Punters Politics

Queensland Legalises Corruption, One Nation's Day-One Sickie & And a Gas Tax Betrayal

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:00:00 -0000

This week, Queensland's LNP government scraps the ban on developer donations just in time to hand out $7 billion in Olympic building contracts, while one nation's brand new MP pulls a sickie on his first day to dodge voting on the gas tax. We break down how lifting the corruption ban led to $170,000 in developer cash within weeks, why Princess Pauline's 36% attendance record should dock her pay like any other job, and how politicians legalized corruption by calling the bill the electoral laws restoring electoral fairness amendment bill while punters got distracted by e bike crackdowns.

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Gina Buys Into Channel 7, Anti-Corruption Boss Under Investigation & The "Death Tax" Scare Campaign.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:32:00 -0000

This week, billionaire mining magnate Gina Rinehart tips in a cool $26 million to help a former Channel 7 executive grab a 10% stake in Australia's second biggest broadcaster, just as the anti corruption boss who was supposed to be finding dodgy politicians gets investigated himself for allegedly being dodgy. We break down how Australia's second highest media concentration in the world keeps getting worse, why the National Anti Corruption Commission has found zero corruption in three years despite 7,000 referrals, and how corporate media ran a textbook death tax scare campaign over a testamentary trust policy that affects 5% of the wealthiest Aussies while everyday punters defended billionaires in the comments.

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Pauline's 'Revolutionary' Gas Policy, Coles GUILTY at Last & The Budget Panic That Wasn't

Tue, 26 May 2026 22:38:00 -0000

This week, Princess Pauline Hanson bravely takes the stage at the gas lobby's own conference to announce her "Norway-style" gas policy — written, by her own admission, in consultation with the gas producers themselves. We break down why her 10% royalty isn't remotely the actual 78% Norway charges, how Sunrise spent a week peddling a fake death tax while Nat Barr accidentally realised on-air that everyone's negative gearing is grandfathered, and how the federal court just found Coles GUILTY of running the Down Down scam on punters.

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Albo Buries Kids' Gambling Report, BHP Sues Broke Miner & The Budget's Hidden $95 Billion

Tue, 19 May 2026 17:00:00 -0000

This week, Albo bravely protects his NRL gambling buddy by burying a landmark kids gambling addiction report under 4,000 pages of budget spreadsheets while journalists were literally locked in a basement. We break down how the government sat on gambling reform recommendations for 1,049 days, why Pete V'landys and the NRL are raking in gambling commission cash, and how a unanimous report calling for a blanket ban on gambling ads got watered down to an opt out online system that does absolutely nothing.

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Housing Debate:Is our System Broken?, Albo's Empty Gas Promise, & The Knock Off Tour Recap

Tue, 12 May 2026 18:51:00 -0000

This week, we recap the "Tax Gas Not Beer" tour and tear down Albo’s hollow gas reform—a policy that raises zero dollars and won't even kick in until after the next election. We also dive into a heated housing showdown between economist Richard Dennis and developer Jack Henderson, debating everything from capital gains tax to whether the government can actually build affordable homes.

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Fact checks welcome citations NECESSARY! Here are the citations Jack and Richard sent through for claims around the DHA at the end of the debate there.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DMFmkzUCV1UKUJ2EVlmH8WTlvU1FWrbiE5itBVxC0uc/edit?usp=sharing

The Karl Stefanovic Debate Breakdown & Why I Won't Do It Again

Tue, 05 May 2026 20:20:00 -0000

This week, Konrad breaks down his appearance on the Karl Stefanovic Show podcast where he was ambushed by Senator Susan McDonald, the shadow resources minister, in what turned out to be a debate he never agreed to. We go through the full uncut interview, score the political manoeuvers, expose the gas lobby talking points being recycled by politicians, and reveal why this setup was designed to turn a popular policy issue into a culture war distraction.

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Senate Inquiry Highlights, The Gas Lobby Gets Smoked & The Media Takes the Bait

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0000

This week, Konrad's Senate inquiry testimony sparked a media firestorm, from "zinger box" clips on ABC to Sky News pundits losing their cool over his Parliament House t-shirt and supposed "grifter" status. While former Treasury Secretary Ken Henry and Senator Jacqui Lambie joined the "Legends List" by demanding the gas cartel "stop the crap" and pay their fair share, Shell executives were absolutely smoked, failing to explain why they paid zero PRRT despite billions in revenue. We’re exposing the "Lobbyist Playable Characters" like Angus Taylor while celebrating legends like David Pocock and Ed Husic, all while fueling a $102,000 war chest for our May 8th Newcastle pub crawl to prove we should be taxing gas, not beer.

