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Nick Cater – columnist at the Australian and senior fellow at the Menzies Research Centre – returns to The Brendan O'Neill Show. Nick and Brendan discuss Australia's first ‘post-truth' election, the withering of the mainstream parties and the growing alienation of the working classes. Order Brendan O'Neill's After the Pogrom now from:

Vatican announces death of Pope Francis, 12 days till the Federal election, “Labor is the blame for cost-of-living crisis”. Plus, Freya Leach from the Menzies Research Centre joins the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are Australians feeling poorer despite their wages increasing? Shadow Finance Minister Jane Hume sat down with the MRC's Centre for Youth Policy Director Freya Leach to discuss why Gen Z in particular are feeling the pain of Australia's cost of living crisis.Senator Hume also shuts down misconceptions that the Coalition's Super for Housing policy will rob potential home buyers of their retirement funding and explains why lifting labour productivity is critical to lifting the standard of living. Sign up to the Menzies Research Centre's weekly newsletter: https://www.menziesrc.org/email

One of the world's most recognisable former statesmen dropped by the offices of the Menzies Research Centre in December to record a bonus podcast with our very own Freya Leach.To mark the recent publication of his new memoir, Unleashed, Boris Johnson sat down with Freya to discuss the reasons behind some of his signature policy positions, from Brexit to his strident support for Ukraine.Boris Johnson also reveals the Australian influence behind his route to the UK prime ministership and explains why he's optimistic about a second Trump presidency.Unleashed is available to purchase here: https://www.menziesrc.org/book-shop/unleashedSign up to the Menzies Research Centre weekly newsletter here: https://www.menziesrc.org/email

Freya Leach, Director of the Centre for Youth Policy, is joined by Erica Komisar in this bonus episode of the Menzies Research Centre podcast, recorded on the sidelines of the ARC conference in Sydney. Erica is a psychoanalyst who brings fresh insights on how we can better raise our children. Her main work focuses on exposing the link between institutionalised childcare and the rising rates of mental health issues among young people like anxiety, depression, personality disorders, and ADHD. Read Freya's recent editorial on rethinking childcare and suggested policy proposals for strengthening the family unit: https://www.menziesrc.org/latest-research/rethinking-childcareSign up to the weekly newsletter: https://www.menziesrc.org/email

C'est l'un des pays qui accueille le plus d'étudiants étrangers au monde : ils sont près d'un million et représentent une source considérable de revenus pour les universités, parfois jusqu'à 40% de la population estudiantine. Accusés d'aggraver la crise du logement, le gouvernement a décidé de réduire significativement le nombre d'étudiants étrangers au risque de plonger dans la tourmente le secteur de l'éducation tertiaire, poids lourd de l'économie du pays pesant plus de 30 milliards d'euros. De notre correspondant à Sydney,Vaches à lait pour les uns, boucs émissaires pour les autres, les étudiants étrangers sont actuellement en Australie au cœur de toutes les discussions. Ils représentent à eux seuls la moitié de tous les immigrés arrivés en Australie en 2023. Ils sont pointés du doigt par certains, qui les estiment responsables de la forte tension sur le marché immobilier. Les loyers ont en effet augmenté de près de 10% en un an dans les grandes villes du pays et la part des logements vacants, à Sydney par exemple, est inférieure à 1%.Mais pour le spécialiste de l'immigration Abdul Rizvi, le rôle joué par les étudiants étrangers dans cette crise est largement surévalué. « Les étudiants, en général, vivent dans des résidences étudiantes, près des universités, pas dans les banlieues pavillonnaires où la tension est la plus forte sur le marché de la location. Donc oui, ils participent à la pression sur le marché immobilier, mais les accusations à leur encontre sont exagérées. »Pourtant, le gouvernement a décidé, il y a quelques mois, de plus que doubler le prix des visas étudiants et d'exiger désormais que ces derniers disposent d'au moins 18 000 euros sur leur compte en banque pour obtenir un titre de séjour. Il compte par ailleurs instaurer des quotas et limiter à 270 000 le nombre de visas délivrés l'année prochaine, soit une baisse de plus de 15% par rapport à 2023.Les emplois menacés dans le secteurUne catastrophe dont les conséquences se font déjà sentir d'après Luke Sheehy, le président de Universities Australia, qui représente la filière : « Le gouvernement a déjà délivré 60 000 visas de moins au cours des six premiers mois de l'année, ce qui menace 1 400 emplois dans le seul secteur universitaire. Et les quotas annoncés auront un impact sur d'autres emplois. »Plusieurs universités ont d'ores et déjà annoncé des pertes de plusieurs centaines de millions de dollars et des centaines de suppressions de postes dans l'enseignement et la recherche. Par ailleurs, certains regrettent que le débat n'ait porté que sur l'immigration et pas sur l'éducation, alors qu'elle est directement concernée. C'est le cas par exemple de Nico Louw, chef économiste du Menzies Research Centre : « Dans certaines filières universitaires, il y a 70, 75, voire 80% d'étudiants étrangers, ce qui abaisse la qualité de l'éducation dispensée. Nous pensons que plutôt qu'un quota global, il faudrait fixer des limites par cursus, ce qui permettrait de régler les deux problèmes à la fois, celui de l'éducation et de l'immigration. »Plusieurs témoignages de professeurs soulignent en effet que face à certains étudiants étrangers au niveau d'anglais faible, ceux-ci ont tendance à simplifier leurs cours. Cette proposition de quotas par filière avait été faite par une commission sénatoriale, Mais elle n'a finalement pas été retenue par le gouvernement, qui compte faire voter ces nouveaux quotas au Parlement à la mi-novembre.

Luke Grant discusses the news topics of the week with Director of the Centre for Youth Policy at Menzies Research Centre and former candidate for Balmain, Freya Leach. Listen to Luke Grant live on air from 9am Saturday & Sunday on Weekends with Luke Grant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Director of the Centre for Youth Policy at the Menzies Research Centre and former Liberal candidate for Balmain, Freya Leach joins Luke Grant to discuss the major issues of the week. Listen Live Saturday-Sunday from 9.00am - 1.00pm on 2GB.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Freya Leach, Director of the Centre for Youth Policy at Menzies Research Centre, joins John Stanley for News Hour. Listen Live Monday-Thursday from 8pm-12pm on 2GB/4BC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are joined by the Liberal Member for Willoughby in the NSW Legislative Assembly, Tim James MP. Tim is also the Shadow Minister for Fair Trading, Work Health and Safety and Building.   Tim is a husband and father of three and one of the few politicians that has not only spent their life in their community, but also enjoyed a career in the public sector in both law and business.   Tim has a solid grasp on policy, having previously served as the Executive General Manager at the Menzies Research Centre, the think-tank for the Liberal Party. He also gained valuable political experience as an electorate officer with both Joe Hockey MP and former Prime Minister, the Hon. John Howard. He was also the Chief of Staff for the Hon. Anthony Roberts MP.   Having recently returned from London, where he attended the Alliance for Responsible Leadership (ARC) conference, Tim shares his experiences and insights from the event. We also discuss the recent Voice referendum, the response to COVID-19, housing affordability and importantly the current state of the Liberal Party.   Tim also advocates for the return of the mighty North Sydney Bears to the NRL Premiership in an interview that is not to be missed.   Please follow or contact Tim James MP at: https://www.timjamesmp.com.au https://twitter.com/timothycjames https://www.facebook.com/TimJamesMP https://www.instagram.com/timjames.mp   SHOW YOUR SUPPORT for the ExCandidates at ‘Buy Me A Coffee' – Donate or Sign up for our Membership https://www.buymeacoffee.com/excandidates   Hosted by: ·        Adam Zahra - One Nation candidate for Macarthur (Federal) and Campbelltown (NSW) https://twitter.com/AdamZahra2023 https://www.instagram.com/zahra4campbelltown   ·        Steven Tripp – Former candidate for Warringah https://www.facebook.com/RealStevenTripp https://twitter.com/RealStevenTripp https://spectator.com.au/author/steven-tripp Follow us on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4GIXhHBogM1McL5EPGP3DT Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/ExCandidates Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ExCandidates Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/excandidates Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExCandidates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@excandidates Gab: https://gab.com/ExCandidates Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/excandidates Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@Excandidates Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ex-candidates/id1631685864   Please share and spread the word!   #AusPol #nswpol #interview #podcast #politics #commentary #housing #housingaffordability #thevoice #nsw #willoughby #timjames #liberalparty #liberal  

Nick Cater – Australian author, broadcaster, columnist and senior fellow at the Menzies Research Centre – returns to The Brendan O'Neill Show. Nick and Brendan discuss the Aussie establishment's meltdown over the ‘Indigenous Voice to Parliament' referendum, the racism of identity politics, and why renewables can't power the world.  Order Brendan O'Neill's A Heretic's Manifesto now from:

