The EU & the US

China & Germany's "broken business model"

Trump's assault on the ICC

EU-Australia FTA

Building democratic solidarity

The United States keeps showing us what an unreliable ally it is. Are European governments now getting the message?

Dr Tobias Cremer, Member of European Parliament, joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss how the European Union is responding to the second Trump administration, the Australia-EU Free Trade Agreement, and how to build democratic solidarity in the face of rising authoritarianism.

This episode was recorded on Wednesday 14 October.

Guest: Tobias Cremer, Member of European Parliament

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

Show notes:

Shorter America: Betting on death; Racist raids; Everything is fine by Emma Shortis, The Point (October 2026)

Navigating Choppy Waters: Australia and the EU Chart a New Course by Margherita Matera & Philomena Murray, Australian Institute of International Affairs(March 2026)

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

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The United States keeps showing us what an unreliable ally it is. Are European governments now getting the message?
Dr Tobias Cremer, Member of European Parliament, joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss how the European Union is responding to the second Trump administration, the Australia-EU Free Trade Agreement, and how to build democratic solidarity in the face of rising authoritarianism.
This episode was recorded on Wednesday 14 October.
Guest: Tobias Cremer, Member of European Parliament
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/261016-shorter-america-this-week">Shorter America: Betting on death; Racist raids; Everything is fine</a> by Emma Shortis, The Point (October 2026)
<a href="https://www.internationalaffairs.org.au/australianoutlook/navigating-choppy-waters-australia-and-the-eu-chart-a-new-course/">Navigating Choppy Waters:&nbsp;Australia&nbsp;and the EU Chart a New Course</a>&nbsp;by Margherita Matera &amp; Philomena Murray, Australian Institute of International Affairs (March 2026)
<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)
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The United States keeps telling us what an unreliable ally it is. Are European governments now getting the message?

Waking up to reality? How Europe’s responding to Trump 2.0

On this episode of What’s the Point?, Alex Fein, researcher and strategist at Redbridge, joins Richard Denniss to discuss why so many Australians are angry right now, the real message many voters are sending to the political establishment, and the dirty secret about productivity.

This episode was recorded on Friday 16 October.

Read more on The Point.

Guest: Alex Fein, Research and Intelligence Principal, Redbridge Group // @auspoldaily

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

Show notes:

Raw Power: Going Beyond What One Nation Is Selling by Alex Fein, The Point (June 2026)

It's time to call it what it is: Foreign Interference by Alex Fein, The Point (June 2026)

More Fool Me: How the gas industry tricked Australia by Richard Denniss, Australia Institute Press (August 2026)

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On this episode of What&rsquo;s the Point?, Alex Fein, researcher and strategist at Redbridge, joins Richard Denniss to discuss why so many Australians are angry right now, the real message many voters are sending to the political establishment, and the dirty secret about productivity.
This episode was recorded on Friday 16 October.
Read more on <a href="https://thepoint.com.au">The Point</a>.
Guest:&nbsp;Alex Fein, Research and Intelligence Principal, Redbridge Group // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/auspoldaily.bsky.social">@auspoldaily</a>
Host:&nbsp;Richard Denniss, co-Chief Executive Officer, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/richarddenniss.bsky.social">@richarddenniss</a>
Show notes:
<a href="https://thepoint.com.au/opinions/260626-raw-power-going-beyond-what-one-nation-is-selling">Raw Power: Going Beyond What One Nation Is Selling</a> by Alex Fein, The Point (June 2026)
<a href="https://thepoint.com.au/opinions/260616-call-it-what-it-is-foreign-interference">It's time to call it what it is: Foreign Interference</a> by Alex Fein, The Point (June 2026)
<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 (August 2026)
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SPECIAL GUEST | What's the point of getting angry at government? with pollster Alex Fein

Treasurer Jim Chalmers outlines the big challenges facing Australia and the importance of changing the status quo – a situation that is clearly not working for many Australians.

In this special episode of Follow the Money, the Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP, Treasurer of Australia, addresses the loss of control many Australians feel right now, the rise of the far-right in Australia, and the importance of meaningful reform.

This episode was recorded live at the 2026 Bernie Fraser Oration on Tuesday 13 October.

