy having an impact ahead of the election? On this episode of Follow the Money, we discuss the latest in federal politics with Paul Bongiorno.
This discussion was recorded on Tuesday 6 August 2024 and things may have changed since recording.
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Guest: Paul Bongiorno, columnist, The Saturday Paper and The New Daily // @PaulBongiorno
Host: Greg Jericho, Chief Economist, the Australia Institute // @GrogsGamut
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Super tax concessions make inequality worse and are at risk of becoming more expensive than the aged pension.
Superannuation tax concessions are meant to encourage saving for retirement, but the system is being gamed to help the wealthiest avoid paying tax. Australia Institute Chief Economist Greg Jericho joins Ebony Bennett on this episode of Follow the Money to bust some super myths and discuss what a fairer system should look like.
This discussion was recorded on Tuesday 30 July 2024 and things may have changed since recording.
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Guest: Greg Jericho, Chief Economist, the Australia Institute // @GrogsGamut
Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennett
Show notes:
âWho benefits? The high cost of super tax concessionsâ by Minh Ngoc Le (June 2024)
âSuperannuation tax concessions are making inequality worseâ by Greg Jericho (July 2024)
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You can see Professor Joseph E Stiglitz speak live in several cities across Australia as part of the Australia Instituteâs 30th anniversary celebrations. Tickets are available via our website.
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On this special crossover episode of Follow the Money and After America, we discuss Bidenâs decision to drop out of the campaign and why Democrats have rallied around Kamala Harris as the presumptive nominee.
Ebony Bennett and Dr Emma Shortis, host of the Australia Instituteâs After America podcast, reflect on Joe Bidenâs legacy, his endorsement of Kamala Harris and what it could mean for the election campaign.
This discussion was recorded on Monday 22 July 2024 and things may have changed since recording.
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Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennett
Host: Emma Shortis, Senior Research for International & Security Affairs, the Australia Institute // @EmmaShortis
Theme music: Pulse and Thrum; additional music by Blue Dot Sessions
You can see Professor Joseph E Stiglitz speak live in several cities across Australia as part of the Australia Instituteâs 30th anniversary celebrations. Tickets are available via our website.
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The rise of independents and minor parties means that Labor and the Coalition can no longer take any race for granted.
Itâs said that âdisunity is deathâ in Australian politics, but â as several major party politicians found out in the 2022 election â falling in behind an unpopular policy agenda can be pretty dangerous for your career as well. On this episode of Follow the Money, Australia Institute Executive Director Richard Denniss joins Ebony Bennett to discuss the big changes taking place in Australian politics and how they might influence the next election.
This discussion was recorded on Tuesday 16 July 2024 and things may have changed since recording.
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Guest: Richard Denniss, Executive Director, the Australia Institute // @RDNS_TAI
Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennett
Show notes:
Power sharing in Australian parliament by Bill Browne and Richard Denniss (July 2024)
Theme music: Pulse and Thrum; additional music by Blue Dot Sessions
You can see Professor Joseph E Stiglitz speak live in several cities across Australia as part of the Australia Instituteâs 30th anniversary celebrations. Tickets are available via our website.
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Pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai faces life in prison in Hong Kong, but his son Sebastien and renowned human rights lawyer Jennifer Robinson are leading the charge to set him free.
After escaping mainland China in the bottom of a fishing boat at the age of 12, Jimmy Lai went on to become one of the most influential people in Hong Kong. But now the founder of Hong Kongâs largest pro-democracy newspaper is facing the possibility of life in prison under Chinaâs repressive national security law. On this episode of Follow the Money, Sebastien Lai and Jennifer Robinson, legal counsel to Julian Assange, join Ebony Bennett to discuss the fight to free Mr Lai and the global threats to freedom of the press.
This discussion was recorded on Tuesday 2 July 2024 and things may have changed since recording.
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Guest: Sebastien Lai, son of Jimmy Lai // @SupportJimmyLai
Guest: Jennifer Robinson, legal counsel to Jimmy Lai and Julian Assange // @suigenerisjen
Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennett
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Introducing After America, a new Australia Institute podcast hosted by Dr Emma Shortis.
Can Biden recover from a disastrous debate performance? What does the release of Julian Assange reveal about the Australia-US relationship? And is Trumpâs authoritarian behaviour really an outlier in American political history?
On the first episode of After America, Dr Emma Shortis reflects on the first presidential debate performance and the release of Julian Assange, before former BBC United States correspondent Nick Bryant joins the show to discuss the countryâs long history of authoritarianism.
You can subscribe to After America on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
This discussion was recorded on Tuesday 25 June and Monday 1 July 2024 and things may have changed since recording.
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Guest: Nick Bryant, former BBC correspondent and author of The Forever War: Americaâs Unending Conflict with Itself // @NickBryantNY
Host: Emma Shortis, Senior Research for International & Security Affairs, the Australia Institute // @EmmaShortis
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Careless political finance reforms could shift the balance in Australian democracy in favour of special interests.
Will the governmentâs political finance reforms keep vested interests out of politics or ensure the major parties dominate Australiaâs political landscape? Could South Australiaâs proposed political donations ban become a model for the rest of the country? And what home-grown innovations have insulated Australia from some of the democratic backsliding seen in the United States? On this episode of Follow the Money, the Australia Instituteâs Democracy & Accountability Director Bill Browne joins Ebony Bennett to discuss political finance reform.
This discussion was recorded on Tuesday 2 July 2024 and things may have changed since recording.
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Guest: Bill Browne, Director, Democracy & Accountability program, the Australia Institute // @Browne90
Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennett
Show notes:
Principles for fair political finance reform by Bill Browne, The Australia Institute (August 2023)
SAâs political donation ban ambitious, but must safeguard diversity of voices, The Australia Institute (June 2024)
Honest Government Ad | How to Rig Elections, Juice Media
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