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On Tuesday, Australia’s National Party split from its conservative coalition partner of more than 60 years, the Liberal Party. The Victorian National Party Senator, Bridget McKenzie spoke to Tom Elliot on 3AW about the split and why it occurred. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Littleproud has held onto the Nationals leadership after Matt Canavan challenged him for the top job. The new look team includes the Member for Page Kevin Hogan taking over as Deputy Leader while Bridget McKenzie returns as the party's leader in the Senate. Nationals Leader David Littleproud told Peter Fegan on 4BC Breakfast, "We've got a culture in our party room that after every election, whether you win, lose or draw, we spill all the leadership positions and we have no issues about people putting their hands up and putting their name forward."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Liberal Party has been decimated in the federal election, while the Nationals were able to maintain almost all their seats. Peter Fegan asked Nationals Senator Bridget McKenzie on 4BC Breakfast, "Given the damage to the Liberal Party, has there been any discussion of some type of separation?" "Well, not from the National Party," Mrs McKenzie replied. "The National Party did quite well within the construction of the coalition agreement." "Are you suggesting the [Liberals] have discussed it?" Peter Fegan interrupted. "Well, you'll have to ask the Liberal Party," Senator McKenzie continued.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senator Bridget McKenzie has been one of the Coalition’s loudest voices in the 2025 federal election. The Senator has been vocal on nuclear energy, support for the Bush, big upgrades to roads and rail, and Labor's Medicare scare campaign. Senator McKenzie told Peter Fegan on 4BC Breakfast, "I think Peter Dutton's done a magnificent job keeping the Liberal Party united, working collaboratively with the National Party to put forward a really positive plan for our nation." "I have every expectation that Peter Dutton will remain the leader of the Liberal Party." "Hopefully, he'll be our next Prime Minister, that's what we're working on," Senator McKenzie continued.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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** វេជ្ជបណ្ឌិតរាប់ពាន់នាក់នៅញូសៅវែល ធ្វើកូដកម្មរយៈពេលបីថ្ងៃ។ ** សមាជិកព្រឹទ្ធសភាលោកស្រី Bridget McKenzie និយាយថា ប្រជាជនអូស្ត្រាលីត្រូវការមេដឹកនាំដែលខ្លាំងខាងសេដ្ឋកិច្ច។ ** ភ្នាក់ងារគយរបស់សហរដ្ឋអាមេរិកចាប់ផ្តើមប្រមូលពន្ធឯកតោភាគី របស់ប្រធានាធិបតីត្រាំ លើការនាំចូលពីប្រទេសជាច្រើន។

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Michael McLaren continues to question why airlines are offering politicians flight upgrades as shadow transport minister Bridget McKenzie deals with the fall-out of her failure to declare several flight upgrades.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump wins the 2024 US Presidential Election; US Futures look higher after Trump victory; European markets not as positive; wave energy could be the next renewable project; Bridget McKenzie updates her disclosures; and Carl Capolingua joins us for the Market Wrap.   Host: Deborah Knight Executive Producer: Tom Storey Technical Producer: Liam Achurch Publisher: Nine RadioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 7 November 2024 Donald Trump has claimed victory after winning crucial battleground states like Pennsylvania in the US election. And more, including: Equites surge on ‘Trump trade'. Bridget McKenzie failed to declare more than a dozen free flight upgrades. Apple warns: no iPhone in the future. Plus don't miss the new episode of The Property Pendulum, brought to you by Domain and Fear & Greed. This week's episode: what a property listing is really telling you. Get it from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: 538 How Donald Trump in a rubbish truck came to sum up the 2024 US election campaign. Trump says he is the ‘opposite of a Nazi' after claims of fascism. RFK Jr., a vaccine skeptic, could be set to lead a Trump administration's efforts to battle ‘childhood chronic disease'. How the ATO protects billionaires like Chris Ellison. Bridget McKenzie defends Peter Dutton's relationship with Gina Rinehart as she admits she was wrong on flight upgrades. Victorian Greens MP Sam Hibbins stepping down from party after engaging in relationship with staffer. Peter Dutton's Freebies. Russia has fined Google more money than there is in the entire world.The Unnatural Selection podcast is produced by Jorge Tsipos, Adam Direen and Tom Heath. Visit the Unnatural Selection website at www.UnnaturalShow.com for stuff and things. The views expressed are those of the hosts and their guests and do not reflect those of any other entities. Unnatural Selection is a show made for comedic purposes and should not be taken seriously by anyone. Twitter: @JorgeTsipos @TomDHeath @UnnaturalShow Instagram: @JorgeTsipos @Tom.Heath @UnnaturalShow  

