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Sally and Macca do a live cross to Dr. Monique Ryan in Melborune and Allegra Spender in Sydney, Live from the Hustings-Polling Booths. Live check-ins from the polling stations The post Saturday 3rd May , 2025: Election Day Special, Dr. Monique Ryan, Allegra Spender, Live from the Hustings-Polling Booths. Live check-ins from the polling stations appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Welcome to No Dribble EXTRA, where we have a conversation with the women who make decisions that affect you, and our sport. Today it's Allegra Spender, Independent Member for Wentworth! She is a netty fan who credits playing it in high school as teaching her the skills she needed in her career, so we ask her about the possibility of netball in the Olympics, how she would support the game locally, and ask her some rapid fire questions in Coxy's Hot Box. It's a netball podcast, but it's so much more. If you enjoyed this episode - FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE to No Dribble, share with a fellow 'Netty nut' and shoot us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ BUY Carolyn's book 'We Only Want What's Best' HERE Join the conversation with Cath, Liz and Carolyn and nominate your 'Wind Beneath My Wings' hero on Instagram HERE Join the No Dribble Facebook Group HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode was recorded live at SXSW 2024 - and it might be a very different example of what a politician sounds like from what you've been hearing recently. Here, Allegra not only reveals to Osher and an eager crowd the realities of political life in Canberra, the best and worst things about the job and why some other politicians are focused on the wrong things, but also the importance of empathy, having hard conversations, how she personally stays mentally strong and how we can focus more on people to find solutions. Special thanks to Wolfgang Günsberg for help with the intro and outro of this episode. Find the ABC Vote Compass here Check out all the details for the massive Sydney Comedy Festival edition of Story Club and more from Osher here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CLIMATE ACTION SHOWAPRIL 21ST 2025Produced by Vivien Langford "YOU ARE NOT ALONE"This episode of the Climate Action Show is part of the 89%Project, an initiative of the global journalism collaboration Covering Climate Now. The idea is that although between 80 and 89% of people worldwide want more effective climate ACTION they do not know that they are the majority. At the National Press Club Lunchin April, Greens Leader Adam Bandt reassured voters concerned about the climate crisis, by repeating... "You are not alone." Knowing that we are the majority could create a social tipping point that motivates action.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y69TTh__Npw With the headlines predicting minority goverment after the coming election, we explore what a hung parliament might achieve taking the urgency of the 89% to those who want to keep business as usual. 1.We will hear extracts from Allegra Spender's Climate speech in Parliament in May Allegra urges the government to get off fossil fuels, to stop opening new coal and gas projects, and to move as quickly as possible to renewables. She criticises the Labor Government's lack of a future gas strategy. She argues that their increase of fossil fuel projects creates more climate pollution and is a great disappointment for those who hoped for better.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTodgadZupg  2. Nick Ward standing for the Greens against Independent Allegra Spender in the Sydney Seat of WentworthOur community is facing significant challenges, from housing affordability to the pressing need for climate action. The scourge of racism and antisemitism will weigh heavily on this campaign. I believe in proactive, evidence-based solutions that address these issues head-on. I aim to bring a fresh perspective to Wentworth, advocating for Greens policies that reflect our shared values of fairness, sustainability, and community well-being. 3. Hannah Thomas standing for the Greens against the PM in the Sydney seat of GrayndlerIn 2022 she wrote in Independent Australia"Tuesday was also a heartbreaking day for the most vulnerable of individuals, children, standing up against the state in the courts of the colony. The Full Federal Court unanimously overturned an earlier finding that the Minister for the Environment has a duty to take reasonable care to avoid causing personal injury to children when deciding to approve a coal mine extension.The decision was essentially a green light to the Government and corporations to continue wrecking the climate in the face of overwhelming evidence that doing so would have catastrophic consequences for children.All of the evidence of the existential threat posed by climate change, and the fact that climate change is caused by fossil fuels, was accepted by the Court. And yet, the Minister for the Environment, who holds enormous power and discretion to perpetuate climate change, was found to owe nothing to the children whose futures are being irreparably harmed by climate change.I have no doubt that any number of legal experts would be able to defend each of these decisions based on the most sophisticated of technical arguments. But who cares about finessed points of law when ultimately, these decisions are all patently unjust to anyone with a functioning moral compass?" 4. Music by Eskimo Joe "Say Something" " https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtWeAspTz0g   

While Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton square off in the first debate, should the major parties be taking a leaf out of the independents' book when it comes to tax reform?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price discusses her huge task of cutting government spending. Plus, Chris speaks with Liberal candidate Ro Knox who’s taking on teal Allegra Spender in Wentworth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alan sits down with Ro Knox, the Liberal Party’s candidate for the eastern suburbs seat of Wentworth. She faces off against current teal/ independent MP, Allegra Spender. Alan asks her about her many years living in Wentworth as well as many other issues ranging from nuclear power to bike lanes and why she is now [...]Read More... from Interview with Ro Knox, Liberal Candidate for Wentworth

