Gas at the ALP national conference

Tariff corner 

Job service providers

Despite no action on a gas export tax in the government’s May budget, calls are growing louder for a fair return on Australia’s resources from within the Labor Party.

On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Greg returns! He and Elinor discuss the ALP National Conference in Adelaide, the economic impact of the ongoing American war on Iran, and the failures of Australia’s privatised employment services system.

This discussion was recorded on Wednesday 22 July 2026.

Pre-order More Fool Me: How the gas industry tricked Australia by Richard Denniss, the latest Vantage Point essay from Australia Institute Press. Use the code ‘FOOLME’ on a four-edition Vantage Point subscription to receive a free copy of Richard’s book, Econobabble.

Host: Greg Jericho, Chief Economist, the Australia Institute // @grogsgamut

Host: Elinor Johnston-Leek, Senior Content Producer, the Australia Institute // @elinorjohnstonleek

Show notes:

Pressure is growing inside Labor to properly tax gas exports. Here’s what a 25% tax could pay for by Greg Jericho, Guardian Australia (July 2026)

'The time has arrived' to review gas exports tax: Bill Shorten, The Point (July 2026)

Australia's jobseeker system fails workers and enriches millionaires, report says by Gareth Hutchens, ABC News (July 2026)

Who’s rorting who? The failure of outsourced job services, Centre for International Corporate Tax Accountability and Research (July 2026)

Christopher Nolan finds the 'complicated man' at the heart of The Odyssey by Greg Jericho, The Point (July 2026)

Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions

We’d love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au. Subscribe to Dollars & Sense on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts or wherever you get your favourite podcasts.

Despite no action on a gas export tax in the government&rsquo;s May budget, calls are growing louder for a fair return on Australia&rsquo;s resources from within the Labor Party.
On this episode of Dollars &amp; Sense, Greg returns! He and Elinor discuss the ALP National Conference in Adelaide, the economic impact of the ongoing American war on Iran, and the failures of Australia&rsquo;s privatised employment services system.
This discussion was recorded on Wednesday 22 July 2026.
Pre-order <a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/more-fool-me-vantage-point-issue-6">More Fool Me: How the gas industry tricked Australia</a> by Richard Denniss, the latest Vantage Point essay from Australia Institute Press. Use the code &lsquo;FOOLME&rsquo; on <a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/vantage-point-subscription">a four-edition Vantage Point subscription</a> to receive a free copy of Richard&rsquo;s book, Econobabble.
Host:&nbsp;Greg Jericho, Chief Economist, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/grogsgamut.bsky.social">@grogsgamut</a>
Host:&nbsp;Elinor Johnston-Leek, Senior Content Producer, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/elinorjohnstonleek.bsky.social">@elinorjohnstonleek</a>
Show notes:
<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/grogonomics/2026/jul/23/gas-exports-tax-pressure-growing-inside-labor-alp-conference">Pressure is growing inside Labor to properly tax gas exports. Here&rsquo;s what a 25% tax could pay for</a> by Greg Jericho, Guardian Australia (July 2026)
<a href="https://thepoint.com.au/new/the-time-has-arrived-to-review-gas-exports-tax-bill-shorten">'The time has arrived' to review gas exports tax: Bill Shorten</a>, The Point (July 2026)
<a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-21/private-equity-profits-as-job-system-fails-workers-report-finds/106920430">Australia's jobseeker system fails workers and enriches millionaires, report says</a> by Gareth Hutchens, ABC News (July 2026)
<a href="https://cictar.org/all-research/aus/jobs">Who&rsquo;s rorting who? The failure of outsourced job services</a>, Centre for International Corporate Tax Accountability and Research (July 2026)
<a href="https://thepoint.com.au/opinions/260618-christopher-nolan-finds-the-complicated-man-at-the-heart-of-the-odyssey">Christopher Nolan finds the 'complicated man' at the heart of The Odyssey</a> by Greg Jericho, The Point (July 2026)
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Despite no action on a gas export tax in the government’s May budget, calls are growing louder for a fair return on Australia’s resources from within the Labor Party.

Labor contemplates a "fairer return" for Australia's resources

World Cup, Iran, Canada tariffs

The midterms & Trump's election claims

SAVE America Act

Damage to institutions of US democracy

Australian views of the US

Is the Australian government prepared?

No one knows what’ll happen at the November midterms or the next presidential election. Is the Australian government prepared for the worst-case scenario?

