In this episode of the Five Minute Advocate Michael Walker draws inspiration from Taiwan's Gov Zero and imagines a reformed, user-friendly digital government platform that would allow citizens to engage more effectively with the democratic process through curated updates and participatory tools, enhancing transparency and accountability. 

In this episode of the Five Minute Advocate Michael Walker draws inspiration from Taiwan's Gov Zero and imagines a reformed, user-friendly digital government platform that would allow citizens to engage more effectively with the democratic process through curated updates and participatory tools, enhancing transparency and accountability.

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.

Michael Walker has over 20 years in experience in advocacy having spent most of that time with SDA Trade Union, is Co-chair of the Sydney Alliance Council and a sessional lecturer at Australian Catholic University.

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.
Michael Walker has over 20 years in experience in advocacy having spent most of that time with SDA Trade Union, is Co-chair of the Sydney Alliance Council and a sessional lecturer at Australian Catholic University.
Produced for community radio stations across Australia by the Community Radio Network.

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Digitising Government – With Michael Walker

This week on the Five Minute Advocate Michael Walker explores the alarming rise in cyber insecurity and its impact on Australians’ wellbeing where new data reveals a sharp increase in online harm and hate and recent events that have seen this translate to real world violence. Michael delves into what’s fuelling this uptick in unrest and calls on the Federal Government to update their wellbeing dashboard to provide more clarity on exactly why online behaviour has taken a turn for the worse.  

This week on the Five Minute Advocate Michael Walker explores the alarming rise in cyber insecurity and its impact on Australians’ wellbeing where new data reveals a sharp increase in online harm and hate and recent events that have seen this translate to real world violence. Michael delves into what’s fuelling this uptick in unrest and calls on the Federal Government to update their wellbeing dashboard to provide more clarity on exactly why online behaviour has taken a turn for the worse.

Cyber Insecurity and Australian Wellbeing – With Michael Walker

This week on The Five Minute Advocate, Julie Macken highlights two stark examples of leadership in action that we’ve seen over the last week. The first an example in accountability with NT Police Commissioner Michael Murphy’s sincere apology at Garma Festival for the historical and ongoing harms committed against Indigenous Territorians. The second, Julie argues, is an example of the real and destructive impact of Australia’s leadership in divisive anti-immigration policy and the “stop the boats” rhetoric that we have now seen fuel the deplorable actions of far-right groups in the UK.   

This week on The Five Minute Advocate, Julie Macken highlights two stark examples of leadership in action that we’ve seen over the last week. The first an example in accountability with NT Police Commissioner Michael Murphy’s sincere apology at Garma Festival for the historical and ongoing harms committed against Indigenous Territorians. The second, Julie argues, is an example of the real and destructive impact of Australia’s leadership in divisive anti-immigration policy and the “stop the boats” rhetoric that we have now seen fuel the deplorable actions of far-right groups in the UK.

Leading By Example, For Better or Worse – With Julie Macken

With the recent resignation of Joe Biden and the developing support for the populist and divisive Donald Trump, critics are suggesting this election could change the shape of American politics. Now, the democrat's presidential candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris, could provide the clarity and direction needed to restore stability and fairness to America. Eva draws parallels to the current political climate in Australia, and what the next election could mean for Australia’s political future in our changing world. 

With the recent resignation of Joe Biden and the developing support for the populist and divisive Donald Trump, critics are suggesting this election could change the shape of American politics. Now, the democrat's presidential candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris, could provide the clarity and direction needed to restore stability and fairness to America. Eva draws parallels to the current political climate in Australia, and what the next election could mean for Australia’s political future in our changing world.

Digitising Government – With Michael Walker

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