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The Honorable Robert Borsak is a repeat guest on the Blood Origins podcast. He is a member of the upper house of the New South Wales Government in Australia and the leader of the Shooters, Fishers, and Farmers Party there. Robbie wanted to have a conversation with Robert on the heels of the Great Australian Pig Hunt, in which the data showcased how great a job hunters were doing both economically and ecologically for the Australian environment and economy. The two discuss hunting policy in NSW from wild (read: feral) horses to wombats and beyond. A fascinating podcast if you are interested in understanding policy implications and hunting advocacy halfway around the world. Get to know the guest: https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/members/Pages/member-details.aspx?pk=54 Do you have questions we can answer? Send it via DM on IG or through email at info@bloodorigins.com Support our Conservation Club Members! Africa Maximum Safaris: https://www.africamaximum.co.za/  Hound & Hare: https://www.houndhare.com/  Camino Real Hunting Consultants: https://www.crhunting.com/  See more from Blood Origins: https://bit.ly/BloodOrigins_Subscribe Music: Migration by Ian Post (Winter Solstice), licensed through artlist.io This podcast is brought to you by Bushnell, who believes in providing the highest quality, most reliable & affordable outdoor products on the market. Your performance is their passion. https://www.bushnell.com  This podcast is also brought to you by Silencer Central, who believes in making buying a silencer simple and they handle the paperwork for you. Shop the largest silencer dealer in the world. Get started today! https://www.silencercentral.com  This podcast is brought to you by Safari Specialty Importers. Why do serious hunters use Safari Specialty Importers? Because getting your trophies home to you is all they do. Find our more at: https://safarispecialtyimporters.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, senior journalist Robert Dougherty discusses military tradition and domestic firearms manufacturing with Robert Borsak, regional communities advocate, NSW Legislative Council member and Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party chairman. The pair take an unconventional, “outside the Canberra bubble” look at national defence readiness, including: The traditional and now evolving role of agricultural communities as key populations for the recruitment of Australian Defence Force personnel, who are already familiar with firearms use and horse riding. The continuing discussion regarding the domestic manufacture of defence weaponry in times of conflict, rather than reliance on international supply chains. Borsak's perspectives on the current federal election and the possibility of current US government strategy making its way to Australia. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team

MARK BANASIAK MLC INTERVIEW IMPACT OF RENEWABLE ENERGY ZONES COMMANDING THE NARRATIVE EPISODE 35 Steven Tripp is joined by the Hon. Mark Banasiak MLC and Emma Bowman to discuss the Parliamentary Inquiry to examine the ‘Impact of Renewable Energy Zones (REZ) on rural and regional communities and industries in New South Wales'. Mark Banasiak was elected to the NSW Legislative Council in 2019 and is a member of the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party. Mark is a passionate recreational hunter, fisher, and outdoor enthusiast. He continually advocates for greater access to public land for recreational activities. Emma Bowman is a fifth generation Dunedoo district farmer, with her family farming in the area for over 200 years. She has a deep connection with the land and rural community that she has been living and working in almost her entire life. Emma's love for her land and community is now threatened by the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone which has engulfed Dunedoo. Mark and Emma discuss the Renewable Energy Zones in New South Wales and why the upcoming Committee is important to highlighting significant issues with these projects, which Energy Co. describes as ‘modern day power stations'. To contact or follow Mark Banasiak MLC, visit: https://www.markbanasiak.com.au https://www.facebook.com/MarkBanasiakSFF To make a Submission or answer the Questionnaire for the inquiry into the ‘Impact of Renewable Energy Zones (REZ) on rural and regional communities and industries in New South Wales', visit: https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/committees/inquiries/Pages/inquiry-details.aspx?pk=3065#tab-termsofreference GET YOUR TICKETS FOR THE UPCOMING 2024 ENVIRONMENT & ENERGY FORUM – GUILDFORD, visit: https://eefguildford.eventbrite.com KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL OUR PODCASTS AND ARTICLES, visit: https://www.commandingthenarrative.com SHOW YOUR SUPPORT for Commanding the Narrative at ‘Buy Me A Coffee' – your support is much appreciated! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/commandingthenarrative TO GET YOUR ‘Commanding the Narrative' merchandise, head to: https://xcandidates.tshirts.net.au CONTACT US BY EMAIL: commandingthenarrative@outlook.com Hosted by: • Steven Tripp - Internationally published political commentator https://x.com/RealStevenTripp https://www.facebook.com/theRealStevenTripp https://spectator.com.au/author/steven-tripp Follow Commanding the Narrative on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4GIXhHBogM1McL5EPGP3DT Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/ExCandidates Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommandingTheNarrative Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commandingthenarrative X: https://x.com/commandthenarra YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@commandingthenarrative Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/commandingthenarrative Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@ExCandidates Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commanding-the-narrative/id1631685864 Please share and spread the word! #AusPol #nswpol #interview #podcast #politics #commentary #narrative #minorparties #libertarian #onenation #uap #liberal #nationals #labor #greens #steventripp #australia #teals #senate #commanding #narrative #CtN #nuclear #energy #agriculture #netzero #renewableenergyzones #newengland #centralwestorana #emmabowman #markbanasiak #shooters #fishers #farmers

