Callum and Janaline go through the draft environmental law reform that the Labor Government recently passed through the House of Representatives, and is hoping to pass the Senate in the final sitting of Parliament in 2025. The episode is a bit longer than usual because the laws are complex and there is a lot of misunderstanding and misinformation out there about them.
Here's the transcript.
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Music:"Insurrection"
Written by Pierre Chrétien
Performed by the Souljazz Orchestra
Courtesy of Do Right Music Inc.
In which Callum and Janaline discuss why the federal Labor government is not implementing more ambitious reform to the regulation of gambling and gambling advertising. Spoiler alert - we think they are being lame.
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Music:"Insurrection"
Written by Pierre Chrétien
Performed by the Souljazz Orchestra
Courtesy of Do Right Music Inc.
Callum and Janaline talk about economic inequality and what governments can do to address it.
Here's the transcript.
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Music:"Insurrection"
Written by Pierre Chrétien
Performed by the Souljazz Orchestra
Courtesy of Do Right Music Inc.
Callum and Janaline discuss immigration, racism, what it means to be Australian, and Why Can't They Just eliminate racism?
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Music:"Insurrection"
Written by Pierre Chrétien
Performed by the Souljazz Orchestra
Courtesy of Do Right Music Inc.
In this episode, Callum and Janaline discuss why Australia might need to increase defence spending, what are the real strategic threats to Australia and will we actually get any subs under AUKUS?
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Music:"Insurrection"
Written by Pierre Chrétien
Performed by the Souljazz Orchestra
Courtesy of Do Right Music Inc.
This episode is about the reform of the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act. Janaline and William discuss the politics of environmental law reform and the key reforms that are needed to stop the biodiversity crisis while also making processes easier for business.
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Music:"Insurrection"
Written by Pierre Chrétien
Performed by the Souljazz Orchestra
Courtesy of Do Right Music Inc.
This epsiode Janaline and Will delve into Australia's superannuation tax changes. They explore the media's coverage of the issue and Jim Chalmer's new productivity commission. Janaline and Will discuss how to make the taxation system more fair and equitable, using different forms of taxes and transfers.
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This episode comes in the wake of the US bombing of Iranian nuclear sites. Janaline and William discuss the lameness of Australia's response to the conflict and the important role of international law in times of crisis. Feel free to leave a comment, particularly if you have your own "Why can't they just..." question.
Music:"Insurrection"
Written by Pierre Chrétien
Performed by the Souljazz Orchestra
Courtesy of Do Right Music Inc.
Episode 2 explores the difference between climate slogans and climate policy in the context of the decision by the federal environment minister to extend the life of a large gas project. The episode looks at what impact stopping new fossil fuel projects in Australia would have on global emissions and what meaningful contribution Australia can make to international climate action.
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Intro Music:"Insurrection"
Written by Pierre Chrétien
Performed by the Souljazz Orchestra
Courtesy of Do Right Music Inc.
Why Can't They Just...? is a podcast about policy, politics and getting stuff done. It looks at the difference between a policy and a slogan and examines how things are often harder than they look.
This episode takes a look at the 2025 Australian federal election, what Labor's thumping victory means for democracy, the difference between opposition and alternative government, and what actually happened to the Greens.
Janaline Oh is a former Australian diplomat. William Sinclair is a university student. Both are members of the Australian Labor Party and the Labor Environment Action Network.
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