Guest: Jim Chalmers, Treasurer of Australia and Labor Member for Rankin // @jimchalmers

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

Show notes:

Bernie Fraser Oration 2026 | Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP, the Australia Institute on YouTube (October 2026)

Turning point. New analysis reveals tax changes are reversing 25 years of housing policy failure, the Australia Institute (October 2026)

Factcheck: Is immigration really causing Australia’s housing crisis? by Noah Schultz-Byard, The Point (September 2025)

Australia’s tax dilemma: the case for real reform, National Press Club address by Richard Denniss, the Australia Institute on YouTube (October 2026)

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Treasurer Jim Chalmers outlines the big challenges facing Australia and the importance of changing the status quo &ndash; a situation that is clearly not working for many Australians.
In this special episode of Follow the Money, the Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP, Treasurer of Australia, addresses the loss of control many Australians feel right now, the rise of the far-right in Australia, and the importance of meaningful reform.
This episode was recorded live at the 2026 Bernie Fraser Oration on Tuesday 13 October.
Guest: Jim Chalmers, Treasurer of Australia and Labor Member for Rankin // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/jimchalmers.bsky.social">@jimchalmers</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://youtu.be/L4DaK7cea3k">Bernie Fraser Oration 2026 | Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP</a>, the Australia Institute on YouTube (October 2026)
<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/turning-point-new-analysis-reveals-tax-changes-are-reversing-25-years-of-housing-policy-failure/">Turning point. New analysis reveals tax changes are reversing 25 years of housing policy failure</a>, the Australia Institute (October 2026)
<a href="https://thepoint.com.au/factchecks/fact-check-is-immigration-really-causing-australias-housing-crisis">Factcheck: Is immigration really causing Australia&rsquo;s housing crisis?</a> by Noah Schultz-Byard, The Point (September 2025)
<a href="https://youtu.be/y7mwGnb4CkA">Australia&rsquo;s tax dilemma: the case for real reform</a>, National Press Club address by Richard Denniss, the Australia Institute on YouTube (October 2026)
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers outlines the big challenges facing Australia and the importance of changing the status quo – a situation that is clearly not working for many Australians.

Jim Chalmers on reform and taking on the far right

US sanctions International Criminal Court

America's military footprint in Australia

OpenAI hack of Medicare & regulating Big Tech

Attempts to cordon off the defence relationshi

Covering US politics on the ground

The Australian government has been excruciatingly silent when it comes to standing up for the International Criminal Court and foundations of international law it so loves to talk about.

Journalist Ben Doherty joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss Australia’s non-response to the Trump administration’s sanctions on the International Criminal Court, the American military footprint in Australia, and the OpenAI hack of Medicare on this episode of After America.

This episode was recorded on Monday 12 October.

Guest: Ben Doherty, Senior Reporter, Guardian Australia

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

Show notes:

No peace without accountability: Sydney Peace Laureate Navi Pillay, After America, the Australia Institute (October 2025)

The US now has access to more than half Australia’s military bases – could it drag the country unwillingly into war? by Ben Doherty, Andy Ball & Nick Evershed, Guardian Australia (September 2026)

OpenAI hack on Australian government reveals anxiety at heart of global artificial intelligence dilemma by Ben Doherty, Guardian Australia (September 2026)

Shorter America: Things are not normal; Muskism; Good men by Emma Shortis, The Point (October 2026)

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The Australian government has been excruciatingly silent when it comes to standing up for the International Criminal Court and foundations of international law it so loves to talk about.
Journalist Ben Doherty joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss Australia&rsquo;s non-response to the Trump administration&rsquo;s sanctions on the International Criminal Court, the American military footprint in Australia, and the OpenAI hack of Medicare on this episode of After America.
This episode was recorded on Monday 12 October.
Guest: Ben Doherty, Senior Reporter, Guardian Australia
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://australiainstitute.org.au/post/no-peace-without-accountability-sydney-peace-laureate-navi-pillay/">No peace without accountability: Sydney Peace Laureate Navi Pillay</a>, After America, the Australia Institute (October 2025)
<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/ng-interactive/2026/sep/07/us-military-bases-in-australia-map-list-spy-satellite-pine-gap">The US now has access to more than half Australia&rsquo;s military bases &ndash; could it drag the country unwillingly into war?</a> by Ben Doherty, Andy Ball &amp; Nick Evershed, Guardian Australia (September 2026)
<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/sep/26/openai-hack-australian-government-anxiety-global-dilemma-artificial-intelligence">OpenAI hack on Australian government reveals anxiety at heart of global artificial intelligence dilemma</a> by Ben Doherty, Guardian Australia (September 2026)
<a href="https://thepoint.com.au/new/261009-shorter-america-this-week">Shorter America: Things are not normal; Muskism; Good men</a> by Emma Shortis, The Point (October 2026)
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The Australian government has been excruciatingly silent when it comes to standing up for the International Criminal Court and foundations of international law it so loves to talk about.