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The Gas Tax Question Albo Won't Answer, Channel 7's Oil Lobby Ties & Our Senate Inquiry Testimony

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0000

This week, Albo dodges the gas tax question with a masterclass in political deflection, Channel 7 runs cover for fossil fuel interests, and the lobbyist war chest smashes through $96,000. We break down the propaganda playbook, expose corporate media conflicts of interest, and celebrate two massive high court wins that just struck down rigged election laws and anti protest powers.

Albo's Gas Tax Dodge: Political Maneuver of the Week

Triple J Hack asks the Prime Minister the question every punter wants answered: are you taxing gas exports? Albo responds with peak confused grandpa energy, saying "we'll have the budget next month" while physically turning away to invite the next question. We score the maneuver, break down why he's probably not taxing gas profits at all, and explain why punters should expect a useless windfall profits tax that targets zero dollars in actual profit because Santos and Woodside conveniently make nothing on paper.

Channel 7's Fossil Fuel Propaganda Exposed

Channel 7 reporter Liam Bartlett ambushes Environment Minister Chris Bowen, demanding he resign over his "renewables obsession". We watch the full unedited exchange, score the political maneuvers, and then reveal that Liam used to work as Global Head of TV Creative Visual at Shell International, Channel 7 is owned by billionaire Kerry Stokes who has major gas interests through SGH Energy and Beach Energy, and both companies pay around 2% to 5% tax while earning billions. Conspiracy or coincidence? Punters decide.

High Court Strikes Down Rigged Election Laws & Anti Protest Powers

Feel pepped, punters. The high court has struck down Victoria's rigged electoral donation laws that allowed major parties unlimited donations through nominated entities while capping independents at $5,000, and New South Wales anti protest laws that gave one police commissioner the power to block protests across huge chunks of Sydney. Both rulings confirm what punters already knew: politicians rig the system to protect themselves, and the courts are the last line of defense.

Nanny State Alert: Cops Fine Superintendent for Riding a Bike

South Australia's top traffic cop gets fined for using his phone while riding a 9 kilogram carbon road bike at 20 kilometers an hour after a Karen dug through his Strava and reported him. We sound the nanny state alarm, call out the absurdity of applying one and a half ton car rules to bicycles, and defend the superintendent even though he'd probably give us a ticket for the same thing.

Konrad Goes to Canberra: Senate Inquiry Witness

Konrad is heading to Canberra to testify as a witness in the Senate inquiry into gas taxes, courtesy of a loaned Polestar 4 from Whipsmart EV leasing. The lobbyist war chest now sits at $96,000, the free sauce campaign launches on Chuffed to put 200 stickered bottles into pie shops across Australia, and punters can now grab free source bottle stickers at punterspolitics.com.

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The Gas Lobby Attacked Me Personally: NDIS Fraud & Gina's BRS Statement

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0000

This week, we expose the real scam behind NDIS fraud that nobody's talking about. While YouTubers rack up millions of views chasing dodgy providers and the media runs endless clickbait about disability rorts, we break down why privatization is the actual problem. We explain how pseudo privatized government services create rent seeking middlemen, bloated overheads, and fraud riddled systems that cost more to police than they would to run properly. Plus, why this exact same pattern keeps repeating in childcare, aged care, vocational education, and every other marketized government program.

The Gas Lobby Attacks Me Personally In A Million Dollar Ad Campaign

The Australian Energy Producers have released attack ads featuring an actor who looks suspiciously like me, complete with oversized tee, light features, Australian accent, and a smug delivery in a green screen bar. We break down why they've stopped saying taxes and royalties and started outright lying by claiming gas companies paid $21 billion in taxes when that number includes royalties, how David Pocock's beer tax versus gas tax clip went viral in Senate Estimates, and why the gas lobby acknowledging my existence is the biggest strategic mistake they've made yet.

Sticky Bandits Strike Again & The Free Sauce Quest Continues

Punters have been out slapping stickers on Liberal Senator campaign signs, welcome to Western Australia road signs, and one absolute legend stuck the Norway versus Australia gas royalties sticker on the back quarter panel paintwork of their car. We break down the costings for the free sauce side quest, reveal that shipping 200 stickered sauce bottles would cost $17.75 per unit, announce the Chuffed fundraiser to get sauce bottles into pie shops, and confirm we're in talks with Heinz after most other sauce companies politely declined our collab request.

Punter Confessions: The E Bike Penance & The Skydive Discount

Konrad admits he accepted a heavily discounted skydive in New Zealand from Punter Miles, a skydive instructor who enjoys the show, and puts it to the punters whether that's acceptable or a breach of trust. Plus, footage of Punter Alex getting a 20 minute ride on the back of the Punters e bike on New Year's Eve, proving the penance system is working, and a correction on where Australia's fuel actually comes from after Patreon Punter Kenneth provided two citations proving some of it does come from the Middle East via Singapore.

