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Many critics often describe Australia's glaring lack of industrial and economic complexity as a major national security challenge, while others see it as a glass jaw impacting our ability to sustain ourselves in a fight or crisis. So, what is needed? This glaring gap in our national resilience and survivability has increasingly figured in commentary and analysis as the Indo-Pacific emerges as the epicentre of the 21st century's great game between great powers. Increasingly, this issue has also figured strongly in our broader conversations with allies, most notably the United States, which is demanding that allies lift their defence spending to 5 per cent of GDP. Of that total, 3.5 per cent should be spent on military capabilities and the remaining 1.5 per cent on "enabling capabilities", including industrial capacity and infrastructure. With Australia's defence spending in the crosshairs in more ways than one, shadow minister for industry and sovereign capability Andrew Hastie has ramped up his advocacy for Australia to reindustrialise to better enhance its national resilience and long-term economic and industrial capability and competitiveness. Following his recent Anzac oration address to the University of Melbourne's Robert Menzies Institute, Hastie spoke with host Steve Kuper. The pair unpack the unique and intimate relationship between the US and Australia from the perspective of a special forces operator and how that relates to what the United States is now asking of us. As part of this conversation, they discuss the need for a more considered industrial policy, unpacking the key hurdles that are limiting our industrial and economic competitiveness on the global stage and the pressures being faced by the allied industrial base. The pair also unpack the economic and political opportunities that come from being a nation that, as Hastie describes, "makes things again" and how successive Australian governments have failed to capitalise on these opportunities to boost productivity, competitiveness and industrial capacity. Additionally, they examine models of success, what Australia can learn from friends and foes alike, and embracing serious, considered and agile economic reform, including building and rewarding a more risk-accepting culture as a means of propelling the nation forward and finally breaking the shackles of the cultural dominance of tall poppy syndrome. Finally, they also discuss an important and often overlooked question, with Hastie asking: "What sort of country do we want to be?" Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team
What if robots of the future weren't just clever machines, performing tasks in isolation, but trusted teammates you could have a chat with? That could respond naturally to conversational cues and even explain their work? Making this relationship a reality is a focus for Helen Hastie, Professor of Human-Robot Interaction and Head of the School of Informatics at the University of Edinburgh. Helen's career has taken her from developing early dialogue systems - the ancestors of today's generative AI - to working on sophisticated bots that can serve coffee with a side of small-talk, teach struggling kids with empathy, or provide calm and confident decisions as triage nurses. She's also driven some of the UK's flagship robotics initiatives, including as co-lead of the National Robotarium. Talking to Professor Jim Al-Khalili - who reveals he was once told off for rudeness by an early chatbot - Helen explains her hopes for useful, reliable and ultimately trustworthy robots; machines that aren't just in our world but a welcome part of it.
Senior Liberal frontbencher Andrew Hastie spoke with Mark Levy on a host of issues impacting the nation, including the latest drama surrounding the AUKUS deal and how the Coalition can bounce back amid One Nation's rise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What if robots of the future weren't just clever machines, performing tasks in isolation, but trusted teammates you could have a chat with? That could respond naturally to conversational cues and even explain their work? Making this relationship a reality is a focus for Helen Hastie, Professor of Human-Robot Interaction and Head of the School of Informatics at the University of Edinburgh. Helen's career has taken her from developing early dialogue systems - the ancestors of today's generative AI - to working on sophisticated bots that can serve coffee with a side of small-talk, teach struggling kids with empathy, or provide calm and confident decisions as triage nurses. She's also driven some of the UK's flagship robotics initiatives, including as co-lead of the National Robotarium.Talking to Professor Jim Al-Khalili - who reveals he was once told off for rudeness by an early chatbot - Helen explains her hopes for useful, reliable and ultimately trustworthy robots; machines that aren't just in our world but a welcome part of it. Presented by Jim Al-Khalili Produced by Lucy Taylor A BBC Studios production
Andrew Hastie has criticised Anthony Albanese for being late to the party over the PM's comments regarding a possible revival of the local car manufacturing industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What does it mean to truly take the reins of your life?In this soulful conversation, Jocelyn shares how working with horses opens a path to self-awareness, emotional healing, and deep inner leadership. From mindful presence and “cowgirl confidence” to understanding the body's signals and releasing stored trauma, this episode is an invitation to come back into connection—with yourself.Because sometimes the way forward…is to pause, listen, and gently reclaim your reins.