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Amber Pedersen's family's multigenerational lifestyle property is located in Yarrabin near Mudgee, NSW. Amber became aware of Ark Energy (Korea Zinc)'s Burrendong Wind Farm proposal, which includes several 250m high turbines towering up to 670m above the level of their house. The proposal also involves conservation-zoned land and koala habitat—Burrendong is an Aboriginal word for koala. Initially, Amber and her neighbors started Burrendong SOS (Save Our Surroundings) through local letterbox drops, which now comprises over 70 landowners, residents, and farmers, representing over 200 family members. Amber discovered that their property is within the 20,000 sq km Central West Orana Renewable Energy Zone, forcing families, farmers, and animals to live within a "modern-day power station" without their knowledge or consent. She joined forces with and became co-secretary of Central West REZist Inc. With several active wind energy proposals and a hydro dam battery proposal on drought-prone land surrounding their property—mostly proposed by foreign-owned multinationals—Amber has taken further action. She helps unite community groups across Australia as an active member of the National Rational Energy Network, holding protests in Tamworth, Sydney, Canberra, and recently at the Dee Why Energy & Environment Forum. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Hon Mark Banasiak MLC, a former teacher, was elected to NSW Parliament in 2019, representing the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party. Mark is also the Chair of the Federation of Hunting Clubs, which is one of the peak bodies representing the Shooters and hunting clubs in New South Wales.  

In this episode, I'm joined by Robert Borsak, the head of the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party. Robert has had a significant impact on the hunting and shooting community, and it was a pleasure to have him on the show. Tune in to get to know Robert better!  

On this episode of hunting connection podcast I have Shooters, Fishers, farmers party South Australian candidate on. He runs a successful ver clinic in South Australia, and has been heavily involved with Greyhound racing. His step into politics has been forced by over regulations being pushed in the greyhound racing industry, like the bans and changes happening in hunting and shooting community's. These emotion based bans and regulations while not regarding the facts. Sit back and enjoy listen to how these have the same threats by the same people 

Dive into a riveting conversation with Andy Wood, straight from Australia. After a two-year hiatus since his last appearance Andy returns to share his unique insights on gun control and politics from an Australian perspective.  In this episode, we explore how gun-related challenges in the US mirror those in other countries, offering a thought-provoking international view on a topic that hits close to home for many. Andy, a former high school music teacher turned full-time political worker for the Shooters Fishers and Farmers Party, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. We discuss the impact of gun laws on society, the balance between safety and rights, and the universal issues surrounding mental health and firearm ownership. Expect a mix of serious discussion, educational moments, and engaging stories in this episode. #FirearmsPodcast #GunControlDebate #InternationalPerspective #ForTheLoveOfGuns #Episode138 #AndyWood #AustralianPolitics #FirearmSafety #SecondAmendment #GunOwnership"   Show Sponsors:      

As of yesterday, there is a new political party in the country: the Farmers Alliance.

The Hon. Robert Borsak, MLC is an elected representative of the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party in the New South Wales Legislative Council. A lifelong hunter and fisher, Robert has been taking the fight to both sides of politics since 2010. His experiences in the often-combative world of politics gives him a unique perspective on how to get things done. He also has one of the best trophy rooms collections we've even seen! Enjoy.

Joe is joined by News Editor of the Irish Farmers Journal, Amy Forde and, Chairman of the ICMSA in Limerick, John Bateman, to discuss the need for political representation for Irish farmers after a survey found that three in four farmers would vote for a farmer's party. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 out of 4 farmers would vote for a new farmers' party, with 2000 farmers surveyed, the future looks bright for an agriculture-focused party. Speaking to Pat on the findings of the survey was Pat O'Toole Political Editor of the Irish Farmer's Journal.

A Ukrainian soldier fights for his country at the age of 60. Says it's better than staying at home. A 20-something hates America. Why? And the Dutch Prime Minister resigns as the Farmers Party starts to take a majority. What does that mean for the rest of Europe and the United States?

Leader of the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party

The One Nation leader is resigning his seat to contest the Legislative Council election in March 2023 in a move to bolster his party's stocks as the Christian Democratic Party folds and Shooters Fishers and Farmers Party struggles to retain its MPs. The former federal Labor leader described as a 'stunt' the opposition leader Chris Minns' call for state parliament to be recalled to debate energy prices - the same day the Albanese Labor government federally recalls politicians to pass its own energy market intervention.

Could the Sporting Shooters Wodonga representative running for the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party be dudded by preference deals delivering the last Northern Victoria seat to the Animal Justice Party? We discuss the situation leading up to the December 13 'button push' by the Victorian Electoral Commission for the state's upper house, and also the creative campaigning involving superhero costumes in the electorate.

Coal communities in his electorate are livid over the shutdown of their industry while native forestry has a dim future as the Shooters Fishers and Farmers Party's eastern Victoria MP says the new compact technology for nuclear energy should be considered in Australia's future energy mix in the rush to renewables away from baseload power like coal and gas.