Australian government unprepared to "back its own values" with Trump's America

On this episode of What’s the Point?, Richard Denniss discusses the important distinction between consumerism and materialism and why being ‘materialistic’ isn’t necessarily a bad thing.

This episode was recorded on Thursday 1 October.

Read more on The Point.

Enter the code CURED to get 25% off Curing Affluenza: How to buy less stuff and save the world by Richard Denniss via Australia Institute Press.

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

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

Show notes:

Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP | Bernie Fraser Oration 2026, the Australia Institute

Revenue Summit 2026, the Australia Institute

More Fool Me: How the gas industry tricked Australia by Richard Denniss, Australia Institute Press (August 2026)

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On this episode of What&rsquo;s the Point?, Richard Denniss discusses the important distinction between consumerism and materialism and why being &lsquo;materialistic&rsquo; isn&rsquo;t necessarily a bad thing.
This episode was recorded on Thursday 1 October.
Read more on <a href="https://thepoint.com.au">The Point</a>.
Enter the code CURED to get 25% off <a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/curing-affluenza">Curing Affluenza: How to buy less stuff and save the world</a> by Richard Denniss via Australia Institute Press.
Host:&nbsp;Richard Denniss, co-Chief Executive Officer, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/richarddenniss.bsky.social">@richarddenniss</a>
Host:&nbsp;Anna Chang, Managing Editor, The Point // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/annachang.bsky.social">@annachang</a>
Show notes:
<a href="https://events.humanitix.com/bernie-fraser-oration-2026-hon-dr-jim-chalmers-mp">Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP | Bernie Fraser Oration 2026</a>, the Australia Institute
<a href="https://events.humanitix.com/revenue-summit-2026">Revenue Summit 2026</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 (August 2026)
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What’s the point of materialism?

Australia's intergenerational housing divide

Capital gains tax & negative gearing changes

Rent caps, low interest loans & public housing

Migration not to blame for the housing crisis

Change is possible

Australia is a rich country, but for many younger Australians, the ability to share in that prosperity is increasingly out of reach.

On this episode of Follow the Money, Senator Barbara Pocock, Australian Greens Spokesperson for Housing & Homelessness, joins Ebony Bennett to discuss the housing crisis, its long-term impacts on the lives of younger Australians, and her proposals to turn the situation around.

This episode was recorded on Tuesday 6 October.

If you or anyone you know needs help, you can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or online at www.lifeline.org.au.

Guest: Barbara Pocock, Senator for South Australia and Australian Greens Spokesperson for Housing & Homelessness // @barbarapocock

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

Show notes:

Locked out: the growing generational housing divide, Select Committee on Intergenerational Housing Inequity (September 2026)

Additional comments from the Chair, Senator Barbara Pocock, Select Committee on Intergenerational Housing Inequity (September 2026)

Senate Committee on Intergenerational Housing Inequity | Perth, WA, Australian Parliament House Streaming Portal on YouTube (August 2026)

Profit in home lending: April 2026 edition by Dave Richardson, the Australia Institute (April 2026)

Factcheck: Is immigration really causing Australia’s housing crisis? by Noah Schultz-Byard, The Point (September 2025)

Even Liberal voters agree, it’s time to ditch Howard era perks for property investors – polls, the Australia Institute (March 2026)

Youth mental health decline coincides with increased economic pressure: new report, the Australia Institute (August 2026)

