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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.
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WTF is an "Economy?" & What THEY Won't Tell You About It!

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In this episode, Konrad and James uncover even MORE of the gas industry's scam, and launch a cheeky crowdfunded billboard campaign to raise awareness, and make sure every punter in Australia knows just how ripped off we are getting!

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HELP! Our Ambitious (or Stupid) Plan to Take On the Gas Cartel

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In this episode, the Punters delve into the insidious propaganda war being waged by mining giants like Gina Rinehart, Santos, and Woodside, who are using sports-washing, political cronyism, and misleading ads to hide their exploitation of Australia's resources. The Punters announce their bold plan to fight back against the mining industry's lies. 

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Punter Citations 


Foote, C. (2021, May 26). Fossil Fuel Fiesta: Australia's coal and gas giants get more in subsidies than they pay in royalties. Michael West Media. https://michaelwest.com.au/fossil-fuel-fiesta-australias-coal-and-gas-giants-get-more-in-subsidies-than-they-pay-in-royalties/


West, M. (2021, May 18). Mining lobby exaggerates taxes and royalties paid by $45 billion. Michael West Media. https://michaelwest.com.au/mining-lobby-exaggerates-taxes-and-royalties-paid-45-billion/


The Australia Institute. (2023, March 22). NT motorists pay 32 times more in rego than the gas industry pays in royalties: New research. https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/nt-motorists-pay-32-times-more-in-rego-than-the-gas-industry-pays-in-royalties-new-research/


Yaxley, L. (2022, June 14). Gas giant Inpex is emitting hazardous chemicals near Darwin's CBD, worrying experts and doctors. ABC News. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-14/inpex-ichthys-lng-plant-darwin-nt-vocs-emissions-increase/101153668


NSW Mining. (2021, April 29). Thank you, for everything you do. For the fans, the club and the community. #nswmining #nrl #voiceformining #newcastle #nrlw #rugbyleague #heartofthehunter [Instagram post]. https://www.instagram.com/p/C-_ueuhytC2/


Campaign Brief. (2022, February 24). Gruen delves into new Roy Hill ad: "If you don't support mining, I won't support athletes, and we won't do well at the Olympics." https://campaignbrief.com/gruen-delves-into-new-roy-hill-ad-if-you-dont-support-mining-i-wont-support-athletes-and-we-wont-do-well-at-the-olympics/


Sky News Australia. (n.d.). Real Energy: 70 Years of Woodside. https://www.skynews.com.au/stream/documentaries/real-energy-70-years-of-woodside/video/9f936b3a9258bb090df44e3c21761932


Lucas, A. (2018, March 22). Revealed: the extent of job-swapping between public servants and fossil fuel lobbyists. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/revealed-the-extent-of-job-swapping-between-public-servants-and-fossil-fuel-lobbyists-88695

