We discuss the Brisbane vibe, then dig into unions and collective bargaining in the workplace. We discuss Victoria's upcoming election, some of the controversy and the fallout it caused, the disunity and public opinion of the Liberal Party, the rise of One Nation and its influence, how public perception and politics have shifted post-lockdown, the role of billionaires in policy, and the risk that long-term government poses to democracy.

We dig into the risks and challenges of a fourth-term government, Australia's political shift to the right, the rise of podcasting and media influence, our predictions and political insights.

We also cover the impact of a Liberal government on workers and renewable energy projects, the role of freedom of speech and platform accountability, the influence of money and sponsorship in podcasting, and the events we're anticipating in the political landscape.

Chapters

• 00:00 Cheers to Brisbane
• 23:23 Victorian State Election
• 29:23 One Nation's Growth and Political Implications
• 38:59 Billionaires, Policy, and Public Opinion
• 46:11 Australia's Political Shift to the Right
• 55:33 Predictions and Political Insights

We cover the inner workings of the Prime Minister's Office, Pauline's Press Club speech, populist campaign and political risks, immigration and multiculturalism, press club questions, and public perception and political shifts. The impact to the two-party system, media influence, and political positioning on the Australian political landscape. The role of humour and engagement in political communication and predicts future political developments and actions.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introductions and Drink Choices
• 10:27 Bipartisan Cooperation and Political Shifts
• 21:21 Populist Campaign and Political Risks
• 27:18 Press Club Questions and Chaos in Politics
• 32:18 Political Insider vs. Outsider
• 37:47 Progressive Politics and Populist Challenge
• 43:04 Challenges of Political Leadership
• 54:29 Kiss of Death Predictions

Guest: Eamonn Fitzpatrick

This week we cover a range of topics including, the impact of Indonesia as an economic and cultural partner, China's role in the region, and the challenges of middle power coordination. The economic impact of global events and the potential disruptions to supply chains. The rise of populism and media disregard, particularly in the context of Trump's approach and its similarities with One Nation's strategy.We also explore the engagement with One Nation's immigration agenda, the role of lobbyists in government, concerns about AI discretion in NDIS legislation, and predictions for NDIS legislation, the World Cup outcome, and One Nation's internal conflict.

Chapters

• 06:12 Indonesia as an Economic and Cultural Partner
• 12:52 Foreign Policy and Security Alliances
• 18:18 China's Role in the Region and Economic Partnerships
• 23:51 Trump's Quoting of The West Wing
• 31:33 Engagement with One Nation's Immigration Agenda
• 38:12 Lobbyists and Access to Power
• 52:33 Kiss of Death Predictions