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Albo's Fuel Discount Stunt, The Nanny State vs Google Maps & Australia's First Crowd-Funded Lobbyist

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0000

This week, we unpack the 26 cent fuel excise cut that's supposed to save you money at the pump while the government quietly hands over $10 billion a year in petrol subsidies to Gina and her mining mates. We break down why this three month discount costs taxpayers $2.5 billion, how 15 mining companies pocket $3 billion a year from fuel tax rebates punters never get, and why even Fortescue's CEO Dino Otranto is calling out the scam on LinkedIn.

CBA Boss Backs Gas Tax & The Lobbyist Power Play

The head of Commonwealth Bank publicly backs a windfall profits tax on gas companies, and we explain why corporate Australia is finally picking sides. We meet Punter Rachel, the crowd funded lobbyist hired with your $80,000 to take on the gas cartel in Canberra. She breaks down her strategy for targeting marginal seats, lobbying crossbenchers, and preparing for budget week to expose exactly what the gas lobby asked for and what they got.

Nanny State Update: P Platers Banned From Google Maps

Queensland police confirm that learner and P plate drivers are banned from using Google Maps on their phones, even hands free, even through Bluetooth, but they're legally allowed to unfold a street directory while driving. We sound the nanny state alarm again and explain why this rule is peak Karen policy that makes young drivers less safe, not more.

Card Surcharge Ban Finally Arrives & The Free Sauce Quest Launches

From October 2026, Australians will no longer be slugged with card surcharges at checkout, ending the $1.6 billion annual cash grab by banks on Visa and Mastercard transactions. We celebrate the win, call out the final cash grab delay, and launch the free sauce side quest with stickers, bottles, and a heat map at freesauce.quest to track every pie shop in Australia giving punters a fair squeeze.

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ASIO Can Now Secretly Jail You, Japan Demands Free Gas & The Nanny State Comes For E-Bikes

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0000

This week, we unpack ASIO's new secret detention powers that let them jail you without a warrant, without telling anyone, and without you being able to say a word about it. Both major parties waved it through while punters were distracted by $3 diesel. We break down how the Attorney General can now rubber stamp interrogations, why kids as young as 14 can be nabbed off the street, and how Albo went from quoting Nazi speeches against these laws in 2003 to passing even worse versions today.

Japan Demands Free Gas & The Gas Bludger War Escalates

The Japanese ambassador rocked up to Canberra demanding we keep handing over gas royalties for free because they hate surprises. We've got a surprise for them. The gas lobby is now running full page newspaper ads trying to convince punters that beer tax is higher than gas tax by stacking multiple tax categories into one number. We fight back with punter propaganda, break down their dodgy maths, and explain why every punter needs to be all hands on deck as the May budget approaches and Labor considers a windfall profits tax.

Nanny State Alert: E-Bike Crackdown Explained

We sound the nanny state alarm as Queensland and New South Wales introduce roadside dyno testing for e-bikes, lower legal power limits to 200 watts, introduce licensing requirements, crush powers for illegal bikes, and footpath speed limits of 10 kilometres an hour. We sit down with Patrick from Streets and Scars of City Past to break down why this is classic Karen overreach, how Europe handles e-bikes with tiered licensing that actually works, and why Australian politicians would rather ban alternatives than build cycling infrastructure.

Pauline Hanson's Private Jet Defense & The Sticky Bandits Strike Again

Pauline Hanson gets grilled over undeclared flights on Gina Rinehart's private jet and pulls off a solid pub crawl defense, stumbling from no cost to the taxpayer to name dropping Anika Wells while Barnaby Joyce swoops in for the alley oop. We score the maneuver, break down the propaganda tactics, and celebrate the return of the sticky bandits who've been slapping punter stickers on Liberal and Labor MP signs across the country.

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Albo's Secret Windfall Tax Plan, The Blame Game on Petrol Prices & Our Canberra Lobbyist Revealed

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0000

This week, we unpack Labor's quiet move to model a windfall profits tax on gas and coal, the propaganda war already kicking off from the gas lobby, and why this could be the biggest policy shift we've seen in years. We break down what a windfall tax actually is, why the EU and UK already have one, and how Australia's been letting gas companies pocket billions in war-driven profits while taxpayers bail out the rest of the economy.

The Petrol Crisis Blame Game: Who's Actually Responsible?

Konrad plays the blame game with Australia's petrol panic, breaking down who's pointing fingers at who. Labor blames panic buyers, the Liberals blame Labor, the ACCC blames price gouging retailers, and the media is absolutely fanning the flames. We dig into Australia's structural fuel vulnerability, the refinery closures under the Coalition, Morrison's bizarre decision to store our reserves in the US, and why corporate media might be making this worse than it needs to be.

