In this episode, Jeremy Cordeaux interviews Professor David Flint, a distinguished constitutional lawyer and commentator, discussing a wide range of topics from constitutional matters to economic policies and the impact of past political decisions on Australia's current landscape.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Media Landscape: Discussion on the decline of print media and the current state of journalism, with specific mention of The Spectator.
• ABC's Political Bias: Critique of the ABC’s perceived left-wing bias and the challenges faced by conservative appointees.
• Republican Movement in Australia: Analysis of the recent shelving of the Minister for the Republic position, and the potential constitutional issues surrounding it.
• High Court Influence: Concerns about the centralization of power and the role of the High Court in shaping Australia’s federal structure.
• Taxation and State Policies: Reflection on Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen’s abolition of death duties in Queensland and its impact on national tax policies.
• Lima Declaration and Manufacturing: Discussion on the 1975 Lima Declaration, signed by Gough Whitlam, which Professor Flint argues contributed to the deindustrialization of Australia and the outsourcing of manufacturing to China.
• Gas Policy and Economic Sovereignty: Critique of Australia’s gas export policies and the lack of domestic reservation policies, comparing it to practices in other major gas-exporting countries.
• White Australia Policy: A historical perspective on the White Australia Policy, emphasizing its roots in labor protectionism rather than racial discrimination.