No trust without scrutiny - the case for an Epidemic Response Committee
In the middle of this unprecedented health and economic crisis, it is critical we do not let a crisis in our democracy emerge as well. Like Australia, New Zealand has shut down its Parliament due to C...
7 Huhti 202012min
Unpacking the Jobkeeper wage subsidy scheme
The Morrison government performed an enormous and welcome backflip, announcing a $130 billion Jobkeeper package to support workers, through their employer, with a $1500/fortnight wage subsidy. Richard...
31 Maalis 202019min
What the hell is happening to the economy?
What does a global pandemic do to the economy? Richard Denniss explains why the government is shutting down whole sections of the economy and unpacks the government's economic survival package. Host: ...
24 Maalis 202024min
The People vs Tech
There is a growing awareness globally that unregulated technological development is not delivering on its promise to transform the world for the better.The Australia Institute launched the Centre for ...
12 Joulu 20191h 4min
See What You Made Me Do With Jess Hill
A new book, "See What you Made Me Do" by Walkley-award winning investigative journalist Jess Hill looks at the national emergency that is domestic violence or what Jess now calls domestic abuse. Trigg...
20 Syys 201937min
Climate And The Pacific With Former President Anote Tong
The recent Pacific Islands Forum turned from a 'Pacific step up' to a Pacific step back for Scott Morrison, as Australia held a hardline on coal and emissions cuts. Former president of Kiribati, Anot...
6 Syys 201923min
What's Going On With The Murray Darling Basin
First there were dead fish and towns running out of water, then #Watergate and now Four Corners have done an investigation into the Murray Darling Basin — again. Big picture...what's going on? Host: R...
20 Elo 20191h 1min
How Good Is The Economy?
Two months ago, the Treasurer delivered a budget with rosy economic figures - what the hell happened? Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director at The Australia Institute // @ebony_bennett Contributors: Ri...
28 Kesä 201933min