Are you satisfied with the Government right now? If polls are anything to go by, Australians are increasingly getting over being led by majority governments on the left or the right. Labor and the Coalition are unsurprisingly not keen on sharing power with independents and minor parties – and have responded by pushing legislation through parliament to reform our national elections. The Government says this new law would stop billionaires having too much influence on our elections – but independent MPs say it’s really aimed at making it harder for them, and new independents, to be elected in the future. It’s a battle over the future of the country. Who’s going to win, and what should you do about it? Allegra Spender is the Independent Member for Wentworth, and Kate Chaney the Independent Member for Curtin. On this episode of The Briefing, they join Bension Siebert from parliament house in Canberra. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why is tax reform crucial for Australia's future? From tackling the cost-of-living crisis to advancing intergenerational equity, boosting business productivity, and addressing climate change, many agree that tax policy holds the key to many of the nation's most pressing challenges. In this must-listen episode, join us for an in-depth discussion with Australian MP Allegra Spender as she unpacks the findings, challenges and opportunities emerging from her Tax Green Paper. Learn why real reform is long overdue and explore how forward-thinking tax strategies can drive economic growth, enhance social equity and pave the way for a sustainable future. Join a leading tax voice and an expert panel for an insightful discussion that shapes CPA Australia's advocacy platform for the 2025 federal election. Expert panel Chris Freeland AM: Chief Executive Officer, CPA Australia Dale Pinto: Global President and Chair, CPA Australia Elinor Kasapidis: Chief of Policy, Standards and External Affairs Jenny Wong: Tax Lead, Policy and Advocacy, CPA Australia Guest: Allegra Spender, the Independent Member for Wentworth, elected in 2022. A member of the House Standing Committee on Economics and the Joint Standing Committee on Migration, Allegra has an Economics degree from Cambridge University and an MSc from the University of London. Before parliament, she worked as a business analyst at McKinsey, a policy analyst with UK Treasury and was later the Managing Director at Carla Zampatti Pty Ltd. Allegra Spender's tax green paper was released in November 2024 and is available to read online.  You can find out more about Allegra at her website.  Additionally, in March 2024, CPA Australia undertook a research paper titled Towards Better Tax Policy and Tax Reform that sought to determine how tax policy development and tax reform can be improved in Australia. You can find a CPA at our custom portal on the CPA Australia website.  Would you like to listen to more With Interest episodes? Head to CPA Australia's YouTube channel.  CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:  With Interest INTHEBLACK INTHEBLACK Out Loud Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform.  You can email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

In this King & Wood Mallesons Podcast, Jerome Tse and Meredith Paynter are joined by Wentworth MP Allegra Spender to discuss tax reform's role in driving productivity growth in Australia. Ms Spender shares insights from her recent Press Club address, making the case for reform to enable productivity improvement as essential to improving living standards and driving economic growth.Meredith summarises some key findings from King & Wood Mallesons annual Directions survey, including:business leaders are focussed on improving profitability and productivity in a charged political environmenttax reform is viewed as a key opportunity to enhance productivityrespondents expressed strong support for abolishing inefficient taxes like stamp duty and payroll taxbetter dialogue between businesses and Government are seen as critical to improving the quality of policy-making processes and outcomesExploring these findings, the conversation considers how cost of living issues and wedge-politics have contributed to the current dynamic, as well as what can be done to overcome the challenges.Ms Spender emphasizes the importance of engaging with the community and businesses and discusses her plans for a green paper on tax reform, aimed at fostering broader discussions and collaboration among all stakeholders.LINKS:KWM Directions report 2024Allegra Spender's National Press Club Address: - Speech- SlidesFederal MP Allegra Spender on her career from McKinsey to politics (AFR's 15mins with the Boss podcast)

Allegra Spender and staff of Zoe Daniel have been accused of seeking to influence the Australian Financial Review's Power List on behalf of their billionaire donor, and founder of Climate 200, Simon Holmes a Court. As the paper was finalising the secret list, it is alleged Wentworth MP Allegra Spender walked into the AFR's Canberra bureau seeking to have Mr Holmes à Court taken off the list. It is alleged a staff member of fellow teal MP Zoe Daniel rang the paper earlier with the same request. Luke Grant chats with Deputy Opposition Leader Susan Ley about what these claims reveal about the Teals Independents supposed commitment to transparency and independence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode independent federal member for Wentworth Allegra Spender opens up on how she got the job of a lifetime, discusses the importance of feedback and reveals how a tick bite resulted in her developing an unusual allergy. This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we speak with the federal member for Wentworth, Allegra Spender, who was swept into Canberra on a "teal wave" at the 2022 election. Spender talks candidly with The Sydney Morning Herald associate editor Deborah Snow about the aftermath of the April stabbings at Bondi Junction, the impact of war in Gaza on her constituents, and her determination to push tax reform onto the national agenda. Spender speaks also about the work ethic she inherited from her mother, the late fashion designer Carla Zampatti, and how her father, former Liberal MP John Spender, urged her not to run.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why is it important to consider Australia's national identity when discussing matters related to national security?What does a shared sense of national identity look like for Australia today? What are some of the frailties and risks that Australia faces when it comes to maintaining social cohesion? In this episode, Zoe McKenzie, Allegra Spender, Wesa Chau, Asmi Wood and Afeeya Akhand join Ian Kemish to discuss the importance of Australian values, national identity, and social cohesion in guiding Australia's strategic priorities.Zoe McKenzie MP is the Federal Member for Flinders Allegra Spender MP is the Federal Member for Wentworth Wesa Chau is the Director of Public Policy at the Multicultural Leadership Initiative Professor Asmi Wood is a Professor at the ANU College of Law and Sub-Dean (Indigenous) Afeeya Akhand is a Youth Council Member at the ANU National Security College (NSC). Ian Kemish AM is a Distinguished Advisor at NSC. Show notes: Keynote address by the Hon Tim Watts MP Keynote address by the Hon Andrew Hastie MP PJCIS - Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security A Rightful Place by Noel Pearson | Symbolic indigenous recognition for all of us Note: This episode was recorded during the NSC's ‘Securing our Future' conference on 10 April 2024. We'd love to hear from you! Send in your questions, comments, and suggestions to NatSecPod@anu.edu.au. You can tweet us @NSC_ANU and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes. The National Security Podcast is available on Acast, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's been discussion women were the target of Saturday's stabbing rampage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Independent MP for Wentworth, Allegra Spender, has advocated for donation caps to prevent individual influence on politics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2022 federal election saw a historic loss for the Coalition and a historic shift towards independent candidates like Allegra Spender in Sydney, Zoe Daniel in Melbourne and Kate Chaney in Perth.  Elected on promises to fight climate change, make progress on gender issues and advocate for more integrity in politics, the Teals flipped some of the wealthiest and safest Liberal seats.  But as the cost of living became the most pressing issue for voters in 2023, the Teals' views on social inequality started to be put to the test.  Today, we're looking back on this interview between Ange McCormack and Rachel Withers, on the seven Teal independents and whether they can address inequality. (This episode was first published in July 2023.) Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram Guest: Contributing writer for The Monthly, Rachel Withers.