Shadow Industry and Sovereign Capability Minister Andrew Hastie spoke with Mark Levy about the controversy involving the Albanese government following the return of ISIS brides.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phillip Coorey on the first year of the Albanese’s government’s second term, what’s happening with property taxes and how the biggest loser in the budget will be Gen X. This podcast is sponsored by Westpac Further reading:Prime minister arrests popularity decline, One Nation plateaus: pollAnthony Albanese’s handling of the petrol crisis has improved his personal ratings and is helping to prop up Labor’s vote.Anthony Albanese sees the populist writing on the wallAs Labor prepares for a Hastie-led opposition, the PM is ready to break promises so Labor can court younger voters and save it from the parties of grievanceCGT change to tax existing investments based on length of ownershipThe Albanese government plans to transition investors to a new capital gains tax regime through a hybrid grandfathering system.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Shadow Defence Minister and former SAS commander Andrew Hastie spoke with Mark Levy and addressed the latest involving Ben Roberts-Smith.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we debate the merits of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s national address before getting stuck into what’s happening with the budget. With the world in a bit of a shambles, we found it interesting that the PM hasn’t totally killed off the idea of reforms in the budget to things such as capital gains tax and negative gearing. But, as our guest and senior economics correspondent Shane Wright says, this is the most difficult budget to piece together since the response to the global financial crisis in 2008. Finally, host Jacqueline Maley and chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal talk about a fascinating interview Andrew Hastie gave recently.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we debate the merits of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s national address before getting stuck into what’s happening with the budget. With the world in a bit of a shambles, we found it interesting that the PM hasn’t totally killed off the idea of reforms in the budget to things such as capital gains tax and negative gearing. But, as our guest and senior economics correspondent Shane Wright says, this is the most difficult budget to piece together since the response to the global financial crisis in 2008. Finally, host Jacqueline Maley and chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal talk about a fascinating interview Andrew Hastie gave recently.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Andrew Hastie has categorically denied having Malcolm Turnbull as a mentor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The PM leaves the door open to halving fuel excise temporarily, Victoria and Tasmania make public transport free. Plus, Hastie calls out Donald Trump over the Iran War.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Hastie warns Australians are losing faith in the US-Australia alliance; Pentagon reportedly preparing for weeks long ground operation in Iran; And in the NRL, Penrith's Mitch Kenny receives one-game ban ahead of Good Friday blockbuster.
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This week, as fallout from the US-Israel war on Iran continues, the fuel crisis hit Australian hip pockets harder than ever before. Meanwhile the Liberal party faces its own existential reckoning: voters moving further right towards One Nation. Political editor Tom McIlroy speaks to the shadow minister for industry and sovereign capability, Andrew Hastie, about Australia's response to the global fuel shock, why he thinks we need to reindustrialise and his vision for the Liberal party's response to One Nation
This week, as fallout from the US-Israel war on Iran continues, the fuel crisis hit Australian hip pockets harder than ever before. Meanwhile the Liberal party faces its own existential reckoning: voters moving further right towards One Nation. In this replay of the Guardian's Australian Politics podcast, political editor Tom McIlroy speaks to the shadow minister for industry and sovereign capability, Andrew Hastie, about Australia's response to the global fuel shock, why he thinks we need to reindustrialise and his vision for the Liberal party's response to One Nation
Opposition Deputy Leader Andrew Hastie has called out US President Donald Trump and his administration's decision to attack Iran, telling Mark Levy it has left Australians struggling.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Shadow Industry Minister Andrew Hastie spoke with Mark Levy and offered his perspective on the rise of One Nation, rising fuel prices across the country, and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, I'm joined by Morgan Hastie, also known as The Logo Lassie, a Scottish designer and university graphic design student to talk all about balancing freelancing and student life.Morgan and I talk all about what it's like balancing freelancing with brands all over the world and getting her degree.The Creative Confession® we're discussing: "I'm a student and I want to build my own business but I have no idea where to start. I thought my course would help me prepare for the “real world” but I do not want to go into a studio ”CONNECT WITH MORGAN:Morgan's InstagramMorgan's Website✷ Ready to share your story, opinions or those questions you feel like you can't ask? Submit your own Creative Confession® hereCONNECT WITH ROBIN:✷ Get Design Freebies here✷ Follow Robin on Instagram hereEnjoying the podcast? Please drop a quick review! It helps more creatives find it!
