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Buy Punters T-shirtsSupport We the Punters on PATREON Dutch historian Rutger Bregman - the bloke who told billionaires to pay their bloody taxes at Davos and made Tucker Carlson have a meltdown on live TV - joins the pod to deliver a brutal reality check about political activism. He argues that making people "aware" of problems isn't enough anymore, and explains how punters can stop being political hobbyists and start building the kind of movements that actually change the world - even if it takes 75 years like it did for women's suffrage. Moral Ambition: Rutger Bregman What Punter are you? Take the Quiz! Buy Punters Stickers & T-shirtsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Buy Punters T-shirtsSupport We the Punters on PATREONAfter so much pushback on the previous opinion expressed about the proposed superannuation tax changes, Punter Konrad sits down with economist Leith Van Onselen and some forceful youtube comments to explore if he was wrong to not be worried about the proposed decrease in tax concessions given to the wealthiest 0.5% of Australians. Leith Van Onselen from Macrobusiness What Punter are you? Take the Quiz! Buy Punters Stickers & T-shirtsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Buy Punters T-shirtsSupport We the Punters on PATREON This week Punter Konrad investigates if privatising the energy grid has actually brought down energy prices in Australia. With no James to bring his beauty pagaent politics, Konrad takes the helm with some ScoMo news plus some positive news for older punts. There's one hell of a blame game involving our good friends at Energy Australia (who aren't actually Australian) and an update on our sticker journey. David Pocock Gas Royalty Petition What Punter are you? Take the Quiz! Buy Punters Stickers & T-shirts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Buy Punters T-shirtsSupport We the Punters on PATREON This week we expose how Murray Watt just handed Woodside a $215 billion gas bonanza for 45 years with zero royalties, while corporate media like The Project spin archaeology professors as "activists" to distract from the biggest rip-off in Australian history. Plus we reveal how changing public opinion has gas cartels so rattled that our own resource minister is warning them about angry punters We also discuss Great Barrier Reef crisis, Victoria's public electricity return, Trump's Darwin Port playConrad's $86k HECS debt rollercoaster continuesMeg O'Neill blames Gen Z for climate change while making billionsHow Roger Cook killed Australia's EPA to protect gas cartelsPolitical fundraiser plans - celebrities, politicians, and hiring our own $75k lobbyist What Punter are you? Take the Quiz! Buy Punters Stickers & T-shirts The Project's Propaganda & Australia's 215 Billion Corporate Gas Give AwaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Buy Punters T-shirtsSupport We the Punters on PATREON Is Labor's new super tax really the attack on retirement savings that the media claims, or are wealthy Australians trying to protect their billion-dollar tax breaks - and why should regular Australians actually be celebrating these changes? We also discuss: Qantas ControversyNational Parks Fee IncreasesTiny House DramaNational/Liberal Party Split What Punter are you? Take the Quiz! Buy Punters Stickers & T-shirts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Buy Punters T-shirtsSupport We the Punters on PATREON James brings distracting news about sharks and e-bikes while Konrad breaks down how corporate bludgers like Santos and Energy Australia continue to rip off everyday punters through dodgy privatisation deals. The boys discuss Susan Ley's appointment as Liberal leader, & the Northern Beaches Hospital failures, and reveal how privatising essential services has led to higher costs for Aussies while profits flow to tax havens. What Punter are you? Take the Quiz! Buy Punters Stickers & T-shirts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Buy Punters T-shirtsSupport We the Punters on PATREONBig corporations are pretending to be grassroots community groups to push their agenda, hiding behind friendly-sounding names while pumping dark money into Australian politics. We dig into who's really behind these fake organizations and expose how they're trying to influence punters while keeping their corporate connections secret. What Punter are you? Take the Quiz! Buy Punters Stickers & T-shirts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dutton is done for, the Liberal party have been sent into the wilderness to think about what they have done, Albo has taken home a decisive win, so where does that leave we the Punters? Where to from here? A quick election recap with Punter Konrad. What Punter are you? Take the Quiz! Buy Punters Stickers & T-shirts Support We the Punters on PATREONSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this bonus episode we catch up with Senator Rex Patrick running for senate for the Jacqui Lambi Network. What Punter are you? Take the Quiz! Not sure who to vote for? Try Build a ballot Buy Punters Stickers & T-shirts Support We the