The Punters Lobbyist Is Locked In

After raising over $80,000 and filtering through 37 applications, Punter Melissa has locked in the Punters Lobbyist. We break down the hiring process, the vetting, the reference checks, and what comes next as we prepare to take on the gas lobby with our own Canberra insider. Plus, the free sauce campaign is officially launching with stickers, bottles, and a guerrilla marketing plan to remind Aussies that gas companies get free gas while punters pay for tomato sauce.

South Australia's Election, Slay or Nay, and The Internet Reviewed

We cover South Australia's election results where Labor dominates again, play a new game called Slay or Nay featuring Supreme Leader Malinauskas roasting One Nation's housing policy, and sit down with Kirsten Drysdale from The Internet Reviewed to spotlight Carrick Ryan, a former AFP agent and geopolitics expert worth following if you want nuanced takes on conflicts, politics, and Australian policy.

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The Gas Vote That Revealed Everything: Hanson's Betrayal, Pocock's Power Move & Albo's Lies

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0000

This week, we dive into the gas tax drama - who voted for the punters, who sided with the gas lobby, and One Nation’s backflip. We unpack multiple political manoeuvres and pageant politics, from Albo’s tussle with Karl Stefanovic, Victorian Premier Jacinda Allen turning the CFMEU corruption saga into a personal spat, and Penny Wong’s semantic gymnastics when asked if Australia is at war.

Plus: the latest on the punters’ e-bikes, Konrad loses his shirt live on air, and a new side quest unlocked - free sauce at every pie shop in Australia.

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The Epstein Files Australia Ignored: Tax Sabotage, Election Interference & Billionaire Collusion

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:00:00 -0000

Konrad flies solo this week to unpack the Epstein files and what they reveal about how rich wankers actually run your country. This isn't conspiracy theory territory, it's a leaked blueprint of power, influence, and how billionaires casually interfere with elections, rig policy debates, and help each other escape consequences while ordinary punters play by completely different rules.

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Gary's Economics: Why Australia's Wealth Is Being Pissed Away

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:00:00 -0000

Konrad sits down in person with Gary Stevenson, former Citibank trader turned inequality economist, for a deep dive into why Australia's housing crisis isn't actually about housing at all, why billionaire-funded far-right parties are the biggest con in politics, and why anger alone won't fix the system rigged against you.

Australia's Secret Housing Advantage (And Why We're Pissing It Away)

Gary breaks down why Australia has everything it needs to protect living standards and prevent inequality from spiraling, including a fair go culture, natural resources under the ground, and wealth locked up in property instead of offshore tax havens. The problem? We're not using any of it. Instead, we're giving away gas royalties for free, handing tax breaks to property investors through negative gearing and the capital gains discount, and watching house prices become inheritance lotteries instead of things you buy by working.

The Real Reason House Prices Are Unaffordable Everywhere

This isn't a housing crisis, it's an asset price crisis. Gary explains why housing becoming unaffordable is happening in every major city across the world, why all long term assets like stocks, gold, and land are skyrocketing at the same time, and how rich people don't directly buy your house, they own the credit on your mortgage and outcompete you through the debt system. Plus, the Bible story that perfectly explains why older Australians sitting on million dollar houses aren't actually winning.

Why The Far Right Is A Billionaire Con Job

Gary lays out his theory that far right parties like Reform UK and One Nation are billionaire funded political vehicles designed to stop wealth taxes from rising by distracting punters with racism and grievance politics. He explains why the political center is dead, why the future is a fight between tax the rich and the far right, and why billionaires would rather collapse society than agree to fair taxation.

Also: why anger won't convince your grandparents their house wealth is destroying your future, how Margaret Thatcher turned workers into asset owners who vote against themselves, the widow's mites parable as a guide for surviving the next 20 years, and why staying calm is the only way punters can fight back.

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Why House Prices Are Rigged Against You, Mining Billionaires' 3% Fine & The Punters' E-Bike Rides

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:01:00 -0000

This week, we expose how a billionaire US mining cartel got slapped with a pathetic $55 million fine for illegally destroying endangered WA forests — then immediately received government permission to keep doing it. We break down the Minister's discretion loophole that lets politicians approve environmental destruction under "national security" exemptions, supposedly for renewable energy, while endangered black cockatoos lose their habitat.

The $250 Billion Housing Scam Nobody Wants You To Understand

Konrad breaks down the Capital Gains Tax discount — the 1999 policy that's cost Australia $250 billion over the next decade and handed 82% of the benefits to the top 10% of earners (and 60% to the top 1%). We expose why investors get half-price tax on property profits while you pay full tax on your wages, why the media machine is absolutely losing it over potential reforms, and how Domain, REA, and Murdoch's new mortgage company are all incentivized to keep house prices sky-high.

Plus: the Punters Lobbyist hunt continues with applications rolling in, Konrad confesses to accepting a free e-bike and puts his fate in the hands of Patreon punters, we clarify Tanya Plibersek's trust situation, and Spotify pulls down last week's episode over four seconds of a Madonna song.