Guardian Australia's political editor, Karen Middleton, speaks with the federal shadow transport and infrastructure minister, Bridget McKenzie. They discuss the prime minister's upgrades with Qantas, opposition leader Peter Dutton's free flight care of Gina Rinehart, and whether the parliamentary register of interests needs an overhaul

Nationals Senator and the Shadow Minister for Infrastructure Bridget McKenzie to discuss Woolworths and Coles, housing, abortion and Lidia Thorpe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Between Qantas and Jetstar, Qantas Group is undoubtedly the biggest name in Australia's skies, with Virgin Australia a fairly distant second – which has led some, including opposition transport spokesperson Bridget McKenzie, to call for its break-up. In a recent poll, almost half of those surveyed thought Qantas should be made to sell its low-cost arm and an overwhelming majority wanted more competition in domestic aviation – but could, and should, it happen? Adam and Jake examine the arguments and ask if there's any way for a new player to break into the crowded domestic market. Plus, the return of the “sky kittens” – will changes to parallel runway operations at Brisbane to route more flights over the water help keep “purring” over residential areas to a minimum?

Nationals senator Bridget McKenzie has called on Qantas to divest from its subsidiary Jetstar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest data shows inflation is going in the wrong direction, foreign-owned wind farm operators receive millions in subsidies. Plus, Senator Bridget McKenzie on Labor's shocking handling of freed foreign criminals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The PM promises to clash with Peter Dutton on nuclear every day until the election, farmers fight back against Labor's live sheep export ban. Plus, Senator Bridget McKenzie on Victoria's infrastructure cost blowouts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Sharri reveals police are investigating Sydney University pro-Palestinian protests, the federal government unveils measures to end domestic violence. Plus, Senator Bridget McKenzie on Labor's handling of the immigration detainee bungle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nuclear energy was given a brief platform on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's Q&A program and was championed by the National Party Senator for Victoria, Bridget McKenzie. "Charged up: WA town to home Australia's biggest battery"; "GV Community Energy"; "Farmers must innovate or risk profits says CSIRO"; "Colbinabbin residents oppose huge solar farm"; "Heat wave in Southeast Asia closes schools, triggers health alerts"; "Dangerous heat kills dozens, closes schools, prompts four-day workweek"; "Peter Dutton calls for government to engage in ‘mature conversation' on nuclear energy"; "Some anglers say Rhode Island's Block Island wind farm has improved fishing"; "Alaska Native community experiments with growing food above the Arctic Circle"; "Australia mining at risk from climate change-fueled drought and heat"; "Mexico proudly controls its energy but could find it hard to reach its climate goals"; "I found a $2,100 EV. Here's how you can, too"; "Great Barrier Reef's worst bleaching leaves giant coral graveyard: ‘It looks as if it has been carpet bombed'"; "Labor's first extinction"; "NSW to announce life extension of Eraring, Australia's largest coal-fired power station"; "A Uniquely French Approach to Environmentalism"; "Saying the stakes could not be higher, Newsom to speak at Vatican climate summit"; "How do we define climate responsibility? Woodside has no answer"; "The Green Gas Lie"; "Repeated periods of heat and drought causing some trees to die – study"; "Hydrogen Offers Germany a Chance to Take a Lead in Green Energy"; "Scotland's leader resigns after conflicts over climate change, gender identity weakened government"; "Heavy Rains Threaten China's Rice as Extreme Weather Grips South"; "European cities are turning to nature-based solutions amid climate crisis"; "Majority of critical minerals face heightened climate risks by 2050, study finds"; "Countries consider pact to reduce plastic production by 40% in 15 years"; "Taxing big fossil fuel firms ‘could raise $900bn in climate finance by 2030'"; "Capital Research Center"; "Kenya flooding: Around 50 killed in villages near Mai Mahiu town"; "PM Update: Records set after highs hit near 90, with more heat expected Tuesday"; "Alaska Native community experiments with growing food above the Arctic Circle"; "New rules will slash air, water and climate pollution from U.S. power plants"; "Ford Hybrids, EVs, Transit Set Records; Q1 Sales Top Industry, Up 7%"; "Climate change and human rights: how a landmark legal victory in Europe could affect NZ": "Republicans want to plant a trillion trees. Scientists are skeptical."; "What kind of diner are you? 6 types of diners who avoid plant-based meat dishes"; "House Republicans pass energy bill to roll back regulation of fossil fuel production"; "Our tall, wet forests were not open and park-like when colonists arrived – and we shouldn't be burning them"; "Carbon Dioxide Levels Have Passed a New Milestone"; "Retired UK GP suspended for five months after climate protests"; "Sugar gums have a reputation as risky branch-droppers but they're important to bees, parrots and possums"; "These European countries could lose more than 30 days of comfortable weather a year by 2100"; "17 fatalities, 736 crashes: The shocking toll of Tesla's Autopilot"; "Drought, food shortages and deadly heat: El Niño has ended but its impacts are still being felt"; "With the clean energy transition, low-income communities fear they'll be saddled with big infrastructure projects, again"; "High Seas Treaty: EU votes to ratify landmark international law to protect oceans"; "Heat Islands and Equity"; "‘A serious risk': Mexican villagers take on cartel-backed avocado farms as water dries up"; "Pre-Bunking Climate Misinformation"; "IRA's Solar for All Program Will Install Nearly 1 Million Systems in US"; "Why dimming the Sun would be an effective tool in the fight against climate change". --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-mclean/message