Punters on PATREON See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What Punter are you? Take the Quiz! We chat with current Labor minister for climate and energy Politician Chris Bowen. We discuss gas, corporate tax bludgers and has he done enough to address the big issues facing aussie punters! Not sure who to vote for? Try Build a ballot Buy Punters Stickers & T-shirts Support We the Punters on PATREONSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What Punter are you? Take the Quiz! Bonus election week episode! We sit down with ex-liberal party now independent senator for Queensland Gerard Rennick. Buy Punters Stickers & T-shirts Support We the Punters on PATREONSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What Punter are you? Take the Quiz! Ever wondered why politicians bang on about being 'better economic managers' while your cost of living keeps going up? In this episode, economist Greg Jericho helps us cut through the BS about budget surplus myths, explains why 'the economy' is about people (not corporate profits), and reveals how tax breaks for the mega-wealthy are robbing everyday punters of the services we actually need - like dental care, better schools, and affordable housing. Buy Punters Stickers & T-shirts Support We the Punters on PATREONSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What Punter are you? Take the Quiz!Konrad and James speak with former Triple J host Alex Dyson and marathon runner Erchana Murray-Bartlett about their journey from everyday punters to independent candidates challenging Australia's broken two-party system. Buy Punters Stickers & T-shirts Support We the Punters on PATREONSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

See Punter Konrad LiveMelbourne: Punters Politics Live Show! A candid conversation with Senator David Pocock about Australia's gas export crisis and why both major parties continue to serve corporate interests over everyday punters. Billboard LocationsBuy Punters Stickers & T-shirts Support We the Punters on PATREONSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

See Punter Konrad LiveMelbourne: Punters Politics Live Show! Everything you need to know about enrolling and voting in the upcoming federal election, featuring special guest Lizzie from Build a Ballot who breaks down Australia's voting system into simple terms for everyday punters. From dodgy text message scams to understanding how preferences actually work, this episode gives you the essential knowledge to make your vote count while avoiding common election season tricks. Build you ballot website Billboard LocationsBuy Punters Stickers & T-shirts Support We the Punters on PATREON See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

See Punter Konrad LiveMelbourne: Punters Politics Live Show!Join Konrad and James as they chat with Liberal MP Brigid Archer about political transparency, corporate influence, and her unique position as a Liberal Party member who occasionally crosses the floor. Billboard LocationsBuy Punters Stickers & T-shirts Support We the Punters on PATREONSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

See Punter Konrad LiveMelbourne: Punters Politics Live Show!Sydney: Punters Pub Quiz Brisbane: Big Gas Is Taking The Piss Event (Free)Simon Holmes à Court, the son of Australia's first billionaire and founder of Climate 200, explains how he's helping everyday Aussies challenge the two-party system by supporting community independents who put their local area ahead of party politics. Billboard LocationsBuy Punters Stickers & T-shirts Support We the Punters on PATREONSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

See Punter Konrad LiveMelbourne: Punters Politics Live Show!Sydney: Punters Pub Quiz Brisbane: Big Gas Is Taking The Piss Event (Free) Max Chandler-Mather from the Greens faces the first "Punters Audit" where his voting record, financial interests, and policy positions are scrutinized through the lens of everyday Australians. The episode also includes updates on Konrad's billboard campaign exposing gas company tax avoidance, and addresses administrative issues with merchandise delivery to supporters. Billboard LocationsBuy Punters Stickers & T-shirts Support We the Punters on PATREONSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

See Punters Politics Live Show!Buy Punters Stickers & T-shirtsWatch Japan Billboard video on Youtube Support We the Punters on PATREONWhen 2000 everyday punters chip in to expose corporate greed, you end up with billboards across Australia - and one right in the heart of Tokyo calling out Japan's largest gas cartel. From Peter Dutton's suspicious share trading to the launch of our national billboard campaign, this week we're taking the fight straight to the corporate bludgers who think they can keep scamming Aussie punters without consequencesJingle Liaison Lawson Hull on Spotify See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Buy Punters Stickers & T-shirts Support We the Punters on PATREON In this episode, Konrad and James dive into Labor's biggest wins of 2024, from wage growth finally ticking up to groundbreaking multinational tax transparency