Looking at the events of the last fortnight in Parliament, it is starting to resemble a mutiny.   Richard, Sam and Steven kick off the first episode of ‘Commanding the Narrative' by delving deep into Richard's argument that Anthony Albanese's leadership is on thin ice.   We discuss the Federal Labor Government and their performance so far. Will there be a leadership change?   We also debate which Teal Independents will survive the next Federal election and why Allegra Spender is the black sheep of the bunch.   This is certainly a discussion for the political junkies out there. All this and more on the inaugural episode of Commanding the Narrative.   SHOW YOUR SUPPORT for the ExCandidates at ‘Buy Me A Coffee' – Donate or Sign up for our Membership https://www.buymeacoffee.com/excandidates   ·        Steven Tripp https://www.facebook.com/RealStevenTripp https://twitter.com/RealStevenTripp https://spectator.com.au/author/steven-tripp Follow us on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4GIXhHBogM1McL5EPGP3DT Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/ExCandidates Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ExCandidates Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/excandidates Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExCandidates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@excandidates Gab: https://gab.com/ExCandidates Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/excandidates Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@Excandidates Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ex-candidates/id1631685864   Please share and spread the word!   #AusPol #nswpol #interview #podcast #politics #commentary #teals #mutiny #labor #albo #albanese #miles #allegraspender #recklessrenewables

In this bonus episode Glen has a conversation with Federal MP, Allegra Spender about the tax system and housing crisis in Australia and the urgent need for reform.To get help, and to check out our online courses, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs.SYMO interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2022 federal election saw a historic loss for the Coalition and a historic shift towards independent candidates like Allegra Spender in Sydney, Zoe Daniel in Melbourne and Kate Chaney in Perth.  Elected on promises to fight climate change, make progress on gender issues and advocate for more integrity in politics, the Teals flipped some of the wealthiest and safest Liberal seats.  But now, as the cost of living becomes the most pressing issue for voters, the Teals' views on social inequality are being put to the test.  Today, contributing writer for The Monthly, Rachel Withers on the seven Teal independents and whether they're Australia's best hope for addressing inequality. Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram Guest: Contributing writer for The Monthly, Rachel Withers.

