Saving Australia's Koalas: A Call to Action

In this episode of the Meryl Swanson Show, host Meryl Swanson is joined by the inspirational Ron Land, President of the Port Stephens Koala Hospital, about the dire situation facing koalas in Australia. With numbers plummeting from 8,000 to between 250 and 400 in the Port Stephens area, Ron shares …

Union Benefits Unveiled: A Conversation with Robin Williams

In this episode of the Meryl Swanson Show, host Meryl Swanson engages with Robin Williams, the district president of the Northern Mining and New South Wales Energy District Mining and Energy Union. They discuss the importance of union membership, the recent legislative changes regarding 'same job, …

Cybersecurity Simplified: Insights from Dr Andrew Charlton

Why should you have two factor authentication? What can you do to minimise your risk of being hacked or a victim of fraud online? Meryl Swanson speaks with Dr Andrew Charlton, the Special Envoy for Cyber Security and Digital Resilience about the importance of cybersecurity in today's digital age. …

Sculpting Dreams: Tanya Bartlett's Artistic Journey

Here, Meryl Swanson interviews renowned sculptor Tanya Bartlett. They discuss the history of sculpture, Tanya's creative journey from childhood to becoming a professional sculptor, and her breakthrough moment in London. Tanya shares her experiences of collaboration and growth in the art world, emp…

Navigating Aged Care Challenges with Anika Wells

Here Meryl chats to Anika Wells, the Minister for Aged Care and Sport, to discuss the pressing issues surrounding aged care in Australia. They explore the challenges of workforce shortages, the significant pay reforms for aged care workers, and the ongoing reforms following the Royal Commission int…

The Inspiring Journey of Dr. Sarah Bayley

In this episode of the Meryl Swanson Show, Dr. Sarah Bayley shares her inspiring journey from growing up in a mission hospital in Africa to becoming a dedicated GP in Raymond Terrace. The conversation delves into the importance of preventive health, the challenges faced in general practice today, a…

The Speaker's Role: Balancing Order and Democracy with Milton Dick

Milton Dick joins Meryl for her first podcast. They recount the time they met in the line for coffee when Meryl ended up shouting Milton and he put his foot in it somewhat! They later become great friends and did a lot of incredible work together. As well as being the Member for Oxley (QLD) Milton …

Welcome to the Meryl Swanson Show

Welcome to the Meryl Swanson Show.  Since 2016, Meryl Swanson has dedicated her life to representing the Paterson electorate in Canberra. The Meryl Swanson Show takes you behind the scenes to chat about how Parliament House works and how decisions are made. Join Meryl as she cuts through all the …