laws. Plus, they tackle the latest Medicare policy drama and why politicians are choosing podcasts over legacy media. Join the punters as they separate the genuine progress from the political theatre, all while keeping it real about what still needs fixing. Warning: May contain unauthorised Married At First Sight commentary. Email us: punterspolitics@gmail.com To help us get the BILLBOARD click here! Jingle Liaison Lawson Hull on Spotify See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Buy Punters T-shirts Support We the Punters on PATREON Back for election season, Konrad and James discuss major updates including an $84k billboard campaign, upcoming live shows, and a candid chat about getting dragged into social media drama. To help us get the BILLBOARD click here! Jingle Liaison Lawson Hull on Spotify See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Buy Punters T-shirts Support We the Punters on PATREON We catch up with politician David Pocock as he shares his thoughts on the hectic final week of Parliament, was anything accomplished this year? What were the wins and fails of the 2024 political year. Sign the Petition to restore the Punters' Pass To help us get the BILLBOARD click here! Jingle Liaison Lawson Hull on Spotify See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Support We the Punters on PATREON In this explosive episode, Punter Konrad takes punter James on a journey into the murky waters of a secret gas deal in the Northern Territory . Grab your tinfoil hats, punters – this one's a doozy! Buy Punters T-shirts Punter Citations “NT Chief Minister Natasha Fyles referred to ICAC over political adviser's gas lobbying ties.” ABC News, 13 December 2023. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-12-13/natasha-fyles-referred-to-icac-by-mark-turner/103220822 2. “Cost of gas deal between the NT government and Tamboran to remain a secret.” NT Independent. https://ntindependent.com.au/cost-of-gas-deal-between-the-nt-government-and-tamboran-to-remain-a-secret/ 3. “NT Chief Minister divests Woodside shares after scrutiny.” ABC News, 16 November 2023. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-11-16/nt-chief-minister-divests-woodside-shares-after-scrutiny/103114812 4. “‘Terrible outcome for taxpayers': Buying gas to generate electricity more expensive than solar, report finds.” NT Independent. https://ntindependent.com.au/terrible-outcome-for-taxpayers-buying-gas-to-generate-electricity-more-expensive-than-solar-report-finds/ 5. “Chief Minister's private shares in major gas company revealed.” NT Independent. https://ntindependent.com.au/chief-ministers-private-shares-in-major-gas-company-revealed/ 6. “The NT government has green-lit fracking in the Beetaloo Basin. What does it mean?” ABC News, 3 May 2023. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-05-03/beetaloo-basin-fracking-given-go-ahead-explainer/102295840 7. “Northern Territory Chief Minister Natasha Fyles has resigned. How did we get here?” The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/northern-territory-chief-minister-natasha-fyles-has-resigned-how-did-we-get-here-220137 8. “Former NT Deputy Chief Minister Nicole Manison takes up role with fracking company Tamboran Resources.” ABC News, 19 November 2024. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11-19/former-nt-deputy-chief-minister-nicole-manison-tamboran-job/104618406 9. “NT donations data reveals $47,850 flow from frackers to political backers.” Lock the Gate. https://www.lockthegate.org.au/nt_donations_data_reveals_47_850_flow_from_frackers_to_political_backers 10. “Disappointing: NT Minister Nicole Manison denigrates scientists, backs Beetaloo fracking.” The Australia Institute. https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/disappointing-nt-minister-nicole-manison-denigrates-scientists-backs-beetaloo-fracking/ 11. “Revealed: Documents detail key players behind vast Australian fossil fuel expansion.” The Guardian, 19 June 2023. https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/jun/19/revealed-documents-detail-key-players-behind-vast-australian-fossil-fuel-expansion 12. “Gas: The Facts.” The Australia Institute. https://australiainstitute.org.au/initiative/gas-the-facts/ 13. “Former Coalition ministers incurred $2.5m of legal expenses linked to robodebt inquiry.” The Guardian, 7 July 2023. https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/jul/07/robodebt-inquiry-coalition-legal-expenses-scott-morrison-christian-porter 14. “Concerns over NT government and Tamboran Beetaloo gas deal.” ABC News, 26 April 2024. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-26/concerns-over-nt-government-and-tamboran-beetaloo-gas-deal/103769966 Sign the Petition to restore the Punters' Pass To help us get the BILLBOARD click here! Jingle Liaison Lawson Hull on Spotify See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Support We the Punters on PATREON Punter Konrad and Punter James chat with independent politician Kate Chaney about the "electoral reform" bill being rushed through parliament at record speed. How could this bill entrench the political duopoly and take Australia further down the path to an American style two party "democracy".  