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A candid chat with Tanya Plibersek: Gas, grievance politics & why she still believes in Labor

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:27:00 -0000

Konrad sits down with Tanya Plibersek for our longest conversation with a senior Labor figure - discussing media clipping culture, online abuse, gas royalties, Wealth inequality, money in politics, transparency laws, and whether Labor is genuinely different or just operating the same system with better branding.

We also break down David Pocock’s viral Senate Estimates moment exposing how Australia collects more tax from beer than offshore gas — and why that clip exploded. Plus, we run a social media audit on Kat Theophanous to unpack what politicians are finally learning about cut-through online.

Note

Tanya quickly offered a correction to one of the claims made in our chat. Wages have gone up 9k a year since they took government not* 14k. A citation was provided. Cheers for the self fact check Tanya.

https://ministers.treasury.gov.au/ministers/jim-chalmers-2022/media-releases/national-minimum-wage-rise-35-cent-following-annual-wage

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Why Hate Speech Laws Won't Stop Violence, My Instagram Pile-On & The Sticky Bandits Strike Again

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:00:00 -0000

This week, we unpack why Australia's rushed hate speech laws won't actually stop violence, break down the anatomy of an Instagram pile-on when Konrad copped it from the bot army for not posting fast enough, and celebrate the return of the sticky bandits who've been absolutely relentless during our government-mandated break.

Why Hate Speech Laws Miss the Point (And Make Things Worse)

Konrad sits down with Tim Roberts from the New South Wales Council for Civil Liberties to expose why the federal government's vague, minister-empowered hate speech laws won't prevent another Bondi & why suppressing speech doesn't eliminate hate

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How Albo Dodges Questions, The Toll Roads Scam That Shook Me & The Toll Hostage Plan

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 20:55:00 -0000

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This week, we break down Albo's defensive masterclass on Sunrise where he pulls off the classic "I'm not the finance minister" dodge, name-drops Sussan Ley, and attempts the slowest political pivot in history — all while journalists actually hold his feet to the fire about ministerial spending.

Beauty Pageant Politics: The Million Dollar Distraction

While the Murdoch media machine goes into overdrive about Annika Wells' travel expenses, we expose the cherry-picked outrage for what it really is: beauty pageant politics designed to distract you from the real scams. Sure, politicians waste a million bucks on flights — but while you're focused on that, Labor's taking $600,000 from gambling companies and refusing to ban gambling ads that cost Aussies $31 billion a year.

We do the bad maths: if banning gambling ads reduced losses by just 3%, that's a billion dollars back in punters' pockets — or a thousand times more than all the ministerial travel rorts combined.

Transurban's Toll Scam: The Junk Fee Heist Nobody's Talking About

Konrad gets absolutely fleeced by Transurban's toll fee scam — $40 in tolls, $50 in junk fees — and breaks down every single predatory charge this legal monopoly hits you with: $10 admin fees, $0.75 "video matching" fees, $15 non-return tag fees, and a dozen other made-up charges that would make a Nigerian prince blush.

Plus, we float the idea of a digital toll protest: what if 100,000 punters just stopped paying until Transurban pays their fair share of tax? It's a toll hostage situation — you want your money? Start acting like a legitimate business.

Also: Konrad rates his own political redirect performance, we answer Spotify comments about whether One Nation is taking over the Libs, and we're officially on a government-mandated break until February (probably).

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Mass Shootings & Media: The One Thing Media Does That Makes Us Less Safe

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:00:00 -0000

In the aftermath of violence, everyone asks the same question: why?
But what if the way we ask it — and the stories we tell next — decide whether it happens again?

Why Australia Once Refused to Name Killers (And Why That’s Changing)

In this episode, Konrad is joined by Dr Glynn Greensmith, senior lecturer in journalism at Curtin University, to unpack the uncomfortable truth about mass attacks, media coverage, and the hidden incentives shaping what we see, share, and believe. Drawing on decades of research into mass violence, journalism, and copycat behaviour, we explore why attention is often the real reward attackers seek — and how Australia once reduced harm by refusing to give it to them.

We examine how 24-hour news, social media algorithms, and profit-driven media structures collide with public safety, why speculation masquerading as news makes us less informed, and what responsibility journalists, platforms, politicians — and ordinary people — actually carry in moments of crisis.

Dr Glynn Greensmith https://www.smh.com.au/by/glynn-greensmith-p5369d

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How to Spot "Bad-Faith" Politicians and Why Politicians Hire Their Mates Over Merit

Punters Politics — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 20:53:00 -0000

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This week, we expose the jobs-for-mates scandal the government tried to bury, watch David Pocock absolutely demolish ministers in Senate estimates with straight facts about Japan reselling our gas, and deliver a comprehensive punters audit on Cosplay Canavan that reveals exactly why you should never trust a word he says.