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In this episode, the Punters delve into the insidious propaganda war being waged by mining giants like Gina Rinehart, Santos, and Woodside, who are using sports-washing, political cronyism, and misleading ads to hide their exploitation of Australia's resources. The Punters announce their bold plan to fight back against the mining industry's lies. 
Jingle Liaison <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/218354K2Ph7ewCzbVvGe0K">Lawson Hull on Spotify</a> 
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>
Punter Citations 
<ol>
<li>
Foote, C. (2021, May 26). Fossil Fuel Fiesta: Australia's coal and gas giants get more in subsidies than they pay in royalties. Michael West Media. <a href="https://michaelwest.com.au/fossil-fuel-fiesta-australias-coal-and-gas-giants-get-more-in-subsidies-than-they-pay-in-royalties/">https://michaelwest.com.au/fossil-fuel-fiesta-australias-coal-and-gas-giants-get-more-in-subsidies-than-they-pay-in-royalties/</a>
</li>
<li>
West, M. (2021, May 18). Mining lobby exaggerates taxes and royalties paid by $45 billion. Michael West Media. <a href="https://michaelwest.com.au/mining-lobby-exaggerates-taxes-and-royalties-paid-45-billion/">https://michaelwest.com.au/mining-lobby-exaggerates-taxes-and-royalties-paid-45-billion/</a>
</li>
<li>
The Australia Institute. (2023, March 22). NT motorists pay 32 times more in rego than the gas industry pays in royalties: New research. <a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/nt-motorists-pay-32-times-more-in-rego-than-the-gas-industry-pays-in-royalties-new-research/">https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/nt-motorists-pay-32-times-more-in-rego-than-the-gas-industry-pays-in-royalties-new-research/</a>
</li>
<li>
Yaxley, L. (2022, June 14). Gas giant Inpex is emitting hazardous chemicals near Darwin's CBD, worrying experts and doctors. ABC News. <a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-14/inpex-ichthys-lng-plant-darwin-nt-vocs-emissions-increase/101153668">https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-14/inpex-ichthys-lng-plant-darwin-nt-vocs-emissions-increase/101153668</a>
</li>
<li>
NSW Mining. (2021, April 29). Thank you, for everything you do. For the fans, the club and the community. #nswmining #nrl #voiceformining #newcastle #nrlw #rugbyleague #heartofthehunter [Instagram post]. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C-_ueuhytC2/">https://www.instagram.com/p/C-_ueuhytC2/</a>
</li>
<li>
Campaign Brief. (2022, February 24). Gruen delves into new Roy Hill ad: "If you don't support mining, I won't support athletes, and we won't do well at the Olympics." <a href="https://campaignbrief.com/gruen-delves-into-new-roy-hill-ad-if-you-dont-support-mining-i-wont-support-athletes-and-we-wont-do-well-at-the-olympics/">https://campaignbrief.com/gruen-delves-into-new-roy-hill-ad-if-you-dont-support-mining-i-wont-support-athletes-and-we-wont-do-well-at-the-olympics/</a>
</li>
<li>
Sky News Australia. (n.d.). Real Energy: 70 Years of Woodside. <a href="https://www.skynews.com.au/stream/documentaries/real-energy-70-years-of-woodside/video/9f936b3a9258bb090df44e3c21761932">https://www.skynews.com.au/stream/documentaries/real-energy-70-years-of-woodside/video/9f936b3a9258bb090df44e3c21761932</a>
</li>
<li>
Lucas, A. (2018, March 22). Revealed: the extent of job-swapping between public servants and fossil fuel lobbyists. The Conversation. <a href="https://theconversation.com/revealed-the-extent-of-job-swapping-between-public-servants-and-fossil-fuel-lobbyists-88695">https://theconversation.com/revealed-the-extent-of-job-swapping-between-public-servants-and-fossil-fuel-lobbyists-88695</a>
</li>
</ol>

The Punters' Propaganda War Against the Mining Industry Begins!

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In this episode, Konrad and James chat with Dr. Cameron Murray, an economist and academic who specializes in housing markets. They explore the complex causes behind Australia's housing affordability crisis, including the roles played by immigration policy, property developers, monetary policy, government regulation, and public attitudes.

Dr Cameron Murray - Book: The Great Housing Hijack

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Punter Citations


Janda, M. (2023, March 22). How a surge in overseas buyers could hit property investors. ABC News. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-22/foreign-buyers-return-hit-property-investors-apra/102108332


Macrobusiness. (n.d.). Australian mortgages world's most painful. https://www.macrobusiness.com.au/2022/10/australian-mortgages-worlds-most-painful/


Tulip, P., & Saunders, T. (2019). Australia's high house prices damage economic productivity, financial stability and equity. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/australias-high-house-prices-damage-economic-productivity-financial-stability-and-equity-126972


Ryan, M. (2022). Inheritocracy: The lasting generational advantages of home ownership. The Money. https://www.savings.com.au/news/inheritocracy-the-lasting-generational-advantages-of-home-ownership


Sas, N. (2022, May 17). Property developers are among the biggest political donors in Australia, but should they allowed to be? ABC News. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-05-17/property-developer-donations-australia-politics/101061016


Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2022). Owning a home has decreased over successive generations. https://www.abs.gov.au/media-centre/media-releases/owning-home-has-decreased-over-successive-generations


Wolfe, C. (2023, March 15). Inside Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's $5 million property portfolio. News.com.au. https://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/buying/inside-prime-minister-anthony-albaneses-5-million-property-portfolio/news-story/c44a4e909214dedc33a2b1eed6fd5680


