To mark the 200th edition of The Monthly, the editor of the magazine, Michael Williams, joins us – to read a piece by the late-Mungo Maccallum from the debut issue nearly 20 years ago.

Mungo was a totally unique character of Australian journalism – once described by Gough Whitlam a "tall, bearded descendant of lunatic aristocrats" – he could deftly bounce from the funny and odd to the great stories and issues of our times.

We very much hope you enjoy us revisiting his first essay for The Monthly: ‘From nation to now’




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To mark the 200th edition of The Monthly, the editor of the magazine, Michael Williams, joins us – to read a piece by the late-Mungo Maccallum from the debut issue nearly 20 years ago.Mungo was a totally unique character of Australian journalism – once described by Gough Whitlam a "tall, bearded descendant of lunatic aristocrats" – he could deftly bounce from the funny and odd to the great stories and issues of our times.We very much hope you enjoy us revisiting his first essay for The Monthly: ‘From nation to now’ Socials: Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a>

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An independent daily news show. We feature the country&rsquo;s best reporters, covering the news as it affects Australia. This is news with narrative, every weekday.

The Weekend Read: Michael Williams on The Monthly’s 200th edition

This week, the Albanese government moved to rein in the NDIS, making a hard political argument that one of the most impactful reforms in recent memory now has to be smaller to survive. In Canberra, a Senate hearing pressed on another pressure point: whether, at a time of global instability and rising costs, Australia should be getting more from its gas exports.

And in the first electoral test for the reshaped right, there may be signs that One Nation’s surge in the polls has reached its limit. 

Today, contributing editor at The New Daily, Amy Remeikis, on what this week reveals about Labor, the right and the pressure on both.

 

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Guest: Contributing editor at The New Daily, Amy Remeikis

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This week, the Albanese government moved to rein in the NDIS, making a hard political argument that one of the most impactful reforms in recent memory now has to be smaller to survive. In Canberra, a Senate hearing pressed on another pressure point: whether, at a time of global instability and rising costs, Australia should be getting more from its gas exports.
And in the first electoral test for the reshaped right, there may be signs that One Nation&rsquo;s surge in the polls has reached its limit.&nbsp;
Today, contributing editor at The New Daily, Amy Remeikis, on what this week reveals about Labor, the right and the pressure on both.
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Guest: Contributing editor at The New Daily, Amy Remeikis
Photo:&nbsp;AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts

NDIS shrinks, gas profits soar, and One Nation takes a hit: the week in politics

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The government says the NDIS has drifted too far from its original purpose, has grown too fast and too loosely, and that it now needs a major reset.

Health Minister Mark Butler says the changes, which will see eligibility tightened, participants reassessed and 160,000 people booted from the NDIS are about making the scheme sustainable and pulling it back to the people it was originally designed to support.

But for people with a disability, families and carers, the language has done little to calm anxiety – because this is just not a crackdown on fraud and dodgy providers. It's a change to who gets support, how that support is judged and what happens to people who no longer meet the new test.

Today, Australian Autism Alliance co-chair Jenny Karavolos on the government's NDIS overhaul and why it's causing so much apprehension across the community. 

 

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Guest: Australian Autism Alliance Co-Chair Jenny Karavolos

Photo: AAP Image/Mick Tsikas

The government says the NDIS has drifted too far from its original purpose, has grown too fast and too loosely, and that it now needs a major reset.
Health Minister Mark Butler says the changes, which will see eligibility tightened, participants reassessed and 160,000 people booted from the NDIS are about making the scheme sustainable and pulling it back to the people it was originally designed to support.
But for people with a disability, families and carers, the language has done little to calm anxiety &ndash; because this is just not a crackdown on fraud and dodgy providers. It's a change to who gets support, how that support is judged and what happens to people who no longer meet the new test.
Today, Australian Autism Alliance co-chair Jenny Karavolos on the government's NDIS overhaul and why it's causing so much apprehension across the community.&nbsp;
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Guest: Australian Autism Alliance Co-Chair Jenny Karavolos
Photo:&nbsp;AAP Image/Mick Tsikas

“Confusion and distrust”: The disability community on the NDIS overhaul

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It’s not often politicians are taken to task by regular Australians on the issues that fill them with rage.

But that’s exactly what happened at this week’s senate inquiry into taxing Australia’s gas companies for their windfall war profits. 

Konrad Benjamin, a former high school teacher, gave evidence at the hearing – and he didn’t hold back

The self proclaimed “citizen’s lobbyist” is making headlines around the country.

Today in a special bonus episode, founder of Punter’s Politics Konrad Benjamin on why he thinks gas companies are ripping off Australia – and the government is letting them get away with it.

 

If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support.

 

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Guest: Punter’s Politics founder Konrad Benjamin

It&rsquo;s not often politicians are taken to task by regular Australians on the issues that fill them with rage.
But that&rsquo;s exactly what happened at this week&rsquo;s senate inquiry into taxing Australia&rsquo;s gas companies for their windfall war profits.&nbsp;
Konrad Benjamin, a former high school teacher, gave evidence at the hearing &ndash; and he didn&rsquo;t hold back
The self proclaimed &ldquo;citizen&rsquo;s lobbyist&rdquo; is making headlines around the country.
Today in a special bonus episode, founder of Punter&rsquo;s Politics Konrad Benjamin on why he thinks gas companies are ripping off Australia &ndash; and the government is letting them get away with it.
&nbsp;
If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at <a href="http://7ampodcast.com.au/support">7ampodcast.com.au/support</a>.
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Guest: Punter&rsquo;s Politics founder Konrad Benjamin

Bonus Ep: Punter’s Politics and the gas tax “ripping off” Aussies

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/132c3bd0-8faa-4a3b-b606-b4340066ba25/transcript

The Weekend Read: Michael Williams on The Monthly’s 200th edition

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