On this episode of Follow the Money, Dr Emma Shortis joins Glenn Connley to discuss the upcoming midterm elections in the United States, how the Trump administration has been chipping away at the guardrails of American democracy, and whether the Australian government is prepared for the possibility of disputed elections in its major alliance partner.

This episode was recorded Tuesday 21 July.

Guest: Emma Shortis, Director, International & Security Affairs, the Australia Institute // @emmashortis

Host: Glenn Connley, Senior Media Advisor, the Australia Institute // @glennconnley

Show notes:

After America: Australia and the new world order by Emma Shortis, Australia Institute Press (May 2025)

Trump administration chips away at independent media, faith in democracy, After America, the Australia Institute (July 2026)

Christopher Pyne declares AUKUS 'unstoppable', and says Parliament shouldn't vote on it, The Point (July 2026)

Trump’s tragedy: the US becomes an autocracy and the presidency, a dictatorship by Emma Shortis, The Conversation (October 2025)

Theme music: Pulse and Thrum; additional music by Blue Dot Sessions

We’d love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au. Subscribe to Follow the Money on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Castsor wherever you get your favourite podcasts.

No one knows what&rsquo;ll happen at the November midterms or the next presidential election. Is the Australian government prepared for the worst-case scenario?
On this episode of Follow the Money, Dr Emma Shortis joins Glenn Connley to discuss the upcoming midterm elections in the United States, how the Trump administration has been chipping away at the guardrails of American democracy, and whether the Australian government is prepared for the possibility of disputed elections in its major alliance partner.
This episode was recorded Tuesday 21 July.
Guest: Emma Shortis, Director, International &amp; Security Affairs, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/emmashortis.bsky.social">@emmashortis</a>
Host: Glenn Connley, Senior Media Advisor, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/glennconnley.bsky.social">@glennconnley</a>
Show notes:
<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/after-america-vantage-point-issue-1">After America: Australia and the new world order</a> by Emma Shortis, Australia Institute Press (May 2025)
<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/trump-administration-chips-away-at-independent-media-faith-in-democracy/">Trump administration chips away at independent media, faith in democracy</a>, After America, the Australia Institute (July 2026)
<a href="https://thepoint.com.au/new/260717-christopher-pyne-declares-aukus-unstoppable-and-says-parliament-shouldnt-vote-on-it">Christopher Pyne declares AUKUS 'unstoppable', and says Parliament shouldn't vote on it</a>, The Point (July 2026)
<a href="https://theconversation.com/trumps-tragedy-the-us-becomes-an-autocracy-and-the-presidency-a-dictatorship-266675">Trump&rsquo;s tragedy: the US becomes an autocracy and the presidency, a&nbsp;dictatorship</a> by Emma Shortis, The Conversation (October 2025)
Theme music: Pulse and Thrum; additional music by Blue Dot Sessions
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No one knows what’ll happen at the November midterms or the next presidential election. Is the Australian government prepared for the worst-case scenario?

As American democracy faces huge tests, is Australia prepared for the worst?

Trump's address to the nation

State of the US media

Views of the US in New Zealand

New Zealand-China relations

Investing in diplomacy

Former Washington Post journalist Anna Fifield reflects on her time at the paper, the state of American media, and New Zealand’s role in the world.

On this episode of After America, New Zealand-based journalist Anna Fifield joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss the American media during Trump’s second term, views of the United States and China in New Zealand, and what the Australian government can learn from Kiwi diplomacy.

This episode was recorded on Friday 17 July.

Pre-order More Fool Me: How the gas industry tricked Australia by Richard Denniss, the latest Vantage Point essay from Australia Institute Press. Use the code ‘FOOLME’ on a four-edition Vantage Point subscription to receive a free copy of Richard’s book, Econobabble.

Guest: Anna Fifield, New Zealand-based independent journalist and foreign affairs analyst // @annafifield

Host: Emma Shortis, Director, International & Security Affairs, the Australia Institute // @emmashortis

Show notes:

Shorter America: How to steal an election; the US in the World; New and old friends by Emma Shortis, The Point (July 2026)

How do Australians and New Zealanders view Asia and the world in 2026?, the Asia New Zealand Foundation (July 2026)

Mr Albanese goes to the Pacific (again) by Allan Behm, The Point (July 2026)

Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions

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Former Washington Post journalist Anna Fifield reflects on her time at the paper, the state of American media, and New Zealand&rsquo;s role in the world.
On this episode of After America, New Zealand-based journalist Anna Fifield joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss the American media during Trump&rsquo;s second term, views of the United States and China in New Zealand, and what the Australian government can learn from Kiwi diplomacy.
This episode was recorded on Friday 17 July.
Pre-order <a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/more-fool-me-vantage-point-issue-6">More Fool Me: How the gas industry tricked Australia</a> by Richard Denniss, the latest Vantage Point essay from Australia Institute Press. Use the code &lsquo;FOOLME&rsquo; on <a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/vantage-point-subscription">a four-edition Vantage Point subscription</a> to receive a free copy of Richard&rsquo;s book, Econobabble.
Guest: Anna Fifield, New Zealand-based independent journalist and foreign affairs analyst // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/annafifield.bsky.social">@annafifield</a>
Host: Emma Shortis, Director, International &amp; Security Affairs, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/emmashortis.bsky.social">@emmashortis</a>
Show notes:
<a href="https://thepoint.com.au/new/260717-shorter-america">Shorter America: How to steal an election; the US in the World; New and old friends</a> by Emma Shortis, The Point (July 2026)
<a href="https://www.asianz.org.nz/how-do-australians-and-new-zealanders-view-asia-and-the-world-in-2026">How do Australians and New Zealanders view Asia and the world in 2026?</a>, the Asia New Zealand Foundation (July 2026)
<a href="https://thepoint.com.au/opinions/260708-mr-albanese-goes-to-the-pacific-again">Mr Albanese goes to the Pacific (again)</a> by Allan Behm, The Point (July 2026)
Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions
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Former Washington Post journalist Anna Fifield reflects on her time at the paper, the state of American media, and New Zealand’s role in the world.

Trump administration chips away at independent media, faith in democracy

On this episode of What’s the Point?, Richard Denniss discusses how the Federal Government’s new carbon credits method for ‘protecting’ native forests will allow fossil fuel companies to greenwash their climate pollution and expand coal and gas production.

This episode was recorded on Friday 10 July.

Host: Richard Denniss, co-Chief Executive Officer, the Australia Institute // @richarddenniss

Host: Anna Chang, Managing Editor, The Point // @annachang

Climate Integrity Summit 2026 tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/sydney-climate-integrity-summit-2026?c=website

The Point: https://thepoint.com.au/

On this episode of What&rsquo;s the Point?, Richard Denniss discusses how the Federal Government&rsquo;s new carbon credits method for &lsquo;protecting&rsquo; native forests will allow fossil fuel companies to greenwash their climate pollution and expand coal and gas production.
This episode was recorded on Friday 10 July.
Host: Richard Denniss, co-Chief Executive Officer, the Australia Institute // @richarddenniss
Host: Anna Chang, Managing Editor, The Point // @annachang
Climate Integrity Summit 2026 tickets: <a href="https://events.humanitix.com/sydney-climate-integrity-summit-2026?c=website">https://events.humanitix.com/sydney-climate-integrity-summit-2026?c=website</a>
The Point: <a href="https://thepoint.com.au/">https://thepoint.com.au/</a>

What's the point of offsets?

Introducing The Australia Institute's new podcast series, What's the Point? with Richard Denniss.

Subscribe to the show on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your favourite podcasts.

***

On the first episode of What’s the Point?, Richard Denniss discusses the reasons behind One Nation grabbing the headlines, why it is highly unlikely Pauline Hanson will be Prime Minister after the next election and what the current Prime Minister can do to turn things around for Labor.

Host: Richard Denniss, co-Chief Executive Officer, the Australia Institute // @richarddenniss

Host: Anna Chang, Managing Editor, The Point // @annachang

This episode was recorded on Friday 26 June.

For more research and analysis, visit The Point.

Introducing The Australia Institute's new podcast series, What's the Point? with Richard Denniss.
Subscribe to the show on&nbsp;<a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgXQ0oSpA60zbnbOH5xNLdinbxKeW2JqH&amp;si=fKjXy59qM9uUQ77q">YouTube</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/whats-the-point-with-richard-denniss/id1896871574">Apple Podcasts</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/033rDEIEiJCMwPEwADjpfb">Spotify</a>&nbsp;or wherever you get your favourite podcasts.
***
On the first episode of What&rsquo;s the Point?, Richard Denniss discusses the reasons behind One Nation grabbing the headlines, why it is highly unlikely Pauline Hanson will be Prime Minister after the next election and what the current Prime Minister can do to turn things around for Labor.
Host: Richard Denniss, co-Chief Executive Officer, the Australia Institute // @richarddenniss
Host: Anna Chang, Managing Editor, The Point // @annachang
This episode was recorded on Friday 26 June.
For more research and analysis, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://thepoint.com.au/">The Point.</a>

Introducing The Australia Institute's new podcast series, What's the Point? with Richard Denniss.

