In this episode of The Five Minute Advocate, Eva Cox explores the unsettling trend away from social democracy and trust in government, emphasising the importance of fairness and inclusivity in maintaining a healthy democracy. She argues for a return to these foundational principles to ensure governments prioritise citizen needs and foster genuine democratic engagement. 

In this episode of The Five Minute Advocate, Eva Cox explores the unsettling trend away from social democracy and trust in government, emphasising the importance of fairness and inclusivity in maintaining a healthy democracy. She argues for a return to these foundational principles to ensure governments prioritise citizen needs and foster genuine democratic engagement.

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.

Weekly Australian perspectives for a greater society

The Five Minute Advocate Podcast

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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