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Luke Grant & Senator Bridget McKenzie slam the lack of detail around Federal Government's new fuel efficiency standards, saying if it's such a good idea they should release the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senator Bridget McKenzie joined Peter Fegan to discuss the Senate inquiry into Alan Joyce's leadership at QANTAS. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A stunning backflip by the Albanese Government this week after it voted in favour of a UN resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. Plus, Bridget Mckenzie slams UN Women Australia for their weak stance on the events since October 7.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As a special bonus punishment for Patreon subscribers, Serious Danger morphs into That's My Jam - the first and only recap show for Kitchen Cabinet, Annabel Crabb's ABC light entertainment and light propaganda pollie dinner party programme. Emerald and Tom recap the Bridget McKenzie and Peter Dutton episodes, and ponder - Does this show make our politics better or worse? Should we view politicians as people? Is it all a big f-ing joke to these media elites with their Midwinter Balls and Qantas Lounges and Barnaby Joyce calling Patricia Karvelas “PK” and… Ahem. Enjoy! Subscribe on Patreon to support the show and check out all our bonus Patreon eps with guests like Lee Rhiannon, Geraldine Hickey, Max Chandler-Mather, Michael Berkman, Wil Anderson, Cam Wilson, Tom Tanuki and Jon Kudelka, and deep dives into topics like Taylor Swift, THE GIANTS movie and the life of Bob Brown, when Friendlyjordies owned us, war crimes, vaping, psychedelic-assisted therapy, killer robots (with Emerald's sister!), a debrief of the 2022 federal results, whether the Greens are too woke, the 18-year plan for Greens government, whether lawns should be banned, Greens memes, bad takes, Joe Hildebrand's small brain, CPAC, Aussie political sketch comedy, internal Greens party shenanigans, and whether a Greens government would lead to the apocalypse. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU  Links - Kitchen Cabinet full episodes on iView - https://iview.abc.net.au/show/kitchen-cabinet  Tim Dunlop article - https://tdunlop.substack.com/p/kitchen-confidential  Amanda Meade article - https://www.theguardian.com/media/2023/sep/08/annabel-crabb-serves-up-withering-response-over-kitchen-cabinet-critique  Amy McQuire article - https://newmatilda.com/2015/10/29/junk-food-journalism-why-annabel-crabbs-kitchen-cabinet-is-toxic/  Ben Pobjie article - https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/whats-on-tv-wednesday-kitchen-cabinet-is-good-but-may-not-be-good-for-you-20151102-gkoqbn.html  Produced by Michael Griffin Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and Patreon @SeriousDangerAUSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A parliamentary committee is investigating the Australian Government's decision to block extra Qatar Airways flights. The committee aims to compel Transport Minister Catherine King to give evidence, and chair Bridget McKenzie has threatened jail time if former Qantas CEO Alan Joyce doesn't appear. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says it has emerged that Qantas lobbied hard to stop Qatar Airways from increasing their flights. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this podcast episode, the National Anti Corruption Commission has finally opened its doors and already received 44 referrals regarding potential corruption cases, most of which will involve the former Morrison government: secret ministries, questionable land deals, non-existent reports by Barnaby Joyce, Angus Taylor – land, water and forgeries – Bridget McKenzie, Michaelia Cash, Alan Tudge, Linda Reynolds, and Stuart Robert – just to name a few. The new Commission is spoiled for choice, and expected to be busy for a very long time.The Robodebt Royal Commission report was released, consisting of 990 pages and 57 recommendations – and a ‘sealed section' containing referrals for civil and criminal prosecution, which will go to the new National Anti Corruption Commission. The report vindicates those affected by the Robodebt system and highlights the failures of the system over the past five years. It was a scandalous program and should never have been implemented.There is also a significant focus on interest rates, with speculation and debates about their impact on the Australian economy. The Reserve Bank decided to leave interest rates at 4.1%, raising questions about the political motivations behind the decision. And, as usual, the Liberal Party claims credit for the stable rates – even though they've been out of office for 14 months – while criticising Labor when rates go up. They can't have it both ways.The Voice To Parliament campaigns continue, with misinformation, lies, and racism characterising the “no” campaign. Peter Dutton, one of the most nefarious leaders ever of the Liberal Party, faces a crucial byelection in the Queensland seat of Fadden. A poor performance in the byelection may result in the end of Dutton's leadership so, of course, he has made outrageous claims, attacked mining companies and retailers supporting the Voice to Parliament campaign, and criticised Anthony Albanese and the Labor government for their focus on the issue. Apparently, it's also the cause of the rise of the price of milk.These naysayers are hard on the ears, with all of their outrageous lies, racism and misinformation. If only they could sit down, shut up, and listen to Indigenous Affairs minister, Linda Burney, who provided one of the all-time great speeches at the National Press Club.