Buwaneka, A. (2022). Annual Income To Afford A House In Australia Over $150,000. SavingNinja.net. https://www.savingninja.net/blog/annual-income-to-afford-a-house-in-australia-over-150000


Fernando, G., & Mao, F. (2022, April 14). Politicians and their property portfolios: how many do they own? SBS The Feed. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/the-feed/article/politicians-and-their-property-portfolios-how-many-do-they-own/k0a1nj3ry

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In this episode, Konrad and James chat with Dr. Cameron Murray, an economist and academic who specializes in housing markets. They explore the complex causes behind Australia's housing affordability crisis, including the roles played by immigration policy, property developers, monetary policy, government regulation, and public attitudes.
<a href="https://www.fresheconomicthinking.com/">Dr Cameron Murray</a> - Book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Great-Housing-Hijack-keeping-Australia/dp/176147085X">The Great Housing Hijack</a>
Jingle Liaison <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/218354K2Ph7ewCzbVvGe0K">Lawson Hull on Spotify</a> 
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> Punter Citations
<ol>
<li>
Janda, M. (2023, March 22). How a surge in overseas buyers could hit property investors. ABC News. <a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-22/foreign-buyers-return-hit-property-investors-apra/102108332">https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-22/foreign-buyers-return-hit-property-investors-apra/102108332</a>
</li>
<li>
Macrobusiness. (n.d.). Australian mortgages world's most painful. <a href="https://www.macrobusiness.com.au/2022/10/australian-mortgages-worlds-most-painful/">https://www.macrobusiness.com.au/2022/10/australian-mortgages-worlds-most-painful/</a>
</li>
<li>
Tulip, P., &amp; Saunders, T. (2019). Australia's high house prices damage economic productivity, financial stability and equity. The Conversation. <a href="https://theconversation.com/australias-high-house-prices-damage-economic-productivity-financial-stability-and-equity-126972">https://theconversation.com/australias-high-house-prices-damage-economic-productivity-financial-stability-and-equity-126972</a>
</li>
<li>
Ryan, M. (2022). Inheritocracy: The lasting generational advantages of home ownership. The Money. <a href="https://www.savings.com.au/news/inheritocracy-the-lasting-generational-advantages-of-home-ownership">https://www.savings.com.au/news/inheritocracy-the-lasting-generational-advantages-of-home-ownership</a>
</li>
<li>
Sas, N. (2022, May 17). Property developers are among the biggest political donors in Australia, but should they allowed to be? ABC News. <a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-05-17/property-developer-donations-australia-politics/101061016">https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-05-17/property-developer-donations-australia-politics/101061016</a>
</li>
<li>
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2022). Owning a home has decreased over successive generations. <a href="https://www.abs.gov.au/media-centre/media-releases/owning-home-has-decreased-over-successive-generations">https://www.abs.gov.au/media-centre/media-releases/owning-home-has-decreased-over-successive-generations</a>
</li>
<li>
Wolfe, C. (2023, March 15). Inside Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's $5 million property portfolio. News.com.au. <a href="https://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/buying/inside-prime-minister-anthony-albaneses-5-million-property-portfolio/news-story/c44a4e909214dedc33a2b1eed6fd5680">https://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/buying/inside-prime-minister-anthony-albaneses-5-million-property-portfolio/news-story/c44a4e909214dedc33a2b1eed6fd5680</a>
</li>
<li>
Buwaneka, A. (2022). Annual Income To Afford A House In Australia Over $150,000. SavingNinja.net. <a href="https://www.savingninja.net/blog/annual-income-to-afford-a-house-in-australia-over-150000">https://www.savingninja.net/blog/annual-income-to-afford-a-house-in-australia-over-150000</a>
</li>
<li>
Fernando, G., &amp; Mao, F. (2022, April 14). Politicians and their property portfolios: how many do they own? SBS The Feed. <a href="https://www.sbs.com.au/news/the-feed/article/politicians-and-their-property-portfolios-how-many-do-they-own/k0a1nj3ry">https://www.sbs.com.au/news/the-feed/article/politicians-and-their-property-portfolios-how-many-do-they-own/k0a1nj3ry</a>
</li>
</ol>

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