Steve Karaitiana from Forbes talks about using the springboard of state MP success for the Shooters Fishers and Farmers Party to take up the fight in Canberra, also discussing his heritage as a third generation showman from the boxing tent - and the struggles of homelessness, regional roads and country shows in the Riverina electorate

With the Federal Election just around the corner, tonight the campfire crew speak with Mark Banasiak, Member of the Legislative Council of New South Wales presenting the Shooter, Fishers and Farmers Party. As a keen hunter, past president of his SSAA branch and now an elected representative of hunters, fishers and farmer in NSW, Mark gives us some great insight into the challenges facing our hunting and fishing lifestyle, as well as the importance of a political voice, and how any help we can give goes a long way. Remember, your vote counts, use it wisely. Enjoy Mark, Ian and Jono The Hunters Campfire Crew

Hawkesbury councillor and apiarist Shane Djuric tells Flow listeners in southern NSW the Shooters Fishers and Farmers Party has been delivering in regional electorates and the major parties' conduct is driving voters in the SFF's direction. He expresses concern about indiscriminate use of 1080 poison in regional baiting programs.

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet 'needs a friend, and that friend will be me' Helen Dalton tells Flow listeners, with another by-election imminent and the Liberal-National government plunging into minority, Helen Dalton moves to sit alone as an independent, parting ways with Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party colleagues with floodplain harvesting policy the flashpoint.

Do we really know the full extent of foreign owned water in Australia, and is it acceptable? And is it acceptable for premiers to cancel or restrict the sittings of parliament to avoid scrutiny, or indeed to fail to control the spread of a virus putting country people at risk? All questions the Shooters Fishers and Farmers Party for the NSW state seat of Murray tackles in this interview with FlowNews24

Helen talks about whether she will run for the seat of Farrer (currently held by senior Liberal minister, Sussan Ley) in the next federal election and about the Andrews government bursting the border bubble, now excluding parts of her electorate.

Helen Dalton represents the NSW state seat of Murray, but is contemplating a tilt at federal politics - with, or without, her Shooters Fishers and Farmers Party she told FlowNews24's Rikki Lambert on Tuesday morning. Read more at FlowNews24.com.au https://www.flownews24.com.au/article/helen-dalton-considering-independent-run-at-seat-of-farrer

In this part 2 of a two-part interview with Helen Dalton MP, Member for Murray on FlowFM's Country Viewpoint, Jason Regan chats with Helen about water, particularly flood plain harvesting for Cotton, the contrast between northern and southern NSW on the practice, and the need for a water ownership register in NSW.Catch Episode 1 here: https://www.spreaker.com/user/13944602/cvp6vic

In this part 1 of a two-part interview with Helen Dalton MP, Member for Murray on FlowFM's Country Viewpoint, Jason Regan chats with Helen about the summer harvest, encouraging ABARES data for farmers, and how the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party have got underway for 2021. Catch Part 2 here: https://www.spreaker.com/user/13944602/cvp3vic-1

In Episode 14 behind the Secret Door, Alicia and Frances discuss their views on Election Night 2020. They discuss their disappointment in the count not being more decisive, discuss their opinion that polling may now be obsolete, and (semi-)brag that they were right in believing abortion, the economy, and “law & order” would be big driving factors in how people voted. So how did you feel about Election Night? Were you surprised that it wasn't a landslide? Or were you expecting it to be as close as it is? You can comment, email, or message them to share with them your opinions and ideas. You can reach Alicia and Frances at: Secret Door to the Left on Facebook @secretdoorttl on Instagram @SecretDoorTTL on Twitter secretdoortotheleft@gmail.com Fun Moments: Alicia asks Frances if this is how it feels to be a Democrat in a Red state? None of the people you vote for win. Quick history lesson on LBJ's VP after JFK was assassinated. Both Frances and Alicia blame Ryan for his optimism that the election outcome would be more decisive. Alicia reads a great excerpt from @ThereseOdell's 11/4/20 blog post at FoolishWatcher.com. They discuss why they believe so many people voted for Trump again. Should America move away from a 2-Party system? Should there be parties created based on local interests? Ex.: The Farmers Party; The Steelworkers Party, etc. Alicia tells the story of losing her phone in Walmart and how her wonderful husband helped her find it. Alicia makes a bold claim that she believes that the general population of America are ignorant which explains why so many people voted for Trump. Frances tries to soften this statement. How will the Trump presidency be remembered in history? Episode edited/mixed by @erynbird22 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/secretdoorttl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/secretdoorttl/support

In Episode One of the Business Leaders Breakfast series, Sam sits down with Member for Orange, Phil Donato MP.  Formerly a Police Prosecutor of 16 years, Phillip Donato moved to Orange from Sydney in 2005 with his wife and five sons. Mr Donato was elected as the Member for Orange in 2016 and was the first member of the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party elected to the Lower House of NSW Parliament. He was re-elected in 2019 and is a strong advocate for the Central West. W: https://www.shootersfishersandfarmers.org.au/philip_donato_bio

Michael is joined by Mark Latham, Political commentator, former leader of the Australian Labor Party, One Nation state leader in the upper house, regarding the NSW government’s attempt to freeze the wages of 400,000 public sector workers.   Hoping to save an estimated $3billion, the proposal now seems dead in the water after it failed to secure key support from the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party following a meeting with Treasurer Dominic Perrottet & Finance Minister Damien Tudehope.  