The Charles Perry Lecture in Melbourne Evangelical History 2023God, Menzies and Christian Public EngagementDescriptionThis lecture will highlight the evangelical formation of Sir Robert Menzies, Australia's longest serving Prime Minister, and explain how this Christian formation impacted Menzies's public engagement in Melbourne and beyond.Click here to read the edited transcript published by the ABC for this lecture.Speaker:David Furse-Roberts is a Research Fellow at the Menzies Research Centre and works for a Member of the NSW Parliament. He is the author of God & Menzies (2021) & The Making of a Tory Evangelical (2019). He is also the editor of Menzies in his own Words (2020), Abbott: The Defining Speeches (2019), Howard: The Art of Persuasion (2018) & Menzies: The Forgotten Speeches (2017).David has written opinion pieces and articles for Quadrant, ABC Religion & Ethics, Eternity News, Spectator Australia and Lucas: An Evangelical History Review. David holds a PhD in History from The University of New South Wales and completed part of his candidature at the University of Edinburgh in the UK. He has presented papers at history conferences in Australia, the UK and the US. David enjoys reading, writing, cycling, bushwalking and quality time with family and friends.Ridley Chapel PodcastBe sure to check out our Ridley Chapel Sermons Podcast through this link: https://ridleychapel.transistor.fm/DonateThis podcast is made possible through the generous donations of our alumni and supporters. We welcome your partnership with us in our mission of equipping men and women for God's mission in our rapidly changing and increasingly complex world. If you'd like to contribute to our work, you can donate by clicking this link if you wish to donate: https://www.ridley.edu.au/donate/

Special EditionThis is a special edition of the Ridley College Podcast.David Furse-Roberts is the Research Fellow at the Menzies Research Centre and also our guest speaker for the upcoming Charles Perry Lecture in Melbourne Evangelical History.Faculty member Rhys Bezzant had the opportunity to interview David where they chatted about child protection laws in nineteenth-century England, Menzies's early spiritual formation, and the importance of studying evangelical history.About David Furse-RobertsDavid Furse-Roberts is a Research Fellow at the Menzies Research Centre and works for a Member of the NSW Parliament. He is the author of God & Menzies (2021) & The Making of a Tory Evangelical (2019). He is also the editor of Menzies in his own Words (2020), Abbott: The Defining Speeches (2019), Howard: The Art of Persuasion (2018) & Menzies: The Forgotten Speeches (2017).David has written opinion pieces and articles for Quadrant, ABC Religion & Ethics, Eternity News, Spectator Australia and Lucas: An Evangelical History Review. David holds a PhD in History from The University of New South Wales and completed part of his candidature at the University of Edinburgh in the UK. He has presented papers at history conferences in Australia, the UK and the US. David enjoys reading, writing, cycling, bushwalking and quality time with family and friends.----------------------- Thank you for listening to the Ridley College Podcast, brought to you by Ridley College. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing and liking our podcast.Ridley Chapel PodcastBe sure to check out our Ridley Chapel Sermons Podcast through this link: https://ridleychapel.transistor.fm/DonateThis podcast is made possible through the generous donations of our alumni and supporters. We welcome your partnership with us in our mission of equipping men and women for God's mission in our rapidly changing and increasingly complex world. If you'd like to contribute to our work, you can donate by clicking this link if you wish to donate: https://www.ridley.edu.au/donate/

In this special edition of the Menzies Research Centre Watercooler podcast, Senator Jacinta Price joins Freya Leach to address the concerns of young Australians about enshrining an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice in the Constitution.Senator Price, known for her work on Indigenous issues, provides her insights as a Shadow Minister for Indigenous Affairs. The episode delves into the distinction between constitutional recognition for Indigenous Australians, which has had bipartisan support since 2007, and an institutionalised Voice. This informative conversation sheds light on the ongoing debate surrounding Indigenous representation.Presented by David Hughes, Executive Director of Menzies Research Centre.Timeline:[00:01:25] Constitutional recognition and the voice.[00:04:23] Racism in Australian society.[00:09:59] The voice being legally risky.[00:13:27] The voice and family diversity.[00:16:28] Migrant community concerns.[00:20:07] Racial heritage and Indigenous disadvantage.[00:24:09] Democracy and the Uluru Statement.[00:29:59] Concerns of Indigenous Australians.[00:34:02] Land Rights Act reform.[00:36:26] Guilt and responsibility of colonisation.[00:40:50] Everyone has a right.[00:45:17] Human stories and hardships.[00:49:29] The most divisive referendum.Subscribe to the Watercooler newsletter: https://www.menziesrc.org/mailing-listSupport these podcasts by becoming a paid subscriber from just $10 a month: https://www.menziesrc.org/subscribe1Email David or Freya: watercooler@menziesrc.org

In the True Believers podcast series, Nick Cater revisits the 1954 We Believe statement which attempted to articulate the key Liberal Party virtues.In this episode, he is joined by Australia's 28th Prime Minister, The Hon Tony Abbott, AC, to discuss the influence of government policy on character, individual freedom and the confidence needed to resist the accepted wisdom of our day.Nick Cater is Senior Fellow at Menzies Research Centre. Email us: watercooler@menziesrc.orgSupport these podcasts by subscribing to the Menzies Research Centre from $10 a month: www.menziesrc.org/subscribe1Make a tax-deductible donation today: www.menziesrc.org/donate[00:02:33] Liberalism and Australian values.[00:04:35] Climate change and leadership.[00:09:00] Elections and climate change.[00:14:38] Welfare and Indigenous communities.[00:19:34] Fundamental virtues and dystopian dysfunction.[00:25:41] The millennial bug.[00:28:56] Censorship and Free Speech.[00:34:39] Renewable energy and unintended consequences.[00:37:09] Peak insanity and cultural self-loathing.[00:41:06] Australian citizenship and equal rights.Former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott delves into the essence of Australian Liberalism and identifies two key elements: a preference for freedom and a deep pride in the country. He emphasises that these aspects form the foundation of the Liberal Party's values and beliefs.Abbott explains that the preference for freedom is a fundamental principle of Australian Liberalism, encompassing individual liberty, limited government intervention, and personal responsibility. This freedom extends to both economic aspects, such as free markets and minimal regulation, and personal aspects, including individual rights and civil liberties.Abbott underscores the significance of a deep pride in the country as a defining characteristic of Australian Liberalism. This pride stems from a genuine love and appreciation for Australia's history, culture, and achievements. It reflects a sense of patriotism and a desire to safeguard and promote the nation's interests.For Abbott, these two elements of Australian Liberalism work in harmony. The preference for freedom allows individuals to pursue their own goals and aspirations, while the deep pride in the country fosters a sense of unity and collective identity. He suggests that this combination of freedom and pride forms the basis for a successful society and should be embraced by the Liberal Party.

On this week's podcast: Is the Indigenous Voice Australia's Treaty of Waitangi moment? There are differences. If the forthcoming referendum is successful, how will it affect government and life in Australia? The debate is splitting the country. If passed, the Voice will likely lead to separatism and bitterness, not reconciliation. From the Menzies Research Centre and The Australian, Nick Cater analyses the threats and any benefits there may be. Also, the Australian Communications and Media Authority, and the damage it could cause to freedom of speech in general. And The Mailroom with Mrs Producer. File your comments and complaints at Leighton@newstalkzb.co.nz Haven't listened to a podcast before? Check out our simple how-to guide. Listen here on iHeartRadio Leighton Smith's podcast also available on iTunes:To subscribe via iTunes click here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the True Believers podcast series, Nick Cater and Freya Leach revisit the 1954 We Believe statement which attempted to articulate the key Liberal Party virtues.In this episode, they are joined by Keith Wolahan, MP, a former military veteran, the consider the importance of patriotism and a belief in the capability of Australia.Nick Cater is Senior Fellow at Menzies Research Centre. Freya Leech is a research fellow who heads the MRC's youth policy engagement programme.Email us: watercooler@menziesrc.orgSupport these podcasts by subscribing to the Menzies Research Centre from $10 a month: www.menziesrc.org/subscribeMake a tax-deductible donation today: www.menziesrc.org/donate

In this special series of Watercooler podcasts, we're attempting something big: to define the virtues that unite Australian Liberals in the 21st century.The True Believers podcasts are the start of what we hope will become a wider conversation about the ideas that bind members of the Liberal Party as it approaches its 80th birthday.Our starting point is the We Believe statement issued by Robert Menzies in 1954 to mark the 10th anniversary of the Liberal Party of Australia. The 17 points express inspiring values and principles, but in language that may sound strange to some Australians today.In this episode Nick Cater, Freya Leach and Louise Clegg discuss the Crown, national unity and the Commonwealth beginning with the first of the We Believe statements:We believe in the Crown as the enduring embodiment of our national unity and as the symbol of that unity and as the symbol of that other unity that exists between all nations of the British Commonwealth.Read the 1954 We Believe Statement in full: https://www.menziesrc.org/we-believeSubscribe to the Menzies Research Centre from $10 a month https://www.menziesrc.org/subscribe1Nick Cater is senior fellow at the Menzies Research Centre and a former executive director. He is a columnist with The Australian and the presenter of Battleground on ADH TV.Freya Leach is a research fellow at Menzies Research CentreLouise Clegg is a lawyer with a special interest in constitutional law.

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: John Roskam is a Senior Fellow at the Centre for the Australian Way of Life at the Institute of Public Affairs. He served as Executive Director of the Institute of Public Affairs from 2005 to 2022. Before joining the IPA he taught political theory at the University of Melbourne. He was previously the Executive Director of The Menzies Research Centre in Canberra, has been a senior adviser and chief of staff to federal and state education ministers, and was the manager of government and corporate affairs for a global mining company. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Damien Costas is the former publisher of Australian Penthouse. He is underwriting the visit to Australia in July of Donald Trump's eldest son, Donald Trump Jr. Costas also underwrote the Australian visits of Milo Yiannopoulos and Nigel Farage.