The independent review Labor didn't want released just dropped, confirming the appointment system "looks like nepotism" and isn't fit for purpose—but instead of fixing it with actual laws, they're going with a vibes-based framework and rejecting cooling-off periods so they can keep hiring their mates immediately. Minister Katie Gallagher pulls the classic resume pad when grilled about giving away 50% of our gas exports royalty-free, while Tim Ayres dismisses Japan's billion-dollar gas resale scam as just "dinner party discussion."

Plus, we break down why Matt Canavan deliberately confuses total investment with government spending to mislead punters on net zero costs, reveal his brother's 7% stake in a coal mine and executive role at Peabody Energy, and discuss how a Bachelor of Economics honours graduate who worked at KPMG somehow pretends he doesn’t understand basic economic concepts he's pushing.

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The TikTok Awards Dystopia, Labor MP ADMITS the Gas scam & Pauline's Wagyu Hypocrisy

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:00:00 -0000

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This week, Konrad recaps the TikTok Awards, Konrad’s admits his addication to social media platforms to make and bring on two politicians from different parties who actually agree on something: Australia's getting absolutely ripped off on gas.

Politician Ed Husic (Labor backbencher and former minister) goes full punter mode calling out Japan for reselling our gas and making a billion dollars in profit, independent politician Nicolette Boele breaks down why three-year election cycles kill long-term planning, and we test both politicians' ability to redirect awkward Christmas dinner conversations away from politics using only their parliamentary maneuvering skills.

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Does Albo Hate Science? Microsoft Scams Aussies & Sussan Ley's Masterclass

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 22:16:00 -0000

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This week, we expose whether Albo's quietly strangling Australia's science sector while claiming to be a "friend of science," reveal how Microsoft tried to scam 2.7 million Aussies with hidden price hikes until the ACCC stepped in, and watch Sussan Ley pull off an absolute masterclass in saving Littleproud from a train wreck press conference with the sleepy koala defense.

Plus, the CSIRO returns $7 for every $1 invested but gets told that's not good enough value, we discover Australia spends $30 billion less on research than comparable countries while shipping our smart people overseas to invent stuff we then buy back at a premium, and Punter Jess alerts us to Microsoft's sneaky opt-out scam that jacked up subscription prices by 45%.

Also: LinkedIn bros needed for lobbyist headhunting, Conrad's bringing cardboard cutouts to the TikTok Awards, and we're officially recruiting Australia's first punter-powered lobbyist with $75K in the bank and a clean conscience as the signing bonus.

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Is Net Zero Just an Accounting Scam? Albo's Corruption Report Card & Cosplay Canavan's Question Dodge

Punter Konrad & Punter James — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:00:00 -0000

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This episode breaks down why the Liberal-National Net Zero backflip is just political theatre designed to distract punters while Labor continues the same gas cartel scams, plus we grade Albo's abysmal transparency record and watch Cosplay Canavan pull off a masterful question dodge that would make any surfy kid proud.

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I Bought Access to Politicians, Media Ignored It & We Raised $75K to Crash Canberra’s Lobby Game

Punter Konrad & Punter James — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 17:00:00 -0000

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This week, we pull back the curtain on Canberra’s favourite game: cash-for-access.
When political parties sell $15,000 dinners to billionaires, the punters decided to play along.
We threw our own political fundraiser — real sponsors, real politicians, real access — and raised $75,000 to hire Australia’s first lobbyist for the people.
But while the pollies showed up, the corporate media didn’t. Not one major outlet covered it.
So we’ll show you what really happened, what it proved about our democracy, and what comes next for the Punters Lobbyist.

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Murdoch’s Playbook, Labor’s Masterstroke, Politician in the Punt Tank

Punter Konrad & Punter James — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 17:00:00 -0000

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We ask whether Murdoch is deliberately tanking the Liberal Party to drag Labor right, unpack Pocock’s “sophisticated toddler” Senate tactic to expose the hidden jobs-for-mates report, and test Monique Ryan’s plan to crack open lobbying and ministerial diaries. Plus, our first punter-funded gala, a cheeky dis-endorsement for that Liberal ad, and Albo’s Joy Division tee that hijacked the week’s headlines.

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Sky News Propaganda Stunt, Rare Earth Cancer Villages & Your Energy Bill Reality Check

Punter Konrad & Punter James — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 17:00:00 -0000

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We dissect Sky News' propaganda playbook that turned a diplomatic meeting into clickbait while Australia quietly agreed to mine cancer-causing minerals for American weapons, plus the energy news that'll actually make you feel better.