The Uncuckables return for an Easter Thursday night show with David Hiscox, Editor of XYZ, Tim Wilms Editor in Chief of The Unshackled and James Fox Higgins of The Rational Rise. We begin by discussing Alex Mannlet of the ABC's latest attempted investigation into Australia's far-right, which focuses on Fraser Anning's staffers attempts to spread "alt-right" propaganda to get him re-elected. We highlight there is nothing new or scandalous in this article and it relies on information already published by Slackbastard and the White Rose Society. We touch on the "accidental" Notre Dame fire in Paris and how it is symbolic of France and wider Europe's decline due to mass migration and cultural relativism. We provide an Australian politics update where the NSW Upper House result was determined with nationalist parties One Nation and Shooters Fishers and Farmers Party triumphing over mainstream conservative and libertarian parties. We look at Bill Shorten's horror week which occurred due to journalists actually asking tough questions of him. We provide an update on ongoing stories including Israel Folau's sacking from Rugby Australia, Julian Assange's arrest and pending extradition to the United States and Avi Yemini's deportation from the United States on a visa waiver application technicality. The Unshackled Links: https://www.theunshackled.net/ https://www.youtube.com/c/TheUnshackled https://www.facebook.com/TUnshackled/ XYZ Links: https://www.xyz.net.au/ https://www.facebook.com/itsyourxyz Matty's Modern Life Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/mattus52 Matty Rose/XYZ Live https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsVPqW6Mi0XP6hOXTE4sT6g The Rational Rise/James Fox Higgins Links: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdEfsAy6rUDPnm9HwKA_asg https://www.facebook.com/theJFHshow/ http://therationalrise.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Political scientist Andy Marks says: ‘I’d suggest the momentum is with Labor and it hasn’t substantially shifted’. AAP Image/NIC ELLISWe are but a few weeks from a federal election, and the way the wind is blowing may depend on what state you’re in. Trust Me, I’m An Expert – along with Politics with Michelle Grattan – is bringing you state-focused podcast episodes as polling day approaches. To catch up on all the political drama unfolding in NSW, I spoke to political scientist (and self-described political tragic) Andy Marks, who predicted a Labor victory on May 18. “Labor will win this election. I think that’s virtually unquestionable. We’re just not seeing enough movement, even in the polls at this point, in the primary vote level, to say the Libs or the Coalition will hang on. I think this is going to be a Labor victory,” he said. Read more: The myth of 'the Queensland voter', Australia's trust deficit, and the path to Indigenous recognition Take this week’s Newspoll – which appeared to show the gap between the two major parties – with a grain of salt, he said. “Early in April, we saw exactly the same primary vote polling as we saw on the weekend. So, there hasn’t really been a discernible shift. You need to see a gap open up to the degree of around about five or six points, for the Coalition to even look like hanging on. It will stay tight, I think until polling day, but I’d suggest the momentum is with Labor and it hasn’t substantially shifted.” You can read the full transcript below, and hear The Conversation’s chief political correspondent Michelle Grattan talk with experts on the seats and issues to watch in WA and Victoria on the Politics with Michelle Grattan podcast. Production assistance by Tilly Gwinner. Read more: Politics with Michelle Grattan: Caroline Fisher on the spin machines of #AusVotes19 New to podcasts? Podcasts are often best enjoyed using a podcast app. All iPhones come with the Apple Podcasts app already installed, or you may want to listen and subscribe on another app such as Pocket Casts (click here to listen to Trust Me, I’m An Expert on Pocket Casts). You can also hear us on Stitcher, Spotify or any of the apps below. Just pick a service from one of those listed below and click on the icon to find Trust Me, I’m An Expert. Additional audio Kindergarten by Unkle Ho, from Elefant Traks SBS news report ABC news report Image AAP Image/NIC ELLIS Transcript: Andy Marks: I’m Andy Marks, I’m a political scientist and Assistant Vice-Chancellor at Western Sydney University. Sunanda Creagh: So Andy, let’s just catch up on where things are up to in New South Wales. What do you see as the key issues in voters’ minds in New South Wales as polling day approaches? Andy Marks: New South Wales is a strange case. It’s the usual suspects in terms of issues but not in the usual way. So we’re seeing the economy feature but we’re not hearing too much in the way of big ticket reform. We are hearing some of that from Labor of course and it’s not about fiscal performance. That’s not winning votes anymore. It’s about issues like cost of living, it’s about issues like wage stagnation. At the other end, you have issues around negative gearing reform and franking credits which are more at the investment end. So a very unusual take on the economy in terms of elections. The other issues that feature, of course, Labor have made it about health in terms of cancer care and the package they have there. Alternatively, the Libs have sought to bring it back towards security and issues around border protection, of course, that we saw with John Howard coming into the campaign on the weekend. The big sleeper is climate and it’s a sleeper in the sense that it’s coming to the fore from a number of angles. We’re seeing the issue of energy reform come up from industry who are madly seeking coherent energy policy from both sides of the parliament. We’re seeing the issue of the environment played out with issues like Adani, and water, of course, is the big one in terms of agriculture and rural electorates across the country. So there’s three different lenses being applied but they all come up in terms of how both sides address the issue of climate. Sunanda Creagh: You mentioned negative gearing there. Sydney, being the centre of the property boom in Australia, people here seem to be mortgaged up to their eyeballs. Lots of people negatively gearing properties. Do you think that issue might be a decider for some Sydney voters who do take advantage of that policy? Andy Marks: Negative gearing will factor on the minds of many voters, but not in the seats that are pressure cookers, so they’re not going to swing seats. I think, for example, certainly among the retirement community those issues, particularly around the franking credits matter, are of importance. The housing market in Sydney and across the eastern states more broadly is softening anyway ahead of this measure. It’s hard to tie a definitive link to that and the coming reforms, should Labor win government. It’s not an issue that’s going to turn swinging seats, but it will factor into some more rusted-on voters. Sunanda Creagh: And speaking of seats, what do you see as the key seats to watch? Andy Marks: Across New South Wales, I reckon there’s about five that are up for a change. At the outset, I have to say this election won’t be won or lost in New South Wales. It’s most likely Queensland where you have up to eight seats and margins of 4% or less that will decide it. In Victoria, there’ll be some significant movement as well. There’s about five that I’m looking at in New South Wales in terms of potential change. Wentworth, of course, is the big one with the contest between Kerryn Phelps and Dave Sharma. Lindsay, where Emma Husar has been moved aside through misconduct allegations, and you have a contest there and out at Western Sydney. Banks, the immigration minister faces a challenge there on a 1.4% margin. Then we, move into some coastal regional seats. Gilmore, where former ALP president Warren Mundine is running against Labor’s Fiona Phillips. Robertson on the Central Coast which is held by just 1.1% by the Libs, so they’re the ones where I think you can see some movement. Now the exciting stuff, in terms of drama, Warringah, of course, where former PM Tony Abbott is facing a challenge. In Reid, Turnbull-backer Craig Laundy turned that razor thin margin into almost a moderately safe seat for the Libs, and that’s up in play again as well. Sunanda Creagh: You mentioned Gilmore, that’s an area that takes in places like Shoalhaven, Jervis Bay, and some of those Batemans Bay type areas. Tell us, what are some of the issues that will be in voters minds in that area? Andy Marks: Look that’s a difficult one to pick. It’s really a four-way contest. You have a candidate in Warren Mundine who was essentially parachuted in by Morrison. The controversy there, of course, being his former role with Labor. You also have Katrina Hodgkinson, who was a former Nationals New South Wales minister and really reputable individual running against the Labor candidate