With Nick Cater, Freya Leach and Georgina Downer.In this special series of Watercooler podcasts, we're attempting something big: to define the values that unite Australian Liberals in the 21st century.The True Believers podcasts are a forum for free-ranging discussion that we hope will promote a wider conversation about the things we really believe in - the ties that bind us as a political movement - and the principles from which we can develop policy.Our starting point is the We Believe statement issued by Robert Menzies in 1954 to mark the 10th anniversary of the Liberal Party of Australia. The 17 points express inspiring values and principles, but in language that may sound strange to some Australians today.Each podcast will focus on a different point as we attempt to delve below the surface to identify the Liberal values that underpin it. And we'll be asking if it is possible to compose a similar statement today, one expressing the beliefs to which every Liberal can subscribe.Read the 1954 We Believe Statement: https://www.menziesrc.org/we-believeSubscribe to the Menzies Research Centre from $10 a month https://www.menziesrc.org/subscribe1Nick Cater is senior fellow at the Menzies Research Centre and a former executive director. He is a columnist with The Australian and the presenter of Battleground on ADH TV.Frey Leach is a research fellow at Menzies Research CentreGeorgina Downer is executive director of the Robert Menzies Institute, a joint venture between the Menzies Research Centre and the University of Melbourne.

Liberalism does not have a use-by date. Its principles are tuned to the abiding human condition, rather than the particular circumstances of the day.But the telling of the Liberal story has to evolve to suit the language and temperament of the new millennium.The Liberal agenda must be constantly refreshed to address contemporary policy challenges.The verdict at recent elections is that Liberalism is failing to connect with the millennial generation and subsequent generations.Menzies Research Centre Senior Fellow Nick Cater and Executive Director David Hughes discuss the challenge of relevancy with Young Liberal Freya Leach.Support these podcasts by subscribing to the Menzies Research Centre from just $10 a month: www.menziesrc.org/subscribeEmail Nick Cater: watercooler@menziesrc.orgWatch Nick Cater's Battleground on ADH TV https://watch.adh.tv/nick-cater-s-battleground

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Nick Cater is executive director of the Menzies Research Centre. Since arriving in Australia from Britain in 1989, Nick Cater has risen to become one of the nation's leading political and cultural commentators. His CV includes stints as deputy editor of The Sunday Telegraph in Sydney and editor of The Weekend Australian and Hong Kong correspondent for News Corp. He remains a weekly columnist at The Australian and regularly on Sky News. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Omar Khan is a global consultant who has advised clients in the US, UK, Europe, South America, South Africa, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Asia Pacific, and Australia on leadership responses to opportunities and crises. His firm, EPL Global seeks to convey) 705-7220 better information for better decision-making. Omar has helped to convey and promote Dr. Shankara Chetty's “8th Day Protocol” a COVID treatment that has been successful, requiring no “controversial” or off-label drugs. Sri Lanka is one of the countries where front-line doctors have been successfully applying its principles.

Australians face the prospect of a referendum here in Australia in as little as six months time where they'll be asked to decide there should be a new institution to represent the views of Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander people in the corridors of power.It will be known as the Voice, its members will be unelected, and its existence will be enshrined in the constitution making it difficult to abolish.If I sound a little hazy about the detail it's because I am, along with almost every other Australian I suspect, up to and including the Prime Minister.The process of forming this proposal has been chaotic, the timetable rushed, the debate has been driven almost by emotion and legitimate questions have been brushed aside by those supposedly in the know.To add to that, advocates of the voice are split along multiple lines. It is, to say the least, confusing. In a bid to make sense of the Voice, Nick Cater is joined by Amanda Stoker, a constitutional lawyer, former federal assistant attorney general and now a distinguished fellow at the Menzies Research Centre.Nick Cater is Senior Fellow at the Menzies Research CentreSupport these podcasts by subscribing to the Menzies Research Centre from just $10 a month: www.menziesrc.org/subscribeEmail Nick Cater: watercooler@menziesrc.orgWatch Nick Cater's Battleground on ADH TV https://watch.adh.tv/nick-cater-s-battleground

Today, Rachel Withers discusses Menzies Research Centre director Nick Cater's “single young females” column in today's Australian.  Subscribe to The Politics on the LiSTNR app to hear new episodes as soon as they drop, and head to The Monthly dot com dot au to subscribe to The Politics newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox every weekday afternoon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The red wave breaks on the cold hard rock of reality in the US mid-term elections but Florida Governor Ron De Santis stirs Republican hearts be declaring victory over Woke.Nick Cater and Tim Blair are joined by Washington Post columnist Henry Olsen in Washington DC to discuss the implications for the next Presidential election.Plus, a failed socialist prime minister from Portugal lectures the world about climate change and advice on how to throw a fully-vaxed bio-friendly party for kids.Nick Cater is executive director of the Menzies Research Centre in Sydney. Tim Blair is the nation's premier blogger and raconteur.

Christopher Joye is a Founder, and Portfolio manager of Coolabah Capital, overseeing more than $7 Billion in fixed income investments. Chris has previously worked at Goldman Sachs in London, Sydney, and the Reserve Bank of Australia. He has also served as Director of the Menzies Research Centre, a leading Australian Thinktank, and is well-known as one of Australia's preeminent economists, policy advisors and fund managers. He is a regular contributor to the Australian Financial Review, and consults to some of the most senior decision makers in the country, including the Prime Minister and Treasurer.  In this episode, we reflect on the current market outlook, asset valuations, key risks, opportunities and considerations that all investors need to keep in mind. Chris is one of the most captivating personalities in the industry. Don't miss this episode.2:06 The last 12 months - monetary policy, valuations and different asset classes5:10 Impact of higher rates- how this changes the risk premium for all asset11:20 Central Banks - why forward guidance was so wrong?23:28 TINA: there is [was] no alternative. Now there are...33:00 New opportunities in safer assets, but risks in others41:00 What's required of central banks to control inflation?46:00 Could bad news be good news?48:00 Beware 'zombie' companies 51:00 Probabilities of global conflict55:24 Affordable home ownership59:57 Chris' asset class views1:02:49 5-minute recap/key takeawaysDisclaimer: The information in this podcast series is for general financial educational purposes only, should not be considered financial advice and is only intended for wholesale clients. That means the information does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for you and your needs. You should always consult your trusted licensed professional adviser before making any investment decision.

For the Liberal Party of Australia, the loss of government in May after nine years was dispiriting, but hardly a novel experience. It was the nature of the loss that shocked - the loss of seats not just to their old rival, the Labor Party, but the loss of once-safe conservative seats in wealthy inner metropolitan districts to a new socially progressive movement known as the teal independents. Henry Olsen joins Menzies Research Centre Executive Director Nick Cater to discuss the great realignment in democratic politics. He draws comparisons between the political dynamics in Australia, Europe and the United States. Profound changes to the political topography like this are happening across the world in almost every democracy. Henry Olsen is a senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Centre and a columnist for the Washington Post. He visited Australia as a guest of the Centre for Independent Studies. Support these podcasts by subscribing to the Menzies Research Centre from just $10 a month: www.menziesrc.org/subscribe Email Nick Cater: watercooler@menziesrc.org Watch Nick Cater's Battleground on ADH TV https://watch.adh.tv/nick-cater-s-battleground

The modern world's dependence on hydrocarbons won't be ending any time soon, says Mark P. Mills. He says it is physically impossible to switch from coal, oil and gas to solar, wind and batteries in any meaningful time frame. “It is a dangerous delusion to base policies on the idea that such a transition is possible,” he says. “A different understanding of ‘transition' is required, one that recognises that new energy sources should be considered additives, not outright replacements.” Mills joins Nick Cater for this conversation that was originally conducted for Nick Cater's Battleground on ADH TV. Nick Cater is executive director of the Menzies Research Centre, a columnist with The Australian and the presenter of Battleground on ADH TV where this conversation was first broadcast. Support these podcasts by subscribing to the Menzies Research Centre from just $10 a month: www.menziesrc.org/subscribe Email Nick Cater: www.watercooler@menziesrc.org Watch Nick Cater's Battleground on ADH TV https://watch.adh.tv/nick-cater-s-battleground Mark P. Mills is a Manhattan Institute senior fellow, a faculty fellow at Northwestern University's engineering school, and a partner in Montrose Lane, an energy-tech venture fund. He is author of the book The Cloud Revolution: How the Convergence of New Technologies Will Unleash the Next Economic Boom and a Roaring 2020s (2021), and previously: Digital Cathedrals (2020), Work in The Age of Robots (2018), and The Bottomless Well (2006). He served as chairman and CTO of ICx Technologies, helping to take it public in 2007. Mills served in the Reagan White House Science Office, and before that he was an experimental physicist and development engineer in microprocessors and fibre optics. Download Mark P. Mills's Paper, The Energy Transition ‘Delusion': A Reality Reset https://media4.manhattan-institute.org/sites/default/files/the-energy-transition-delusion_a-reality-reset.pdf

