In this episode of The Court of Public Opinion, Jeremy Cordeaux is joined by guest Les Elekes and regular caller Maria. They discuss pressing national issues, including Qantas' downfall under Alan Joyce, the growing skepticism around charities, and Australia’s energy crisis. Maria voices her frustrations about rising electricity costs and criticizes foreign ownership of Australia's energy infrastructure. Les Elekes adds his insights on corporate excess and the impact of government policies on inflation and the cost of living.

Dot Point List of Topics Discussed:

• Rising electricity costs and the impact on the cost of living
• Foreign ownership of Australia’s energy infrastructure
• Criticism of Qantas under Alan Joyce’s leadership
• The need for transparency in charity organizations
• Inflation and the CPI, and how it affects Australian households
• The role of corporate executives and their compensation
• The push for nuclear energy in Australia
• Environmental concerns and the future of coal and nuclear energy