We are so lucky to be bringing you Allegra Spender, the independent MP from Wentworth, NSW. Allegra previously worked as a managing director both in business and in not-for-profit organisations. She was fed up with the lack of action on climate change, missing integrity in politics, and the lack of women so she decided to run as an independent MP and start driving real change.    Allegra describes her role as an MP as two jobs: the one that's in Canberra, reviewing and developing policy and legislation, and the one that is in the community. Her constituents come and see her about a whole range of issues, including the NDIS, visa issues and accessing home care for their parents. She focuses her attention on the important issues faced by her community and works incredibly hard to help them navigate the federal government.    Feeling confused about the Federal Budget?   The Federal Budget is effectively how the government spends its money. The Treasurer of the day (currently Jim Chalmers) details what they plan to spend the nation's money on, how much they estimate will be spent in the following three years and the budget's priorities. Broadly, Allegra believes the current federal budget is quite sensible but could have been more ambitious.    Listen in as Allegra takes us through the current budget and how it benefits women in our community through increased childcare funding, supporting single-parent families with increased payments and age limits, increasing parental leave pay, and increasing support for those fleeing domestic violence.   Allegra shares her mother's advice encouraging her to always be financially independent as a woman because it grants freedom. The future of politics looks brighter with women like Allegra Spender representing our communities and working on the biggest issues facing our country with respect and collaboration - and less ego!  CONNECT WITH ALLEGRA SPENDER Website:  https://www.allegraspender.com.au/  CONNECT WITH LADIES FINANCE CLUB Join our free facebook group - Ladies Finance Club Money Chat   Website: https://www.ladiesfinanceclub.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladiesfinanceclub/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ladies-finance-club/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Independent member for Wentworth Allegra Spender discusses how a citizens' assembly might help parliament break through its housing policy impasse.Could bringing a group of regular citizens together to talk through the issues help politicians find common ground on housing policy? Is the ‘Australian dream' always likely to be connected to home ownership or will the national mythology begin to change? And are the inequities in the housing market having a lasting impact on our democracy? On this episode of Democracy Sausage, Allegra Spender MP joins Professor Mark Kenny and Dr Marija Taflaga to discuss how to have a ‘more thoughtful conversation' about housing in Australia.Allegra Spender is the independent member for the federal seat of Wentworth.Marija Taflaga is the Director of the ANU Centre for the Study of Australian Politics and a Lecturer at the ANU School of Politics and International Relations.Mark Kenny is a Professor at the ANU Australian Studies Institute. He came to the University after a high-profile journalistic career including six years as chief political correspondent and national affairs editor for The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and The Canberra Times.Democracy Sausage with Mark Kenny is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts, Google Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. We'd love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to democracysausage@anu.edu.au.This podcast is produced by The Australian National University. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2022 federal election saw Australian voters moving away from the traditional two-party system, with a record number of Independents and Greens candidates elected. How will this change the way our government is formed in the future? Will we stitch coalitions together after elections to assemble government like in many other countries?At Antidote 2022, Karen Middleton, Chief Political Correspondent for The Saturday Paper, sat down with crossbench trendsetters, Cathy McGowan, Adam Bandt and Allegra Spender to examine the new balance of power in the senate and put the new state of affairs under the microscope.This event was recorded live at the Sydney Opera House in September 2022.-Watch talks from Antidote 2022 on Stream, the streaming platform from the Sydney Opera House. Register for free now and start watching at stream.sydneyoperahouse.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How did they do it? And will they pull it off? Australia's 2022 election ran against the international trend. A group of mostly female independents - the Teals - were elected on a ticket of action on climate change and integrity in politics. Member for Wentworth, Allegra Spender & Member for Warringah, Zali Steggall sit down with Malcolm Turnbull to share how they unseated their opponents Dave Sharma and Tony Abbott, and what needs to change in Australian politics.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Political editor Katharine Murphy speaks to Labor MP Gordon Reid, Liberal MP Bridget Archer and crossbencher Allegra Spender about the launch of their new Friends of the Uluru Statement group in Parliament House. They discuss the significance of the voice to parliament campaign and the power of creating safe spaces to answer questions on the upcoming referendum

If you tuned in to watch this year's federal election night coverage, even for a few moments, you would have seen a sea of teal. All the political commentators could talk about was the wave of centre right independents who had claimed previously safe Liberal party seats.   At the centre of these shifting political winds is Allegra Spender, former businesswoman and now the member for Wentworth covering some of Sydney's wealthiest suburbs. Allegra Spender comes from a high-profile family, with both her father and grandfather being MPs and her mother, the late fashion designer Carla Zampatti.  In this conversation, Jamila Rizvi and Allegra Spender cover everything from tax cuts, climate change, women's issues and Australia's ever-changing political climate.   The Weekend List: Watch: Don't Worry Darling Listen: FULL STORY: Ben Roberts-Smith V The Media - Podcast Watch: Easy-Bake Battle: The Home Cooking Competition - Netflix Cook: Sweet Potato Tea Cake – Bon Appetit Recipe   Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How to Choose - SHOW NOTESwww.goodbetterright.com.auSeason 2, Episode 4 : The PoliticianTessa Mudge & Ken Smith INTROIn Season 2 of How to Choose, we interview guests who work in a range of different professions to see what they can teach us about decision making in their specific work contexts - and about how they first chose to enter their profession. In this episode we interview Allegra Spender an Australian politician and businesswoman who has been the member of parliament for Wentworth since 2022. She is the third generation of her family to sit in federal parliament, after her father and grandfather. Spender ran on a platform of action on climate change, political integrity, and gender equality. KEY TAKEAWAYSSpender highlights the benefits of 'try before you buy' before making a decision. That could mean job shadowing or working for a few days in a new role before making the decision to transfer permanently.While your values should align with your chosen career they are not enough by themselves. You also need to have the right skills and personality for the jobs that you do. Picking something on values alone does not guarantee success, for you or your employer.Decision making doesn't have to binary, sometimes the right decision might be multiple options, or deferring or delegating. Julia Galef in The Scout Mindset encapsulates this idea: ‘There are lots of ways to change the game board you're playing on so that you end up with better choices, instead of simply resigning yourself to picking the least bad choice currently in front of you.' WHAT TO DO?If you're enjoying the show and finding it useful, share something you've learned with a friend. You'll reinforce that learning for yourself, your friend will learn something, and we'll benefit by new people finding our show. It's win, win, win!IN OUR NEXT EPISODE...Tune in for our next episode as we chat with Lachlan Vidler, founder and owner of Atlas Property Group. He shares some excellent advice on starting a business as well as tips on personal property investment!

The latest national census reveals that Australia is a nation determined to change direction. Generational control is shifting, there is a greater sense of Indigenous identity, and core beliefs that once bound our nation tightly are loosening. China is being usurped by India as our primary source of immigrants, foreign students and overseas workers. There is even evidence of the return of the suburban home. Collectively, such trends will re-shape Australia's economic and cultural landscape and influence the way that practitioners build multi-asset portfolios capable of meeting the long-term financial goals of Australians. - Bernard Salt, Allegra Spender, and Tassos Stassopoulos. Earn 0.75 CE/CPD hrs on Portfolio Construction Forum.

