In this episode of "The Court of Public Opinion," Jeremy Cordeaux engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Dr. Bella D'Abrene from the Institute of Public Affairs (IPA). They cover a range of topics, focusing primarily on the influence of education systems on young children and the content of early learning frameworks. Here’s a summary of their conversation:

• Introduction to the IPA: Overview of the Institute of Public Affairs, its history, and its focus on research in various fields such as economics, law, education, and more.
• Polling and Public Opinion: Discussion on how the IPA conducts polling to gauge public opinion on various issues, including cost of living and renewable energy.
• Australia Day Sentiment: Insights into Australians' pride in their country despite negative narratives from some institutions.
• Influence of Schools on Children: Concerns about the indoctrination of children in schools and the content being taught from an early age.
• Early Learning Framework: Analysis of the government-mandated early learning framework, highlighting its focus on social justice, gender, sexuality, race, culture, and sustainability.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): Frequency of DEI themes in early education documents and the implications for young children.
• Role of Parents: The challenge parents face in keeping their children out of early childcare due to economic pressures and societal organisation.