After 5 years as the National Children's Commissioner, Anne Hollonds has been a first-hand witness to the slow pace of change in politics, even when it's a matter of keeping young Australians safe. While the social media ban for under-16s suggests there is the ability to move quickly, it seems pretty unlikely the government will keep up the momentum and confront shortfalls in child safety.

 

Presenter - Noah Secomb
Producer -  Martin Davies

After 5 years as the National Children's Commissioner, Anne Hollonds has been a first-hand witness to the slow pace of change in politics, even when it's a matter of keeping young Australians safe. While the social media ban for under-16s suggests there is the ability to move quickly, it seems pretty unlikely the government will keep up the momentum and confront shortfalls in child safety.
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Presenter - Noah Secomb Producer -&nbsp; Martin Davies

Vital community issues within Australia, that travel from community to parliament or in the other direction, but always including how they are playing out with community media. This weekly podcast is presented by the Community Radio sector's Political Reporter, Noah Secomb. 

Vital community issues within Australia, that travel from community to parliament or in the other direction, but always including how they are playing out with community media. This weekly podcast is presented by the Community Radio sector's Political Reporter, Noah Secomb.&nbsp;

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Pillar to Post, the Australian podcast that takes community issues to listeners, politicians, and practitioners, who place content at the heart of their community. 

Pillar to Post, the Australian podcast that takes community issues to listeners, politicians, and practitioners, who place content at the heart of their community.&nbsp;

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BONUS: Anne Hollonds on the uphill battle to get governments to act

Featured: Mark Pearce (Volunteering Australia CEO), Andrew Leigh (Assistant Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities and Treasury)

Presenter - Noah Secomb
Producer -  Martin Davies

Featured: Mark Pearce (Volunteering Australia CEO), Andrew Leigh (Assistant Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities and Treasury)
Presenter - Noah Secomb Producer -&nbsp; Martin Davies

Mark Pearce on the simple fix to boost volunteering

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Featured: Martin Davies, Paul O'Keeffe (US-Australian traveller), Chris (Austrian traveller), Cheryl (US traveller)

Presenter - Noah Secomb
Producer -  Martin Davies

Featured: Martin Davies, Paul O'Keeffe (US-Australian traveller), Chris (Austrian traveller), Cheryl (US traveller)
Presenter - Noah Secomb Producer -&nbsp; Martin Davies

U.S. reputation sours as thousands remain stranded in the Middle East

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney made headlines in January for his speech promoting principles of collaboration beyond the typical global superpowers we've come to rely on. Mr Carney's speech at the World Economic Forum was criticised by the United States, but middle powers around the world have voiced their support including Australia. So where does that leave us? Will we reconsider the long history of following the lead of the US?

Featured: Adam Kamis (CJSW Radio Calgary), Assistant Foreign Affairs Minister Matt Thistlethwaite

Presenter - Noah Secomb
Producer -  Martin Davies

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney made headlines in January for his speech promoting principles of collaboration beyond the typical global superpowers we've come to rely on. Mr Carney's speech at the World Economic Forum was criticised by the United States, but middle powers around the world have voiced their support including Australia. So where does that leave us? Will we reconsider the long history of following the lead of the US?
Featured: Adam Kamis (CJSW Radio Calgary), Assistant Foreign Affairs Minister Matt Thistlethwaite
Presenter - Noah Secomb Producer -&nbsp; Martin Davies

BONUS: Anne Hollonds on the uphill battle to get governments to act

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