BONUS | What's the point of One Nation?

Introducing The Australia Institute's new podcast series, What's the Point? with Richard Denniss.

Subscribe to the show on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your favourite podcasts.

***

On this episode of What’s the Point?, Richard Denniss discusses how global gas industry has pulled off the greatest con in Australia’s history, and why Australians are living with the consequences. He spells out the simple steps we need to take to fix it. 

This episode was recorded on Friday 10 July.

Host: Richard Denniss, co-Chief Executive Officer, the Australia Institute // @richarddenniss

Host: Anna Chang, Managing Editor, The Point // @annachang

Show notes:

A National Plebiscite for a 25% Gas Export Tax, the Australia Institute

More Fool Me: How the gas industry tricked Australia by Richard Denniss, Australia Institute Press (forthcoming)

Climate Integrity Summit 2026 tickets

For more research and analysis, visit The Point.

Introducing The Australia Institute's new podcast series, What's the Point? with Richard Denniss.
Subscribe to&nbsp;the show&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgXQ0oSpA60zbnbOH5xNLdinbxKeW2JqH&amp;si=fKjXy59qM9uUQ77q">YouTube</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/whats-the-point-with-richard-denniss/id1896871574">Apple Podcasts</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/033rDEIEiJCMwPEwADjpfb">Spotify</a>&nbsp;or wherever you get your favourite podcasts.
***
On this episode of What&rsquo;s the Point?, Richard Denniss discusses how global gas industry has pulled off the greatest con in Australia&rsquo;s history, and why Australians are living with the consequences. He spells out the simple steps we need to take to fix it.  This episode was recorded on Friday 10 July. Host: Richard Denniss, co-Chief Executive Officer, the Australia Institute // @richarddenniss Host: Anna Chang, Managing Editor, The Point // @annachang
Show notes: <a href="https://gas-plebiscite.australiainstitute.org.au/">A National Plebiscite for a 25% Gas Export Tax</a>, the Australia Institute <a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/more-fool-me-vantage-point-issue-6">More Fool Me: How the gas industry tricked Australia</a> by Richard Denniss, Australia Institute Press (forthcoming) <a href="https://events.humanitix.com/sydney-climate-integrity-summit-2026?c=website">Climate Integrity Summit 2026 tickets</a> For more research and analysis, visit <a href="https://thepoint.com.au/">The Point.</a>

Introducing The Australia Institute's new podcast series, What's the Point? with Richard Denniss.

BONUS | What's the point of a gas export tax?

Albanese's AI speech

Parallels with the gas industry

The problems with data centres

Barnaby's vision for the RBA

The Bank of Pauline

The tech industry talks about huge investment in Australia. That sounds great, but who’ll actually benefit?

On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Matt Grudnoff joins Elinor to discuss Anthony Albanese’s speech on artificial intelligence, lessons for data centre regulation from Australia’s experience with the gas industry, Barnaby Joyce’s vision for the Reserve Bank, and Matt’s guide to voodoo.

This discussion was recorded on Thursday 16 July 2026.

Pre-order More Fool Me: How the gas industry tricked Australia by Richard Denniss, the latest Vantage Point essay from Australia Institute Press. Use the code ‘FOOLME’ on a four-edition Vantage Point subscription to receive a free copy of Richard’s book, Econobabble.

Host: Matt Grudnoff, Senior Economist, the Australia Institute // @mattgrudnoff

Host: Elinor Johnston-Leek, Senior Content Producer, the Australia Institute // @elinorjohnstonleek

Show notes:

The PM has pledged to protect artists’ copyright. But without action on AI theft it is all hot air by Alice Grundy, The Conversation (July 2026)

The Wrap: No, a drop in house prices isn't a calamity. It means housing is finally becoming more affordable by Matt Grudnoff, The Point (July 2026)

One Nation’s economic thought bubbles have little substance – except for one by Greg Jericho, Guardian Australia (July 2026)

Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions

We’d love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au. Subscribe to Dollars & Sense on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts or wherever you get your favourite podcasts.

