
Economics and politics explained in plain English
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 435 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNewsNews Commentary | |||

Non-compete clauses suppress wages, reduce productivity and stifle innovation. Now, the federal government is looking to ban them for most workers.
The Hon Dr Andrew Leigh MP, Assistant Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities and Treasury... more
After years of scandals, itâs time to break up Australiaâs âbig fourâ consultancy firms.
On this episode of Follow the Money, Josh Bornstein and Skye Predavec join Ebony Bennett to discuss Australiaâs scandal-plagued big consultancies, the impact o... more
The government took on housing investor tax concessions to bring prices down, but more action is needed to address the rental affordability crisis.
On this episode of Follow the Money, Maiy Azize and Matt Grudnoff join Ebony Bennett to discuss how ... more
Australians have been dudded by the gas industry. Itâs past time governments admitted it.
Dr Richard Denniss, Australia Institute co-CEO and author of More Fool Me: How the gas industry tricked Australia, joins Ebony Bennett to discuss why Australi... more
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Of all the many current affairs podcasts I listen to, this is the one I recommend to others the most! Look forward to it every week.
... Having said that, listening the chat today about the failure of GST and heard one crazy idea that surprised me. private health cover is already overpriced and targets younger and healthier demographics, to subsidize everyone else. so non-exempting GST to private health insurance would make GST LESS PROGRESSIVE. Private school fees, and especially the extras, ... more
Incredible truth bombs from Jane Caro regarding the abhorrence of private schools. What an icon she is. đâđž
The best podcast.
No matter how tough the facts are, you get them across in a way that is easy to understand.
I look forward to every episode. âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸
Excellent podcast. The Australia Institute provides data and analysis that should be used by mainstream media for its political, economic and social policy analysis. It seems solid answers to tax reform, the housing crisis, and other issues are not difficult if only governments would broaden their information input.
Podcast has some interesting topics but this is very left wing biased media unfortunately
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A sharp, data-driven show that analyzes economics, public policy, and politics with a focus on Australia. Episodes frequently dissect fiscal policy, tax reform, energy markets, climate policy, and governance, often featuring researchers from the Australia Institute and other policy experts. The program is notable for its clear, evidence-based approach, willingness to challenge vested interests, and practical policy recommendations aimed at improving public services and national strategy. Listeners are likely policy professionals, academics, and engaged citizens who want accessible explanations of complex issues and how proposed reforms could play out in real life.
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Recent guests on Follow The Money include:
1. Josh Bornstein
2. Maiy Azize
3. Matt Grunoff
4. Andrew Wilkie
5. Leanne Minshull
6. Rod Campbell
7. Assaad Razzouk
8. Emma Shortis
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