CLIMATE ACTION SHOW 13TH JUNE 2022 RADIOTHON - https://www.givenow.com.au/cause442THE MEDIA How did they bury climate action when most voters had it as their top concern?Produced by Vivien Langford Guests: John Grimes in Canberra -  CEO of the Smart Energy CouncilDominic Geiger in Brisbane  - Media Co Ordinator for Lock the Gate Alliance Fahimah Badrulhisham in Sydney - Wentworth Campaigner for Australian Religious Response to Climate Change SUMMARYWhy did the media bury the subject of climate action when so many voters had this as their top priority?https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-05-10/climate-change-election-policies-scientists-give-verdicts/101020002 John Grimes was appalled that   parts of the media are now indulging the Nuclear Energy Solution while he predicts the ALP will surpass their own modelling of having 83% of our domestic energy from renewables by 2030. This interview is irresistably upbeat but we would like to know your response : climateaction3CR@gmail.comKetan Joshi found that while Legacy media de-prioritised Climate and the Environment, it was far and away the most discussed issed on Social Media. The 2022 Election result should not have been such a surprise to baby boomershttps://reneweconomy.com.au/the-political-and-media-establishment-ignored-climate-but-voters-didnt/ Dominic Geiger previously a journalist with the Dalby Herald in  QLD, tells us to go on Google Earth to see what damage the Fossil Gas Industry has done to beautiful farmland. The mainstreeam media might not be telling us about it but  he is not so worried by the Murdoch media monopoly in Qld,  because he says young people are all connected to social media and news on the Internet. However at Lock the Gates he is ardent to get us to realise that all the so called "gas basins.".. Seurat, Beetaloo and Bowen Basin are actually place where people live and where  there is an ecosystem to protect in this driest continent on earth. Journalists who blow in and refer to them as basins are doing the work or the gas and petroleium industry and a dis service to the heroic work of conservation by local people.https://www.lockthegate.org.au/energy_crisis_architect_santos_at_it_again_with_qld_coal_seam_gas_expansion Fahimah Badrulhisham  from ARRCC is enlivened by what can be achieved under the radar by social media. She realised that opiniion pieces in the Legacy media are only the opinion of one person. Social media allows the perspective of black and brown people, people in coal affected communities and people worried about the right being trampled on.  They communicate laterally and give each other heart. She participated in many actions in the Wentworth Electorate where a TEAL candidate, Allegra Spender,defeated the Liberal Party incumbent. The  community communication  at Forums and in social media  was way below the Legacy Media commentary and  was vindicated in her opinion by the change in government.https://www.arrcc.org.au/fahimahhttps://twitter.com/arrcc1/status/1527946349597310976   

Independent MP Allegra Spender was voted in promising stronger action on climate change and integrity in politics. This week we've seen shifts on both fronts, so what has the member for Wentworth made of it?

The Liberal Party has a new leader – and an uncertain future.  Australia voted to send a message in last month's election….the Morrison government was out of touch and no longer listening.   Dave Sharma was defeated by Allegra Spender, one of the so-called ‘teal independents' in the Sydney seat of Wentworth.    In today's Briefing…Dave Sharma explains how and why the Liberals lost touch with the electorate and if he believes the party's new leader Peter Dutton is the man to lead the party out of the wilderness.   Todays Headlines PM unveils new ministry Shanghai's lockdown finally over EU puts Russian oil sanctions in place Major milestone in single use plastic Kevin Spacey to fight sexual abuse charges in UK   Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast  Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAU Twitter: @TheBriefingAU  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2018, I shared a blog post about My Week in Politics, handing out how-to-vote cards for Dr Kerryn Phelps, an independent candidate for Wentworth. Kerryn won that by-election but lost the seat in the 2019 Federal election. Three years later, I spent six weeks in teal helping another independent, Allegra Spender.Six Weeks in Teal is a blog post from the Tall And True writers' website, written and narrated by Robert Fairhead.Read Six Weeks in Teal on Tall And True: https://www.tallandtrue.com.au/blog/six-weeks-in-tealPodcast website: https://www.tallandtrueshortreads.comSupport the podcast: https://supporter.acast.com/tall-and-true-short-readsBuy Robert's short story collections online:• Amazon Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/Robert-Fairhead/e/B086HZ36NM• Rakuten Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/au/en/author/robert-fairheadPodcast Theme and Sound EffectsRoyalty-free music from Pixabay.com: Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 15 in D major, Op. 28 'Pastorale' – IV. Rondo. Allegro ma non-Troppo, performed by Karine Gilanyan.Sound effects licensed under Creative Commons 0 from FreeSound.org.Production NotesTall And True Short Reads is produced using Audacity. The podcast is recorded in Sydney, Australia, on the lands of the traditional custodians of the Eora Nation.Acast Podcast Supporter PageSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tall-and-true-short-reads. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you're armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we talk to new independent member for Wentworth, Allegra Spender.Follow us on Instagram and join 360,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you're armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones. For today's deep dive, we talk to new independent member for Wentworth, Allegra Spender. Follow us on Instagram and join 360,000 Australians @thedailyaus

In this election Spark Club podcast we are joined by three leading Independent candidates for the up and coming Federal election on the 21st of May 2022. Allegra Spender from Wentworth, Kylea Tink from North Sydney and Georgia Steele from Hughes join Saul Griffith and I on stage for a conversation on the key issues on energy and the opportunity the clean energy transition holds for Australia in jobs, fuel cost savings and National prosperity.