Fiona Phillips. And Grant Schulz, the Lib turned independent who was passed over by Mundine. So, it’s interesting in the sense that the way the vote splits over the course of the election will be something to watch. It’s really one that’s very uncertain for all of the players. Sunanda Creagh: You mentioned Reid, which takes in Canada Bay, Burwood, Strathfield and is currently held by Craig Laundy for the Liberals. He’s been somewhat of a comparatively moderate voice. What do you think will be the issues there? Andy Marks: Reid is an interesting one. Laundy was an incredibly strong local member and he stood up against his own party’s attempted reforms of the anti-discrimination act. That area was lost to Labor in the recent New South Wales election, due to comments made by the Labor opposition leader around Asians taking jobs. Really retrograde comments on his part. So the momentum probably was with Labor, whether the voters have forgiven the foibles of the state party though will remain to be seen. But, that’s a big loss to the Libs in Craig Laundy moving on. Sunanda Creagh: I wanted to ask you about the seat of Farrer. That’s a regional seat, it takes in places like Hay, Murrumbidgee. Some of those areas around the Murray Darling, the Central Darling. With the seat of Farrer, what do you think of some of the issues there? Andy Marks: Look Farrer is an interesting one - you wouldn’t be talking about an electorate with a 20% plus margin as being one that’s up for grabs, but it is. We saw swings in the state election against the coalition of up to 26% in Murray, 19% in Barwon, and around 37% in Orange. So these rural electorates are very volatile and the issue of water management, of course, is the dominant thread across a seat like Farrer. But it’s a diverse seat. So you have areas like Albury, where unemployment is very high, educational attainment is quite low, economic activity has been suppressed through the drought. So the issues across that electorate are incredibly diverse and equally you don’t have in the New South Wales case we had the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party running against the Nationals quite successfully in three seats. They’re not a consolidated force at the federal level. Really, Farrer’s in play because of the Albury Mayor Kevin Mack, who is running the strongest challenge against Sussan Ley. She’s held onto that seat since 2001 and that’s Tim Fischer’s old seat. So, it should be a sure bet for them. This is suddenly a seat that’s in play. Sunanda Creagh: So you mentioned water being an issue in the seat of Farrer, and certainly that’s shaping up to be an issue across the board. If you believe what you read on social media, suddenly everybody’s talking about water buybacks and we’ve had the big story breaking around the water buybacks issue that involved Barnaby Joyce. I’m interested to know what you think on how that issue may influence voters in the lead up to polling day. Andy Marks: Look, there’s already a bit of disaffection towards the Nationals. I think their own internal troubles around leadership, and the other controversies they’ve had around Andrew Broad and other figures have given weight to the perception that their mind is not on the game. They’ve taken their eye off the ball in terms of the concerns of rural voters. So, that’s why we are seeing such a pronounced reaction against them in some seats. Whether that anger was spent, at the New South Wales election and the earlier Victorian poll remains to be seen. I can’t see a repeat of the swings we saw in the state election here in NSW. But certainly, some very generous margins will be really damaged, I think. Sunanda Creagh: So let’s talk about Warringah where Tony Abbott is facing that strong challenge from independent Zali Steggall, who’s been supported by GetUp! in her campaign. That’s also become a point of contention and a point of attack for her political foes. How do you see things playing out? Andy Marks: Look, there’s no doubt it’s going to be a contest. Zali Steggall will take it down to the wire. People need to be aware though that Tony Abbott loves a fight, shifting him on that margin of over 11% is going to be incredibly difficult. It’s not like Bennelong, for example, where we saw John Howard go as a result of demographic shifts and other factors. And it’s not like Wentworth where, of course, Turnbull stepped aside. A former PM, even one that’s controversial, still attracts some traction among voters. Zali Steggall has done well in opening the debate up into issues that challenge the principles that Tony Abbott’s put forward. So, forcing him to for example to talk more about climate, to talk more about issues where he’s clearly a little uncomfortable, has been a good tactic on her part. Obviously, the work of groups like GetUp! will influence things as well. I just can’t see it shifting. I think Tony Abbott is far too an experienced player to go down without a fight, and this is the guy that loves to be backed into a corner. I might be proven wrong, but I think he’ll just hang on in Warringah. Sunanda Creagh: And you mentioned former PMs, speaking of which, let’s talk about Wentworth. Do you think voters will punish the Coalition for turfing out Malcolm Turnbull? We saw Turnbull’s son, Alex Turnbull actively encouraging people not to vote for the Liberal candidate Dave Sharma. And as it turned out Kerryn Phelps did win that seat. So how will things play out there? Andy Marks: Wentworth is an interesting one. I like to call it the contest for the soul of the Liberal Party. Because really, it’s about whether the party will choose to push forward in a progressive way, or revert more to those hard right tendencies that we’ve seen in recent times. The thing to watch at Wentworth will be whether Phelps has managed to translate in a really short timeframe that protest vote into a base. And that would mean Phelps has to have really strong points of differentiation on issues like climate, immigration and border protection. Which she’s, to a very large extent, done on the latter issue. Whether that’s enough to shift people across for good remains to be seen. That’s one that’s too hard to call. Sunanda Creagh: So, Andy Marks what’s your prediction? Who do you think is going to win this federal election? Andy Marks: Look, Labor will win this election. I think that’s virtually unquestionable. We’re just not seeing enough movement, even in the polls at this point in the primary vote level to see the Libs or the Coalition hang on. I think this is going to be a Labor victory. Sunanda Creagh: Even with Newspoll saying it’s tightening as voting day draws closer? Andy Marks: You have to look again at that primary vote figure. Early in April, we saw exactly the same primary vote polling as we saw on the weekend. So, there hasn’t really been a discernible shift. You need to see a gap open up to the degree of around about five or six points, for the Coalition to even look like hanging on. It will stay tight, I think until polling day, but I’d suggest the momentum is with Labor and it hasn’t substantially shifted. So with the Coalition on 38% and Labor on 37%, I don’t see it shifting sufficiently for there to be a change in the momentum. Sunanda Creagh: Let’s talk about the upper house. What do you see as the issues to watch there? Andy Marks: Look, that’s an interesting one from the New South Wales point of view. Jim Molan, arguably their highest profile senator, finds himself in an unwinnable spot on their ticket. This is largely due to reforms that he instigated, internal party reform. So it’s a big ask therefore for somebody to get up. You know, you’re going to require a quota in excess of 14% of the vote to get a spot. Brian Burston’s the other interesting one. He’s a former One Nation representative, now with Clive Palmer’s outfit, and he’s their parliamentary leader in the house. It’s a very interesting contest there. There’s Doug Cameron, a long-standing senator for Labor, retiring, and Tony Sheldon, the former Transport Workers Union secretary coming in on his spot. Sunanda Creagh: And just lastly, what do you want to say about preferences? Do you think preferences will make a big difference in this election? Andy Marks: Look, there’s no doubt that the question around where the United Australia Party’s preferences flow has been a dominant issue in Queensland. I don’t see it being of sufficient weight to shift the momentum, which again in those marginal electorates, up to eight of them, is all with Labor at the moment. So, it will make things a little trickier to call earlier. But, I still see things going Labor’s way in those key seats. Sunanda Creagh: Any final comments? Andy Marks: Look, this is a contest where New South Wales will provide plenty of action. But it’s not going to be the place where it’s won or lost. But it’s certainly going to be the place of high drama. Sunanda Creagh: Andy Marks, thank you so much for your time. Andy Marks: Thank you.