The election of a Labor government in Australia has dramatically raised the stakes in the energy debate. Labor's 2030 target requires the closure of 60% of our coal generation capacity over the next eight years, according to the Australian Energy Market Operator. If we cannot replace this with reliable and affordable fuel sources, the consequences for this country will be dire. Wind and solar have their place to be sure, and batteries can assist at the margins, but the engineering challenge of replacing a dependable source of dispatchable energy, like coal or gas, with weather dependent generation and storage is so enormous that we have to find another way. Michael Shellenberger is a California based thinker and author who writes about the intersection of climate change, the environment, nuclear power and politics. He visited Australia earlier this month to address the Conservative Political Active Conference in Sydney. Shellenberger's arguments are clear, logical and incisive. We replay his session in this special Watercooler podcast in cooperation with CPAC and the official broadcasters, ADH TV. Watch the video of Michael Shellenberger's presentation: https://watch.adh.tv/cpac-2022/season:2/videos/cpac-2022-michael-shellenberger Support our podcasts! Subscribe to the Menzies Research Centre from just $10 a month: https://www.menziesrc.org/subscribe1

The intergenerational wealth gap, driven partly by rising property values, is changing expectations and limiting life-style choices for younger Australians. The security of home ownership is arriving later in life, if it is achieved at all. Family formation is delayed as the 2021 Census shows through a sharp rise in single people aged under 35s. Emilie Dye is a Sydney-based economist and economic adviser who's personal experience of saving for a mortgage deposit is indicative of the home-ownership challenge faced by her generation. In this conversation with Nick Cater, Dye looks at the issue from an economic, cultural and personal perspective. Dye puts forward policy proposals based on Liberal principles by which state and federal governments could begin to bridge the wealth divide. The goal is to encourage wider home ownership and an Australia this is both more prosperous and fair. Nick Cater is Executive Director of the Menzies Research Centre, presenter of the Watercooler podasts and video conservations and the host of Battlegrounds, a weekly program steamed on ADH TV and also available as a podcast. Sign up for the Watercooler newsletter delivered to you inbox every Saturday for free: https://bit.ly/3SWMz3s Support these podcasts by becoming a paid-up subscriber to the Menzies Research Centre from just $10 a month: https://bit.ly/3waNjZ4 Watch more discussions on the MRC YouTube Channel https://bit.ly/3SW7KTs Email Nick Cater: watercooler@menziesrc.org Checkout Nick Cater's Battleground on ADH TV: https://bit.ly/3SYAMl9 Listen to Listen to Nick Cater's Battleground podcast https://apple.co/3Aw2vmo

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Malcolm Fraser is Australia's fourth-longest prime minister, taking office in controversial circumstances amid the turmoil of Gough Whitlam's dismissal in 1975 and exiting seven and a half years later when Labor's Bob Hawke thwarted his ambition to gain a mandate for a fourth term. Yet the manner in which he came go power, and the disputes with his own party after he left power, have clouded perceptions. Alan Jones worked for Fraser during his challenging time as Prime Minister. He delivered a fascinating, frank and generous assessment of our 22nd Prime Minister at the Sydney launch of Fraser in Office by Denis White. This podcast includes Jones' tribute, some words from author Denis White, and some closing remarks from John Howard, Australia's second longest serving prime minister who served as Treasurer in Fraser's government. The podcast is introduced by Nick Cater, Executive Director of Menzies Research Centre. https://bit.ly/3Al5tKb (Purchase Fraser in Office) by Denis White: https://bit.ly/3Al5tKb Email Nick Cater: watercooler@menziesrc.org Support these podcasts by subscribing to the Menzies Research Centre from just $10 a month: www.menziesrc.org/subscribe

Jonathan is joined by historian David Furse-Roberts for an exploration of the faith, political philosophy and political career of Australia's longest serving prime minister, Robert Menzies (over 18 years). They explore the Christian theological influences that shaped the faith of Menzies and his worldview, the way his Christian faith shaped his understanding of and approach to politics, society and civilisation, significant moments in Menzies' political career, particularly in the area of education, Menzies' liberal philosophy and the founding of The Liberal Party of Australia, and the contemporary fight over Menzies' legacy on the centre right in Australia today. Dr David Furse-Roberts is a Research Fellow at the Menzies Research Centre and works for a member of the NSW parliament. He is the author of God & Menzies: The Faith that Shaped a Prime Minister and His Nation, The Making of a Tory Evangelical: Lord Shaftesbury and the Evolving Character of Victorian Evangelicalism and the editor of several collections of political speeches by Australian prime ministers, including Menzies, John Howard and Tony Abbot. He has a PhD in history from the University of New South Wales. The Political Animals is hosted by Dr Jonathan Cole, an academic, writer, speaker and translator specialising in political theology: the intersection of religion and politics. Jonathan was a senior terrorism analyst at Australian intelligence agency the Office of National Assessments where he worked on Islamist terrorism and the global jihadist movement. He is the author of Christian Political Theology in an Age of Discontent: Mediating Scripture, Doctrine, and Political Reality. You can follow Jonathan and the show on Twitter and Facebook.

Australia has benefitted greatly from the two-way trans-Tasman trade in policy ideas in the last 40 years. In the early 1980s, a New Zealand Labour government led by David Lange and his remarkable treasurer Roger Douglas introduced deregulatory economic reforms later adopted by the Hawke government. Thirty years later, the incremental reforms and philosophical clarity of the National Party governments of John Key and Bill English inspired some of the successful policy initiatives of the Abbott government, notably in welfare policy. Does the evident warmth between Anthony Albanese and NZ PM Jacinda Ardern signal a meeting of minds on domestic policy? And if so, how scared should we be? NZ is after all the most woke jurisdiction in the Southern Hemisphere and its economy is officially going backwards. In this Watercooler Conversation held live before an audience in Sydney, Nick Cater and Oliver Hartwich weigh up the threat of contagion from sub-prime Kiwi policy in Australia. Oliver Hartwich is Executive Director of The New Zealand Initiative. Subscribe to his weekly newsletter here: https://www.nzinitiative.org.nz/ Nick Cater is Executive Director of the Menzies Research Centre. Subscribe to the MRC's Watercooler News for free: https://www.menziesrc.org/mailing-list Support these podcasts by becoming a premium subscriber from just $10 a month: https://www.menziesrc.org/subscribe1 Email Nick Cater: watercooler@menziesrc.org

John Howard experienced both the highs and lows of politics during 33 years in Parliament, 14 of which were in Opposition. In this Watercooler Conversation with Nick Cater, Australia's second longest-serving prime minister draws lessons from the Liberal Party's 2022 election defeat and urges unity and a focus on Liberal principles and policy. Email Nick Cater watercooler@menziesrc.org Support these podcasts by becoming a premium subscriber from just $10 a month: www.menziesrc.org/subscribe Nick Cater is executive director of Menzies Research Centre

The Liberal Party has been ejected from government in Canberra on only four occasions. Paul Kelly has reported on all four, starting with the It's Time election of 1972 through to the defeat of Scott Morrison's government at the May 2022 federal election. In this Watercooler conversation with Nick Cater he draws from the lessons of history to assess the latest defeat and warns of the mistakes the party must avoid in opposition. Paul Kelly is The Australian's Editor at Large. Nick Cater is Executive Director of the Menzies Research Centre and a columnist with The Australian Write to Nick Cater: watercooler@menziesrc.org Support these podcasts by becoming a Menzies Research Centre subscriber from just $10 a month www.menziesrc.org/subscribe Make a tax deductible donation to the Menzies Research Centre www.menziesrc.org/donate

Mick Mulvaney describes the sledgehammer approach to Covid-19 that shut down global economies for months as one of the biggest mistakes of the 21st Century. Mulvaney was President Donald Trump's acting chief of staff when the pandemic hit. He says the withholding of information by China and the poor advice Trump was receiving from key advisors including Dr Anthony Fauchi led the US to over-react with economic intervention which set the pattern for other countries around the world. “I think it will go down as one of the worst mistakes of the 21st century,” Mulvaney told Nick Cater in a Menzies Research Centre podcast. “I hope we don't make any bigger mistakes than that. “You can't beat a virus into submission. You can't bully it into going away. We'll be paying the price for this literally for generations.” In a wide-ranging and candid conversation with Nick Cater of the Menzies Research Centre, Mulvaney shares insights into the Trump White House and explains what led him to resign on January 6, 2021, the day of the Capital Hill riots. Contact Nick Cater: watercooler@menziesrc.org Support these podcasts by subscribing to the Menzies Research Centre from just $10 a week: www.menziesrc.org/subscribe

US Democrats call the Supreme Court's Roe-v-Wade reversal "government mandated presidency" while co-opting Mother's Day to celebrate the right to surgical mother avoidance. Tim Blair and Nick Cater debate the meaning of Joe Biden's new phrase Ultra-Maga and discuss the the mood on the ground in Australia ahead of the May 21 Election. Plus a UK MP comes unstuck with some incognito tractor googling email us at Nick@radiobcc.com Nick Cater is executive director of the Menzies Research Centre, a columnist with The Australian and author of The Lucky Culture and the rise of the Australian ruling class (Harper Collins 2013) Tim Blair is a columnist and blogger with The Daily Telegraph