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Australia is a rich country, but for many younger Australians, the ability to share in that prosperity is increasingly out of reach.
On this episode of Follow the Money, Senator Barbara Pocock, Australian Greens Spokesperson for Housing &amp; Homelessness, joins Ebony Bennett to discuss the housing crisis, its long-term impacts on the lives of younger Australians, and her proposals to turn the situation around.
This episode was recorded on Tuesday 6 October.
If you or anyone you know needs help, you can contact <a href="http://www.lifeline.org.au/">Lifeline</a>&nbsp;on 13 11 14 or online at <a href="http://www.lifeline.org.au">www.lifeline.org.au</a>.
Guest: Barbara Pocock, Senator for South Australia and Australian Greens Spokesperson for Housing &amp; Homelessness // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/barbarapocock.bsky.social">@barbarapocock</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://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Intergenerational_Housing_Inequity/HousingInequity/Report">Locked out: the growing generational housing divide</a>, Select Committee on Intergenerational Housing Inequity (September 2026)
<a href="https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Intergenerational_Housing_Inequity/HousingInequity/Report/Additional_comments_from_the_Chair_Senator_Barbara_Pocock">Additional comments from the Chair, Senator Barbara Pocock</a>, Select Committee on Intergenerational Housing Inequity (September 2026)
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/B4369Dy12og?si=_n_FdaLWhN04BwCy">Senate Committee on Intergenerational Housing Inequity | Perth, WA</a>, Australian Parliament House Streaming Portal on YouTube (August 2026)
<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/report/profit-in-home-lending-april-2026-edition/">Profit in home lending: April 2026 edition</a> by Dave Richardson, the Australia Institute (April 2026)
<a href="https://thepoint.com.au/factchecks/fact-check-is-immigration-really-causing-australias-housing-crisis">Factcheck: Is immigration really causing Australia&rsquo;s housing crisis?</a> by Noah Schultz-Byard, The Point (September 2025)
<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/even-liberal-voters-agree-its-time-to-ditch-howard-era-perks-for-property-investors-polls/">Even Liberal voters agree, it&rsquo;s time to ditch Howard era perks for property investors &ndash; polls</a>, the Australia Institute (March 2026)
<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/youth-mental-health-decline-coincides-with-increased-economic-pressure-new-report/">Youth mental health decline coincides with increased economic pressure: new report</a>, the Australia Institute (August 2026)
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Australia is a rich country, but for many younger Australians, the ability to share in that prosperity is increasingly out of reach.

Younger Australians “locked out” as intergenerational housing divide grows

Canada's relationship with the US

Carney govt's climate policy

Climate security & the far-right

Opportunities for change

While miles apart in their responses to the Trump administration, Canada and Australia are in lock-step on expanding fossil fuel production.

On this episode of After America, Québécoise senator and pollution control expert Dr Rosa Galvez joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss the Carney government’s response to the Trump administration, climate policy failures in Australia and Canada, and the opportunities for a better future for both countries.

This episode was recorded on Thursday 17 September.

Guest: The Hon Senator Dr Rosa Galvez, Independent Senator for Québec (Bedford), Canada // @senrosagalvez

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

Show notes:

Australia and Canada can learn from each other on climate if we separate action from declaration by Rosa Galvez, Guardian Australia (September 2026)

Climate Integrity Summit 2026, the Australia Institute on YouTube

Davos 2026: Special address by Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, World Economic Forum (January 2026)

Mark Carney is saving Canada… but for whom? by Jim Stanford, The Point (September 2026)

Shorter America: Oh my god these men (cont.); Rethinking national security; Speaking truth to pain by Emma Shortis, The Point (October 2026)

American exceptionalism: the poison that cannot protect its children from violent death by Emma Shortis, The Conversation (May 2022)

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While miles apart in their responses to the Trump administration, Canada and Australia are in lock-step on expanding fossil fuel production.
On this episode of After America, Qu&eacute;b&eacute;coise senator and pollution control expert Dr Rosa Galvez joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss the Carney government&rsquo;s response to the Trump administration, climate policy failures in Australia and Canada, and the opportunities for a better future for both countries.
This episode was recorded on Thursday 17 September.
Guest: The Hon Senator Dr Rosa Galvez, Independent Senator for Qu&eacute;bec (Bedford), Canada // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/senrosagalvez.bsky.social">@senrosagalvez</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://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/sep/12/australia-canada-climate-integrity-summit-rosa-galvez">Australia and Canada can learn from each other on climate if we separate action from declaration</a> by Rosa Galvez, Guardian Australia (September 2026)
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd3ap6ORUWgo">Climate Integrity Summit 2026</a>, the Australia Institute on YouTube
<a href="https://www.weforum.org/stories/forum-institutional/davos-2026-special-address-by-mark-carney-prime-minister-of-canada/">Davos 2026: Special address by Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada</a>, World Economic Forum (January 2026)
<a href="https://thepoint.com.au/opinions/260930-mark-carney-is-saving-canada-but-for-whom">Mark Carney is saving Canada&hellip; but for whom?</a> by Jim Stanford, The Point (September 2026)
<a href="https://thepoint.com.au/new/261002-shorter-america-this-week">Shorter America: Oh my god these men (cont.); Rethinking national security; Speaking truth to pain</a> by Emma Shortis, The Point (October 2026)
<a href="https://theconversation.com/american-exceptionalism-the-poison-that-cannot-protect-its-children-from-violent-death-184045">American exceptionalism: the poison that cannot protect its children from violent death</a> by Emma Shortis, The Conversation (May 2022)
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While miles apart in their responses to the Trump administration, Canada and Australia are in lock-step on expanding fossil fuel production.

