Politics Done Differently | Australian Political Podcast

In this episode, we talk to Mr Luke Gosling OAM, MP, Federal Member for Solomon and Deputy Chair of the Australian Labor Party Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Caucus Committee, about engaging the Australian voters in the political discourse. Topics covered include: - The importance of promoting the Northern Territory in Federal Parliament - The founding of Life, Love and Health - Australia’s...

In this episode, we talk to Dr Mike Freelander MP, Federal Member for Macarthur and Government Whip, about engaging the Australian voters in the political discourse. Topics covered include: - How a ‘boomer’ politician can understand the needs of young voters - What life was like for young Australians in the 1970s - The biggest struggles for young Australians - What Australians are facing with the...

In this episode, we talk to Ms Tara Cheyne MLA, Territory Member for Ginninderra and Government Whip, about engaging the Australian voters in the political discourse. Topics covered include: - What makes Canberra a great place to live - Why Canberra gets a bad rep - The nature of the work of the public service - The perception of state / territory politicians vs federal politicians - The challenge...

In this episode, we talk to Ms Suzanne Orr MLA, Territory Member for Yerrabi and Minister for Community Services and Facilities; Minister for Disability; Minister for employment and Workplace Safety, and Minister for Government Services and Procurement, about engaging the Australian voters in the political discourse. Topics covered include: - Transitioning from the backbench to the Ministry - The...

*Warning* This episode contains mature and potentially emotionally disturbing topics for some listeners. In this episode, we talk to Mrs Vicki Dunne MLA, Territory Member for Ginninderra and Shadow Minister for Health, and Shadow Minister for Arts, about engaging the Australian voters in the political discourse. Topics covered include: - The Modern Slavery Act - How state and territory members can...

In this episode, we talk to Mr Andrew Wall MLA, Territory Member for Brindabella and Shadow Minister for Higher Education and Training; Shadow Minister for Tourism; and Shadow Minister for Business and Employment, about engaging the Australian voters in the political discourse. Topics covered include: - The role of a government or opposition whip in the chamber - The disadvantages of a unicameral...

In this episode, we talk to Mayor Bob Kirk from the Goulburn Mulwaree Council about engaging the Australian voters in the political discourse. Topics covered include: - The establishment of rail trails in country NSW - The relationship between stated and local government - Why we must take the water crisis seriously and how we can better plan for the next drought - Lessons learnt from experience i...

In this episode, we talk to Ms Meryl Swanson MP about engaging the Australian voters in the political discourse. Topics covered include: - The work of the Committee on Agriculture and Water Resources - What is important to Australian voters - The difficulty we face with “fake news” in an election year - The benefit of following politicians on social media - How a passionate and engaging teacher ca...

In this episode, we talk to Mayor Rhys Williams from the City of Mandurah about engaging the Australian voters in the political discourse. Topics covered include: - The importance of local government in creating an engaged community - What it means to be a young person in politics - How to find your passion - The importance of having and / or being a mentor - Mental health in the ageing population...

In this episode, we talk to His Worship Mayor Jock Barker from the Town of Claremont about engaging the Australian voters in the political discourse. Topics covered include: - The role of the mayor and the local council - How the Local Government Standards Panel operates - The role of the CEO of a local council - What it means to be a good leader - The importance of humility - Local-state governme...

In this episode, we talk to Mr John Carey MLA BA (Hons), State Member for Perth and Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier; Minister for Public Sector Management; State Development, Jobs and Trade; Federal-State Relations, and; Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Transport; Planning, about engaging the Australian voters in the political discourse. Topics covered include: - Changing people’...

In this episode, we talk to Dr Brad Pettitt, Mayor of the City of Fremantle, about engaging the Australian voters in the political discourse. Topics covered include: - Community involvement with local government - Affordable housing - The issue with party politics - Economic, social and environmental sustainability - The threat of climate change - The development of one of WA’s most thriving commu...

In this episode, we talk to Senator Claire Moore, Shadow Minister for International Development and the Pacific, about engaging the Australian voters in the political discourse. Topics covered include: - The United Nations’ 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development (also known as the Sustainable Development Goals or the SDGs) - Young people’s engagement in politics - People’s trust and engagemen...

In this episode, we talk to Mr Peter Khalil MP about engaging the Australian voters in the political discourse. Topics covered include: - Political empowerment of young people - Social media - The role of a politician - What it means to be Australian - Australia’s role in international politics - The art of compromise - Renewable energy and climate change - Why podcasts engage people - Business’ r...

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