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As the Northern Hemisphere experiences extreme heatwaves and Australia prepares for a “horror summer”, and the new RBA Governor Michelle Bullock warns climate change poses a “particularly acute” challenge for the Australia economy, listen back to the launch of the 2023 Climate of the Nation Report at Politics in the Pub. This was recorded on Wednes…

Join us in this episode as we explore the critical topics of Disability, Health, and Long-Term Insurance. Discover why these are crucial components of your overall financial plan and learn how they can shield your current and future income from potentially staggering healthcare costs. No sales pitches, just practical strategies to secure your finan…

As many Australians are facing rising cost-of-living, which is being made worse by climate change, fossil fuel companies are making record profits. So how can our Government make them pay the bill? This was recorded on Tuesday 12th September 2023 and things may have changed since recording. The Australia Institute // @theausinstitute Guest: Liz Mor…

A new deal to save the Murray-Darling basin has been brokered by Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek, following another mass fish kill, and a survey finding not a single adult Murray Cod in the Lower Darling-Bakka. This was recorded on Tuesday 5th September 2023 and things may have changed since recording. The Australia Institute // @theau…

Discover the art of safeguarding your wealth in our latest podcast episode! Dive into the world of asset protection through effective insurance planning. Learn how to fine-tune your auto, home, and personal liability insurance to fortify your financial fortress against life's uncertainties. Tune in for solid insights and actionable tips that will e…

The Labor Government has been campaigning for Australia to host COP31, the UN climate conference, in partnership with a Pacific Island nation. But Pacific Islanders have several concerns, mainly due to Australia's track record with new fossil fuels, and lacklustre climate policy. This was recorded on Wednesday 30th August 2023 and things may have c…

While you might not think native duck hunting is a big issue in Australia, it actually has extensive detrimental effects on our ecosystems. And it isn't even that popular among Australians. This was recorded on Tuesday 6th June 2023 and things may have changed since recording. The Australia Institute // @theausinstitute Guests: Rod Campbell, Resear…

In this week's broadcast, Jerry Robinson provides an overview of Level One of our powerful "Five Levels of Financial Freedom" – a step-by-step tutorial that will revolutionize your financial journey. From crafting a Charitable Giving Plan to building your very own "Go" Bag, stocking up on essentials, initiating a Systematic Savings Plan, and creati…

The lifecycle emissions resulting from Tamboran Resources’ proposed Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) processing and export facility in the Northern Territory would be equivalent to 12 coal-fired power stations every year when operating at full capacity. Not exactly on the transition to net-zero... This was recorded on Wednesday 16th August 2023 and thin…

The Environment Protection (Sea Dumping) Amendment (Using New Technologies to Fight Climate Change) Bill currently before Parliament sounds promising. But as it turns out, the name of the bill is hiding a lot of ugly truths. This was recorded on Thursday 11th August 2023 and things may have changed since recording. The Australia Institute // @theau…

On this week's broadcast, Jerry Robinson provides an overview of our powerful "Five Levels of Financial Freedom" – a step-by-step tutorial that will revolutionize your financial journey. Join us as we unlock the secrets to achieving true financial independence and prosperity. From breaking free from debt to building a robust investment portfolio, o…

Restoring trust and integrity in Australia’s democracy was a key issue in 2022 federal election. In March, independent MP Dr Sophie Scamps introduced a new bill designed to end the ‘jobs for mates’ culture in federal politics. The bill seeks to legislate a transparent and independent process for major government public appointments, setting a gold …

In his new essay “The Great Stock ‘n’ Coal Swindle” for The Monthly, Nick Feik takes a deep dive into Australia’s carbon offsets industry and its links to fossil fuel expansion. This was recorded on Wednesday 8th March 2023 and things may have changed since recording. The Australia Institute // @theausinstitute Guests: Nick Feik, Writer, journalist…

In this exciting new podcast episode, Jerry Robinson takes listeners on a captivating journey through the world of artificial intelligence (AI). Exploring the basics of AI, the distinction between narrow AI and general AI, and transformative industry applications, Jerry unveils the immense potential of AI in enhancing our daily routines. The episod…

The Maugean Skate, nicknamed the 'Tasmanian Tiger of the Sea,' is on the brink of extinction, with salmon farming in the region threatening its natural habitat. So will Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek be able to fulfill her promise of no new extinct species by 2030, or will the Skate become another relic of the past? This was recorded …