Malcolm Fraser led a Liberal Party Government for seven years and 122 days. When he lost to Bob Hawke at 1983 election, no prime minister except Robert Menzies had occupied the job for longer. Yet his reputation has been overshadowed by the controversy about the way he came power and quarrels with his own party after leaving it. Six years after his death, a fresh appraisal is long overdue, one unclouded or the dismissal of Gough Whitlam that put in into government by the political arguments in his post-parliamentary years. Dennis White worked for Fraser in his final term. He has set out to put the record straight in a monograph: Fraser in Office. White joins Menzies Research Centre Executive Director Nick Cater for this Watercooler Conversation Order Fraser in Office by Denis White: https://www.menziesrc.org/book-shop/fraser-in-office Support these podcasts by subscribing to the Menzies Research Centre from just $10 a week: https://www.menziesrc.org/subscribe Email Nick Cater: watercooler@menziesrc.org About Fraser in Office: Fraser in Office is a long-overdue reappraisal of Australia's 22nd Prime Minister. It examines Malcolm Fraser's prime ministership in historical context, recognising the challenge of restoring good government after the Whitlam years. Unclouded by later political disputes and separated from the extraordinary manner by which he entered office, Fraser emerges as a leader of considerable substance. Author: Denis White Foreword: David Kemp Jeparit Press (an imprint of Connor Court Publishing and The Menzies Research Centre) Paperback, 104 pages, $24.95

On this week's podcast:We contend that the Australian election is as important to us as our own. If you question that, talk to the 500,000 Kiwis in Australia, and those threatening to make the move.Nick Cater, Executive Director of the Menzies Research Centre, and columnist for The Australian, discusses how vicious, vacuous and scary this election is.We comment on the U.S. Supreme Court leak, the “War against the West” and the complacency of the NZ electorate.And, as always, The Mailroom.File your comments and complaints at Leighton@newstalkzb.co.nzHaven't listened to a podcast before? Check out our simple how-to guide.Listen here on iHeartRadioLeighton Smith's podcast also available on iTunes:To subscribe via iTunes click here

Benny Peiser has been following the climate policy debate for more than a century. In this Watercooler Conversation, he joins Nick Cater to discuss how the Russian invasion of Ukraine has exposed Europe's chronic energy insecurity and reframed the climate policy debate. Europe is dealing with a full-blown energy crisis, forcing western nations to rethink what practical action can be taken to combat climate change. The problems with relying too heavily on wind and solar have become all too apparent. Domestic electricity bills in Britain are rising by 50 per cent a year. And German industry is warning it cannot survive projected high energy prices and threats to the stability of supply. As European nations look for ways to replace their heavy reliance on Russian gas, oil and coal, the spotlight is thrown on Australia, one of the most energy rich countries in the world. Should we not be looking urgently at how we can increase our production of coal, gas and other energy sources to help the West resist Russian tyranny? Benny Peiser is director of the Global Warming Policy Foundation in London. Nick Cater is Executive Director of the Menzies Research Centre Support these podcasts by becoming a financial subscriber to the Menzies Research Centre from just $10 a month. www.menziesrc.org/subscribe Email Nick Cater: watercooler@menziesrc.org

It might seem strange to be debating the question of what is a woman in an election campaign in which so much is at stake. But the controversy over the choice of a Liberal Party candidate for the seat of Warringah has turned this into one of barbecue-stoppers of the election so far. The rising cost of living and health concerns arising from the pandemic will be crucial issues in deciding this election, as will Australia's response to rising threats to global stability, in Europe and the Pacific. But in this podcast, Nick Cater argues that stakes in the transgender debate are so profound we cannot ignore them. Brendan O'Neill, chief political correspondent of Spiked, joins Nick Cater for this discussion originally recorded for The Six O'Clock Swill podcast. Nick Cater is Executive Director of the Menzies Research Centre. Listen to the Six O'Clock Swill on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/six-oclock-swill/id1584770983 Support these podcasts by subscribing to the Menzies Research Centre from just $10 a month: www.menziesrc.org/subscribe Email Nick Cater: watercooler@menziesrc.org

The peaceful, western-dominated world order - secured by the victors in world War 2 and an incalculable cost - is showing signs of fraying. Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine and Communist China's global ambitions may have already propelled us into a new era of global strategic conflict - what is at stake is nothing less than the cultural and strategic dominance of Eurasia and the Pacific and possibly the world. 
In this Watercooler Conversation, John Anderson and Nick Cater ask if today's Australians, Brits, Canadians and Americans ready for what lies ahead. Will they find the courage - if it is needed - to stand up in the defence of their country? Or has the decline in values - and possibly character - turned the West into a force that lacks the will to defend itself? John Anderson was Deputy Prime Minister and Leader of the Nationals Party from 1999 to 2005. He hosts https://johnanderson.net.au/conversations-with-john/ (Conversations) on YouTube and podcast. https://johnanderson.net.au/conversations-with-john/ Nick Cater is Executive Director of the Menzies Research Centre. He hosts Watercooler podcasts and co-hosts The Six O'Clock Swill with Tim Blair. Cater writes weekly for https://www.theaustralian.com.au/author/nick-cater (The Australian) Email Nick: watercooler@menzesrc.org Subscribe for free to https://www.menziesrc.org/email (Watercooler News), delivered to your inbox every Saturday https://www.menziesrc.org/email https://www.menziesrc.org/subscribe1 (Support this podcast by subscribing to the Menzies Research Centre from just $10 a month) https://www.menziesrc.org/subscribe1

Australia's universities are in trouble. A decade or more of chasing revenue from foreign students has changed the character of universities and left them vulnerable to external disruption like the Covid-19 border bans. The rankings system with which rewards research citations more highly than the quality of teaching has distorted the allocation of resources and turned academic research into exercise in citation harvesting. Universities have become top-heavy in administration leading to untold frustration from students and teaching staff. And to top it all, universities are responsible for the lab leak that allowed the culturally destructive virus commonly known as woke to escape into the community. Are our institutes of higher learning broken beyond repair? Should they be abandoned in favour of other sources of epistemological excellence less remote from the community? That's the question Salvatore Babones sets out to answer in his new book, Australia's Universities: Can They Reform? He joins Menzies Research Centre Executive Director for this discussion recorded in February 2022 Salvatore Babones has a background in sociology. He has a PhD and Master of Science in applied mathematics at John Hopkins University and is currently an associate professor at the University of Sydney and an adjunct scholar at the Centre for Independent Studies. He authored a 2019 paper for the CIS: The China Student Boom and the Risks it Poses to Australian Universities. His latest book, Australia's Universities: Can They Reform? is published by Ocean Reeve Publishing https://www.oceanreevepublishing.com/product/australias-universities-can-they-reform/ Email Nick Cater watercooler@menziesrc.org Support these podcasts by subscribing to the Menzies Research Centre from just $10 a month: www.menziesrc.org/subscribe

John O'Sullivan is a leading Conservative thinker, journalist, editor, and advisor to Margaret Thatcher.  He's the author of: The President, the Pope, and the Prime Minister: Three Who Changed the World. definitive history of the events that led up to the collapse of the Berlin Wall 33 years ago this November Today as Vladimir Putin pursues his goal of Soviet Union 2.0, O'Sullivan finds himself on the frontline of the new Cold War a a resident of Budapest, Hungary, just 250km from the Ukraine border. He joins Menzies Research Centre Executive Director Nick Cater from Budapest where he heads up the Danube Institute. Nick Cater is based in Sydney. This podcast was recorded on March 15, 2022 Read John O'Sullivan'shttps://quadrant.org.au/opinion/qed/2022/03/vladimir-putins-ever-darkening-room/ ( latest despatch in Quadrant). https://quadrant.org.au/opinion/qed/2022/03/vladimir-putins-ever-darkening-room/ Support these podcasts by becoming a paid-up subscriber to the Menzies Research Centre from just $10 a month: menziesrc.org/subscribe Email Nick Cater watercooler@menziesrc.org Purchase https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-president-the-pope-and-the-prime-minister-john-o-sullivan/book/9781596985506.html?source=pla&gclid=CjwKCAjw8sCRBhA6EiwA6_IF4W6ETYawuS50LrxZU-g3dYQ-0fZArorA9o-JxSTIWKNbUSqEi61GDhoCwq4QAvD_BwE (The President, the Pope, and the Prime Minister: Three Who Changed the World by John O'Sullivan. )

