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Backfire part 2: why a "gas fired recovery" would increase emissions and energy costs and squander Australia's COVID-19 recovery spending Aug 18, 2020

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In this second of our two-part episode on gas, we explore the flaws in the cost benefit analysis of the Santos' Narrabri gas project in NSW and why it doesn't stack up economically, environmentally or to create jobs, with Rod Campbell, research director at the Australia Institute.www.tai.org.auHost: Ebony Bennett, deputy director of the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennettGuests:Rod Campbell // @R_o_d_CProducer: Jennifer Macey with help from Holly ForrestTheme music is by Jonathan McFeat from Pulse and Thrum

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Why TAFE is critical to economic recovery Aug 17, 2020

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The Morrison government has said it will increase investment in skills and training if the states and territories sign up to an overhaul of the Vocational Education and Training sector. ACTU President Michele O'Neil, Correna Haythorpe, federal president of the AEU and Alison Pennington, senior economist at the Centre for Future Work at the Australia Institute on why the TAFE system has been in turmoil for some time, the role it plays in the economy and how we can fix it. Part of the Australia Institute's Economics of a Pandemic webinar series.The Australia Institute // @theAUSInstituteHost: Ebony Bennett, deputy director at the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennettGuests: Alison Pennington // @ak_penningtonMichele O’Neil // @MicheleONeilAUCorrena Haythorpe // @CHaythorpeAEUProducer: Jennifer Macey, with help from Lucy Luo and Grace CrivalleroTheme music: Pulse and Thrum

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United in a Global Crisis with UN Chief Economist Elliott Harris Aug 12, 2020

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In this episode UN chief economist Elliott Harris talks about why it's risky to withdraw fiscal stimulus too soon and why a clean green recovery makes sense for the long term, in conversation with Richie Merzian, director of the Australia Institute's Climate & Energy Program. Part of the Australia Institute's Economics of a Pandemic webinar series.Host: Ebony Bennett, deputy director at the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennettGuests: Richie Merzian // @RichieMerzianElliott Harris Producer: Jennifer Macey,Theme music: Pulse and Thrum

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Backfire part 1: why a "gas fired recovery" would increase emissions and energy costs and squander Australia's COVID-19 recovery spending Aug 12, 2020

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In this first of a two-part episode on gas, we explore why subsidising the gas industry is a poor option for economic recovery and explore the issues related to Santos' Narrabri gas project in NSW with Mark Ogge, Principal Advisor at the Australia Institute.www.tai.org.auHost: Ebony Bennett, deputy director of the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennettGuests:Mark Ogge // @MarkOggeProducer: Jennifer Macey with help from Grace Crivellaro and Holly ForrestTheme music is by Jonathan McFeat from Pulse and Thrum

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Julia Gillard on the pandemic, mental health and beyond Aug 05, 2020

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Julia Gillard, chair of Beyond Blue and the former Prime Minister of Australia talks about mental health, women in leadership, the importance of government and she looks back on the legacy of the carbon price implemented by her government ten years ago. Recorded live on 5 August as part of the Australia Institute's Economics of a Pandemic webinar series.Host: Ebony Bennett, deputy director at the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennettGuests: Julia Gillard is @JuliaGillardBen Oquist is @benoquistProducer: Jennifer Macey, with help from Grace Crivellaro and Holly ForrestTheme music: Pulse and ThrumJulia Gillard's infamous Misogyny Speech, performed as a song 'Not Now, Not Ever' by The Australian Voices Choir.Composer: Robert DavidsonPerformed by The Australian Voices (conductor: Gordon Hamilton).A special thank you to The Australian Voices for letting us include it in the podcast.

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ANZUS and Australia's security Aug 04, 2020

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In this episode we discuss if two Australian Ministers really need to travel to the United States for the AUSMIN talks in the midst of a global pandemic and also ask the question: how much does the ANZUS treaty really guarantee Australia's security? With Allan Behm, head of the Australia Institute's International and Security Affairs Program.www.tai.org.auHost: Ebony Bennett, deputy director of the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennettGuests:Allan Behm // @mirandaprorsusProducer: Jennifer Macey with help from Lucy Luo, Grace Crivellaro and Holly ForrestTheme music is by Jonathan McFeat from Pulse and Thrum

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The war on populism and the fight for democracy with Thomas Frank Jul 31, 2020

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Author of the new book 'People without Power' Thomas Frank explains why everything you think you know about populism is wrong. [Note: language warning, a mild one]Host: Ebony Bennett, deputy director at the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennettGuests: Wayne Swan // @SwannyQLDBen Oquist // @BenOquistThomas Frank // @thomasfrank_Producer: Jennifer MaceyTheme music: Jonathan McFeat from Pulse and Thrum.

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Winning a Fair Share: Rebuilding Australia's Manufacturing Base | Paul Bastian & Jim Stanford Jul 30, 2020

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As the pandemic interrupted global supply chains a lot of focus has shifted back onto Australia’s domestic manufacturing capabilities and what Australia has the capacity to make and manufacture onshore and research shows we're lagging behind. In this episode we talk about the opportunities for manufacturing and why it's vital to the economic success of any economy – including Australia’s.Host: Ebony Bennett, deputy director at the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennettGuests: Jim Stanford // @JimboStanfordPaul Bastian // @paulbastianProducer: Jennifer MaceyTheme music: Jonathan McFeat from Pulse and Thrum.

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Let it rip Jul 28, 2020

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Some economists have renewed calls to lift restrictions and simply 'let it rip', that is to let Covid-19 rip through the population in order to protect the economy. But are economist the right people to ask about this? In this episode we explore the limits of economics with chief economist at the Australia Institute Richard Denniss. Host: Ebony Bennett, deputy director at the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennettGuests: Richard Denniss, chief economist at the Australia Institute // @RDNS_TAIProducer: Jennifer MaceyTheme music: Jonathan McFeat from Pulse and Thrum.

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Unpacking the Mini-Budget: What you need to know Jul 25, 2020

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In this episode, Richard Denniss and Matt Grudnoff, chief and senior economists at the Australia Institute unpack what you need to know about the Mini-Budget delivered by the Treasurer and answer your questions. The Australia Institute // @theausinstituteHost: Ebony Bennett, deputy director at the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennettGuests: Richard Denniss, chief economist at the Australia InstituteMatt Grudnoff, senior economist at the Australia Institute // @MattGrudnoffProducer: Jennifer MaceyTheme music: Jonathan McFeat from Pulse and Thrum.

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