Emily Millane On The History of Superannuation, Brian Toohey And Emma Shortis On The Problems With AUKUS And Nuclear Submarines, Andrew Hansen On His Thrifty Comedy Show

21/03/2023 2h 0min Temporada 1 Episodio 415
Emily Millane On The History of Superannuation, Brian Toohey And Emma Shortis On The Problems With AUKUS And Nuclear Submarines, Andrew Hansen On His Thrifty Comedy Show

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Dr Emily Millane, Economic Security and Governance Lead at Impact Economics and Policy, speaks in-depth about the history of superannuation policy in Australia, the reluctance of governments to tackle major tax reform, plus how the Robodebt Royal Commission has revealed a deeper problem with the way the public service now operates. Historian Dr Emma Shortis and veteran political journalist Brian Toohey delve into the multi-faceted problems with the AUKUS alliance, Australia's $368 billion nuclear submarines announcement, and former PM Paul Keating's significant intervention in the debate at the National Press Club. They draw out and explore the big picture strategic issues Keating raised. Brian has been writing extensively on national security since 1973. Comedian, musician, and performer Andrew Hansen talks about his Melbourne International Comedy Festival show, Andrew Hansen Is Cheap! The show is a thrifty antidote to the rising cost of absolutely everything else. Andrew explains what influences his comedy and musical compositions

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