In the Wentworth Project, sponsored by the University of Canberra's Centre for Change Governance and The Conversation, we are tapping into voters' opinions in this seat, which appears to be on a knife edge. In this podcast we talk with the two main candidates, Liberal incumbent Dave Sharma and “teal” independent Allegra Spender, as well as with Kerryn Phelps, the former independent member in the seat, who has mentored Spender and is on the advisory council of Climate 200, which is donating to her campaign. Sharma says “Kerryn Phelps was a genuine independent candidate or a more traditional independent candidate. […] This independent candidate is really sort of a franchise or party operation.” Sharma casts the teals, who are challenging Liberals in a range of city seats, as reflecting “populism as a political force”. “People think populism only belongs to the right because of Donald Trump. I think the independents are basically harnessing a populist mood, which is similar to what Donald Trump did, which is ‘a curse on all your houses.'” Morrison is not campaigning in the teal seats (though he goes to Wentworth to visit his mother). Asked how much the Prime Minister is a drag on the vote, Sharma stresses the team. “Scott Morrison is the leader of our team and the spokesperson for the team. But it's also got a range of ministers in there who control different portfolios and we're putting ourselves forward, and I certainly am here, as a team.” Spender says “there's a feeling amongst the community that I hear, that they feel that the parties are looking after themselves first and the community after”. On a possible hung parliament, she says, “I would be willing to work with either party, or major party on supply and confidence, because I want stable government”. She would talk first to whichever side had the greatest number of seats. Wentworth is seeing enormous spending. Spender says her campaign will probably spend between $1.3 and $1.5 million (with something under 30% expected to come from Climate 200). She favours caps on spending and donations. “I'd like to see a cap in what individuals or companies can give. I'd like to see real time information in terms of what has been given. And then I think at the same time, you need to look at political advertising and how that is used because the government just spent $30 million spruiking their clean energy credentials […] immediately before the election being called.” Kerryn Phelps says of Wentworth: “I've had a medical practise in Double Bay for around two decades, and so I know the community well. It's generally seen as an affluent community, but it's actually quite diverse. There are clearly strong beliefs about the economy and business. And so a candidate would need to have business experience. But the people also have a very strong social conscience. They're very environmentally aware. And I think that's particularly highlighted by the fact that it's bounded by the harbour and the ocean.”

Our Editor-in-Chief Hannah Diviney sat down with Allegra Spender and Zoe Daniel to talk all things election, running as an independent, and sexism on the campaign trail. Both Allegra and Zoe are running as independents in the upcoming Australian federal election. 

As the daughter of a politician and fashion designer, Allegra Spender grew up surrounded by titans of business and fashion - it's no wonder the independent candidate for Wentworth has the fire to fight in the upcoming federal election.  Spender is one of the few people who can describe what the late Carla Zampatti looks like in her PJs, and says she's committed to raising her own children the same way; as normal as possible. And why does Allegra Spender's waffle order remind her of her grandmother?  All revealed in this week's episode of Deb Knight's Pollie Waffle. Stay in touch: Email - deb@2gb.com Facebook - facebook.com/deborahknightradio Instagram & Twitter - @deborah_knight Everything else - linktr.ee/deb_knight See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Allegra Spender is the Independent Candidate for the federal seat of Wentworth. Through her work as an analyst at McKinsey in London worked with Retail, Consumer Goods and Non Profit sectors before joining Her Majesty's Treasury as a Policy Analyst. Further work in the healthcare sector in the Uk and Australia was coupled with volunteer work at a horticulture non-profit in Kenya. For eight years she was the Managing Director of Carla Zampatti Pty Ltd a company that brings in over 30M a year in revenue across 30 retail stores and their online operations. She was the Chair at the Sydney Renewable Power company, an impact investment operation that among other things deployed a 520kw Solar Power Installation in the Sydney CBD And Until January Allegra was the CEO of The Australian Business and Community Network - which works to improve the educational and career outcomes of Australia's youth through corporate volunteers mentoring students in the workplace. That is until she decided to pull the pin on this incredible run and decide to run for office. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is where things get a bit fun! And, actually, this episode explains WHY i decided to do this election series. So. The policy and ideas gridlock is real. And there's a reason for it. But there's also a solution and policy think tank The Grattan Institute has mapped it out with research. It's to vote in a number of climate-focused MPs who do not belong to either of the major parties. As it happens, there are about 30 running across Australia this election, and if three of them (give or take) get voted in May 21, then they will hold the balance of power. And thusly Australia has the best chance of moving forward on those 5 Pillars of Care I keep banging on about: climate policy; a federal corruption body; women's equality; an indigenous voice to parliament; and addressing the growing divide between the haves and have nots. It might sound wonky and complex, but the Institute's Danielle and I break the whole thing down into simple - and super hopeful - terms.That Gridlock report we talk about? It's here https://grattan.edu.au/institutional-change-needed-to-reignite-policy-reform/You can learn about the independents, and see if there's one running in your electorate, here https://www.climate200.com.auI mention a few “teal indies” I follow on Instagram:Dr Monique Ryan for Kooyong https://www.instagram.com/mon4kooyong/Allegra Spender running in Wentworth https://www.instagram.com/allegra.spender/Zoe Daniel for Goldstein https://www.instagram.com/zoedaniel/Kylea Tink for North Sydney https://www.instagram.com/kyleatink/Hannabeth Luke in Page https://www.instagram.com/hanabethluke/Kate Chaney for Curtin in WA https://www.instagram.com/chaneyforcurtin/David Pocock in Canberra (senate) https://www.instagram.com/davidpocock/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This election, teal independent candidates are facing off against Liberal MPs in some of Australia's wealthiest electorates – focusing on issues such as the climate crisis and the need for a federal corruption body. One of the tightest contests is in the Sydney seat of Wentworth, where independent Allegra Spender – backed by fundraising vehicle Climate 200 – is up against the moderate Liberal MP Dave Sharma. Political reporter Josh Butler breaks down the role of the teal independents in this election, and speaks to Allegra Spender plus voters in Wentworth about the key issues