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The Real Reason Your Mortgage Went Up, Coal Cartel Steals $400M & Your Phone Bill is a LIE

Punter Konrad & Punter James — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 17:00:00 -0000

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Punter Konrad and Punter James play the blame game to reveal exactly who's behind your biggest bills - from Adani dodging $400 million in Queensland courts to Santos secretly driving up your mortgage and energy costs, plus the phone company scam that's been stealing an extra month from you every year.

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Is Mass Immigration Destroying Housing? Foreign Corps Pay Zero Tax & Pocock's Gambling Showdown

Punter Konrad & Punter James — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 17:00:00 -0000

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This week, Konrad and James expose how foreign corporations like Shell made $127 billion in Australia while paying virtually zero tax, reveal the governments hidden gambling connections, and host the first-ever Puntermon Battle between two economists who can't agree whether mass immigration or property speculation is destroying Australia's housing market. Featuring - Economists Leith van Onselen & Matt Grudnoff

Leith's Notes
"The first chart in this article shows why demand side policies never work as they just feed higher home prices:" https://www.macrobusiness.com.au/2025/05/australians-snookered-by-mega-mortgages/
"Even if we changed NG and the CGT discount today it wouldn't do squat for the rental market as the volume of migration would continue to overwhelm supply, driving vacancy rates lower and rents higher. Sure, building public housing would help and is worthwhile. But that would cost many billions and would merely be taken up by new migrants (this is happening now in Melbourne). We simply cannot build enough homes or infrastructure to keep up with demand. We don't have the capacity. Therefore, the only solution is to go back to pre 2005 levels of migration and ensure that it is focused on skills the country actually needs. We need quality, not quantity. As long as policymakers continue to pump immigration, the rental and infrastructure crises will continue. Nothing can be done on the supply side in any reasonable timeframe to change this fact.

Matt's Notes

I claimed that over the last 10 years the population has increased by 16% but the number of dwellings has increased by 19%
Population data comes from National, state and territory population. Click on the “Population and components of change – national” towards the bottom of the webpage. In the spreadsheet that downloads we are looking for “Estimated Resident Population (ERP) ; Australia” (this is column L in the spreadsheet). 10 years comes from March 2015 to March 2025. The numbers are population in March 2015: 23,745,600. Population in March 2025: 27,536,900. The formular for calculating the percentage increase is (Mar-2025 – Mar-2015)/Mar-2015.
Dwellings data comes from Total Value of Dwellings. Click on “Table 1. Total value of dwellings, all series” towards the bottom of the webpage. In the spreadsheet that downloads we are looking for “Number of residential dwellings; Australia” (this is Column AT in the spreadsheet). 10 years comes from the increase from March 2015 to March 2025. The numbers are dwellings in March 2015: 9,511,300. Dwellings in March 2025: 11,320,300.
The quarterly dwellings data only goes back to Sep-2011. But the housing crisis really started in the early 2000s. So, to go back further I use census data. If you compare the 2001 census with the 2021 census (latest census), population has increased 33% and dwellings have increased 39%.
Population and dwelling data for the 2001 census comes from 2022.0 – Census of Population and Housing: Classification Counts, Australia, 2001. In the downloads tab click on the first data cube “Australia Classification Counts 2001”.
Click on the first spreadsheet called “Aust_Age.xls”. This has the population number at D110 in the spreadsheet. The population is 18,972,350.
Click on the 14th spreadsheet is called “Aust_Dwelling Location.xls”. It has the dwelling number at B15 in the spreadsheet. The number of dwellings is 7,810,352.
Population data for the 2021 census comes from Population; Census. At the bottom of the webpage click on “Data table for population data summary”. The population is 25,422,788 (D20 in Table 1 of the spreadsheet).
Dwelling data for the 2021 census comes from Housing: Census. At the bottom of the webpage click on “Data table for Housing data summary”. The number of dwellings is 10,875,248 (J17 in Table 1 of the spreadsheet).
You now have the population from both 2001 census (18,972,350) and the 2025 census (25,422,788). You also have the number of dwellings from the 2001 census (7,810,352) and the 2025 census (10,875,248).
Rent and general inflation figures all come from the Consumer Price Index, Australia.
I claimed over the last 10 years general inflation (CPI) had increased 33%, while rents had increased 24%.
Both figures come from the bottom of the webpage at the CPI website linked above, called “Table 7. CPI: Group, Sub-group and Expenditure Class, Weighted Average of Eight Capital Cities”.
The rent numbers come from “Index Numbers; Rents; Australia” (column BC in tab Data1). I actually compared Mar-2015 (109.2) to Jun-2025 (133.7). This gives a 24% increase. But to compare with the dwelling data I should have compared March-2015 (109.2) to Mar-2025 (133.7). This reduces the increase to 22%. But as I was arguing that rent prices hadn’t increased as much, this helps my point.
The general inflation numbers come from the same spreadsheet as the rent numbers but are at “Index Numbers; All groups CPI; Australia” (column EC in tab Data1). Again, I compared Mar-2015 (106.8) to Jun-2025 (141.7) to get 33%. But I should have compared Mar-2015 (106.8) with Mar-2025 (140.7), which would give 32%.
I also claimed that over 25 years general inflation (CPI) had increased 103%, while rents had increased 115%.
These figures are from the same columns as the rent (BC in tab Data1) and all groups CPI (EC in tab Data1) data from above. Except instead of comparing 10 years, I went back to Mar-2000 (62.7 for Rent and 69.7 for CPI) and then compared this with Jun-2025 (135.0 for rent and 141.7 for CPI). Again, for consistency I should have compared them both with Mar-2025. This would have meant the general inflation increase would have been 102% (rather than 103%), and the rent increase would have been 113% (rather than 115%). This doesn’t make any difference to the points I was making.

