In this Garage edition of The Court of Public Opinion, Jeremy Cordeaux reflects on the growing reach of the program and the strong audience response across Auscast platforms, while delivering sharp commentary on the federal and state political landscape ahead of upcoming elections.

Jeremy discusses the South Australian election campaign, questioning why ambulance ramping — once a major political issue — is no longer front and centre, despite worsening conditions. He also explores policy ideas such as stamp duty relief to encourage downsizing, which he believes could improve housing availability.

The episode then moves to global economic and political developments, including Europe’s shift in electric vehicle policy and concerns over Chinese manufacturing dominance. Jeremy also raises alarm about rising private health insurance premiums and calls for reforms such as making private health insurance tax deductible to keep the system affordable and sustainable.

A major focus of the discussion is the cost-of-living crisis, with real wages falling behind inflation, rising electricity and insurance costs, and declining living standards. Jeremy argues that many Australians feel worse off despite official economic statistics suggesting otherwise.

The program also addresses CFMEU corruption allegations, political donations and the challenges of Royal Commissions, before turning to national security concerns around the possible return of ISIS-linked families to Australia. Jeremy strongly questions the risks and the political motivations behind the debate.

This wide-ranging episode delivers strong views on immigration, assimilation, economic management, union influence and public safety, encouraging listeners to engage in open discussion ahead of the election year.

Topics Discussed:

• Audience growth and Auscast reach

• South Australian election campaign

• Ambulance ramping and healthcare system

• Stamp duty incentives for downsizing

• Housing supply and affordability

• European EV policy and Chinese manufacturing

• Germany and electric vehicle strategy

• Private health insurance premium rises

• Government regulation of insurers

• Tax deductibility of private health insurance

• Real wages vs inflation

• Cost-of-living crisis

• Electricity and insurance costs

• Declining standard of living

• CFMEU corruption and political donations

• Royal Commission limitations

• Union influence in politics

• National security and ISIS families

• Temporary exclusion orders

• Immigration and assimilation debate

• Multiculturalism vs assimilation

• Political motivations and voter demographics

• Ukraine war anniversary

• Historical and cultural reflections