The coalition continues to be dogged by questions about the Prime Minister's pick for the Sydney seat of Warringah, Katherine Deves. Seemingly, every day another of her offensive social media posts surface. Yesterday it was a deleted comment about surrogacy, which she described as a violation of human rights and 'reproductive prostitution'. Dave Sharma, the Federal member for the blue ribbon seat of Wentworth in Sydney's east is the latest to refuse to comment on her endorsement.

In its 120-year history, the affluent seat of Wentworth in Sydney is yet to elect outside of its Liberal preference. However, independent challenger Allegra Spender puts this under threat.  Liberal candidate for Wentworth, Dave Sharma, joins Mark Bouris to stake his claim for the Sydney eastern suburb seat.  **** APPLY FOR S2 SURVIVE + THRIVE  **** Join the Facebook Group. Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. Want to grow your business and stay ahead of the pack? Access Mark Bouris' Masterclasses.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Big Ideas Into Action' from the World Resources institute considers the latest IPCC reports - "The IPCC Reports on Climate Change". We go to "Crazy Town" for a serious main course with a side of frivolity. Other Quick Climate Links for today are: "Two of Victoria's biggest coal-fired power stations hit with faults"; "Climate action: Victoria's emissions reduction target for 2035"; "Enough About Climate Change. Air Pollution Is Killing Us Now."; "Minnesota woman sees renewable energy projects as progress for rural communities"; "12 books for another Earth Day in the warming climate"; "Climate action, as patriotism"; "Scott Morrison, Angus Taylor stack clean energy agencies with fossil fuel mates"; "Scott Morrison lets rip on native forests in strange oblation to Tasmania's logging companies"; "What Is "Loss and Damage" from Climate Change? 6 Key Questions, Answered"; "Addressing Climate Damages: A Call to Action from the IPCC Report"; "The US has more clean energy projects planned than the grid can handle"; "Amplifying the voices of artists who inspire action for climate and conservation."; "Should we feel joy or despair that we're on track to keep global heating to 2C?"; "We are scientists, calling for a climate revolution"; "War on Climate Change" "Marine Le Pen's Climate Policy Has a Whiff of Ecofascism"; "Australia's coal export boom forecast to end abruptly amid big drop in demand from China"; "Doughnut Economics - Global Action Lab Update"; "Catastrophic flooding in South Africa kills nearly 450"; "In South Asia, Vehicle Exhaust, Agricultural Burning and In-Home Cooking Produce Some of the Most Toxic Air in the World"; "EVs require mined minerals. What if Indigenous people say no to more mining?"; "How a wonky metric became the proxy war on climate change"; "Earth 365: Is climate change causing more severe weather in Pittsburgh?"; "South Africa's floods a 'teachable moment' for climate adaptation"; "As Kenyans farm in forests, incomes rise and deforestation falls"; "Global Effects of Mount Pinatubo"; "Solar geoengineering could redistribute malaria risk in developing countries"; "Actionable research on climate change risks"; "Compound climate risks in the COVID-19 pandemic"; "Tasmania's Cape Grim Baseline Air Pollution Station program keeping track of the global atmosphere"; "China to use more of its own coal, cutting Australian imports: analysis"; "China's demand for seaborne coal is set to drop fast and far. Australia should take note."; "Australia must speed up EV uptake to minimise reliance on foreign oil: Report"; "China's demand for Australian coal will decline rapidly over the next few years"; "How to build an Earthship"; "Congo nun overcomes blackouts with homemade hydroelectric plant"; "Dimming the Sun Could Be Climate Science's Trolley Problem"; "Why are Tropical Forests Being Lost, and How to Protect Them"; "5 Ways US States Can Get More Electric School Buses on the Road"; "3 Essentials to Make Climate Action Stick"; "Rightwing media no longer wield power as they once did. So why is Labor letting them set the election agenda?"; "Wentworth climate showdown: is Allegra Spender the ‘new blood' voters are looking for?": "Congruent evolutionary responses of European steppe biota to late Quaternary climate change"; "How We Can Get Clean Energy—Fuel and Human Progress"; "Which parties pass the health check?"; "Morrison government's $7.4bn in dam commitments could be ‘biggest pork barrel in history'"; "In Australia's election campaign the silence on climate is deafening"; "Climate crisis could lead to rise of smaller bees, study finds"; "MPs to get scientific briefing on climate after activist's hunger strike". Enjoy "Music for a Warming World". Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/climateconversations