The NSW Election is all over, and the Coalition Government has been returned for a third term. But is it the landslide victory the mainstream media is claiming? No, of course not: they only just scraped in by one seat, and the National Party lost seats to the Shooters Fishers and Farmers Party. Labor also fared poorly, crashing in the final week with a bit of casual racism, and they will commence their search for answers, and a new leader, very soon.But, there's casual racism and in-your-face racism, and we think our Prime Minister and Home Affairs Minister engage in racism as often as they have breakfast. Luckily for them, the pusillanimous media never calls them out. In the wake of the Christchurch killings, Scott Morrison floundered, and something from 2010 came back to bite him. It seems that in modern Australia, it's more offensive to accuse someone of racism, than the racist act itself. We think it's OK to use the 'R' word, and we'll continue to call out racism wherever we see it.As we move closer to the 2019 federal election, there's only one more shot in the locker for the Liberal-National Party: the 2019 Budget. Will it make any difference to their electoral chances? Probably not. We're very sure the electorate is keen to give the LNP a lesson they will remember for a long time, and not even the slender victory in the NSW Election for their NSW counterparts will make much of a difference either. Their day of reckoning is coming soon.

The NSW Election is all over, and the Coalition Government has been returned for a third term. But is it the landslide victory the mainstream media is claiming? No, of course not: they only just scraped in by one seat, and the National Party lost seats to the Shooters Fishers and Farmers Party. Labor also fared poorly, crashing in the final week with a bit of casual racism, and they will commence their search for answers, and a new leader, very soon.But, there's casual racism and in-your-face racism, and we think our Prime Minister and Home Affairs Minister engage in racism as often as they have breakfast. Luckily for them, the pusillanimous media never calls them out. In the wake of the Christchurch killings, Scott Morrison floundered, and something from 2010 came back to bite him. It seems that in modern Australia, it's more offensive to accuse someone of racism, than the racist act itself. We think it's OK to use the 'R' word, and we'll continue to call out racism wherever we see it.As we move closer to the 2019 federal election, there's only one more shot in the locker for the Liberal-National Party: the 2019 Budget. Will it make any difference to their electoral chances? Probably not. We're very sure the electorate is keen to give the LNP a lesson they will remember for a long time, and not even the slender victory in the NSW Election for their NSW counterparts will make much of a difference either. Their day of reckoning is coming soon.

