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Punter's Politics

Punter's Politics

Two Aussie punters trying to make politics simple for the everyday punter.

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46 min
27 Aug

The Punters' Propaganda War Against the Mining Industry Begins!

Support We the Punters on PATREON In this episode, the Punters delve into the insidious propaganda war being waged by mining giants like Gina Rinehart, Santos, and Woodside, who are using sports-washing, political cronyism, and misleading ads to hide their exploitation of Australia's resources. The Punters announce their bold plan to fight back against the mining industry's lies.  Jingle Liaison Lawson Hull on Spotify  Email in your comments, questions thoughts and ideas to: [email protected] Punters Politics on INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK & YOUTUBE Punter Citations  Foote, C. (2021, May 26). Fossil Fuel Fiesta: Australia's coal and gas giants get more in subsidies than they pay in royalties. Michael West Media. https://michaelwest.com.au/fossil-fuel-fiesta-australias-coal-and-gas-giants-get-more-in-subsidies-than-they-pay-in-royalties/ West, M. (2021, May 18). Mining lobby exaggerates taxes and royalties paid by $45 billion. Michael West Media. https://michaelwest.com.au/mining-lobby-exaggerates-taxes-and-royalties-paid-45-billion/ The Australia Institute. (2023, March 22). NT motorists pay 32 times more in rego than the gas industry pays in royalties: New research. https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/nt-motorists-pay-32-times-more-in-rego-than-the-gas-industry-pays-in-royalties-new-research/ Yaxley, L. (2022, June 14). Gas giant Inpex is emitting hazardous chemicals near Darwin's CBD, worrying experts and doctors. ABC News. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-14/inpex-ichthys-lng-plant-darwin-nt-vocs-emissions-increase/101153668 NSW Mining. (2021, April 29). Thank you, for everything you do. For the fans, the club and the community. #nswmining #nrl #voiceformining #newcastle #nrlw #rugbyleague #heartofthehunter [Instagram post]. https://www.instagram.com/p/C-_ueuhytC2/ Campaign Brief. (2022, February 24). Gruen delves into new Roy Hill ad: "If you don't support mining, I won't support athletes, and we won't do well at the Olympics." https://campaignbrief.com/gruen-delves-into-new-roy-hill-ad-if-you-dont-support-mining-i-wont-support-athletes-and-we-wont-do-well-at-the-olympics/ Sky News Australia. (n.d.). Real Energy: 70 Years of Woodside. https://www.skynews.com.au/stream/documentaries/real-energy-70-years-of-woodside/video/9f936b3a9258bb090df44e3c21761932 Lucas, A. (2018, March 22). Revealed: the extent of job-swapping between public servants and fossil fuel lobbyists. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/revealed-the-extent-of-job-swapping-between-public-servants-and-fossil-fuel-lobbyists-88695 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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53 min
20 Aug

The FORBIDDEN Solution to the Housing Crisis

T-shirt Pre-orders Now Open! Support We the Punters on PATREON In this episode, Konrad and James chat with Dr. Cameron Murray, an economist and academic who specializes in housing markets. They explore the complex causes behind Australia's housing affordability crisis, including the roles played by immigration policy, property developers, monetary policy, government regulation, and public attitudes. Dr Cameron Murray - Book: The Great Housing Hijack Jingle Liaison Lawson Hull on Spotify  Email in your comments, questions thoughts and ideas to: [email protected] Punters Politics on INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK & YOUTUBEPunter Citations Janda, M. (2023, March 22). How a surge in overseas buyers could hit property investors. ABC News. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-22/foreign-buyers-return-hit-property-investors-apra/102108332 Macrobusiness. (n.d.). Australian mortgages world's most painful. https://www.macrobusiness.com.au/2022/10/australian-mortgages-worlds-most-painful/ Tulip, P., & Saunders, T. (2019). Australia's high house prices damage economic productivity, financial stability and equity. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/australias-high-house-prices-damage-economic-productivity-financial-stability-and-equity-126972 Ryan, M. (2022). Inheritocracy: The lasting generational advantages of home ownership. The Money. https://www.savings.com.au/news/inheritocracy-the-lasting-generational-advantages-of-home-ownership Sas, N. (2022, May 17). Property developers are among the biggest political donors in Australia, but should they allowed to be? ABC News. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-05-17/property-developer-donations-australia-politics/101061016 Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2022). Owning a home has decreased over successive generations. https://www.abs.gov.au/media-centre/media-releases/owning-home-has-decreased-over-successive-generations Wolfe, C. (2023, March 15). Inside Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's $5 million property portfolio. News.com.au. https://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/buying/inside-prime-minister-anthony-albaneses-5-million-property-portfolio/news-story/c44a4e909214dedc33a2b1eed6fd5680 Buwaneka, A. (2022). Annual Income To Afford A House In Australia Over $150,000. SavingNinja.net. https://www.savingninja.net/blog/annual-income-to-afford-a-house-in-australia-over-150000 Fernando, G., & Mao, F. (2022, April 14). Politicians and their property portfolios: how many do they own? SBS The Feed. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/the-feed/article/politicians-and-their-property-portfolios-how-many-do-they-own/k0a1nj3ry See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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