The tech industry talks about huge investment in Australia. That sounds great, but who&rsquo;ll actually benefit?
On this episode of Dollars &amp; Sense, Matt Grudnoff joins Elinor to discuss Anthony Albanese&rsquo;s speech on artificial intelligence, lessons for data centre regulation from Australia&rsquo;s experience with the gas industry, Barnaby Joyce&rsquo;s vision for the Reserve Bank, and Matt&rsquo;s guide to voodoo.
This discussion was recorded on Thursday 16 July 2026.
Pre-order <a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/more-fool-me-vantage-point-issue-6">More Fool Me: How the gas industry tricked Australia</a> by Richard Denniss, the latest Vantage Point essay from Australia Institute Press. Use the code &lsquo;FOOLME&rsquo; on <a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/vantage-point-subscription">a four-edition Vantage Point subscription</a> to receive a free copy of Richard&rsquo;s book, Econobabble.
Host:&nbsp;Matt Grudnoff, Senior Economist, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/mattgrudnoff.bsky.social">@mattgrudnoff</a>
Host:&nbsp;Elinor Johnston-Leek, Senior Content Producer, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/elinorjohnstonleek.bsky.social">@elinorjohnstonleek</a>
Show notes:
<a href="https://theconversation.com/the-pm-has-pledged-to-protect-artists-copyright-but-without-action-on-ai-theft-it-is-all-hot-air-287578">The PM has pledged to protect artists&rsquo; copyright. But without action on AI theft it is all hot air</a> by Alice Grundy, The Conversation (July 2026)
<a href="https://thepoint.com.au/new/the-wrap-no-a-drop-in-house-prices-isnt-a-calamity-it-means-housing-is-finally-becoming-more-affordable">The Wrap: No, a drop in house prices isn't a calamity. It means housing is finally becoming more affordable</a> by Matt Grudnoff, The Point (July 2026)
<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/grogonomics/2026/jul/16/one-nation-australian-economy-peoples-bank">One Nation&rsquo;s economic thought bubbles have little substance &ndash; except for one</a> by Greg Jericho, Guardian Australia (July 2026)
Theme music:&nbsp;Blue Dot Sessions
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The tech industry talks about huge investment in Australia. That sounds great, but who’ll actually benefit?

Big Tech promises the world with AI. Australians shouldn’t believe them.

Labor's win, Liberals' collapse

Independents and the end of 'safe seats'

Rise of One Nation

What next for the Greens?

Richard Denniss and Amy Remeikis discuss the dramatic changes in Australia’s political landscape since Labor’s landslide election victory.

In May 2025, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese led the Labor Party to a historic victory and the Liberal Party suffered its worst result since World War 2. But with the rise of One Nation at home and crises multiplying abroad, the world already looks very different to how it did at the election.

On this episode of Follow the Money, Australia Institute co-CEO Richard Denniss, Chief Political Analyst Amy Remeikis and Democracy & Accountability Director Bill Browne discuss what’s changed in Australian politics since the last election and where it might go from here.

This episode was recorded live on Thursday 9 July.

Subscribe for updates from the Australia Institute to be notified about all of our events and webinars.

Pre-order More Fool Me: How the gas industry tricked Australia by Richard Denniss, the latest Vantage Point essay from Australia Institute Press. Use the code ‘FOOLME’ on a four-edition Vantage Point subscription to receive a free copy of Richard’s book, Econobabble.

Guest: Richard Denniss, co-Chief Executive Officer, the Australia Institute // @richarddenniss

Guest: Amy Remeikis, Chief Political Analyst, the Australia Institute // @amyremeikis

Host: Bill Browne, Director, Democracy & Accountability, the Australia Institute // @browne90

Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // @ebonybennett

Show notes:

Dead Centre: How political pragmatism is killing us by Richard Denniss, Australia Institute Press (August 2025)

There is no such thing as a safe seat | Fact sheet, the Australia Institute (October 2024)

Theme music: Pulse and Thrum; additional music by Blue Dot Sessions

We’d love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au. Subscribe to Follow the Money on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Castsor wherever you get your favourite podcasts.