Brittany Higgins breaks silence on the political saga surrounding her case. Lidia Thorpe accuses Senator David Van of sexual assault. Plus, Bridget McKenzie on a looming recession.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Senator Bridget McKenzie has slammed the government for slashing money from the black spot program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Gleeson hosts The Bolt Report, Labor snubs regional projects to fund urban transport infrastructures, Andrew Phelan talks how Xi Jingpin is tightening his grip on China, plus, special guest Bridget McKenzie.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nationals Leader David Littleproud says he's up for a sensible conversation about climate change policy, but doesn't believe net zero by 2050 needs to be legislated Professing his personal regard for Anthony Albanese, he says that the Nationals are prepared to work constructively with the new government.

... and speaks about her dismay following the Nationals' leadership change from Michael McCormack to Barnaby Joyce, responding to the former leader's comments on Flow about the 'mistake' of the June leadership shift, potentially running against fellow Victorian Nationals former deputy leader and senator Bridget McKenzie, her strong result in Mallee and ... the Flow team's appreciation of her wardrobe

... and her campaign for re-election to the Victorian senate - Nationals Minister for Regionalisation, Regional Telecommunications and Regional Education, Victorian senator Bridget McKenzie paints a stark picture on Labor vs the Coalition's policy on mobile coverage for farmers, safety and regional communities, promotes the Coalition's pledge for a 'wet lab' in Mildura if re-elected to government and improving the number of doctors and GPs in regional Australia through a regional focus on medical training

Nationals Minister Bridget McKenzie says the Coalition won't be distracted by the latest opinion polls, which show Labor up to 14 points ahead two party preferred with less than a fortnight until the election. She says that while voters might not like Scott Morrison, he is the best person to deal with the economic and national security challenges ahead, while Anthony Albanese is not going to be able to stand up to the likes of Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin.