Shared challenges, shared failures: Canada and Australia aren’t meeting the moment

On this episode of What’s the Point?, Richard Denniss explains the theory of ‘trickle-down’ economics – and why so much of the money seems to be trickling the other way.

This episode was recorded on Thursday 24 September.

More Fool Me: How the gas industry tricked Australia by Richard Denniss, the latest Vantage Point essay from Australia Institute Press, is available now.

Use the code ‘FOOLME’ on a four-edition Vantage Point subscription to receive a free copy of Richard’s book, Econobabble.

Read more on The Point.

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

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

Show notes:

Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP | Bernie Fraser Oration 2026, the Australia Institute

Revenue Summit 2026, the Australia Institute

Dead Right: How Neoliberalism Ate Itself and What Comes Next by Richard Denniss, Black Inc. (June 2018)

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On this episode of What&rsquo;s the Point?, Richard Denniss explains the theory of &lsquo;trickle-down&rsquo; economics &ndash; and why so much of the money seems to be trickling the other way.
This episode was recorded on Thursday 24 September.
<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, is available now.
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.
Read more on <a href="https://thepoint.com.au">The Point</a>.
Host:&nbsp;Richard Denniss, co-Chief Executive Officer, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/richarddenniss.bsky.social">@richarddenniss</a>
Host:&nbsp;Anna Chang, Managing Editor, The Point // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/annachang.bsky.social">@annachang</a>
Show notes:
<a href="https://events.humanitix.com/bernie-fraser-oration-2026-hon-dr-jim-chalmers-mp">Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP | Bernie Fraser Oration 2026</a>, the Australia Institute
<a href="https://events.humanitix.com/revenue-summit-2026">Revenue Summit 2026</a>, the Australia Institute
<a href="https://www.blackincbooks.com.au/books/dead-right">Dead Right: How Neoliberalism Ate Itself and What Comes Next</a> by Richard Denniss, Black Inc. (June 2018)
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What’s the point of neoliberalism?

RBA hikes rates

The world has changed, but the RBA has not

Would the RBA send Australia into recession?

What happened to 'full employment'?

Petrol price spikes cause higher inflation

There’s a war on Iran choking global oil supplies, an artificial intelligence boom, and a US president torpedoing the global trading system, but inflation simply MUST be normal, according to the RBA.

On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Greg tells Skye that households will struggle “for not much good” because of the Reserve Bank’s latest interest rate hike.

This discussion was recorded on Wednesday 30 September 2026.

Join an outstanding line-up of policymakers, academics and independent experts at the Australia Institute’s Revenue Summit 2026. Tickets are on sale now for the event at Parliament House in Canberra on Wednesday 14 October.

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

Host: Skye Predavec, Researcher, the Australia Institute // @skyelark

Show notes:

If turbocharged petrol prices are driving up inflation, then why are Australia’s unemployed on the line? by Greg Jericho, Guardian Australia (October 2026)

“No data to support this rate rise” – RBA inflicts more unnecessary pain to fix something it can’t control, the Australia Institute (September 2026)

Australia built an illness system, not a health system, Follow the Money, the Australia Institute (September 2026)

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There&rsquo;s a war on Iran choking global oil supplies, an artificial intelligence boom, and a US president torpedoing the global trading system, but inflation simply MUST be normal, according to the RBA.
On this episode of Dollars &amp; Sense, Greg tells Skye that households will struggle &ldquo;for not much good&rdquo; because of the Reserve Bank&rsquo;s latest interest rate hike.
This discussion was recorded on Wednesday 30 September 2026.
Join an outstanding line-up of policymakers, academics and independent experts at <a href="https://events.humanitix.com/revenue-summit-2026">the Australia Institute&rsquo;s Revenue Summit 2026</a>. Tickets are on sale now for the event at Parliament House in Canberra on Wednesday 14 October.
Host:&nbsp;Greg Jericho, Chief Economist, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/grogsgamut.bsky.social">@grogsgamut</a>
Host:&nbsp;Skye Predavec, Researcher, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/skyelark.bsky.social">@skyelark</a>
Show notes:
<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/grogonomics/2026/oct/01/turbocharged-petrol-prices-driving-inflation-rba-rates-recession-employment">If turbocharged petrol prices are driving up inflation, then why are Australia&rsquo;s unemployed on the line?</a> by Greg Jericho, Guardian Australia (October 2026)
<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/no-data-to-support-this-rate-rise-rba-inflicts-more-unnecessary-pain-to-fix-something-it-cant-control/">&ldquo;No data to support this rate rise&rdquo; &ndash; RBA inflicts more unnecessary pain to fix something it can&rsquo;t control</a>, the Australia Institute (September 2026)
<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/australia-has-an-illness-system-not-a-health-system/">Australia built an illness system, not a health system</a>, Follow the Money, the Australia Institute (September 2026)
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There’s a war on Iran choking global oil supplies, an artificial intelligence boom, and a US president torpedoing the global trading system, but inflation simply MUST be normal, according to the RBA.