Richard Denniss and Amy Remeikis discuss the dramatic changes in Australia&rsquo;s political landscape since Labor&rsquo;s landslide election victory.
In May 2025, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese led the Labor Party to a historic victory and the Liberal Party suffered its worst result since World War 2. But with the rise of One Nation at home and crises multiplying abroad, the world already looks very different to how it did at the election.
On this episode of Follow the Money, Australia Institute co-CEO Richard Denniss, Chief Political Analyst Amy Remeikis and Democracy &amp; Accountability Director Bill Browne discuss what&rsquo;s changed in Australian politics since the last election and where it might go from here.
This episode was recorded live on Thursday 9 July.
<a href="https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/subscribe">Subscribe for updates</a> from the Australia Institute to be notified about all of our events and webinars.
Pre-order <a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/more-fool-me-vantage-point-issue-6">More Fool Me: How the gas industry tricked Australia</a> by Richard Denniss, the latest Vantage Point essay from Australia Institute Press. Use the code &lsquo;FOOLME&rsquo; on <a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/vantage-point-subscription">a four-edition Vantage Point subscription</a> to receive a free copy of Richard&rsquo;s book, Econobabble.
Guest: Richard Denniss, co-Chief Executive Officer, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/richarddenniss.bsky.social">@richarddenniss</a>
Guest: Amy Remeikis, Chief Political Analyst, the Australia Institute // <a href="http://bsky.app/profile/amyremeikis.bsky.social">@amyremeikis</a>
Host: Bill Browne, Director, Democracy &amp; Accountability, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/browne90.bsky.social">@browne90</a>
Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/ebonybennett.bsky.social">@ebonybennett</a>
Show notes:
<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/dead-centre-vantage-point-issue-2">Dead Centre: How political pragmatism is killing us</a> by Richard Denniss, Australia Institute Press (August 2025)
<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/there-is-no-such-thing-as-a-safe-seat-fact-sheet/">There is no such thing as a safe seat | Fact sheet</a>, the Australia Institute (October 2024)
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Richard Denniss and Amy Remeikis discuss the dramatic changes in Australia’s political landscape since Labor’s landslide election victory.

After the landslide: Australian politics since the 2025 election

Iran MOU dead & buried

Trump's plane grounded, attacks on journalists

NATO conference

The Viceroy of Venezuela?

Death of Lindsey Graham

Australian diplomacy in the Pacific

Even with his luxury jet grounded, Trump and his administration have flown the United States into a strategic black hole.

On this episode of After America, Allan Behm joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss the demise of an Iran agreement that never really lived, the latest NATO summit, the death of Senator Lindsey Graham, and the evolution of the Australian government’s diplomacy in the Pacific Island region.

This episode was recorded live on Monday 13 July.

Guest: Allan Behm, Special Advisor, International & Security Affairs, the Australia Institute

Host: Emma Shortis, Director, International & Security Affairs, the Australia Institute // @emmashortis

Show notes:

Shorter America: On China; SCOTUS Season; Book reviews by Emma Shortis, The Point (July 2026)

Mr Albanese goes to the Pacific (again) by Allan Behm, The Point (July 2026)

PALMed off: The story of modern slavery in Australia, Follow the Money, the Australia Institute (January 2026)

How Marco Rubio Is Running Venezuela From Afar by Tyler Pager and Anatoly Kurmanaev, The New York Times (July 2026)

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Even with his luxury jet grounded, Trump and his administration have flown the United States into a strategic black hole.
On this episode of After America, Allan Behm joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss the demise of an Iran agreement that never really lived, the latest NATO summit, the death of Senator Lindsey Graham, and the evolution of the Australian government&rsquo;s diplomacy in the Pacific Island region.
This episode was recorded live on Monday 13 July.
Guest: Allan Behm, Special Advisor, International &amp; Security Affairs, the Australia Institute
Host: Emma Shortis, Director, International &amp; Security Affairs, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/emmashortis.bsky.social">@emmashortis</a>
Show notes:
<a href="https://thepoint.com.au/new/260710-shorter-america-this-week">Shorter America: On China; SCOTUS Season; Book reviews</a> by Emma Shortis, The Point (July 2026)
<a href="https://thepoint.com.au/opinions/260708-mr-albanese-goes-to-the-pacific-again">Mr Albanese goes to the Pacific (again)</a> by Allan Behm, The Point (July 2026)
<a href="https://thepoint.com.au/new/260108-palmed-off-the-story-of-modern-slavery-in-australia">PALMed off: The story of modern slavery in Australia</a>, Follow the Money, the Australia Institute (January 2026)
<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/11/us/politics/how-marco-rubio-runs-venezuela.html">How Marco Rubio Is Running Venezuela From Afar</a> by Tyler Pager and Anatoly Kurmanaev, The New York Times (July 2026)
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