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Will Young joins Nikki Bedi and Richard Coles. The singer, writer and podcaster shot to fame 20 years ago after winning the first series of Pop Idol. Seven albums, four Number One's, 10 million record sales and two Brit Awards later, he is now a leading voice in mental health awareness, particularly in the LGBTQ community. Steve Thompson MBE is a 2003 World Cup winner and has been England's most capped hooker in the sport of rugby union. He was recently diagnosed with early-onset dementia. Harriet Atkinson received an email out of the blue from a stranger, Bridget Mckenzie, to say that she owned a photograph album that she thought belonged to Harriet's family. Jess Gillam shares her Inheritance Tracks: Whole of the Moon by The Waterboys and Stars by Nina Simone Live at Montreux 1976. Paul Hunter is a life-long Aston Villa fan. Back in 1982, Aston Villa beat Bayern Munich to win the European Cup. Around the same time, 16 year old Paul was told he wouldn't amount to anything by one of his teachers. It's the tale of two underdogs triumphing when they'd be written off. Will's book Be Yourself and Happier – The A-Z of Wellbeing – is published by Ebury Spotlight. His album of Greatest Hits is out in May and a UK tour in the autumn.  Steve's book, Unforgettable: Rugby, dementia and the fight of my life is published by Blink Publishing. Would You Bet Against Us? – written and performed by Paul and Told By An Idiot theatre company is at The Birmingham Rep from 19th May until 4th June 2022.

In a major blow for Labor, Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese has tested positive for COVID-19. A senior member from each of the major parties joined RN Breakfast to discuss the impact will this have on the campaign.

The movie, the short by truly effective movie, "Regenerating Australia" came to Shepparton last night (March 11) and was watched and enjoyed by about 50 people. The ABC's 'stats man' Casey Briggs helped people understand more about Australia's recent rains and floods through the story "Understanding the rare weather event that's flooded eastern Australia". And Yale's Climate Connections talks about "How a coal town is preparing for a future without coal". Other Quick Climate Links for today are: "Mothers Out Front: mobilizing for a livable climate"; "How La Niña and climate change 'supercharged' the flooding crisis in NSW and Queensland"; "‘The government pays out every time': Experts call for natural disaster insurance scheme"; "Rising temperatures are posing a threat to our most beloved Aussie animals"; "Govt denies flood funding allocation ‘political'"; "Scott Morrison's tone-deaf leadership is the last thing traumatised flood victims need. Here are two ways he can do better"; "Offshore wind will come to Australian waters – as long as we pave the way for this new industry"; "In the dark, freezing ocean under Antarctica's largest ice shelf, we discovered a thriving microbial jungle"; "From field to store to plate, our farmers are increasingly worried about climate change"; "Whether people prepare for natural disasters depends on how the message is sent"; "Big Oil's actions louder than words"; "How oil companies rebranded deceptive climate ads as ‘free speech'"; "What are conservative commentators saying about the floods and climate?"; "The Dulwich Society"; "Queensland Conservation Council"; "‘It's appalling': Lismore flood response stirs dark memories in Mallacoota"; "Regenerating Australia"; "Understanding the promise and peril of fusion power: Chimera or climate panacea?"; "Supreme Court hears case on EPA GHGs regulation"; "Weather whiplash dominated U.S. winter 2021-2022"; "Global carbon emissions rebounded to highest level in history in 2021"; "US holds biggest ever offshore wind sale along New York and New Jersey coastline"; "Progress of Energy Transition Accelerates in America"; "Wolf experts warn of ‘extremely abnormal' behaviour of animal in Minnesota"; "California weighs naming heatwaves to emphasise their deadly nature as third year of drought looks likely"; "‘Defining moment': how can the US end its dependency on fossil fuels?"; "Putin Is a Fossil-Fuel Gangster. Clean Energy Could Cut Him Off at the Knees"; "Climate Change's Threat to the Glorious Redwood, Both Here and Afar"; "‘Australia Is Getting Harder to Live In': Unending Rain, Growing Floods"; "Wildfires likely to increase by a third by 2050, warns UN"; "In heatwave conditions, Tasmania's tall eucalypt forests no longer absorb carbon"; "Mass starvation, extinctions, disasters: the new IPCC report's grim predictions, and why adaptation efforts are falling behind"; "Millions suffering in deadly pollution ‘sacrifice zones', warns UN expert"; "Can Alberta help solve Europe's energy crisis? It's complicated"; "Unesco to visit Great Barrier Reef as coral bleaching risk rises"; "Washington Post and NPR Ignore the Rural Backlash Against Renewables"; "Bridget McKenzie grilled on Today as anger grows at government flood crisis response"; "The science is settled: The catastrophic result of climate change is playing out in our backyard"; "Sustainable lithium extraction: Taupō's economic future?"; "Mothers of East Los Angeles"; "Earth is overheating. Millions are already feeling the pain."; " NYC Climate Families Coalition"; "Biden Restores California's Power to Set Stringent Tailpipe Rules"; "The physical scars of our warming planet are everywhere"; "Gold used in Italian wedding rings linked to Amazon deforestation"; "Carbon removals and rapid decarbonisation needed to limit global warming to 1.5°C"; "Britishvolt and Aston Martin partner to develop high-performance battery technology"; "Six Months After Hurricane Ida, Recovery for Many In South Louisiana Remains Aspirational While The Risks From Climate Change Increase"; "UN climate change negotiating bloc ejects Russia, condemning its invasion of Ukraine"; "Vanessa Nakate confronts rich world's ministers over loss and damage"; "Mapping vulnerability: why the IPCC's geography of climate risk is contentious"; "China plans huge wind and solar power rollout in Gobi desert"; "Around the world, women are putting their lives on the line to defend the climate"; "Climate change is biggest 'dealbreaker' on popular dating app"; "SEC will consider climate disclosure rules for US companies on March 21 – it's already facing threats of lawsuits"; "Climate change fundamentally affecting European birds, study shows"; "How a hurricane fueled wildfires in the Florida Panhandle"; "How the Clean-Energy Revolution Is Sweeping Through Markets"; "2024 Volkswagen ID Buzz electric microbus revealed: less flower, more power"; "Is This Finally the Year of the Electric Car?"; "US Banks and Asset Managers Fueled Russian Oil For Years. Now They're Silent on Ukraine"; "‘This is a fossil fuel war': Ukraine's top climate scientist speaks out"; "Suddenly, oil companies are upbeat again"; "45M Americans breathing dirty air due to redlining, outlawed 50 years ago: research"; "Coalition canvasses nation's transformation into knowledge economy, society". Enjoy "Music for a Warming World". Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/climateconversations