Allegra Spender, currently running as an independent candidate for the Senate seat of Wentworth in Sydney's east, is daughter to Italian immigrant parents - her father a barrister, politician and diplomat, her mother a renowned Australian fashion designer, the late Carla Zampatti.Allegra was Head Girl at Ascham School graduating with a HR score of 99.95 and went on to study Economics at the University of Cambridge in England. Her first job out of uni was as a consultant with McKinsey which she reflects was a great place to learn the trade of consulting and to think about business strategically, but Allegra wanted to use these tools for good and apply them to the social sector. Her ambition saw her work for the UK Treasury, in Kenya for a not-for-profit and as part of a huge teaching hospital.Upon returning to Australia in 2007, “the time was right” and Allegra was named Managing Director of Carla Zampatti, where she was able to apply her learned skills to this point back into the family business. Allegra successfully ran the business for 8 years, through the GFC and through it's transformation to online. While Allegra stepped down as MD 5 years ago, she remains on the board of Carla Zampatti - one of Australia's most successful fashion brands and the only Australian, family-led business that is transforming from one generation to another.Before her move into politics, Allegra was Chair of Sydney Renewable Power Company - an impact investment company that put 500kW of solar power on the roof of the Sydney Convention Centre - and the CEO of Australian Business Community Network which works with 47 leading businesses including Microsoft, Lend Lease and Optus, partnering them with approximately 200 low socio-economic schools matching student to real world mentors educating them on what's possible and within their grasp.Allegra is deeply passionate about business, education, community and the environment - “a better climate for Wentworth” is her key policy. She's an advocate for the tech and startup ecosystem, is a member of YPO and sees a strong tie and limitless opportunities between climate and tech - hoping to see Australia standing at the forefront of technology around climate.She is open, honest and transparent. Tune in to hear more!Quickfire RoundBook: Prepared: What Kids Need For A Fulfilled Life by Dianne TavennerPodcast: Harvard Business Review Podcast (HBR), Gund Institute, The Brookings Cafeteria, Education BookcastNews Source: Need to read things whether you agree with them or not, all online papers, The EconomistApp: Smiling MindsTech CEO: Scott Farquhar, AtlassianProductivity Tool: Trello, TeamsTV Show: The GameTed Talk: How business could be used in education to help kids to be ready for the world of work - make learning real.Connect with Allegra SpenderWebsite - https://www.allegraspender.com.au/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/allegra-spenderTwitter - https://twitter.com/spenderallegra

The Independent candidate vying for the inner Sydney electorate of Wentworth Allegra Spender is lobbying for a major review of Australia's tax system. The businesswoman's call for tax reform joins those of economists and business leaders. Guest: Allegra Spender, Independent candidate for Wentworth

For the fourth interview profile for Betoota's new Decode series, Clancy and Errol talk to Allegra Spender, the Independent candidate for Sydney's Eastern Suburbs. After interviewing a range of high-ranking figures from the Nationals, Labor and the Greens - The Betoota Advocate has today zoned in on the newest force in Australian politics, the Independents. With a long line of Liberal MPs and Ambassadors in her family tree, Allegra Spender has put her hand up to run AGAINST them in Wentworth at the 2022 Federal Election. In this episode, she explains why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the fourth interview profile for Betoota's new Decode series, Clancy and Errol talk to Allegra Spender, the Independent candidate for Sydney's Eastern Suburbs. After interviewing a range of high-ranking figures from the Nationals, Labor and the Greens - The Betoota Advocate has today zoned in on the newest force in Australian politics, the Independents. With a long line of Liberal MPs and Ambassadors in her family tree, Allegra Spender has put her hand up to run AGAINST them in Wentworth at the 2022 Federal Election. In this episode, she explains why.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Allegra Spender is cut from some fine cloth. As the daughter of John Spender and fashion mogul Carla Zampatti she is primed and totally ready for an almighty challenge. Allegra is the independent candidate for Wentworth in Sydney’s East, she’s also a Chief Executive, a renewable energy advocate, and a mum. In politics she's aiming high on a platform of wanting change....a new economy, integrity in politics, and the fair treatment of women. You can find Stellar magazine in print every Sunday, pick up the latest copy inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dementia is the second leading cause of death in Australia, so how can we keep our brains as healthy as possible for as long as possible? Professor Kerryn Phelps has just released a book to help us stay mentally sharp, called 'How To Keep Your Brain Young'.

She's the daughter of a Liberal Party politician and one of Australia's leading fashion icons. Now, Allegra Spender has put her hand up to run as an Independent in the blue-ribbon Sydney seat of Wentworth at the next federal election.

Following on from an interview with Allegra Spender from the Australian Business and Community Network, Centre Director Wayne Burns speaks with Commonwealth Bank's Head of Corporate Responsibility to speak about the importance of social impact from a business perspective, and the importance of being able to measure its success.

The Centre's Executive Director Wayne Burns sits down with the CEO of the Australian Business and Community Network Allegra Spender to talk about measuring and reporting on  social impact, and her experience leading the ABCN.