In this episode of the Five Minute Advocate, Julie shows us how the coverage of the Queen's death shines a light on the enormous power of the media and what that means for the dissemination of information that is in the public interest. 

In this episode of the Five Minute Advocate, Julie shows us how the coverage of the Queen's death shines a light on the enormous power of the media and what that means for the dissemination of information that is in the public interest.

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.

The Five Minute Advocate

Who Decides What the Media Covers? - With Julie Macken

This week on the Five Minute Advocate Julie Macken dives deeper into AUKUS agreement and criticises the government’s questionable prioritisation of defence spending over citizen and community welfare. Julie highlights the failings of the two-party system, calling out their failures to offer meaningful policy differences with both Labor and the Coalition seeming to be performing difference to hide sameness of their policies. Julie calls for a return to the ambitious and transformative policies that were the hallmark of the 1970s to truly enact real and positive change for all Australians.  

This week on the Five Minute Advocate Julie Macken dives deeper into AUKUS agreement and criticises the government’s questionable prioritisation of defence spending over citizen and community welfare. Julie highlights the failings of the two-party system, calling out their failures to offer meaningful policy differences with both Labor and the Coalition seeming to be performing difference to hide sameness of their policies. Julie calls for a return to the ambitious and transformative policies that were the hallmark of the 1970s to truly enact real and positive change for all Australians.

How Do They Get Away With It? - With Julie Macken

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.

Who Decides What the Media Covers? - With Julie Macken

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