Rebekah Koffler is a Russian-born American citizen who joined U.S. intelligence where she observed the threat from Russia up close. Her book 'Putin's Playbook: Russia's Secret Plan to Defeat America' delves into the mind of Russian President Vladimir Putin and reveals his ambition to dominate America and the West.  She reveals details of Russia's destabilsation campaign against American democracy built upon a sophisticated knowledge of existing tensions within American society and a deep understanding of how Americans think and behave. Presented by Nick Cater, Executive Director of the Menzies Research Centre. email Nick: watercooler@menziesrc.org Rebekah Koffler's website: https://rebekahkoffler.com/ ---------------- Quotes from Putin's Playbook: “The Russian government during and after the 2016 U.S. presidential election stoked American racial divisions, ideological and political polarization, a profound distrust of government itself, and seething voter anger over the election results. The belief that Putin put Trump in office was fueled by a Russian intelligence operation. " ---------------- “The American people were, therefore, hit with a double-whammy—first by an external Russian adversary and then by internal American foes. These highly placed government functionaries, driven by their disdain for the unorthodox presidential candidate and desire to displace him, neglected their mission. Instead of identifying and neutralizing threats to American security, they became useful idiot soldiers in Putin's war on America.” ------------------ “The Russian government during and after the 2016 U.S. presidential election stoked American racial divisions, ideological and political polarization, a profound distrust of government itself, and seething voter anger over the election results. The belief that Putin put Trump in office was fuelled by a Russian intelligence operation. ------------------ “The American people were, therefore, hit with a double-whammy—first by an external Russian adversary and then by internal American foes. These highly placed government functionaries, driven by their disdain for the unorthodox presidential candidate and desire to displace him, neglected their mission. Instead of identifying and neutralizing threats to American security, they became useful idiot soldiers in Putin's war on America.” ------------------ “It would be at our own peril for Americans to ignore the Russian threat. Putin and his playbook are not going away any time soon. Having orchestrated a constitutional amendment allowing Russian presidents to serve more than two terms, the former KGB operative secured his presidency for life, or at minimum until 2036. Even if Putin unexpectedly abandons the presidency due to illness or death, his successor will likely continue with his anti-American playbook. ” ------------------- “During the past few years, I have increasingly felt like I was back in the USSR. “The rise of pervasive political correctness, growing intolerance towards religious people, and alienation of and even attacks on people whose views don't conform to the mainstream orthodoxy remind me of my childhood and youth in the USSR. “I find myself repeating the same admonitions to my young children that my mother frequently gave to me and my sister: “Don't believe everything that you hear on TV, think for yourself, and keep your and your family's views private.” “I found myself pulling my children from public schools and placing them into religious schools in order to avoid heavy and biased government-sponsored indoctrination. “It was painful for me to watch my little ones coming home and spouting how oppressive America is when I know firsthand what oppression really means. I also could not bear watching my kids coming home sad and confused because they were simply not old enough to be bombarded with all the sex-related ideas and concepts that the school pushed on them under the rubric of “family...

In this special Watercooler Conversation, recorded 24 hours after Russia's declaration of war on Ukraine, we assess the adequacy of the Western response, its global implications and what it means for Australia with the help of Dave Sharma, federal member for Wentworth, former ambassador to Israel, and an astute observer of strategic affairs. Presented by Nick Cater, Executive Director of the Menzies Research Centre Support us by subscribing to the Menzies Research Centre from $10 a month https://www.menziesrc.org/subscribe1 Or making a tax-deductible donation https://www.menziesrc.org/donate Email Nick: https://www.menziesrc.org/subscribe1@menziesrc.org

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The lurch away from democratic government towards technocratic command and control has been one of the most disturbing developments in the last two years. Some are content to see it as inevitable as we wage war against the Covid-19 virus - that parliamentary process and executive accountably must take a back seat while we put the experts in charge. But is there any guarantee that the experts will turn in their badges and allow normal service to resume? Or is it part of larger retreat from democracy amid a growing fear that leaving affairs in the hands of the demos is fraught with danger? Frank Furedi brings some light to these important questions in his recent book Democracy Under Siege: Don't Let Them Lock It Down! Frank joins Menzies Research Director Nick Cater from Kent, UK. Sign up for Watercooler News delivered to your inbox every Saturday https://www.menziesrc.org/mailing-list Support Watercooler Conversation by subscribing to the Menzies Research Centre from just $10 a month https://www.menziesrc.org/subscribe1 Email Nick Cater watercooler@menziesrc.org More about Democracy Under Siege https://www.booktopia.com.au/democracy-under-siege-don-t-let-them-lock-it-down--frank-furedi/book/9781789046281.html?source=pla&gclid=Cj0KCQiAjJOQBhCkARIsAEKMtO1AMDtXNPQbFQKe-bDoYe-m6AYHU8DOfCngWF_T6_btkTzDdg7JX-oaAuaGEALw_wcB In Democracy Under Siege, Frank Furedi examines the frequent claim that democracy is a means to an end rather than an important value in and of itself. The prevalence of this sentiment in the current era is not surprising, given that the normative foundation for democracy is fragile, and there is little cultural valuation for this outlook. Until recently, virtually every serious commentator paid lip-service to democracy. However, in recent times the classical elitist disdain for democracy and for the moral and intellectual capacity of the electorate has acquired a powerful influence over public life. Democracy Under Siege outlines the long history of anti-democratic thought, explains why hostility to democracy has gained momentum in the current era, and offers a positive affirmation of the principle and the value of democracy. Frank Furedi is a Hungarian-Canadian academic and emeritus professor of sociology at the University of Kent. He is well known for his work on sociology of fear, education, therapy culture, paranoid parenting and sociology of knowledge.

In the second of two Watercooler conversations centred around Australia Day and the need for stronger foundational narrative that accurately describes our country and that values that unite us. It is hard to have serious discussion about the meaning of European Settlement unless we can first agree on the facts. Yet fewer than four out of ten Australians know which event they are supposed to be celebrating or mourning, according a recent survey by Compass Polling. Only 39 per cent correctly identified it as the date of the arrival of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove. A new account of the founding of modern Australia by Margaret Cameron-Ash exposes how little we have known up to now about the British government's decision to establish a colony in NSW and how much of our understanding has been clouded by prejudice. Tellingly, Cameron-Ash trained as a lawyer, rather than a historian. Her book Beating France to Botany Bay: The Race to Found Australia debunks the myth that Australia was purely a dumping ground for Britain's criminal class, the explanation for settlement that was considered unquestionably true by Manning Clark, one of Australia's most influential historians. In his seminal four-volume A History of Australia, Clark makes no mention whatsoever of the French voyager Captain Jean Laperouse who's expedition to the Pacific stirred the British into action. Yet as Cameron-Ash documents, intelligence that Laperouse was on course for Australia with two vessels laden with trees, plants and seeds, manufactured goods, tools and unwrought iron convinced prime minister William Pitt the Younger that French settlement was imminent. Margaret Cameron Ash joins Nick Cater to describe the photo-finish to the race to Botany Bay and its consequences. Nick Cater is Executive Director of the Menzies Research Centre. Beating France to Botany Bay: The Race to Found Australia by Margaret Cameron-Ash is published by Quadrant Books. Order online here: https://quadrant.org.au/product/beating-france-to-botany-bay-the-race-to-found-australia/ Email Nick Cater: watercooler@menziesrc.org Support these podcasts by subscribing to the Menzies Research Centre from $10 a month: subscriptions@menziesrc.org

Anthony Dillon is a powerful voice for Australia's forgotten indigenous people, those without the privileged platform occupied by the educated, urban elite. In this Watercooler conversation with Nick Cater, he argues that ill-founded attacks on Australia are holding us back from true reconciliation. Rather than focus on our differences, our goal must be to rediscover the common core of humanity that all Australians share. This is the first of a two-part Watercooler conversation to mark Australia Day 2022. Nick Cater is Executive Director of the Menzies Research Centre. Email Nick at watercooler@menziesrc.org Support these podcasts by becoming a financial subscriber from just $10 a month: menziesrc.org/subscriptions Anthony Dillon is an academic and Indigenous commentator who is not afraid to take issue with the current popular ideologies which portray Indigenous people merely as victims of white Australia and history (the invasion). His experience in the area of Indigenous Health and well being has demonstrated that these dogmatically held beliefs are killing more indigenous people than cigarettes. He strongly believe that the only way we will “Close the Gap” between Indigenous Australians and the rest of the population is by ensuring that Indigenous people have access to the opportunities that most Australians take for granted. To achieve this requires us all to focus on the commonalities between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people, and abandon the myth that Indigenous Australians are deeply culturally different from other Australians. He believes it is extremely important that there is an open dialogue on the issues which have remained hidden under a veil of silence for too long, such as violence and substance abuse. He is regularly quoted in the popular media as a commentator on Indigenous affairs as my point of view is logical, academically sound and not constrained by preconceived notions of victimhood, or limited by political correctness. Anthony's linkedin page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-dillon-3065a816/?originalSubdomain=au

The reaction to the torching of Canberra's Old Parliament House by Aboriginal protestors last week is evidence of the woke-ward drift of both the media and the police force. Nick Cater presents his latest column from The Australian. Read the column here: Email Nick watercooler@menziesrc.org Support these podcasts by subscribing to the Menzies Research Centre from $10 a month: www.menziesrc.org/subscribe

Omicron is the variant we can probably live with, says Nick Cater. So let's stop panicking about vaccinations and get back to living our lives. Nick Cater presents his latest column from The Australian in this bonus podcast from the Menzies Research Centre. Read Nick Cater's column in https://www.theaustralian.com.au/commentary/steady-on-omicron-may-be-the-variant-we-can-live-with/news-story/985f5299742e3199fbee8d0b052ee0c3 (The Australian): https://www.theaustralian.com.au/commentary/steady-on-omicron-may-be-the-variant-we-can-live-with/news-story/985f5299742e3199fbee8d0b052ee0c3 Email Nick Cater: watercooler@menziesrc.org

Jussie Smollett's conviction for staging a hate crime against himself is a blow not just to his reputation, but the credibility of the woke narrative he tried to exploit, says Nick Cater. Read Nick Cater's column in The Australian: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/commentary/the-smollett-case-and-waking-up-to-woke-folly-of-good-v-evil/news-story/d55407d62713b7efb3207c44ed02e7f6 Email Nick Cater: watercooler@menziesrc.org This is a bonus Watercooler podcast presented by the Menzies Research Centre

Labor's climate policy is so full of holes that it will haunt Albanese until election day as surely as it attached itself to Bill Shorten like some godforsaken seabird in a Samuel Taylor Coleridge poem, says Nick Cater. Read Nick Cater's column in The Australian: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/author/nick-cater Email Nick Cater: watercooler@menziesrc.org This is a bonus Watercooler podcast presented by the Menzies Research Centre

