• COVID-19 Surge in Australia, Federal Budget Review, Live Sheep Export Ban, Russian Aggression and German Conscription + More

  • May 15 2024
  • Length: 25 mins
  • Podcast
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COVID-19 Surge in Australia, Federal Budget Review, Live Sheep Export Ban, Russian Aggression and German Conscription + More

  • Summary

    • COVID-19 Surge in Australia: Commentary on the 30% increase in cases compared to the previous year.
    • Federal Budget Review: Analysis of the budget as potentially election-driven, focusing on economic implications and the lack of financial restraint.
    • NDIS Fraud: Critique of the government's spending to combat fraud within the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
    • Government Waste: Discussion on perceived wasteful expenditures, including the Aboriginal budgets and the Yes referendum.
    • Inflation and Economic Forecasts: Thoughts on government expectations regarding inflation control by year's end.
    • Live Sheep Export Ban: Advocacy for ending live sheep exports by 2028 due to ethical concerns.
    • Social Media and Children: Debate on potential banning of children under 14 from using social media.
    • Russian Aggression and German Conscription: Views on Germany's consideration of conscription in response to Russian actions in Ukraine.
    • Election Mismanagement: Insights on low voter turnout and staffing issues during a state election.
    • Energy and Environmental Policies: Criticism of conflicting government policies on renewable energy and fossil fuels.
    • Asylum Seeker Arrivals: Discussion on recent asylum seeker boats and government response.
    • Consulting and Government Spending: Examination of conflicts of interest in government contracts with consulting firms.

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