The Coalition's defence announcement

We need bravery in policy-making

Latest Chalmers-Taylor debate

For all the talk of defence spending in the election campaign, much of what Australians hold dear is being left behind.

On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Greg and Elinor discuss the Coalition’s defence spending announcement, why Australia needs bravery from policymakers, and the latest debate between Jim Chalmers and Angus Taylor.

This discussion was recorded on Thursday 24 April 2025 and things may have changed since recording.

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Host: Greg Jericho, Chief Economist, the Australia Institute and Centre for Future Work // @grogsgamut

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

Show notes:

‘Australia needs more than hollow words about a fair go – we need brave policy-makers’ by Greg Jericho, Guardian Australia (April 2025)

‘The Coalition’s defence plans are a kneejerk, impossible dream when what we need is achievable policy’ by Allan Behm, Guardian Australia (April 2025)

The national service scheme, 1964-72, Australian War Memorial

Protect Murujuga Rock Art: Sign the petition, the Australia Institute

End salmon farming in Macquarie Harbour—protect the skate, the Australia Institute

Gas: The Facts , the Australia Institute

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.

For all the talk of defence spending in the election campaign, much of what Australians hold dear is being left behind.
On this episode of Dollars &amp; Sense, Greg and Elinor discuss the Coalition&rsquo;s defence spending announcement, why Australia needs bravery from policymakers, and the latest debate between Jim Chalmers and Angus Taylor.
This discussion was recorded on Thursday 24 April 2025 and things may have changed since recording.
Follow all the action from the federal election on our new politics live blog, <a href="https://live.australiainstitute.org.au/">Australia Institute Live</a> with Amy Remeikis.
Order &lsquo;After America: Australia and the new world order&rsquo; or become a foundation subscriber to Vantage Point at&nbsp;<a href="http://australiainstitute.org.au/store">australiainstitute.org.au/store</a>.
Host:&nbsp;Greg Jericho, Chief Economist, the Australia Institute and Centre for Future Work // <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/news/grogonomics/2025/apr/24/australia-needs-more-than-hollow-words-about-a-fair-go-we-need-brave-policy-makers">&lsquo;Australia needs more than hollow words about a fair go &ndash; we need brave policy-makers&rsquo;</a> by Greg Jericho, Guardian Australia (April 2025)
<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/apr/23/the-coalitions-defence-plans-are-a-kneejerk-impossible-dream-when-what-we-need-is-achievable-policy">&lsquo;The Coalition&rsquo;s defence plans are a kneejerk, impossible dream when what we need is achievable policy&rsquo;</a> by Allan Behm, Guardian Australia (April 2025)
<a href="https://www.awm.gov.au/articles/encyclopedia/viet_app">The national service scheme, 1964-72</a>, Australian War Memorial
<a href="https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/save_the_rock_art">Protect Murujuga Rock Art: Sign the petition</a>, the Australia Institute
<a href="https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/end_salmon_farming_save_the_skate">End salmon farming in Macquarie Harbour&mdash;protect the skate</a>, the Australia Institute
<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/initiative/gas-the-facts/">Gas: The Facts</a> , the Australia Institute
Theme music:&nbsp;Blue Dot Sessions
We&rsquo;d love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to <a href="mailto:podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au">podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au</a>.

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