The stability of the two-party parliamentary system is challenged by the rise of special interest campaign groups and the rise of minor parties. Yet joining a mainstream party is still the best path for individuals who want to achieve change in the national interest, argues Tim James. Tim James Is Executive General Manager of Menzies Research Centre and has been a member of the Liberal Party since 1993. Nick Cater is Executive Director of the Menzies Research Centre. Email Nick and Tim: watercooler@menziesrc.com

Stephen Chavura joins Nick Cater to defuse the loaded language of the anointed, starting with the terms “left” and “right”. As Thomas Sowell observed, while it is relatively easy to define what it means to be “on the left”, the term “right wing” seems little more than a label used by the anointed to condemn those with him they disagree. “Those who oppose the left are said to be on the right — and when they are strongly opposed, or opposed across a broad spectrum of issues, they are said to be on the “far right,” writes Sowell. Dr. Stephen Chavura teaches European and Australian history at Campion College. Nick Cater is Executive Director at the Menzies Research Centre

In this Directors' Cut edition of Watercooler, Nick Cater, John Roskam and Oliver Hartwich discuss the things about which we need a more intelligent conversation. Nick Cater is Executive Director of the Menzies Research Centre. John Roskam is Executive Director of the https://ipa.org.au/ (Institute for Public Affairs) Dr Oliver Hartwich is Executive Director of the New Zealand Initiative Email Nick Cater Support these podcasts by https://www.menziesrc.org/subscribe1 (subscribing to the Menzies Research Centre) from just $10 a month

Adrian Tembel is a prominent South Australian lawyer and businessman and is an economics and honours law graduate of the University of Adelaide. He began practising corporate and technology law at Thomson Geer in 1993, became a Partner of Thomson Geer in 1997, and went on to become Chief Executive Partner in 2009 and held the position ever since. When operating as a full-time lawyer Adrian specialized in the Corporate and Technology space and had the opportunity to serve on some amazing pieces of work, one name was with one of the greatest drivers in Formula One, Ayton Senna's Merchandising team. Adrian's focus is now on leading Thomson Geer, whereas Chief Executive Partner, he has grown the Adelaide headquartered Thomson Geer to a major Australian Law firm with annual revenue close to $200m.  At the time of the podcast, Thomson Geer is ranked 10th largest law firm by partner number, 22nd in South Australia's top private companies and rose 32 places in the 2019/2020 Australia's top 500 private companies ranking, and now has offices all across Australia in Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth. Adrian is an Adviser to the Premier of South Australia, Steven Marshall, and in 2018, Adrian was appointed as a Commissioner of the South Australian Productivity Commission and went on to become Chair of this commission in July 2021, Adrian,  and further to this he also has time to serve as a Director of the Menzies Research Centre. In this episode,  Adrian and I touch on his journey from being a full-time lawyer to becoming the Chief Executive Partner at Thomson Geer, and as a very proud South Australian, he provides his insights into how we can build and make South Australia better by focusing on building a world-class Research and Development platform.  I loved the modesty coming from Adrian in this podcast, where he describes himself as an 'insecure' and 'not very talented' person, but was able to share with us that through hard work and persistence, it is possible to achieve really great things.  We also deep-dived into his thoughts around: His journey and how he ended up in the legal world How the impending liquidation of the company led him to become the Chief Executive Partner The strategy and the mindset that turned the around companies financial position His learnings and experience through this process  His thoughts on the role CEO's play in the company culture How he manages his time. His role as an adviser to Premier Steven Marshall And provides some amazing advice for up and coming CEO's Where to find Adrian Tembel:Thomson GeerJoin the conversation on Synergy IQ LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram (@synergyiq) and please support other leaders by liking, subscribing and sharing this podcast. Access SynergyIQ Website to get to know more about us. Say hello to our host Daniel Franco on LinkedIn.Books  and podcasts mentioned on this episode: Robert Menzies - The Art of Politics - By: Troy Bramston

On this week's podcast:Nick Cater, Executive Director of the Menzies Research Centre and columnist for The Australian, discusses Cop 26 and covid, Australian politics and the journalism war.We also take a look at Three Waters reform and the appalling decision to force it through.And finally, your thoughts in the Mailroom.File your comments and complaints at Leighton@newstalkzb.co.nzHaven't listened to a podcast before? Check out our simple how-to guide.Listen here on iHeartRadioLeighton Smith's podcast also available on iTunes:To subscribe via iTunes click here

On this week's podcast:Nick Cater, Executive Director of the Menzies Research Centre and columnist for The Australian, discusses Cop 26 and covid, Australian politics and the journalism war.We also take a look at Three Waters reform and the appalling decision to force it through.And finally, your thoughts in the Mailroom.File your comments and complaints at Leighton@newstalkzb.co.nzHaven't listened to a podcast before? Check out our simple how-to guide.Listen here on iHeartRadioLeighton Smith's podcast also available on iTunes:To subscribe via iTunes click here

On this week's podcast:Nick Cater, Executive Director of the Menzies Research Centre and columnist for The Australian, discusses Cop 26 and covid, Australian politics and the journalism war.We also take a look at Three Waters reform and the appalling decision to force it through.And finally, your thoughts in the Mailroom.File your comments and complaints at Leighton@newstalkzb.co.nzHaven't listened to a podcast before? Check out our simple how-to guide.Listen here on iHeartRadioLeighton Smith's podcast also available on iTunes:To subscribe via iTunes click here

The attacks on NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet about his religious conviction is another example of the radical secularism that is trying to purge people of faith from public life. In this Watercooler Conversation, Nick Cater is joined by Greg Sheridan and David Furse-Roberts to get to the heart of that debate and the limits some are trying to put on the freedom of faith. Greg Sheridan is a columnist for The Australian and the author of "Christians: The Urgent Case for Jesus in Our World". David Furse-Roberts is the author of "God and Menzies: The Faith that Shaped a Prime Minister and his Nation". Nick Cater is Executive Director of the Menzies Research Centre.

In this bonus podcast, Menzies Research Centre executive director Nick Cater presents his latest column from the The Australian

Senator James Paterson entered parliament pledging to fight for freedom of speech, personal responsibility, federalism and free markets. In this Watercooler Conversation with Nick Cater, he reflects on the setback of Covid 19, the threat of cyber warfare and what Paul Keating gets wrong. Sign up for Watercooler News delivered to your inbox every Saturday: https://www.menziesrc.org/mailing-list Show your support by subscribing to the Menzies Research Centre from just $10 a month https://www.menziesrc.org/suscribe1 Email Nick Cater watercooler@menziesrc.org

Nick Cater and Oliver Hartwich sound the alarm at the creeping authoritarianism on both sides of the Tasman in response to the pandemic. Nick Cater is Executive Director of the Menzies Research Centre. Oliver Hartwich is Director of the New Zealand Initiative. Contact Nick Cater: watercooler@menziesrc.org Sign up for Watercooler News from Nick Cater, delivered to your inbox every Saturday: https://www.menziesrc.org/mailing-list Show your support by subscribing : www.menziesrc.org/subscribe1

David Furse-Robert's book God and Menzies is a timely reminder of the importance of Australia's Judeo-Christian heritage. The message for today's political class is clear: religious freedom is the foundation of a culture of respect. In conversation with Nick Cater Buy God and Menzies: https://www.menziesrc.org/book-shop/pre-order-only-god-menzies-the-faith-that-shaped-a-prime-minister-and-his-nation-hardback Sign up for Watercooler News delivered to your inbox every Saturday: https://www.menziesrc.org/mailing-list Show your support by subscribing to the Menzies Research Centre from just $10 a month https://www.menziesrc.org/suscribe1 Email Nick Cater watercooler@menziesrc.org

The horror of 9/11 drove Andrew Hastie to enlist with the Australian Army and later the SAS to play his part on the War of Terror. Twenty years later he reflects on the decision and the difficulty of establishing democracy in a country like Afghanistan. In conversation with Nick Cater, Executive Director of the Menzies Research Centre. Sign up for Watercooler News delivered to your inbox every Saturday: https://www.menziesrc.org/mailing-list Show your support by subscribing to the Menzies Research Centre from just $10 a month https://www.menziesrc.org/suscribe1 Email Nick Cater watercooler@menziesrc.org

Senator Amanda Stoker was born into a family of quintessential John Howard's Battlers in South-West Sydney, working people who the Labor Party left behind. In this Watercooler Conversation, she discusses the values and principles that motivated her to represent Queensland in federal parliament. Show your support by subscribing to the Menzies Research Centre from just $10 a month: www.menziesrc.org/subscribe Email Nick Cater: watercooler@menziesrc.org

The Australian Law Reform Commission has rejected a Menzies Research Centre submission to its inquiry on Judicial Impartiality, claiming it is defamatory. Nick Cater and James Mathias from the Menzies Research Centre are joined by Chris Merritt, Vice President Chris Merritt to try to make sense of this extraordinary decision. Download the censored report: https://www.menziesrc.org/report-store/submission-to-judicial-impartiality-inquiry Show your support by subscribing to the Menzies Research Centre from just $10 a month: www.menziesrc.org/subscribe Email Nick Cater: watercooler@menziesrc.org