Wednesday Headlines: Identity of man accused of attempted Invasion Day bombing revealed, Angus Taylor unveils his front bench, landmark report finds 70% of Australian university students and staff have experienced racism, private health insurance costs to increase by biggest margin in ten years, American civil rights legend Jesse Jackson dies and Aussie pubs thriving as cafes call it quits. Deep Dive: Terror attacks and the people accused of committing them will almost always elicit a strong response from the community – ranging from anger to outright hatred. When emotions are high and public anger is intense, what does it take for a barrister to put aside personal feelings to represent a client? In this episode of The Briefing, Chris Spyrou sits down with barrister Greg Barnes SC to chat about the ethics, pressures, and principles of defending the most reviled accused in our justice system. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpodInstagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @TheBriefingPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The federal Liberals have dumped Sussan Ley - but is little-known new leader Angus Taylor going to be himself rolled by Andrew Hastie? Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Joshua Burton. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Trump regime has lost the plot. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem held a press conference filled with horrifying propaganda in which she lied about Alex Pretti, the man murdered in Minneapolis today by ICE. Alex Pretti killing in Minneapolis by federal agents: what we know so far. ICE officers detain five-year-old Minnesota boy as he arrives home from preschool. Minneapolis family, six children tear gassed after they were caught in clash between ICE and protesters. Trump's Chilling Weaponization of Confidential Government Records. $1 Billion in Cash Buys a Permanent Seat on Trump's 'Board of Peace'. Trump's Greenland U-turn was spectacular. The lesson for Europe: strongmen understand only strength. Labor's hate laws pass despite a divided Coalition. Senior Nationals quit frontbench after defying shadow cabinet on hate speech laws. 'It's moving': Hastie's supporters hit the phones in first signs of leadership challenge. Liberals wait on Hastie-Taylor decision before challenging Sussan Ley's leadership. Victoria police revokes powers to allow warrantless pat-downs across inner Melbourne. Tour website's AI sends visitors to Tasmanian sites that do not exist. 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 @UnnaturalShow Instagram: @JorgeTsipos @UnnaturalShow Threads: @tom.heath @JorgeTsipos @UnnaturalShow
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Liberal MP Andrew Hastie's push for tougher migration settings condemned; a deadly earthquake hits Mexico; and in the A-League, Victory celebrates four wins in a row.
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Liberal MP Andrew Hastie spoke with Mark Levy and offered up his unique perspective into the latest drama involving Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke and the return of ISIS brides to Australia. Hastie, a former SAS commander, offered up his view on the saga and how it impacts him, having served overseas in the fight against ISIS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
He opposes high immigration, net zero, late-term abortion and same-sex marriage - but Andrew Hastie is now the preferred leader of many Liberal moderates. What’s going on? You can read more about this story, plus see photos, videos and additional reporting, on the website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Joshua Burton. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, Stephanie Coombes and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Liberal MP Andrew Hastie spoke with Mark Levy and offered his response on the Coalition's Net Zero approach and the doubts surrounding Sussan Ley's position.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s been a rather torrid week for the Coalition, with yet more messy fighting over whether it will dump its commitment to Australia achieving net zero emissions by 2050. This was followed by controversial comments by former frontbencher Andrew Hastie on late-term abortions. Today’s guest is Senator Jane Hume, a Liberal moderate, joining chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal and host Jacqueline Maley.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s been a rather torrid week for the Coalition, with yet more messy fighting over whether it will dump its commitment to Australia achieving net zero emissions by 2050. This was followed by controversial comments by former frontbencher Andrew Hastie on late-term abortions. Today’s guest is Senator Jane Hume, a Liberal moderate, joining chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal and host Jacqueline Maley.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The member for Goldstein, Tim Wilson, is a guest on the podcast this week during a very interesting time for the Liberal Party. Last week, home affairs spokesman Andrew Hastie quit the front bench, followed by infighting and internal leaking.Wilson talks about his relationship with Hastie and the former frontbencher's 'fraught' decision to step back, and where the party's soul-searching could possibly lead.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The member for Goldstein, Tim Wilson, is a guest on the podcast this week during a very interesting time for the Liberal Party. Last week, home affairs spokesman Andrew Hastie quit the front bench, followed by infighting and internal leaking.Wilson talks about his relationship with Hastie and the former frontbencher's 'fraught' decision to step back, and where the party's soul-searching could possibly lead.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's Senate estimates week in Canberra but all eyes are on Liberal MP Andrew Hastie, the former SAS soldier with leadership aspirations. Nour Haydar talks to the political editor, Tom McIlroy, and political reporter Krishani Dhanji about Hastie's recent resignation to the backbench, the pressure that puts on the opposition leader, Sussan Ley, and how close we are to a leadership spill
Andrew Hastie has been seen as leadership material ever since he entered the parliament a decade ago.But are his right-wing beliefs, which have brought the likes of Nigel Farage to prominence in the UK, attractive to enough voters here? Today, Tony Barry, a former Liberal Party strategist and director at RedBridge Group, on Andrew Hastie's resignation from the Coalition front bench, and whether it's a move that will pay off.