This week we are joined by Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party state candidate Shane Djuric.

It's a fight for a rapidly vanishing centre, which will make passing bills difficult for whoever wins. Chris Pavlich/Dean Lewins(AAP)We are but weeks away from an election in New South Wales – polling day is on March 23 – and it will be eagerly watched. Not just for the outcome but for the implications for the looming federal election. That’s according to Dr Andy Marks, a political scientist from Western Sydney University, who tells us on the podcast today that this state election outcome may give us some clues on how some global political themes are playing out here in Australia. “It’s not just about state politics. Increasingly the Australian electoral cycles, federally and at the state level, are subject to changes in political dynamics internationally. We’re seeing the erosion of centrist politics around the world […] and that even affects humble New South Wales.” He predicts a weakened Nationals Party will be facing a strong challenge from the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party and that One Nation’s Mark Latham is almost a sure bet to win a spot in the NSW upper house. “I do think you’ll see a minority Coalition government returned but the really interesting play is what happens in the upper house. Currently, the Coalition have to deal with two to three independents or minor parties to get stuff over the line,” said Dr Marks. “I think what we’ll see in the coming parliament is that that the ranks of cross-benchers will expand quite dramatically, up to seven to nine cross-benchers. So that makes negotiations pretty fraught. "This is really going to be new territory,” he said. “We’ve got One Nation returning to the fold. Mark Latham, their number one ticket holder in the upper house, will get in. But potentially they’ll get two seats in the upper house. You’ll have an emboldened Shooters and Fishers Party. "So you really have a really broad field and it’s going to mean negotiating the passage of bills will be pretty difficult.” We also talked about: why East Hills (which takes in suburbs like Panania, Condell Park, the Bankstown aerodrome, Padstow, Revesby and others) is the most marginal seat in NSW how a plan to demolish and rebuild two stadiums turned into a political headache for NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian why Michael Daley, who took over from Luke Foley as NSW Labor leader late last year, is only now just making his mark how local issues in rural seats may end up deciding the fate of the state what it all means as we head into the May federal election. New to podcasts? Podcasts are often best enjoyed using a podcast app. All iPhones come with the Apple Podcasts app already installed, or you may want to listen and subscribe on another app such as Pocket Casts (click here to listen to Trust Me, I’m An Expert on Pocket Casts). You can also hear us on Stitcher, Spotify or any of the apps below. Just pick a service from one of those listed below and click on the icon to find Trust Me, I’m An Expert. Additional audio Kindergarten by Unkle Ho, from Elefant Traks ABC news report on 2GB interview 2GB interview clip. Image: Chris Pavlich/Dean Lewins(AAP)

Queensland Shooters Fishers & Farmers Party Rep Clem Wheatley joins AHP to talk about getting the party registered in QLD, their drafted firearms policy, a consistent media message, and what they can offer the shooters of QLD.

Shooters Fishers & Farmers Party Tasmania candidate Cheryl Arnol joins AHP to discuss issues affecting firearms owners in Tasmania, why she is running for Parliament, and what SFFP Tasmania can offer in representation for gun owners in Tassie.

