The headlines around a proposed Voice to parliament have begun multiplying over the last couple of weeks, with the Opposition Leader's pretending he's a details guy and the Prime Minister's pushing on with his keep it simple campaign. We decided to talk to a constitutional expert about why we will be having a referendum, what it will achieve, and whether the devil really is in the detail. Have a listen.

The headlines around a proposed Voice to parliament have begun multiplying over the last couple of weeks, with the Opposition Leader's pretending he's a details guy and the Prime Minister's pushing on with his keep it simple campaign. We decided to talk to a constitutional expert about why we will be having a referendum, what it will achieve, and whether the devil really is in the detail. Have a listen.

A podcast series from the Betoota Advocate that breaks down, explains and decodes Australian politics and the big issues in the news cycle.

A podcast series from the Betoota Advocate that breaks down, explains and decodes Australian politics in the lead up to the 2022 Federal Election.

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Decode: The Voice Referendum (with Professor Anne Twomey)

This week we talk to Kos Samaras - a laser sharp political pundit and advisor. The grandson of Greek partisan communists, raised in Broadmeadows, Kos rose through the ranks to become one of the most influential political figures in Victoria. Now, a strategist and pollster he offered some intriguing insights into the state of modern politics and where the major parties are going wrong. Tune in for a fascinating chat about why things like the UFC can shake up an election campaign.

This week we talk to Kos Samaras&nbsp;- a laser sharp political pundit and advisor. The grandson of&nbsp;Greek&nbsp;partisan&nbsp;communists,&nbsp;raised in Broadmeadows, Kos rose through the ranks to become one of the most influential political figures in Victoria. Now, a strategist and pollster he offered some intriguing insights into the state of modern politics and where the major parties are going wrong. Tune in for a fascinating chat about why things like the UFC can shake up an election campaign.

BETOOTA TALKS: Election Whisperer Kos Samaras

In the first of our pre-election podcast interview, The Betoota Advocate speaks to Senator Larissa Waters from the Australian Greens. She's been around a long time, and Queensland keeps making it clear that she's not going anywhere. The Betoota Advocate hits Senator Waters with some tough questions about Greens politics, and their tactics. To her credit, she answers them honestly.

In the first of our pre-election podcast interview, The Betoota Advocate speaks to Senator Larissa Waters from the Australian Greens. She's been around a long time, and Queensland keeps making it clear that she's not going anywhere. The Betoota Advocate hits Senator Waters with some tough questions about Greens politics, and their tactics. To her credit, she answers them honestly.

BETOOTA TALKS: A Greenie Senator from QLD, Larissa Waters

The PM joins Betoota Talks this week to talk about his experiences, hurdles and future plans in the top job. With an election around the corner, The Betoota Advocate poses the question to him: What have you done differently to Scott Morrison? He answers that and more. This interview also includes a lot of chat about the South Sydney Rabbitohs, but do not let that deter you!

The PM joins Betoota Talks this week to talk about his experiences, hurdles and future plans in the top job. With an election around the corner, The Betoota Advocate poses the question to him: What have you done differently to Scott Morrison? He answers that and more. This interview also includes a lot of chat about the South Sydney Rabbitohs, but do not let that deter you!

Decode: The Voice Referendum (with Professor Anne Twomey)

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