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Konrad and James discuss the problem of political donations in Australia, explaining how corporations use donations and lobbying to influence government policy in their favor.

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Punter Citations

The Centre for Public Integrity. “Money in politics: a flood of political donations.” Retrieved from publicintegrity.org.au.

McGuire, A., Jaspan, C., & Sakkal, P. (2023, June 28). “Australia may ban gambling ads within three years after inquiry report.” The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved from smh.com.au.

Murphy, K. (2019, February 1). “Australia’s federal politics and foreign donations: An overview.” ABC News. Retrieved from abc.net.au.

Sawer, M. (2016, April 4). “Australia trails way behind other nations in regulating political donations.” The Conversation. Retrieved from theconversation.com.

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Konrad and James discuss the problem of political donations in Australia, explaining how corporations use donations and lobbying to influence government policy in their favor.
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Punter Citations
<a href="https://theconversation.com/australia-trails-way-behind-other-nations-in-regulating-political-donations-59597"></a>The Centre for Public Integrity. “Money in politics: a flood of political donations.” Retrieved from <a href="https://publicintegrity.org.au/research_papers/money-in-politics-a-flood-of-political-donations/">publicintegrity.org.au</a>.
McGuire, A., Jaspan, C., &amp; Sakkal, P. (2023, June 28). “Australia may ban gambling ads within three years after inquiry report.” The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved from <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/australia-may-ban-gambling-ads-within-three-years-after-inquiry-report-20230627-p5djyf.html">smh.com.au</a>.
Murphy, K. (2019, February 1). “Australia’s federal politics and foreign donations: An overview.” ABC News. Retrieved from <a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-02-01/donations-australia-federal-politics-foreign/10768226">abc.net.au</a>.
Sawer, M. (2016, April 4). “Australia trails way behind other nations in regulating political donations.” The Conversation. Retrieved from <a href="https://theconversation.com/australia-trails-way-behind-other-nations-in-regulating-political-donations-59597">theconversation.com</a>.

Welcome to the Punters Politics podcast, making politics simple for the everyday punter.

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Welcome to the Punters Politics podcast, making politics simple for the everyday punter.
Join Everyday Punter's Konrad &amp; James each week as they expose the hidden agendas, break down the odds stacked against us and explore a new way to do politics.
Power to the punters.

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The SECRET Corporations DON'T Want You To Know!

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Are you one of the cynical punters who's lost all hope in the political system? Or do you still believe that everyday Australians can make a real difference? This episode of the Punters Politics Podcast is diving deep into that very question.

We'll be hearing from independent MP Dr. Monique Ryan, who pulled off a stunning upset victory by unseating a top Liberal Party leader. So what can her story teach us about the power of engaged citizens? And are things like letters, phone calls, and petitions actually worth the effort - or are they just a waste of time?

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Are you one of the cynical punters who's lost all hope in the political system? Or do you still believe that everyday Australians can make a real difference? This episode of the Punters Politics Podcast is diving deep into that very question.
We'll be hearing from independent MP Dr. Monique Ryan, who pulled off a stunning upset victory by unseating a top Liberal Party leader. So what can her story teach us about the power of engaged citizens? And are things like letters, phone calls, and petitions actually worth the effort - or are they just a waste of time? Email in your comments, questions thoughts and ideas to: <a href="mailto:Punterspolitics@gmail.com">Punterspolitics@gmail.com</a> Follow Punters Politics on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/punterspolitics/?hl=en">INSTAGRAM</a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@punterspolitics">TIKTOK</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@punterspolitics/videos">YOUTUBE</a>

Can We Punters ACTUALLY Make A difference? Or Is It All A Scam?

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In this episode, we grill South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas on his controversial plan to ban all political donations in the state. We dig deep to find out if this bold move will truly clean up the dirty money in politics or if it's just a sneaky scheme to entrench the power of major parties like his own.

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Punter Citations 


Dominic Perrottet to join BHP in senior Washington role. (2024, July 19). The Australian Financial Review.


Money and power in South Australian elections. (n.d.). The Australia Institute.


Honest Government Ad | How to rig elections. (2022, August 25). YouTube.


Perpitch, N. (2023, August 21). Mark McGowan passes audition for his new mining job. Crikey.


SA donation laws - The Devil in the Details - Webinar. (2023, April 5). YouTube.


Chan, G. (2023, October 14). The bipartisan deal designed to thwart independents. The Saturday Paper.

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In this episode, we grill South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas on his controversial plan to ban all political donations in the state. We dig deep to find out if this bold move will truly clean up the dirty money in politics or if it's just a sneaky scheme to entrench the power of major parties like his own.
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<a href="https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/dominic-perrottet-to-join-bhp-in-senior-washington-role-20240719-p5juz0">Dominic Perrottet to join BHP in senior Washington role</a>. (2024, July 19). The Australian Financial Review.
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<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/report/money-and-power-in-south-australian-elections/">Money and power in South Australian elections</a>. (n.d.). The Australia Institute.
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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3WTlyuhDs0&amp;t=59s">Honest Government Ad | How to rig elections</a>. (2022, August 25). YouTube.
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Perpitch, N. (2023, August 21). <a href="https://www.crikey.com.au/2023/08/21/mark-mcgowan-bhp-mineral-resources/">Mark McGowan passes audition for his new mining job</a>. Crikey.
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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ItLSccE-YU">SA donation laws - The Devil in the Details - Webinar</a>. (2023, April 5). YouTube.
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Chan, G. (2023, October 14). <a href="https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/politics/2023/10/14/the-bipartisan-deal-designed-thwart-independents">The bipartisan deal designed to thwart independents</a>. The Saturday Paper.
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Will Banning Donations Fix Democracy or RIG the Game? We Interrogate A State Premier!

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In this episode, Konrad and James chat with politician and senator Nick McKim about Woolies and Coles and what can be done about these record high prices.

Punter Citations 


ABC News - "Coles underpaid over 7,800 employees more than $115 million, Fair Work Ombudsman alleges" (December 1, 2021)


The New Daily - "Woolworths wage theft bill blows out to $571 million on new underpayment" (February 23, 2022)


Oxfam Australia Media - "Australian companies rake in $98 billion in 'crisis profits' off the back of global suffering: Oxfam report" (June 2024)


ABC News - "Woolworths boss's enormous maximum payout revealed" (February 22, 2024)


Open Politics - "Nick McKim's private interests"

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In this episode, Konrad and James chat with politician and senator Nick McKim about Woolies and Coles and what can be done about these record high prices.
Punter Citations 
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ABC News - <a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-12-02/coles-underpays-7800-employees-more-than-115-million-allegedly/100669200">"Coles underpaid over 7,800 employees more than $115 million, Fair Work Ombudsman alleges"</a> (December 1, 2021)
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The New Daily - <a href="https://www.thenewdaily.com.au/finance/finance-news/2022/02/23/woolworths-underpayments">"Woolworths wage theft bill blows out to $571 million on new underpayment"</a> (February 23, 2022)
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Oxfam Australia Media - <a href="https://media.oxfam.org.au/2024/06/australian-companies-rake-in-98-billion-in-crisis-profits-off-the-back-of-global-suffering-oxfam-report/">"Australian companies rake in $98 billion in 'crisis profits' off the back of global suffering: Oxfam report"</a> (June 2024)
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ABC News - <a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-02-22/brad-banducci-woolworths-profits-supermarket-competition/103495364">"Woolworths boss's enormous maximum payout revealed"</a> (February 22, 2024)
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Open Politics - <a href="https://openpolitics.au/47/nick-mckim#other-assets">"Nick McKim's private interests"</a> 
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