New world, same Reserve Bank

NT effectively regulating for Australia

Regulating online gambling in the NT

The cost of inaction

Australia’s multibillion-dollar online gambling industry is effectively regulated by a Northern Territory body with no full-time staff, says Independent MLA Justine Davis.

On this episode of Follow the Money, Justine Davis, Independent Member for Johnston in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly, joins Ebony Bennett to discuss Australians’ extraordinary gambling losses, the federal government’s failure to create a national regulator for online gambling, and her proposal to lift standards in the NT.

This episode was recorded on Friday 25 September.

If this episode raised issues for you, you can call the National Gambling Helpline on 1800 858 858 for free, professional and confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Or visit Gambling Help Online at www.gamblinghelponline.org.au.

If you or anyone you know needs help, you can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or online at www.lifeline.org.au.

Guest: Justine Davis, Member for Johnston, Northern Territory Legislative Assembly // @justinedavismla

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

Show notes:

National Gambling Toll, the Australia Institute

SIGN THE PETITION: Ban online gambling ads!, the Australia Institute

“Appalling”: Wilkie slams government’s response to gambling inquiry, Follow the Money, the Australia Institute (August 2026)

Australia's de facto online gambling regulator stops accepting gifts from betting companies, for now by Jack Hislop, ABC News (November 2025)

NT's regulation of Australia's online gambling industry labelled a 'complete farce' by Jack Hislop, ABC News (April 2025)

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Australia&rsquo;s multibillion-dollar online gambling industry is effectively regulated by a Northern Territory body with no full-time staff, says Independent MLA Justine Davis.
On this episode of Follow the Money, Justine Davis, Independent Member for Johnston in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly, joins Ebony Bennett to discuss Australians&rsquo; extraordinary gambling losses, the federal government&rsquo;s failure to create a national regulator for online gambling, and her proposal to lift standards in the NT.
This episode was recorded on Friday 25 September.
If this episode raised issues for you, you can call the National Gambling Helpline on&nbsp;<a href="tel:1800858858">1800 858 858</a>&nbsp;for free, professional and confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Or <a href="http://www.gamblinghelponline.org.au/">visit Gambling Help Online</a> at <a href="http://www.gamblinghelponline.org.au">www.gamblinghelponline.org.au</a>.
If you or anyone you know needs help, you can contact <a href="http://www.lifeline.org.au/">Lifeline</a>&nbsp;on 13 11 14 or online at <a href="http://www.lifeline.org.au">www.lifeline.org.au</a>.
Guest: Justine Davis, Member for Johnston, Northern Territory Legislative Assembly // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/justinedavismla.bsky.social">@justinedavismla</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://gambling-toll.australiainstitute.org.au/">National Gambling Toll</a>, the Australia Institute
<a href="https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/gambling">SIGN THE PETITION: Ban online gambling ads!</a>, the Australia Institute
<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/appalling-wilkie-slams-governments-response-to-gambling-inquiry/">&ldquo;Appalling&rdquo;: Wilkie slams government&rsquo;s response to gambling inquiry</a>, Follow the Money, the Australia Institute (August 2026)
<a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-06/nt-gambling-regulator-stops-accepting-hospitality-gifts/105977024">Australia's de facto online gambling regulator stops accepting gifts from betting companies, for now</a> by Jack Hislop, ABC News (November 2025)
<a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-16/nt-national-online-gambling-regulator-federal-election-albanese/105135600">NT's regulation of Australia's online gambling industry labelled a 'complete farce'</a> by Jack Hislop, ABC News (April 2025)
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Australia’s multibillion-dollar online gambling industry is effectively regulated by a Northern Territory body with no full-time staff, says Independent MLA Justine Davis.

How the NT won Australia's race-to-the-bottom on online gambling regulation

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