At the start of the pandemic our leaders were cooperating and working together, but that attitude has seemed to change. The blame game is well and truly underway, with tensions between our leaders rising and fingers being pointed all around, so it's natural that people are beginning to tap out and lose interest in the discourse. Eva suggests that we are lacking hope, and hope is what will pull us through the most difficult of times.  

At the start of the pandemic our leaders were cooperating and working together, but that attitude has seemed to change. The blame game is well and truly underway, with tensions between our leaders rising and fingers being pointed all around, so it's natural that people are beginning to tap out and lose interest in the discourse. Eva suggests that we are lacking hope, and hope is what will pull us through the most difficult of times. &nbsp;

Australian perspectives on the week's neglected social aspects of life, too often ignored by economics-driven priorities. These undermine our options for good societies, not just growth.

Eva Cox is a well-known sociologist and public feminist commentator with a long involvement in advocacy for more civil societies.

Julie Macken has a wealth of experience as a journalist for AFR and New Matilda and has worked with a variety of non-profit organisations.

Produced for community radio stations across Australia by the Community Radio Network.

Australian perspectives on the week's neglected social aspects of life, too often ignored by economics-driven priorities. These undermine our options for good societies, not just growth.
Eva Cox is a well-known sociologist and public feminist commentator with a long involvement in advocacy for more civil societies.
Julie Macken has a wealth of experience as a journalist for AFR and New Matilda and has worked with a variety of non-profit organisations.
Produced for community radio stations across Australia by the Community Radio Network.

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Australian perspectives on the week's neglected social aspects of life, too often ignored by economics-driven priorities. These undermine our options for good societies, not just growth.

Eva Cox is a well-known sociologist and public feminist commentator with a long involvement in advocacy for more civil societies.

Julie Macken has a wealth of experience as a journalist for AFR and New Matilda and has worked with a variety of non-profit organisations.

Lola Forester is a Yuwibara Woman and Australian South Sea Islander, long term journalist and media personality, who hosts Black Chat on Koori Radio. 

Produced for community radio stations across Australia by the Community Radio Network.

Australian perspectives on the week's neglected social aspects of life, too often ignored by economics-driven priorities. These undermine our options for good societies, not just growth.
Eva Cox is a well-known sociologist and public feminist commentator with a long involvement in advocacy for more civil societies.
Julie Macken has a wealth of experience as a journalist for AFR and New Matilda and has worked with a variety of non-profit organisations.
Lola Forester is a Yuwibara Woman and Australian South Sea Islander, long term journalist and media personality, who hosts Black Chat on Koori Radio.&nbsp;
Produced for community radio stations across Australia by the Community Radio Network.

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But There's Always Hope with Eva Cox

This week on the Five Minute Advocate Michael Walker tackles the AUKUS submarine deal, highlighting its exorbitant cost of $368 billion, which he argues could be better spent on uplifting the quality of life for millions of Australia through options like public housing, electric vehicles, or high-speed rail. Michael suggests that this deal is an example of Australia being asked to foot the bill for American defense objectives, potentially compromising our own interests for a conflict with China, our largest trading partner.  

This week on the Five Minute Advocate Michael Walker tackles the AUKUS submarine deal, highlighting its exorbitant cost of $368 billion, which he argues could be better spent on uplifting the quality of life for millions of Australia through options like public housing, electric vehicles, or high-speed rail. Michael suggests that this deal is an example of Australia being asked to foot the bill for American defense objectives, potentially compromising our own interests for a conflict with China, our largest trading partner.

Unpacking the AUKUS Submarine Deal – With Michael Walker

In this five-minute advocate episode, Eva Cox urges a rethink of our societal priorities. She argues that our obsession with GDP and neoliberal ideals overlooks the importance of social bonds and unpaid contributions. Cox emphasizes the need to value care, fairness, and empathy alongside financial success.

In this five-minute advocate episode, Eva Cox urges a rethink of our societal priorities. She argues that our obsession with GDP and neoliberal ideals overlooks the importance of social bonds and unpaid contributions. Cox emphasizes the need to value care, fairness, and empathy alongside financial success.

Balancing Social and Financial Values in Society - With Eva Cox

This week on the Five Minute Advocate, Julie Macken expresses deep concern over the Migration Amendment (Removal and Other Measures) Bill 2024 that was brought before Parliament last week and criticises the Albanese government’s failure to uphold humane immigration policies. Julie condemns the bill for its potential to criminalise non-cooperation with deportation which would then exacerbate indefinite detention and disregard legitimate claims for protection. Under this bill, there is potential for the government to hold the unilateral power to designate entire countries as “removal countries”, which would effectively restrict visa applications from those countries which Julie argues underscores the pattern of chaotic, incompetent and cruel management of Australia’s immigration policy.  

This week on the Five Minute Advocate, Julie Macken expresses deep concern over the Migration Amendment (Removal and Other Measures) Bill 2024 that was brought before Parliament last week and criticises the Albanese government’s failure to uphold humane immigration policies. Julie condemns the bill for its potential to criminalise non-cooperation with deportation which would then exacerbate indefinite detention and disregard legitimate claims for protection. Under this bill, there is potential for the government to hold the unilateral power to designate entire countries as “removal countries”, which would effectively restrict visa applications from those countries which Julie argues underscores the pattern of chaotic, incompetent and cruel management of Australia’s immigration policy.

But There's Always Hope with Eva Cox

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