As the federal budget looms, Australians brace for cuts to the services they rely on in pursuit of 'balancing the books'. But why isn't the focus on one of Australia's largest industries which some claim has fallen short of a fair contribution in taxes?

Featured: David Pocock (ACT Independent Senator)

Presenter - Noah Secomb
Producer -  Martin Davies

As the federal budget looms, Australians brace for cuts to the services they rely on in pursuit of 'balancing the books'. But why isn't the focus on one of Australia's largest industries which some claim has fallen short of a fair contribution in taxes?
Featured: David Pocock (ACT Independent Senator)
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;

From Pillar to Post

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;

Pillar to Post

The impossible task of taxing Australian gas exports

Conflict on the other side of the world is quickly brushed off in Australia.

But that’s not the way many Australians feel, especially with the current conflicts in the Middle East, pushing a number to take an active role in delivering aid to Gaza.

So what does it take to step out?

 

Featuring: Neve & Kate O'Connor, Gemma, Suzie & Patrick O'Toole

Presenter - Noah Secomb
Producer - Martin Davies

Conflict on the other side of the world is quickly brushed off in Australia.
But that&rsquo;s not the way many Australians feel, especially with the current conflicts in the Middle East, pushing a number to take an active role in delivering aid to Gaza.
So what does it take to step out?
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Featuring: Neve &amp; Kate O'Connor, Gemma, Suzie &amp; Patrick O'Toole
Presenter - Noah Secomb Producer - Martin Davies

What makes an activist?

If you’re a smoker it’s probably somewhere in the ballpark of $15.

But even non-smokers are paying for the missed tax on legal cigarettes.

With the ever-increasing tobacco excise pushing up the cost of cigarettes past $50 a pack, is it any wonder that the illicit tobacco trade is rapidly growing as tax income from tobacco is falling.

Featuring: Jacob Shteyman (AAP Federal Politics & Economics Reporter)

Presenter - Noah Secomb
Producer - Martin Davies

If you&rsquo;re a smoker it&rsquo;s probably somewhere in the ballpark of $15.
But even non-smokers are paying for the missed tax on legal cigarettes.
With the ever-increasing tobacco excise pushing up the cost of cigarettes past $50 a pack, is it any wonder that the illicit tobacco trade is rapidly growing as tax income from tobacco is falling.
Featuring: Jacob Shteyman (AAP Federal Politics &amp; Economics Reporter)
Presenter - Noah Secomb Producer - Martin Davies

How much do black market cigarettes cost?

How can we train enough electricians to meet the exponential increase in demand as the country moves towards electrification of our industries, businesses, and homes.

Featured: Michael Wright (Electrical Trades Union, National Secretary)

Presenter - Noah Secomb
Producer -  Martin Davies

How can we train enough electricians to meet the exponential increase in demand as the country moves towards electrification of our industries, businesses, and homes.
Featured: Michael Wright (Electrical Trades Union, National Secretary)
Presenter - Noah Secomb Producer -&nbsp; Martin Davies

The impossible task of taxing Australian gas exports

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