It has been a chaotic week in federal parliament, with MPs and senators crossing the floor on different issues and threatening to hold the government hostage over vaccine mandates. David Speers joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.

Minister McKenzie has made her landmark speech on what the federal government means by 'regionalisation', wanting population to grow faster in regions than in the capital cities - enabled by water security and energy security, which could include nuclear small modular reactor technology to provide reliable, baseload energy. The Minister also notes thats preserving prime agricultural land from urban sprawl and energy projects is also important - but largely up to the states and councils.

Bridget McKenzie discusses the March For Justice movement across the country. Plus, the Andrews Government is being urged to overhaul its QR Code Check-In System, Peter Strong from the Council of Small Business joins the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week the panel tackles the latest victories for unelected bureaucrats, as Bridget McKenzie takes a hit for the sin of ignoring Departmental advice, and the failed Foreign Interference laws licence snooping and partisan point scoring. Meanwhile the panel wonders how the federal government comes to be funding footy club change rooms in the first place (federalism anybody)? (1:50-10:55) And how Shadow Attorney-General seems to be the only one in Canberra who can get the bureaucracy to act with alacrity (10:55-25:15) And where do the Ministerial changes leave the National Party? (25:15-33:00) Also Scott Morrison shutting the border with China has economic implications for our massive tourism and education sectors; even as the Leninist state in China struggles to contain the crisis. (33:00-46:03) Your hosts Scott Hargreaves and Dr Chris Berg are joined by the IPA's Morgan Begg and Zachary Gorman to answer these questions and dive into their culture picks. This week's picks include the horror film Doctor Sleep, Peter Seamer's Breaking Point, Netflix's new docuseries on the NFL star Aaron Hernandez, Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez, as well as Amanda Hollis-Brusky's novel on The Federalist Society's modern American political history movement, Ideas with Consequences: The Federalist Society and the Conservative. (46:03-1:09:07)   Show Notes: Announcement of Grants; Australia National Audit Office (ANAO) https://www.anao.gov.au/work/request/announcement-grants   Culture Picks: Doctor Sleep; Mike Flanagan https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5606664/ Breaking Point; Peter Seamer https://www.booktopia.com.au/breaking-point-peter-seamer/book/9781760641290.htmlKiller Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez; Netflix https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11475228/   Ideas with Consequences: The Federalist Society and the Conservative Counterrevolution (Studies in Postwar American Political Development); Amanda Hollis-Brusky https://www.amazon.com/Ideas-Consequences-Conservative-Counterrevolution-Development/dp/0199385521

In this episode, Gregg and Jake discuss the past 24 hours of Australian political news including the resignation of Bridget McKenzie, Labor's take on this whole situation and.... where the heck did Barnaby come from!?