Bullet Points is your first source for firearms news and information in Australia. Luke's promise of outstanding guests has been fulfilled in the next edition of Bullet Points. Shooters Fishers and Farmers Party Victorian MLC Jeff Bourman joins the programme, and President of Law Abiding Firearm Owners Inc. Chris Howard, but first an interview from the Bathurst arms fair with SUNSW range project chairman Mick Crockford. To ask a question on the show, call tel:1300825548 and select option 4. Mick Crockford the Range Project Chairman for SUNSW. Jeff Bourman - Victorian MLC, Shooters and Fishers and Farmers Party. Chris Howard, President of LAFO Inc. Join Luke Brown every week for honesty, knowledge and motivation.

Kicking off the Bullet Points podcast, we have interviews with: David Brown, Vice President of The Shooters Union of Australia.https://shootersunion.com.au/Representing thousands of Firearm Owners and Enthusiasts across Australia, the Shooters Union is raising your voice and issues at every level of Australian Government. Actively lobbying against the unfair, unreasonable and unconstitutional vilification of firearm owners, the members of the Shooters Union are working towards a co-operative system of effective firearm control.|New South Wales MLC The Hon. Robert Borsak for the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party.http://www.shootersfishersandfarmers.org.au/Originally, the Shooters Party grew out of resentment at the 1992 Firearms Amendment Act. Shooters and hunters felt it was designed to make them the scapegoats for criminal misuse of firearms by others.|Neil Jenkins, Combined Firearms Council of Victoriahttp://www.firearmscouncil.org.au/Representing the political interests of 6 of Victoria's major shooting organisations.|Michael Wild, Vice President of Firearm Owners United Australia.http://www.firearmownersunited.com/|Join Luke Brown every week for honesty, knowledge and motivation

Ever wonder where the term “populist” came from? It came from “Populism,” a nineteenth/early twentieth-century American political movement. Of course the Populists weren’t really the “Populists,” they were the “People’s Party.” But even that isn’t a very good description. It would be better to call them the “Farmers’ Party,” because most of them were farmers. Most, but not all. A lot of them were urban types, and particularly union members. All this and more I learned from Charles Postel and his award-winning book The Populist Vision (Oxford, 2007). The Populists have a bad name (as does Populism, for that matter). It seems that historians erroneously branded them “backward-looking” because most of them were, well, farmers, and farmers are always “backward-looking” don’t you know. Charles does a terrific job of correcting this libel. The Populists were the farthest thing from “backward-looking.” By almost any contemporary measure, they were forward-looking. They favored market rationalization, labor organization, welfare, education, and even the emancipation of women. They also hated the Gold Standard, which is progressive in my book. There were some warts–the Populists generally favored racial segregation, which they viewed as progressive (so did a lot of other folks at the time). But they look pretty good in hindsight. Maybe we need a new People’s Party? Please become a fan of “New Books in History” on Facebook if you haven’t already. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever wonder where the term “populist” came from? It came from “Populism,” a nineteenth/early twentieth-century American political movement. Of course the Populists weren’t really the “Populists,” they were the “People’s Party.” But even that isn’t a very good description. It would be better to call them the “Farmers’ Party,” because most of them were farmers. Most, but not all. A lot of them were urban types, and particularly union members. All this and more I learned from Charles Postel and his award-winning book The Populist Vision (Oxford, 2007). The Populists have a bad name (as does Populism, for that matter). It seems that historians erroneously branded them “backward-looking” because most of them were, well, farmers, and farmers are always “backward-looking” don’t you know. Charles does a terrific job of correcting this libel. The Populists were the farthest thing from “backward-looking.” By almost any contemporary measure, they were forward-looking. They favored market rationalization, labor organization, welfare, education, and even the emancipation of women. They also hated the Gold Standard, which is progressive in my book. There were some warts–the Populists generally favored racial segregation, which they viewed as progressive (so did a lot of other folks at the time). But they look pretty good in hindsight. Maybe we need a new People’s Party? Please become a fan of “New Books in History” on Facebook if you haven’t already. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever wonder where the term “populist” came from? It came from “Populism,” a nineteenth/early twentieth-century American political movement. Of course the Populists weren’t really the “Populists,” they were the “People’s Party.” But even that isn’t a very good description. It would be better to call them the “Farmers’ Party,” because most of them were farmers. Most, but not all. A lot of them were urban types, and particularly union members. All this and more I learned from Charles Postel and his award-winning book The Populist Vision (Oxford, 2007). The Populists have a bad name (as does Populism, for that matter). It seems that historians erroneously branded them “backward-looking” because most of them were, well, farmers, and farmers are always “backward-looking” don’t you know. Charles does a terrific job of correcting this libel. The Populists were the farthest thing from “backward-looking.” By almost any contemporary measure, they were forward-looking. They favored market rationalization, labor organization, welfare, education, and even the emancipation of women. They also hated the Gold Standard, which is progressive in my book. There were some warts–the Populists generally favored racial segregation, which they viewed as progressive (so did a lot of other folks at the time). But they look pretty good in hindsight. Maybe we need a new People’s Party? Please become a fan of “New Books in History” on Facebook if you haven’t already. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices