Auspol Explained
David Cox
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Auspol Explained is an educational podcast aimed at helping you understand the Australian political system in an easy and simple way. It's also a Youtube series, so I occasionally say "video" and "watching." Don't worry: it's designed to have all the factual information in the audio so you're still learning!
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May 3, 2023
The Politics of the Star Wars Prequels is Garbage - Here's Why
How does the Galactic Senate in Star Wars work? Does Naboo have a voting age limit? How did Palpatine manipulate the Senate into becoming the Emperor? Well, in a special May the 4th episode I will explain the politics of the Star Wars prequels but also tear them apart because they don't make sense. Seriously - there is some serious nonsense word soup going on. So enjoy this lengthy rant of one part education one part film critique as I combine my film degree with my passion for politics. Content warning: mentions of sci-fi violence. Support the channel on patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/AuspolExplained Like Auspol Explained on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Auspol-Explained-107892180702388
You can get a copy of the script here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ce9CsZbMKMCbfQY7UviciLwcMIynvzyg/edit?usp=share_link&ouid=102352521871694219008&rtpof=true&sd=true Auspol Explained would like to acknowledge the Whadjuk Nyoongar people and their Elders as the owners and custodians of the Land that the episode was recorded and edited on. This Land was stolen and never ceded. It always was and always will be Aboriginal Land.
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Apr 26, 2023
The Monarchy's Power, Role, and History in Australia
Does the King have any power? What does the Monarchy do in Australia? Why is King Charles III Australia's King and does that mean he has a say in our laws? Well, let's explore the constitutional role and powers of the Monarch and their representatives - the Governor General and Governors - and how that has evolved over time. There are indeed royal powers - some are used regularly, some haven't been touched in decades, and some exist on paper but have not and likely never will be used. In this episode I'll explore the history of the power and influence of the King/Queen of Australia and how that's changed over the past 200 years to how it is now. Support the channel on patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/AuspolExplained Like Auspol Explained on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Auspol-Explained-107892180702388 Get a copy of the script with citations here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16uV6P13ORen1m050nn9yQvkAvctovZxT/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102352521871694219008&rtpof=true&sd=true Auspol Explained would like to acknowledge the Whadjuk Nyoongar people and their Elders as the owners and custodians of the Land that the episode was recorded and edited on. This Land was stolen and never ceded. It always was and always will be Aboriginal Land.
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Mar 28, 2023
What are Referendums?
Referendums are the only way to change the Australian Constitution but how do they work? In this episode I'll cover what the constitution is, how a referendum happens, how voting in a referendum works, and why constitutional change is proposed in the first place. I'll also explain the difference between plebiscites and referendums. Enjoy! Support the channel on patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/AuspolExplained Like Auspol Explained on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Auspol-Explained-107892180702388 Get a copy of the script with citations here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u2p4BJIpKQE3GDFPXDQYI4YXomsHrQ0S/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102352521871694219008&rtpof=true&sd=true Auspol Explained would like to acknowledge the Whadjuk Nyoongar people and their Elders as the owners and custodians of the Land that the video was filmed and edited on. This Land was stolen and never ceded. It always was and always will be Aboriginal Land.
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Feb 27, 2023
How to Vote in NSW State Elections
Here's a handy guide for you on how to fill in the two ballots for a NSW state election, and why they're different. I'll also explain how NSW has optional preferential voting and how that works. As always: who you vote for is up to you!
Learn more about voting and NSW state elections at the official electoral commission website: https://elections.nsw.gov.au/
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Feb 22, 2023
How The Opposition holds the Government to Account - with David Speirs MP | AUSPOL EXPLAINED
The Government is the winning party at an election, but what about everyone else in Parliament? Well, the second largest group is the Opposition, led by the Leader of the Opposition, and they have an important role: hold the government to account and put forward an alternative idea for government in the aims of winning more seats at the next election. But how do they achieve that? How can they exercise their views, shape legislation, and have input, when not in government? And what does holding the government to account mean? To answer that I asked the Leader of the Opposition of South Australia and leader of the South Australian Liberal Party, David Speirs MP. Enjoy this interview about the role and function of the Opposition, and how it plays a key role in the function of Parliament when it comes to debate, voting, and shaping the laws for the state or country.
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Jan 31, 2023
Asking Australia's Youngest Senator about Young People in Politics - with Fatima Payman
While the average age of Members of Parliament hovers around 50, there are many passionate young people who are interested in politics and want to have their voice heard - so I sat down with the current youngest member of Australia's Parliament, WA Labor Senator Fatima Payman, to talk about young people in politics. How can young people get more involved? What advice is there for both people who want to be candidates or just want to know how to be more effective in calling for change? What barriers are there? We discuss all this and more, so enjoy!
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Dec 31, 2022
The Story of Federation: When Australia Became a Country
January 1st, 1901 - the day of federation. Australia becomes a country, a nation in its own right, and while there's still a lot more to its journey to becoming fully independent - this is a pivotal moment in Australian history where the federal government was formed, the constitution was written, revised, and tested by the public, and the public rallied behind the idea of uniting as a nation.
This is the story of how people like Henry Parkes, father of federation, helped the movement grow from the 1880s all the way to its eventual success around 20 years later.
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Dec 23, 2022
Earle Christmas Page - The 19 Day Prime Minister
Sir Earle Christmas Grafton Page was the second shortest serving Prime Minister of Australia, but he has had a long lasting impact on Australian politics. In this episode I'll talk about why he has such an interestingly festive name, the beginnings of the Coalition, and how he became the first Country Party member to become Prime Minister - despite the fact that they had way less seats than other political parties.
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Learn about Frank Forde: https://youtu.be/J_oRoTMb640
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Dec 2, 2022
What's the most common name for a Prime Minister?
Australia has had 31 Prime Ministers thus far - but how many of them share a name? Well, you'll be surprised just how incredibly popular one name is compared to every other. Yes, this is a bit of a silly one but there's a few fun facts in there about names.
There's a few minor sound glitches, so I'll have to check my lapel - but one fun thing that didn't make it in the edit due to sound problems was that Joseph Lyons' name is Aloysius, which is a Latinisation of names like Luigi. I think that's a very cool name and also want to imagine him playing Mario Kart.
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Nov 12, 2022
Why Should You Join A Political Party with David Limbrick, Jordon Steele-John, and Tay Alers
What is party membership and what does it involve? Political parties are way more than just Members of Parliament but are actually made up of hundreds (if not thousands) of people coming together to support an idea or cause. Membership is valuable to you as a person in how it gives you a voice and important to shape the party itself - but don't just take my word for it. I sat down with people from three different political parties to ask them their thoughts on the why, what, how, and more, of party membership. Enjoy!
Thank you to David Limbrick from Liberal Democrats, Jordon Steele-John from The Greens, and Tay Alers from The Nationals for their time and perspective.
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Oct 25, 2022
How to vote in Victorian State Election
This episode is all about how to fill in the ballot for the Victorian state election! I won't be telling you who to vote for or analysing policy, that's up to you - the voter - to decide for yourself. Instead I'll be explaining why there are two ballot papers, how the Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council of Victoria are different, when voting happens, how to fill in your ballot correctly, and what you shouldn't do. Have fun, and enjoy democracy, Victoria! Make sure you're enrolled to vote and your details are up to date so you can have your voice heard.
Learn more about Victorian state and local elections, including early voting options, at the Victorian Electoral Commission website: https://www.vec.vic.gov.au/
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Aug 31, 2022
I asked a Senator random trivia questions - Candid Chats with Jordon Steele-John | AUSPOL EXPLAINED
Politicians love having the questions in advance so they can give clear and prepared answers that include the preferred messaging and sound bites. Instead of that: I've turned it into a quiz-show where I'll be drawing random questions. Will Jordon go for the easy option? Or will he choose the MYSTERY BOX?
Welcome to a new series I'm trying out. Name suggestions are welcome.
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Jul 29, 2022
What is the National Cabinet?
When the pandemic started the Prime Minister, Premiers, and Chief Ministers got together to form the National Cabinet. But what is it and how does it operate? What is the legal and constitutional basis for the National Cabinet? In this episode I explore its purpose and examine the shared responsibilities when it comes to health, vaccines, borders, lockdowns, quarantine, which things are federal or which are state powers and of course: some history too.
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Jul 4, 2022
What Happens to Politicians When They Leave Parliament? | AUSPOL EXPLAINED
What do politicians do once they've been voted out? What kind of pension do politicians get, if any, and what kind of jobs do Members of Parliament go on to have? In this post-election episode I dive into the kind of benefits they do/don't get as well as discuss the broad possibilities and highs and lows of life after politics getting new work.
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Jul 4, 2022
A Summary Of The 2022 Australia Federal Election | AUSPOL EXPLAINED
It's officially OVER! The writs have been returned, the counting has concluded, and we now know the final composition of the House of Representatives and the Senate! So what are the results, what do they mean, and how easy will it be for Labor to pass bills into law with such a large crossbench? Here's a breakdown of the numbers and a few interesting facts along the way!
Thank you for your support during the first federal election of Auspol Explained. Let's see just how much more we can learn before the next one comes around!
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Jun 10, 2022
A Reflection On What's Next | AUSPOL EXPLAINED
Well, it's time to look forward to what's next for Auspol Explained! I hope you're all recovering from the post-election holiday. I'm excited to make more episodes soon but I just gotta say thank you 100 times to everyone new and old, and talk about my schedule and hopes going forward for SEASON TWO (a new season for every Parliament - so I guess we'll see season 3 in about three years from now). I'm so grateful for the support. This project is over 2.5 years old and in that time I've grown, I've gotten better at communicating and structuring episodes, and I promise you I'll be more entertaining and informative than before!
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May 17, 2022
What is a Hung Parliament? | AUSPOL EXPLAINED
What happens if no one wins a majority of seats in Parliament? Answer: they need to start negotiating. Is a hung parliament a big deal? Well, depends on who you talk to. The thing is, we've been finding ways to avoid it most of the time for the past 100 years - while this is actually pretty normal for other countries around the world.
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May 17, 2022
Where do the Parties Stand on Refugees? 2022 election comparison | AUSPOL EXPLAINED
What are the similarities between Labor and Liberals on refugee policy and boat turn backs? Will any of the main parties end indefinite detention for asylum seekers? Here's a policy comparison for the 2022 Australian Federal Election for the Liberal-National Coalition, Labor, Greens, and One Nation so you can see who is promising what when it comes to how we look after refugees, how many we take in through our humanitarian intake, and what that involves.
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May 17, 2022
Parties Don't Choose Your Preferences - That's a MYTH | AUSPOL EXPLAINED
Parties can't choose your preferences - only the voter can. This is a myth, but it's based off something that did exist in the past, just hasn't since before the 2016 Senate election. It was called a Group Voting Ticket and was abolished. It also has been removed from almost every single state election as well. In this episode I explained how it used to work, why it was like that, and how parties exploited it to get people elected without many votes. Now, however, you are fully in control of your preferences and parties can only merely suggest to you to vote a certain way.
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May 16, 2022
Why You Can't Waste Your Vote In Australia! | AUSPOL EXPLAINED
Is voting for someone who won't win a waste of time? No! Because preferential voting exists! Here's how preferential voting works and how it allows you to vote according to your personal opinion of who you like best, while still having your views shape who ultimately does get elected in the end. Preferences mean you can vote for a minor party or independent in the House of Representatives/Legislative Assembly and still make sure the major party you like the most gets elected. It's all about empowering you to best express your views and be part of the democratic process in Australia.
Though important note: when voting in the Senate, as you don't need to fill in every single box, it's possible for you to only list preferences for a limited selection of unpopular candidates and have your vote exhausted before anyone gets elected if none of the people you vote for get a quota. It's still up to the voter whether they wish to allow their preferences to ultimately end up on a major party,…
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May 12, 2022
Will Any of The Parties Raise Taxes? 2022 Election Policy Comparison | AUSPOL EXPLAINED
What are the different tax policies of the political parties in Australia? Will taxes be cut under the Liberals, or will they go up - and for who? What if Labor wins, will there be more tax cuts? And how many billionaires are there for the Greens to raise taxes on? What is One Nation promising on the GST? All these questions and more will be answered in this policy comparison for the 2022 federal election!
Be informed before you vote and share so others are too!
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May 12, 2022
What will the parties do about Affordable Housing? 2022 election comparison | AUSPOL EXPLAINED
House ownership has been declining for decades, with many people no longer believing they'll ever own a home. Saving for a deposit takes a first home buyer around 11.5 years, and in that time housing has gone up drastically. So what are the plans for housing affordability that the different parties are promising? What will the Liberals, Labor, Greens, or One Nation, do to help you afford a house? Well here are some policy comparisons for you!
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May 11, 2022
What Will The Political Parties Do About Climate Change? 2022 Election Comparison | AUSPOL EXPLAINED
Climate change is one of the biggest issues, if not THE biggest issue of this election. But what will the different political parties do about climate change? What will the Liberals/Nationals, Labor, Greens, and One Nation want to do and what are their policies? Here's a handy comparison to help you before you go to vote! Australia's gas emissions have actually been rising overall - so if this is important to you, share and help people know before the election happens on May 21st!
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May 11, 2022
Comparing Anti-Corruption Policies - 2022 Election Edition | AUSPOL EXPLAINED
What are the different parties' stances on a Federal ICAC? What will Liberals, Labor, Greens, or One Nation do to tackle government corruption? Here's a quick policy comparison for you to understand what policies are for the better known parties. Who wants to establish an anti-corruption watchdog and who doesn't?
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May 10, 2022
A Brief Summary of EVERY POLITICAL PARTY In Australia 2022 Election Edition | AUSPOL EXPLAINED
What do the different political parties stand for? What are the major, minor, and micro parties promising this election? Well here is a few dot points for EVERY SINGLE FEDERALLY REGISTERED POLITICAL PARTY IN AUSTRALIA! Some are very straight forward and some have vast and complex policy platforms that I could only fit a fraction of in this episode.
This is a summary of a few key issues - without any commentary on whether those policies are good, bad, or even practical. It's entirely up to you, the voter, to be informed and express your opinion as you see fit at the ballot. Also, just because I mention an idea or policy for a group of parties doesn't mean other parties don't also agree with it - a lot needs to be removed for the sake of time.
If you think I've missed a party: no I haven't. You're thinking of a state registered party, one that doesn't exist anymore, or one that changed its name. I assure you, I was thorough! I even briefly explain Teal Independents, even though t…
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May 2, 2022
Labor vs Liberals: Who’s Had Better Economic Results? | AUSPOL EXPLAINED
Who is a better economic manager out of Labor or Liberal? Who has higher taxes? Does Labor spend a lot more than Liberals? Well, instead of having a subjective opinion - let's examine 50 years of data to help you understand how to better examine the shifts in taxes, economic growth, spending, debt, and unemployment, and what the figures, trends, and averages actually are. If Labor spends more - we'll be able to find the cold, hard, figures, and see. If Liberals spend less, we can measure it through spending to GDP.
Reminder: it's up to you to decide who you want to vote for and I'm not trying to promote/disendorse anyone, just providing you information to better understand the topic of economic management and how people judge it.
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Apr 30, 2022
Who Should I Vote For? A Guide To Finding Out | AUSPOL EXPLAINED
Unsure who to vote for and don't know where to start? Here's some basics for figuring out on your own terms how parties align with your interests - and start learning who to support. I won't tell you who that is, or suggest any party to vote for, that decision is entirely up to you.
Resources mentioned in this episode include:
ABC Vote compass: https://votecompass.abc.net.au/
They Vote For You: https://theyvoteforyou.org.au/
ISideWith: https://au.isidewith.com/
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Apr 29, 2022
How to Vote in Australian Federal Elections: A Step by Step Guide | AUSPOL EXPLAINED
How do you vote in an election? Well! Here's a 7 step guide from finding a polling place, to how to fill in a ballot for the House of Representatives and the Senate, and why the two are different. I'll also explain the basics of preferential voting - so you know how your vote works, why you should vote for who you want to, and how you can't throw your vote away!
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Apr 20, 2022
Greens vs One Nation vs United Australia Party: Comparing Their Voting Records | AUSPOL EXPLAINED
What are the differences between the minor parties? If you're considering voting for a minor party, which one? While there are many, I've chosen to compare Adam Bandt's voting record with Pauline Hanson's and Craig Kelly's to show you the difference between a left wing and right wing minor party voting record, and also show you how you can learn more information about members of parliament and what they've stood for! These are minor parties that run candidates in all/nearly all electorates - so haven't included ones that stand in just specific states. You can do your own voting record comparison of your local member here: https://theyvoteforyou.org.au/
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Apr 15, 2022
Scott Morrison vs Anthony Albanese: Comparing Their Voting Records | AUSPOL EXPLAINED
What's the difference between Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese? Who should you vote for out of Labor or Liberal in the 2022 federal election? I'll compare their voting records to demonstrate what the two major parties have voted for in the past so you can see what they stand for, not just what they say they'll do. While there are plenty of similarities between the major parties (they do want to appeal to as many people as possible after all) there are some differences. This one's really important for helping people figure out who they want to vote for - so if it helped you, share it around! Though do note: this is just about their previous voting record - and won't necessarily be an exact reflection of their election policies, but will help you frame them in context with their track record.
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Apr 15, 2022
Time is Running Out For Young People | AUSPOL EXPLAINED
First time voters will determine who wins this election - but only if they enrol now: https://aec.gov.au/enrol/
You have until 18th of April - 8pm sharp.
This is your chance to change the future.
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Apr 11, 2022
How to Postal Vote | AUSPOL EXPLAINED
If you can't get to the polls on election day then good news! You can vote early in multiple ways, including postal voting. This is a handy guide to teach you how to apply for a postal vote, what you need to know about filling it in, and when it needs to be returned by. This is super helpful if you are travelling or need to isolate on election day. If you don't apply in time there's also telephone voting. And remember: an election is coming soon!
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Apr 11, 2022
THE FEDERAL ELECTION HAS BEEN CALLED!
IT'S HERE! IT'S HERE! JOYOUS TIMES - MAY 21st!! ENROl/UPDATE YOUR DETAILS: https://aec.gov.au/enrol/
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Mar 23, 2022
Can the Prime Minister Delay The Election? | AUSPOL EXPLAINED
Can the Prime Minister decide to extend their term past 3 years? Can they just choose not to call an election? What if they just refuse? Well, let me go over all the various constitutional and legal ways that it's not actually the Prime Minister's decision - even though we've grown accustomed to them being the one who picks the date of the election.
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Mar 9, 2022
How to Vote in the South Australian State Election | AUSPOL EXPLAINED
This episode is all about how to fill in the ballot for the South Australian state election! The next one is March 19th 2022 - so make sure you know how to vote! This episode has nothing to do with who to vote for, you won't hear a single party name or policy mentioned, it's just specifically the information you need to know about how often elections in South Australia happen and how to fill in the ballot for the House of Assembly and Legislative Council. Enjoy!
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Mar 8, 2022
Specifically How to Enrol To Vote (Quick Version) | AUSPOL EXPLAINED
How do you enrol to vote? Simple. Go to https://aec.gov.au/enrol to do it online or get a paper form and mail/scan it.
This episode will guide you through the steps for enrolling to vote both online and offline for those who just want to know the specifics without hearing me talk about eligibility, or why it's important. If you want an extended explanation with more jokes and reasons why voting matters then listen to the episode before this.
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Mar 7, 2022
How to Enrol To Vote And Why | AUSPOL EXPLAINED
In this I go over if you're eligible to vote in Australian elections, how to enrol to vote, and also: why you should. It's exactly as described! Voting is important - so make sure you're ready when an election comes!
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Jan 20, 2022
Independent Campaigns with Georgia Steele Candidate for Hughes | AUSPOL EXPLAINED
Why run as an independent? And how do independent candidates fund their campaigns? In this interview I ask Independent Candidate Georgia Steele all about campaigning - from the very basics of registering as a candidate to finances, the importance of volunteers, forward planning, and how someone gets their name known in the community without the support of a political party's recognition and funds. To learn more about if an independent candidate is running in your area search up "independent candidate for (your electorate/state/territory)" near an election and see what information there is.
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Dec 22, 2021
The History of Christmas Island | AUSPOL EXPLAINED
When was Christmas Island discovered? And when did it become an Australian territory? In this episode I'll go through the history and politics of Christmas Island from its discovery by Europeans, to how ownership has changed hands, the darker parts of its history with mistreatment of Chinese workers, to the present day, and also: the crabs. The millions and millions of crabs.
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Dec 6, 2021
Party Leadership and the Coalition with Michael McCormack | AUSPOL EXPLAINED
What's the role of a party leader and what do they do? I sat down with the former Deputy Prime Minister/Leader of the National Party to ask him about the added responsibilities and commitments that come with party leadership as well as a few questions to do with how that intersects with the Coalition.
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Oct 17, 2021
How does the ACT Parliament Work? Interview with Johnathan Davis Greens MLA | AUSPOL EXPLAINED
The ACT Parliament is unique in Australia in that it doubles for local government - instead of having a separate elected body. I sat down with an ACT MP to ask a bunch of questions - from how the parliament balances the roles of being a local councillor with the same responsibility of a state MP, to how the government functions when no single party has enough seats to be in charge by itself, and more!
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Oct 14, 2021
Marginal Seats and Campaigning with Dr Anne Aly | AUSPOL EXPLAINED
I sat down with Dr. Anne Aly, Labor Member for Cowan, to ask about what it's like campaigning in a marginal seat. When your margin is less than 1% every election is incredibly close and results can take up to two weeks to find out who won. So how does that impact the time, resources, and strategies of a campaign? Watch to find out.
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Oct 4, 2021
The Role of The Whip
The Whip is an important part of parliament and parties running smoothly - and I don't mean a physical whip being used to get politicians in line. It's a person! In this video I go over their role and duties and how this helps organise what happens when and with who. They're a very important part of running larger parties.
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Sep 30, 2021
Freedom of Speech in Australia
What are the laws protecting and restricting freedom of speech in Australia? From defamation, trying to ban the communist party, the racial discrimination act, 90s High Court cases, television broadcast regulations, to government secrecy laws - I dive into the broad and often misunderstood topic of freedom of speech in Australia. There's a lot to say! First off: we don't have a 1st amendment ensuring freedom of speech as a constitutional right. That's an American thing.
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Sep 26, 2021
Young People and Politics: Interview With Senator Jordon Steele John
Are you a young person wanting to know more about being involved in politics? Do you wonder if there's any job skills you need to become a political candidate and get into parliament? Well I sat down with the youngest member of the Senate - WA Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John - and asked him about his experience as a young person, how to affect change, and how young people should give politics a go!
Content warning: he very briefly mentions the sexual assault allegations in Adelaide schools, though does not go into any detail.
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Sep 21, 2021
Please Stop Telling Me Local Government Doesn't Exist | AUSPOL EXPLAINED
In this episode I address a strange controversy: why local government continues to exist despite multiple referendums on the matter. Local government isn't mentioned in the constitution as a few angry commenters like to point out so in this silly episode I trick you into learning all about local councils and history while also debunking the myth that they're not legally allowed to be real. Enjoy!
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Sep 19, 2021
Basics of Australian Government Explained Part Five: The Prime Minister and Political Parties
In this episode I'll discuss a brief overview of who the Prime Minister is and their responsibilities as well as the different political parties. Who are the major parties of Australia, who are the bigger minor parties, and some information on how to find out who you'd like to vote for.
Here's a list of registered political parties: https://www.aec.gov.au/parties_and_representatives/party_registration/Registered_parties/
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Sep 12, 2021
Basics of Australian Government Explained Part Four: Federal, State, and Local Government
Hey so what's up with the difference between the federal, state/territory, and local governments? They all have different responsibilities and scope so let's discuss how they're formed and what things are looked after by which tier!
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Auspol Explained would like to acknowledge the Whadjuk Nyoongar people and their Elders as the owners and custodians of the Land that the video was filmed and edited on. This Land was stolen and never ceded. It always was and always will be Aboriginal Land.
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Sep 5, 2021
Basics of Australian Government Explained Part Three: The Constitution
The Australian Federal Constitution is a very important document for our political system. But what does it say? This is exactly what I'm going to cover as quickly as I can (there's a lot to cover) in this video about the constitution! I'll go through the key points in each chapter and help you understand this foundational document. Enjoy!
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Aug 31, 2021
Basics of Australian Government Explained Part Two: Elections and Voting
How do elections work? What is preferential voting and how do you vote in Australia? Good questions! Let me explain that for you as well as giving you some obscure trivia about how elections work. This video focuses mostly on federal elections, so if you have a question about how to vote in State elections I'm gradually creating a video for each state/territory. Subscribe for more!
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Western Australia: https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/
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Aug 30, 2021
Basics of Australian Government Explained Part One: How Laws are Made
How are laws made in Australia? Good question! In this video I'll explain how the system of government works in the House of Representatives and the Senate to debate and pass legislation into laws. Subscribe to learn more about Australian Politics!
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Aug 3, 2021
What are Micro Parties: interview with Meow-Ludo Disco Gamma Meow Meow
What are micro parties and why do they run against such difficult odds? I sit down with Meow-Ludo, who has run for the Science Party and the Flux Party, and ask him what it's like to campaign in electorates that likely won't result in victory. What is it like to join a micro party and what's the goal for a party that gets very little media attention? Watch and find out!
In the episode we discuss the very important goal of 4% first preference votes for a party to receive electoral funding. Learn more about electoral funding over at the AEC website: https://www.aec.gov.au/Parties_and_Representatives/public_funding/Current_Funding_Rate.htm
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Jul 27, 2021
How to Vote in Tasmanian State Elections
In this video I explain the difference between the House of Assembly and the Legislative Council, how the elections don't usually happen at the same time, and how to fill in the different ballots for each of the chambers. If you live in Tasmania then this video is for you!
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Jul 19, 2021
What's the Daily Life of a Politician Like? Interview with Rose Jackson NSW MP
What do politicians do every day? When do they get to actually read the bills they're voting on? What's a sitting day like? And why do politicians not always answer emails? These and many more questions are answered by Rose Jackson, Labor MLC for NSW in a chat about the day to day and ever changing schedule of a politician.
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Jul 12, 2021
Aussie Tries The Australian Citizenship Test
If you want to be an Australian citizen and you weren't born here there's an application process involving an interview and a test on your knowledge of the English language and Australian values. I was born here so never had to do this so now I'm going to take a crack at the practice test and see if I can pass or... do I fail? Am I about to get thrown out of the country for not knowing enough? Watch and find out.
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Jul 6, 2021
Why Does Queensland Only Have One Chamber of Parliament?
Queensland is different to every other state in Australia in that it only has a Legislative Assembly and no Legislative Council. It got rid of it in 1922, but why? And how? What led to the abolition of the Council 100 years ago and why hasn't it returned? Join me in a rollercoaster journey of successive attempts, decades of criticism, and multiple governments trying to bring the downfall of the inconvenient and undemocratic block that was the council. Join me in a deep dive into some Australian political history!
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Jun 21, 2021
The Man Who Was Prime Minister for a Week: Frank Forde
Who was Frank Forde and why did he only serve for a week as Prime Minister? Join me as I give a brief overview of the highs and lows of Frank Forde's surprisingly long political life and career from being a young member of Queensland state politics to retirement so one more person can know about this iconic, yet rarely talked about, Prime Minister.
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Jun 14, 2021
Comparing A Christmas Prince to Real World Monarchies
A Christmas Prince is a romantic trilogy of Christmas movies on Netflix where Amber, an American journalist, goes to cover the story of Prince Richard's potential ascension or abdication of the throne of the fictional country of Aldovia. But wait! There's love! There's mistaken identities! There's a lot of real world parallels with monarchies! So just in what ways does it stack up compared to both contemporary and historic Kings and Queens?
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This episode discusses the Netflix movie: A Christmas Prince distributed by Netflix and produced by MPCA Directed by Kiwi Zaam, written by Karen Schaler and Nathan Atkins. This is not a paid endorsement.
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May 26, 2021
What's The Difference Between A State and Territory?
Australia has 6 states and 10 territories and there are a few differences between them - not just between states and territories but there are different kinds of territories as well. In this video I go over the politics and history of both internal and external territories.
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May 23, 2021
Why is "Labor" Spelled Without a "U"?
The Australian Labor Party has one odd mystery... Given that Australian's use British English and spell words like colour, humour, etc with O-U-R, why does the ALP spell their name without a U? The name comes from "labour", because of its origins with the workers movements and unions, but where along the line did the spelling become Americanised? Well that's exactly what I'm going to find out. Join me in a dive through history, a very obviously not Canadian man, and a Labor historian's commentary on booklets as I get to the bottom of this once and for all.
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May 19, 2021
What if the Prime Minister Refuses to Hold an Election?
How would a government hypothetically go about destroying democracy in Australia and how could they be stopped? Today I explore all the various legal ways to prevent a corrupt government from holding power indefinitely and refusing to hold elections, and then I point out how extreme a government would need to get before those legal protections fall apart. Fun.
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May 16, 2021
The Role of Local Government: Interview with Mayor Fremantle Brad Pettitt
What does your local council actually do? Well I got to sit down with the Mayor of Fremantle to discuss what his job is and how local government works in their area. Turns out the answer is they do a lot of things. From how they get funding, to how they originated, to how their size changes drastically between areas, and more - I dive into everything you need to know about the role and scope of local government.
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May 12, 2021
What is Convention?
Convention. I say it a lot. It happens a lot in the function of government. So what is it? Why do we have so many conventions and what happens if we just don't follow them anymore? I explore how there's a lot not mentioned in the constitution and the traditions we've inherited from the Westminster system that have resulted in how government functions today.
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May 9, 2021
Preferential Voting
How does voting work in Australia? What is preferential voting? Can a vote be "wasted"? These are the questions I answer in this video as I explain to you how to fill in a ballot paper for the Senate and the House of Representatives. It's pretty simple and helps give you a lot of power over who you want to vote for!
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Learn more about voting at www.AEC.gov.au
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May 4, 2021
Rating Political Biographies as Weapons of Self Defence
There have been many Prime Ministers throughout history and even more political biographies written about them. We can learn a huge amount of information from them but how good are they as weapons of self defence? This is the important question I set out to answer.
This episode works better as a video, but contains audio descriptions of the book covers for accessibility purposes that will help you visualise the books I'm holding as weapons. Enjoy.
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May 3, 2021
The Role of State Government: Interview with Simon Millman MLA
I sit down with Western Australia State Labor politician Simon Millman, the member for Mount Lawley, to discuss the role of state government. How does state government different from federal, what do they do besides pass law, and how does their job crossover with the responsibilities of federal and local?
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Apr 26, 2021
What Does The Speaker of the House Do?
What's the role and purpose of the Speaker of the House in Australia? How does an MP get elected to be the Speaker? What's the history of the role (and how does it differ from its British origins)? All these questions and more are explained in this episode where I dive into one of the most important roles in the Australian parliamentary system.
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Apr 24, 2021
What's The Difference Between a President and a Prime Minister?
Why do some countries have a Prime Minister and not a President? Why do some countries have both? I delve into the differences between the two roles, their powers, their function, and limitations, and give you a comprehensive answer to those questions. Because this channel is focused on Australian politics and a close ally of Australia is the US this episode compares and contrasts the President of the USA with the Prime Minister of Australia (with a few mentions of France for good measure). Enjoy!
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Apr 22, 2021
Hansard, Caucus, Question Time: Political Terms Defined
Have you ever wondered what a backbencher is? Or the crossbench? Shadow Minister? Or crossing the floor? Well I explain the definitions of a few common political terms to help you understand the news and Australian politics better.
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Apr 21, 2021
The Influence and Laws of Political Donations
From hidden money, influence on policy, accusations of corruption, the rise of climate change denialism, and donations from foreign donors, the laws and influence of political donations in Australia is an intriguing subject. So what exactly are the laws around political donations in Australia? Is there a limit to what can be given and by who? And just how have they influenced elections and policy over the past few decades? Well I dive into all those questions and dissect how money shapes politics.
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Apr 19, 2021
The Truth About Political Pensions
Have you ever heard the complaint that "politicians are just in it for a good pension"? Do you want to know just how big those pensions can get? Well I dive in and bust some myths, talk about the factors, and discuss the effect on the budget in this thrilling episode. I promise there's no boring maths.
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Apr 18, 2021
What's The Difference Between The Senate and The House of Representatives?
Have you ever wondered why Australia has two houses? What's the difference between them? What can the House of Representatives do that the Senate can't? In this episode I answer all those questions and more.
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Apr 17, 2021
Auspol ASMR: Scott Morrison Coronavirus News Briefings as ASMR
*whispers* in this special episode we listen to the soothing sounds of toilet paper, essential jig saw puzzles, and pasta, while I softly repeat highlights of Scott Morrison's early coronavirus press briefings. Remember that time? I hope you enjoy.
Please visit www.health.gov.au for the latest information about COVID-19
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Apr 16, 2021
How To Remove a Prime Minister From Office
Have you ever wondered what could disqualify or remove a Prime Minister from the position besides an election? Turns out there are actually A LOT of different legal and technical ways in which a Prime Minister can find themselves no longer in the job. In today's episode I will explore the historical, the theoretical, and the obscure and near impossible methods in which a Prime Minister can both lose the position and be ejected from parliament entirely.
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Apr 15, 2021
What Do Prime Ministers Do When They Retire?
Prime Ministers can't just... get a regular job, or can they? The post-parliament life can be very different for different former-PMs as they need new jobs outside of politics and need something to do with their time. This episode explores all of that with both historic and contemporary examples of what Prime Ministers went off to do after their time in the top position.
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Apr 14, 2021
Why There's No Truth in Political Advertising
Have you ever wondered if there's any rules regulating whether politicians are allowed to lie during political ads or not? In this episode of Auspol Explained I explore all the ways Australian politicians can exploit or get around the limited restrictions on what they're allowed to say.
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Apr 13, 2021
What's The Role of The Governor General?
The Governor General is like our head of state. They also have a lot of reserve powers. This episode will explore what the Governor General can do and their role in the Australian political system. Enjoy!
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Apr 11, 2021
How Do Referendums Work?
What is the point of a referendum? What's the difference between a plebiscite and a referendum? How does Australia change its constitution? All these questions will be answered in this episode of Auspol Explained! Join me as I discuss everything you'll ever need to know about the role of referendums and how they've shaped our country over the past 119 years and counting.
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Apr 10, 2021
What's the Difference Between Local, State, and Federal Government?
In today's video we discuss the different tiers of Australian government. What does the local government do? What's the difference between state and federal?
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Find information about your state/local elections here:
Western Australia: https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/
South Australia: https://www.ecsa.sa.gov.au/
Northern Territory: https://ntec.nt.gov.au/
Queensland: https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/
NSW: https://www.elections.nsw.gov.au/
Victoria: https://www.vec.vic.gov.au/
ACT: https://www.elections.act.gov.au/
Tasmania: https://www.tec.tas.gov.au/
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Apr 10, 2021
How the Australian Government Works
Hi and welcome to Auspol Explained. Today's episode explains the basics of how government is formed, how to vote, and what the Senate and the House of Representatives are. This will be a great crash course for anyone with limited knowledge of how Australian politics works.
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Apr 8, 2021
Welcome to the Introduction!
Hello and welcome to the Auspol Explained podcast! Relax, enjoy, and learn everything there is to do with the Australian political system. Do you know the difference between the Senate and the House of Representatives? Did you know that the Prime Minister isn't mentioned in the Constitution? Or do you just want to know how preferential voting works? Then I have the podcast for you!
As you'll hear in this introduction: this is just about the actual system of government, not policy. If you want detailed discussions and commentary on the latest proposed bill from Labor or Liberal then sorry, but this isn't about arguing for or against any specific political party. I don't want to alienate you so will be interviewing politicians across the spectrum, talking about how things work, and having fun while doing it. So get interested! Politics is no longer dusty and boring and hard to understand because finally someone made a podcast about it.
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