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Liberal MP Andrew Hastie's hardline rhetoric on migration and manufacturing have led many to question whether the opposition frontbencher plans to pull his party to the right and go for the leadership. Guardian Australia political reporter Dan Jervis-Bardy speaks to Nour Haydar about the rise of the SAS soldier turned politician and if he could be successful in importing US-style politics to Australian shores
In their penultimate episode for the year, Barrie Cassidy and Tony Barry unpack an eventful week at the UN and look at how Australia is dealing with a new reality with the United States. They also discuss Andrew Hastie pulling the Liberal party to the right and why politicians need to court social media influencers if they want to increase their vote
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Compassion, care, support – the heartwarming buzzwords thickly sprinkled over the social media and websites of the Rapid Relief Team and the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church. But where is the compassion when the cameras are turned off and the press has gone home? Former members of the PBCC speak out about the callous and demeaning treatment meted out to them by the cult, whose private cruelty greatly exceeds their public displays of carefully stage-managed “compassion”. Investigator Damian Hastie joins us to expose a scandal at the Exclusive Brethren's new London Gospel hall and takes us through his website to answer all your questions.Link for Insiders- https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/rcjso4tvw6cd4nqbmmntn/45000-145.mp4?rlkey=s4a19nxpiomx5yooh3kaq6o7h&st=sefhnk3h&dl=0Link to Articles-Scotland Police- https://www.pressreader.com/uk/the-sunday-post-newcastle/20250831/281805700048104?srsltid=AfmBOoqHK0UA4yHQ6BJM7FaIHRDDoQCvBxSYRS_PXIBR_vhvtgyLCgiOFire Brigades Union bans RRT https://www.fbu.org.uk/policies/2022/fire-service-provisionfire-ground-cateringCanadaland Article- https://www.canadaland.com/plymouth-brethren-christian-church-members-under-rcmp-investigation-for-alleged-sexual-abuse-in-saskatchewan/Brethren Exposed website link- https://www.brethrenexposed.com/RRT website- truthaboutrrt.comTo share your story or be a guest on the show, email info.getalife@proton.meGet a Life Paypal donations -https://www.paypal.me/getalifepodcastGet a Life GoFundMe-https://gofund.me/614bcd06PayPal link for USA- https://www.paypal.com/pools/c/8Tz4n35OJ8Olive Leaf Network- https://oliveleaf.network/Thinking of Leaving Pamphlet and resources - https://oliveleaf.network/resources/Link to Anchor/Spotify- https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/G6sjHA2xHwbPreston Down Trust Decision-http://www.charitycommission.gov.uk/media/591398/preston_down_trust_full_decision.pdfAberdeen incident- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1riImgAqwaqGwjYq6vRQIr4_jscJA0eQN/view?usp=sharingIf we walk in the light letters-https://drive.google.com/file/d/14WlgJladl1r95YGxW0FbZ0prYfjlg7FU/view?usp=sharingAdmin/Legal email address:stouffvillelegal-gal@protonmail.comOffice address:22 Braid BendStouffville ONL4A 1R7#plymouthbrethrenchristianchurch #pbcc #abuse #church #cult #religion #trauma #religioustrauma #sexualabuse #mindcontrol #brainwashing #conversation #exmembers #exposingtruth #expose #exposure #whistleblower #getalifepodcast #getalife #podcast #rules #strict #exclusivebrethren #brucehales #BruceHales #BDH #BruceDHales #UniversalBusinessTeam #UBT #RRT #RapidReliefTeam #Aberdeen #OneSchoolGlobal #OSG #johnhales #shutup #withdrawnfrom #worldly #excommunicate #assemblydeath #christiansect #christiancult #canadiancult #canadiansect #sect #worldwidesect #worldwidecult #cultescape #cultescapestory #bully #bullying #brokenfamily #awareness #cultescape #cultandculturepodcast #cultescapee #cultescapeer #cultescapeeinterview #askingforhelp #unispace
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