Sign Jacqui Lambi's Petition against this Electoral Reform Bill Sign the Petition to restore the Punters' Pass To help us get the BILLBOARD click here! Jingle Liaison Lawson Hull on Spotify See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Support We the Punters on PATREON Punter Konrad and Punter James catch up about Konrad's trip to Parliament house becoming a lobbyist for the punters for just one day and what the hell he did to get him kicked out.  Sign the Petition to restore the Punters' Pass To help us get the BILLBOARD click here! Jingle Liaison Lawson Hull on Spotify See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Support We the Punters on PATREONBribe, I mean "Donate" to a politician (& New Merch!) A Lobbying update, a merch update some beauty pageant politics and an we explore the politics of popular punters Wil Anderson, host of Guen and Wilosophy Podcast To help us get the BILLBOARD click here! Jingle Liaison Lawson Hull on Spotify See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Support We the Punters on PATREONBribe, I mean "Donate" to a politician (& New Merch!) To help us get the BILLBOARD click here! Jingle Liaison Lawson Hull on Spotify  Punter Citations - "Rex Patrick, Labor, FOI, Freedom of Information, Documents, Secret, Albanese," The Guardian, August 14, 2024. "Judges Reject Commonwealth Attempt to Keep Documents Secret After Ministers Leave Office," The Guardian, September 25, 2024. Isabelle Reinecke, "Seeing Through Government," The Monthly, May 2024. "The Albanese Government's Reliance on NDAs," The Saturday Paper, September 14, 2024. "Scott Morrison's Secret Ministry Appointments: Who Knew and When," ABC News, August 17, 2022. "Senate Submission: Freedom of Information Inquiry," The Australia Institute, August 2023. "OECD Survey on Drivers of Trust in Public Institutions 2024: Australia," OECD, 2024. Email in your comments, questions thoughts and ideas to: Punterspolitics@gmail.comFollow Punters Politics on INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK & YOUTUBE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Support We the Punters on PATREON To help us get the BILLBOARD click here! Billboard update, Punters Lobbyist Update, and a New Puntermon Dr Priya Dev. Jingle Liaison Lawson Hull on Spotify  Email in your comments, questions thoughts and ideas to: Punterspolitics@gmail.comFollow Punters Politics on INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK & YOUTUBE Punter Citations - Dr Priya Dev - https://www.innovationaus.com/bringing-the-pgpa-in-line-with-the-corporation-act/ https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/article/2024/jun/20/us-software-company-salesforce-gave-ndis-officials-gifts-worth-more-than-100-on-45-occasions-ntwnfb https://michaelwest.com.au/top-40-tax-dodgers-of-2023/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Support We the Punters on PATREON To help us get the BILLBOARD click here! We explore the alarming scale of money laundering in Australia and the politicians and businesses fighting to make sure Australia remains a money laundering capital of the world.  Jingle Liaison Lawson Hull on Spotify  Email in your comments, questions thoughts and ideas to: Punterspolitics@gmail.comFollow Punters Politics on INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK & YOUTUBE    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Support We the Punters on PATREON To help us get the BILLBOARD click here! Are you one of the cynical punters who's lost all hope in the political system? Or do you still believe that everyday Australians can make a real difference? This episode of the Punters Politics Podcast is diving deep into that very question. We'll be hearing from independent MP Dr. Monique Ryan, who pulled off a stunning upset victory by unseating a top Liberal Party leader. So what can her story teach us about the power of engaged citizens? And are things like letters, phone calls, and petitions actually worth the effort - or are they just a waste of time?Email in your comments, questions thoughts and ideas to: Punterspolitics@gmail.comFollow Punters Politics on INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK & YOUTUBESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Support We the Punters on PATREON In this episode, we grill South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas on his controversial plan to ban all political donations in the state. We dig deep to find out if this bold move will truly clean up the dirty money in politics or if it's just a sneaky scheme to entrench the power of major parties like his own. To help us get the BILLBOARD click here!Email in your comments, questions thoughts and ideas to: Punterspolitics@gmail.comFollow Punters Politics on INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK & YOUTUBE Punter Citations  Dominic Perrottet to join BHP in senior Washington role. (2024, July 19). The Australian Financial Review. Money and power in South Australian elections. (n.d.). The Australia Institute. Honest Government Ad | How to rig elections. (2022, August 25). YouTube. Perpitch, N. (2023, August 21). Mark McGowan passes audition for his new mining job. Crikey. SA donation laws - The Devil in the Details - Webinar. (2023, April 5). YouTube. Chan, G. (2023, October 14). The bipartisan deal designed to thwart independents. The Saturday Paper. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Support We the Punters on PATREON In this episode, Konrad and James chat with politician and senator Nick McKim about Woolies and Coles and what can be done about these record high prices. Punter Citations  ABC News - "Coles underpaid over 7,800 employees more than $115 million, Fair Work Ombudsman alleges" (December 1, 2021) The New Daily - "Woolworths wage theft bill blows out to $571 million on new underpayment" (February 23, 2022) Oxfam Australia Media - "Australian companies rake in $98 billion in 'crisis profits' off the back of global suffering: Oxfam report" (June 2024) ABC News - "Woolworths boss's enormous maximum payout revealed" (February 22, 2024) Open Politics - "Nick McKim's private interests"  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Support We the Punters on PATREONIn this episode, Konrad and James chat to another Puntermon Richard Dennis to find out what the hell the 'economy' really is, and if we should actually care about it. There's also a massive update on the propaganda war To help us get the BILLBOARD click here!Email in your comments, questions thoughts and ideas to: Punterspolitics@gmail.comFollow Punters Politics on INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK & YOUTUBESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Support We the Punters on PATREONIn this episode, Konrad and James uncover even MORE of the gas industry's scam, and launch a cheeky crowdfunded billboard campaign to raise awareness, and make sure every punter in Australia knows just how ripped off we are getting! To help us get the BILLBOARD click here!Email in your comments, questions thoughts and ideas to: Punterspolitics@gmail.comFollow Punters Politics on INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK & YOUTUBESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Support We the Punters on PATREON In this episode, the Punters delve into the insidious propaganda war being waged by mining giants like Gina Rinehart, Santos, and Woodside, who are using sports-washing, political cronyism, and misleading ads to hide their exploitation of Australia's resources. The Punters announce their bold plan to fight back against the mining industry's lies.  Jingle Liaison Lawson Hull on Spotify  Email in your comments, questions thoughts and ideas to: Punterspolitics@gmail.comFollow Punters Politics on INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK & YOUTUBE Punter Citations  Foote, C. (2021, May 26). Fossil Fuel Fiesta: Australia's coal and gas giants get more in subsidies than they pay in royalties. Michael West Media. https://michaelwest.com.au/fossil-fuel-fiesta-australias-coal-and-gas-giants-get-more-in-subsidies-than-they-pay-in-royalties/ West, M. (2021, May 18). Mining lobby exaggerates taxes and royalties paid by $45 billion. Michael West Media. https://michaelwest.com.au/mining-lobby-exaggerates-taxes-and-royalties-paid-45-billion/ The Australia Institute. (2023, March 22). NT motorists pay 32 times more in rego than the gas industry pays in royalties: New research. https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/nt-motorists-pay-32-times-more-in-rego-than-the-gas-industry-pays-in-royalties-new-research/ Yaxley, L. (2022, June 14). Gas giant Inpex is emitting hazardous chemicals near Darwin's CBD, worrying experts and doctors. ABC News. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-14/inpex-ichthys-lng-plant-darwin-nt-vocs-emissions-increase/101153668 NSW Mining. (2021, April 29). Thank you, for everything you do. For the fans, the club and the community. #nswmining #nrl #voiceformining #newcastle #nrlw #rugbyleague #heartofthehunter [Instagram post]. https://www.instagram.com/p/C-_ueuhytC2/ Campaign Brief. (2022, February 24). Gruen delves into new Roy Hill ad: "If you don't support mining, I won't support athletes, and we won't do well at the Olympics." https://campaignbrief.com/gruen-delves-into-new-roy-hill-ad-if-you-dont-support-mining-i-wont-support-athletes-and-we-wont-do-well-at-the-olympics/ Sky News Australia. (n.d.). Real Energy: 70 Years of Woodside. https://www.skynews.com.au/stream/documentaries/real-energy-70-years-of-woodside/video/9f936b3a9258bb090df44e3c21761932 Lucas, A. (2018, March 22). Revealed: the extent of job-swapping between public servants and fossil fuel lobbyists. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/revealed-the-extent-of-job-swapping-between-public-servants-and-fossil-fuel-lobbyists-88695 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

T-shirt Pre-orders Now Open! Support We the Punters on PATREON In this episode, Konrad and James chat with Dr. Cameron Murray, an economist and academic who specializes in housing markets. They explore the complex causes behind Australia's housing affordability crisis, including the roles played by immigration policy, property developers, monetary policy, government regulation, and public attitudes. Dr Cameron Murray - Book: The Great Housing Hijack Jingle Liaison Lawson Hull on Spotify  Email in your comments, questions thoughts and ideas to: Punterspolitics@gmail.comFollow Punters Politics on INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK & YOUTUBEPunter Citations Janda, M. (2023, March 22). How a surge in overseas buyers could hit property investors. ABC News. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-22/foreign-buyers-return-hit-property-investors-apra/102108332 Macrobusiness. (n.d.). Australian mortgages world's most painful. https://www.macrobusiness.com.au/2022/10/australian-mortgages-worlds-most-painful/ Tulip, P., & Saunders, T. (2019). Australia's high house prices damage economic productivity, financial stability and equity. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/australias-high-house-prices-damage-economic-productivity-financial-stability-and-equity-126972 Ryan, M. (2022). Inheritocracy: The lasting generational advantages of home ownership. The Money. https://www.savings.com.au/news/inheritocracy-the-lasting-generational-advantages-of-home-ownership Sas, N. (2022, May 17). Property developers are among the biggest political donors in Australia, but should they allowed to be? ABC News. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-05-17/property-developer-donations-australia-politics/101061016 Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2022). Owning a home has decreased over successive generations. https://www.abs.gov.au/media-centre/media-releases/owning-home-has-decreased-over-successive-generations Wolfe, C. (2023, March 15). Inside Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's $5 million property portfolio. News.com.au. https://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/buying/inside-prime-minister-anthony-albaneses-5-million-property-portfolio/news-story/c44a4e909214dedc33a2b1eed6fd5680 Buwaneka, A. (2022). Annual Income To Afford A House In Australia Over $150,000. SavingNinja.net. https://www.savingninja.net/blog/annual-income-to-afford-a-house-in-australia-over-150000 Fernando, G., & Mao, F. (2022, April 14). Politicians and their property portfolios: how many do they own? SBS The Feed. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/the-feed/article/politicians-and-their-property-portfolios-how-many-do-they-own/k0a1nj3ry See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

T-shirt Pre-orders Now Open! Support We the Punters on PATREON In this episode, Konrad and James are joined by Chas Licciardello from Planet America (& the Chasers War on Everything) to discuss strategies for navigating the complex online information world. How do we find reliable information sources? and who REALLY holds all the power in Australian politics.  Jingle Liaison Lawson Hull on Spotify  Email in your comments, questions thoughts and ideas to: Punterspolitics@gmail.comFollow Punters Politics on INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK & YOUTUBESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should you watch the news? Who should you trust and how do you know whats true in a world dominated by algorithms made by billionaires? Konrad and James provide a solution to societies most difficult problem, will it be enough? Support We the Punters on PATREON Email in your comments, questions thoughts and ideas to: Punterspolitics@gmail.comFollow Punters Politics on INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK & YOUTUBE Punter Citations - www.mediabiasfactcheck.comhttps://www.instagram.com/reel/C8-Y-ggSYxV/?igsh=MWZzdHBpb3NmYjh6ag%3D%3DSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can We Really Trust the Media? Exploring Australia's Press Freedom Crisis with independent journalist and former corporate media journalist Michael West.    Citations The Conversation, July 27, 2023 (https://theconversation.com/australias-secrecy-laws-include-875-offences-reforms-are-welcome-but-dont-go-far-enough-for-press-freedom-218234)   2.    Edelman, February 2023 (https://www.edelman.com.au/sites/g/files/aatuss381/files/2023-02/2023%20Edelman%20Trust%20Barometer%20Report%20-%20AUS%2002-2023.pdf)   3.    The Conversation, December 6, 2016 (https://theconversation.com/is-australias-media-market-one-of-the-worlds-most-concentrated-68437)   4.    AJF, June 2019 (https://www.journalistsfreedom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/AJF-Press-Freedom-In-Australia-2019.pdf)    5.    Michael West Media, April 2023 (https://michaelwest.com.au/media-concentration-by-murdoch-nine-and-stokes-and-abc-cuts-a-danger-to-democracy-report/)  Support We the Punters on PATREON Email in your comments, questions thoughts and ideas to: Punterspolitics@gmail.comFollow Punters Politics on INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK & YOUTUBESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Support We the Punters on PATREON How do you know which politicians you can trust & how can you evolve into a political nerd. We chat to the sh*t posters and political "nerds" Toilet Paper Australia, and get some tips on how to pass the politics pub test.  Which punter are you? Cynical punter Ignorance is bliss punter Outsourcing punter Superfan punter Single issue punter Bargain hunter punter Political nerd punter Email in your comments, questions thoughts and ideas to: Punterspolitics@gmail.comFollow Punters Politics on INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK & YOUTUBESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Support We the Punters on PATREON Konrad and James discuss the problem of political donations in Australia, explaining how corporations use donations and lobbying to influence government policy in their favor. Email in your comments, questions thoughts and ideas to: Punterspolitics@gmail.comFollow Punters Politics on INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK & YOUTUBE   Punter Citations The Centre for Public Integrity. “Money in politics: a flood of political donations.” Retrieved from publicintegrity.org.au. McGuire, A., Jaspan, C., & Sakkal, P. (2023, June 28). “Australia may ban gambling ads within three years after inquiry report.” The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved from smh.com.au. Murphy, K. (2019, February 1). “Australia's federal politics and foreign donations: An overview.” ABC News. Retrieved from abc.net.au. Sawer, M. (2016, April 4). “Australia trails way behind other nations in regulating political donations.” The Conversation. Retrieved from theconversation.com.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Support We the Punters on PATREON In a room with SANTOS posters on the walls that definitely contains rich mahogany table, Punter Konrad and his problematic content is almost certainly being discussed. The only thing that can keep him safe are the punters!  This episode - The Punters Lobbyist update. James shares his concerns about Konrad's wellbeing.  We chat with the Frackman, a bloke that went toe to toe with the gas companies that started drilling in his back year. Konrad annoys big gas executives in Perth. Email in your comments, questions thoughts and ideas to: Punterspolitics@gmail.comFollow Punters Politics on INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK & YOUTUBE Show links Watch the Frackman Documentary  Watch the Frackman debate a Gas lobbyistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join the Punters Politics PATREON Could a Bench Press Comp determine our PM? Join Everyday Punter's Konrad & James each week as they expose the hidden agendas, break down the odds stacked against us and explore a new way to do politics. This episode - Why does government suck? We find out just how many 'lobbyists' there are walking around parliament house.  A chat with Independent Senator David Pocock. Email in your comments, questions thoughts and ideas to: Punterspolitics@gmail.comFollow Punters Politics on INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK & YOUTUBE Punter Citations The Guardian: Australia's political parties received $90m in dark money from donors during election year The Conversation: Lobbying 101: How interest groups influence politicians and the public to get what they want ABC News: Lobbyists outnumber politicians, code of conduct regulation Cambridge University Press: Testing Theories of American Politics: Elites, Interest Groups, and Average Citizens Grattan Institute: Who's in the room? Access and influence in Australian politics The Conversation: Revealed: The extent of job swapping between public servants and fossil fuel lobbyists  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oi Punters, WELCOME to the first episode of the Punters Politics podcast! Join Everyday Punter's Konrad & James each week as they expose the hidden agendas, break down the odds stacked against us and explore a new way to do politics. Don't give up and get cynical, together we can create a movement of everyday punters who will change the rules, not just whinge about the odds. Okay, maybe we'll whinge a little bit but that is the part of politics we enjoy the most… Power to the punters. Email in your comments, questions thoughts and ideas to: Punterspolitics@gmail.com Follow Punters Politics on INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK & YOUTUBE Join the Punters Politics PATREON Punter Citations Australia PRRT: Oil giants under scrutiny as Treasurer Chalmers eyes federal budget - ABC News Ignore those spruiking for gas companies: Australia's demand for gas is falling - The Australia Institute Fossil Fuel Fiesta: Australia's coal and gas giants get more in subsidies than they pay in royalties - Michael West Gas company Santos flew Resources Minister Keith Pitt on chartered jet to Darwin event, documents reveal - Renew Economy Revealed: The extent of job swapping between public servants and fossil fuel lobbyists - The Conversation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Punters Politics podcast, making politics simple for the everyday punter. Join Everyday Punter's Konrad & James each week as they expose the hidden agendas, break down the odds stacked against us and explore a new way to do politics. Power to the punters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.