Trading public health for personal liberty is a back bargain. Nick Cater reads his column from The Australian. Email Nick at watercooler@menziesrc.org Show your support by subscribing to the Menzies Research Centre from $10 a month

After the botched US exit from Afghanistan, Dave Sharma joins Nick Cater to assess the standing of the US, what it means for Australia, the latest situation in Israel and the rise of a more assertive China. Dave Sharma is MP for Wentworth and a former Australian Ambassador to Israel. Nick Cater is Executive Director of the Menzies Research Centre. Show your support by subscribing to the Menzies Research Centre from just $10 a month www.menziesrc.org/suscribe Email Nick Cater watercooler@menziesrc.org

John Roskam, the Executive Director of the Institute of Public Affairs, joins Nick Cater, his opposite number at the Menzies Research Centre, to discuss the career path to becoming the head of a centre-right think tank, the podcast revolution and the escalating challenge to liberal democracy. Listen as a podcast on Apple, Android, Google, Spotify and other popular platforms. Order 'Die Laughing: A Biography of Bill Leak' by Fred Pawle from the IPA at https://bit.ly/3iMHvyy Sign up for Watercooler News, delivered to your inbox every Saturday. Show your Support: Subscribe to the Menzies Research Centre from just $10 a month at www.menziesrc.org/subscribe1 Send your feedback to watercooler@menziesrc.org

Fear-mongers are sabotaging sensible climate policy, argues Nick Cater, Executive Director of the Menzies Research Centre in this column from https://www.theaustralian.com.au/commentary/australia-not-joining-panicky-worlds-rush-over-climate-cliff/news-story/907d8da4ff046bf8c2efa5f9acbf6595 (The Australian). Show your support. https://www.menziesrc.org/subscribe1 (Subscribe) to the Menzies Research Centre from just $10 a mont. Sign-up to https://www.menziesrc.org/mailing-list (receive Watercooler News) in your inbox every Saturday Email your comments to watercooler@menziesrc.org

MRC Executive Director Nick Cater is joined by Dr Fiona Martin, Federal Member for Reid, Pete Shmigel, former CEO of Lifeline Australia and Dr Belinda Khong, a consultant psychologist for an honest discussion about the impact of Covid-19, and lockdowns in particular, on our mental health.  Sign up for the Watercooler News delivered to your inbox every Saturday at https://www.menziesrc.org/mailing-list Support MRCAudio by subscribing to the Menzies Research Centre from just $10 a month at http://www.menziesrc.org/subscribe1 (www.menziesrc.org/subscribe1) Contact Nick Cater at watercooler@menziesrc.org

Author and journalist Greg Sheridan fact-checked the New Testament and concluded that the events it records are true. He tells us why and the implications for our world, our country and ourselves in conversation with Nick Cater. Support these podcasts by subscribing to the Menzies Research Centre from just $10 a month at www.menizesrc.org/subscribe. Greg Sheridan's new book, https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/books/general-books/current-affairs-politics/Christians-Greg-Sheridan-9781760879099 (Christians: The urgent case for Jesus in our world i)s published by Allen and Unwin.

Elizabeth Lee migrated to Australia as a child from South Korea with her parents. Today she leads the Canberra Liberals in the ACT assembly. She's proud of her heritage, but refuses to allow it to define her. In conversation with Nick Cater, Executive Director of the Menzies Research Centre

The National Curriculum epitomises almost everything that is wrong about modern schooling. It is an abstruse, cluttered document that brushes aside the need for tried and tested teaching methods and is burdened with an ugly, post-modern agenda. Sociologist Frank Furedi joins Nick Cater discuss the cultural underpinnings of the educational malaise. Watercooler is brought to you by the Menzies Research Centre. www.menziesrc.org

Joel Kotkin warns that traditional middle class aspirations and values such as family, nationhood and home ownership are under threat from a new class of oligarchs. In the US, this aristocracy consists of a handful of powerful tech companies isolated from and unaccountable to the broader community. Their power and privilege is sustained by a cosmopolitan breed of opinion makers who refuse to entertain dissenting perspectives and zealously inculcate the information media and higher education institutions with one-sided worldviews. Joel is the author of “The Coming of Neo-Feudalism: A Warning to the Global Middle Class”. The former registered Democrat became disillusioned with the party when it abandoned its traditional commitments to colour-blind racial equality, upward mobility and economic growth. a presidential fellow in urban futures at Chapman University Hosted by Executive Director Nick Cater, the MRC's Watercooler webcast series features interviews with special guests from politics, business, academia, the arts and media discussing the latest policy issues. #JoelKotkin​ #LiberalCapitalism​ #NeoFeudalism​ #MiddleClassValues​ If you like our Watercooler content, please join the Menzies Research Centre mailing list so you can receive our weekly newsletter and be notified of upcoming events and special offers – it’s free: https://www.menziesrc.org/mailing-list​ Follow the MRC on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MenziesRC​ Follow the MRC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/menziesresea...​ Follow the MRC on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/menz...​ Follow the MRC on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menzies_res...​ MRC Website: https://www.menziesrc.org/home​ MRC Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/user-440518190​ Stay up to date with our latest videos by subscribing to the MRC YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8Gl...​

From the highest office in the land to primary school kids, rugby league fans are gearing up for the 2021 NRL season kick-off on Thursday night when South Sydney takes on premiers Melbourne. A loophole in NSW where cyclists don't have to be drug or alcohol tested after accidents – even if there is a death – needs to be changed, say safety campaigners. the chief executive of the country's biggest law firm left yesterday over an email she sent to all staff, telling them that she was “hurt” the firm had represented Attorney-General Christian Porter over historic rape claims. And Australia needs 10 years to fix its dismal school performance and get back into the ranks of the top 10 education nations, Education and Youth Minister Alan Tudge will tell an audience at the Menzies Research Centre today. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription atdailytelegraph.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Cater, executive director of the Menzies Research Centre, guests on podcast 71.One of his latest missives is titled "Losing the Freedom to Think”. We discuss the competence of Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews, who put Melbourne into lockdown a few hours after we spoke.We have commentary on Thomas Sowell, how easy it is to be misled by fake news, and your correspondence with Mrs Producer.File your comments and complaints at Leighton@newstalkzb.co.nzHaven't listened to a podcast before? Check out our simple how-to guide.Listen here on iHeartRadioLeighton Smith's podcast also available on iTunes:To subscribe via iTunes click here

Nick Cater, executive director of the Menzies Research Centre, guests on podcast 71.One of his latest missives is titled "Losing the Freedom to Think”. We discuss the competence of Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews, who put Melbourne into lockdown a few hours after we spoke.We have commentary on Thomas Sowell, how easy it is to be misled by fake news, and your correspondence with Mrs Producer.File your comments and complaints at Leighton@newstalkzb.co.nzHaven't listened to a podcast before? Check out our simple how-to guide.Listen here on iHeartRadioLeighton Smith's podcast also available on iTunes:To subscribe via iTunes click here

On the podcast this week, the Government plans a $320 million spend over four years on a wellness campaign.The money will be dedicated to changing the countries statistics on domestic violence and sexual assault.Will it work? Will it have any real effect? I'm not so sure.Also, the Australian election was unreal. We talk with Nick Cater, Executive Director of the Menzies Research Centre. Nick set the pre-election stage on an earlier podcast and gives a fulsome picture of the result. It was a very important election for New Zealand as well.And Political Correctness: It's almost compulsory now!Of course, we will have feedback with Carolyn, aka Mrs Producer.Your ongoing comments will form a part of each podcast. Get in touch: Leighton@newstalkzb.co.nzHaven't listened to a podcast before? Check out our simple how-to guide.Listen here on iHeartRadioLeighton Smith's podcast also available on iTunes:To subscribe via iTunes click here

This week's podcast centres around the Australian Federal election on May 18.The first Prime Ministerial debate has been held and the campaign is off and running. Please don't let it be boring.Nick Cater is a journalist and columnist who we utilised extensively for the 2013 election coverage. He is now Executive Director of the Menzies Research Centre.Nick joins Leighton to discuss the election issues and the big players.The commentary also continues on Western culture and civilisation, millennials versus retirees and why Australian actor and comedian Barry Humphries is a subject of PC attack.And of course, your correspondence.Don't forget to get in touch: Leighton@newstalkzb.co.nzHaven't listened to a podcast before? Check out our simple how-to guide.Listen here on iHeartRadioLeighton Smith's podcast also available on iTunes:To subscribe via iTunes click here

In partnership with the Menzies Research Centre, Henry Olsen joined us to speak on Trump, Brexit and the Forgotten People. He explained how this constituency drove Donald Trump to become the Republican Party Presidential nominee, pushed Britain out of Europe and are disrupting the status quo around the globe. ____________________ The Centre for Independent Studies (CIS) promotes free choice and individual liberty, and defends cultural freedom and the open exchange of ideas. CIS encourages debate among leading academics, politicians, media and the public. We aim to make sure good policy ideas are heard and seriously considered so that Australia can continue to prosper into the future. Check out the CIS at - https://www.cis.org.au/ Subscribe to CIS mailing list- https://www.cis.org.au/subscribe/ Support us with a tax-deductible donation at - https://www.cis.org.au/support/ Join the CIS as a member at - https://www.cis.org.au/join-cis/ Follow CIS on Socials Twitter - https://twitter.com/CISOZ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CentreIndependentStudies/ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-centre-for-independent-studies/?viewAsMember=true