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Is Labor's Housing Policy Any Good? & The Irish Solution to Australia's Broken Democracy

Punter Konrad & Punter James — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 17:00:00 -0000

This week, Konrad and James review Labor's new housing policy, we discover why a random group of truckers and childcare workers might be better at fixing Australia's problems than our politicians, and reveal how much money Konrad's made selling cameos to buy influence with politicians.

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Supermarket Scams, Celebrity Cameos & 20-Year Gas Leak Cover-Up

Punter Konrad & Punter James — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 20:38:22 -0000

This week we expose how supermarkets are deliberately confusing punters with dodgy unit pricing, we reveal our celebrity cameo strategy to guilt-trip Prime Minister Albo into attending our Political Fundraising Gala, and uncover a massive scandal where the Northern Territory's top environmental regulator was secretly working as a lobbyist for the very gas companies he was meant to police.

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Corporate Crybabies, Trump's Karen Tantrum, & How to Spot BS From A Political "Guru" Feat Decoding The Guru's.

Punter Konrad & Punter James — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 18:00:00 -0000

This week, Konrad and James expose how America's biggest tax-dodging corporations are crying to Trump to pressure Australia into scrapping our new laws that force them to publicly reveal where they pay (or don't pay) their taxes. Plus, we break down the red flags to spot online gurus who might be full of BS, and we Announce the HOST of the Punters Gala Dinner (It's Osher Günsberg), Finally we watch Trump throw a proper Karen tantrum when an ABC journalist dares to ask him about his dodgy business dealings.

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Lead Poisoning Cover-Up, Robodebt Fallout, A Love Letter & Who TF Is James

Punter Konrad & Punter James — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 19:00:00 -0000

This week Konrad blows the lid off explosive emails that were buried - showing how regulators (that are meant to look after us punters) covered up a mining industry lead poisoning scandal. Plus, another scare campaign, a $1.8 billion Robodebt payout (while no one in power actually faces consequences), and the knock-back techniques used by the politicians dodging our invites to the Political Fundraiser. Shoutout to Funky Pies Bondi for helping to sponsor the event!

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Labor's Secrets, Politician Enters the Punt Tank & Qantas Smacked (sort of)

Punter Konrad & Punter James — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 19:00:00 -0000

In our brand-new segment, pollies get just 60 seconds to pitch their best ideas to punters we’ve pulled straight from our DMs. First in the Punt Tank is Allegra Spender, pitching a capital gains shakeup. Will she get a Punt or a Pass? Plus, Labor’s so called transparency gets shredded, and Qantas cops a fine (but is it enough to pep up the punts??)

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A Death Tax?! Konrad's Recon Mission & Labor Insider Spills Secrets

Punter Konrad & Punter James — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 19:00:00 -0000

Konrad scores a last-minute ticket to Canberra’s Midwinter Ball and spills the tea - from selfies and schmoozing to corporate sponsors buying access. Plus an alleged Labor insider who we'll refer to as Punter D. reveals how fundraising really works, we unpack the media’s ‘death tax’ bait, break down Bob Katter’s wild political manoeuvre, and finish on a high with a pep-up for whistleblowers.

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The 'Sensible Centre': Smart Politics or Pure Cowardice? With Richard Denniss

Punter Konrad & Punter James — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 19:00:00 -0000

Think calling yourself a centrist makes you sensible? Economist Richard Denniss says it's actually the greatest con in politics - a trick that lets our leaders dodge hard decisions while serving powerful interests. We break down how 'radical centrism' keeps the status quo alive, and how punters can see through the smokescreen. Plus, we've got fundraiser updates, and a call out for your cheap ways to look rich ideas... give us a good one and we might get you on the pod.

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Konrad’s a Karen, PwC’s treason, and HECS wins for Punters

Punter Konrad & Punter James — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 19:00:00 -0000

This week Konrad and James unpack a few of the wildest moves Aussie politics has made recently - from Konrad becoming a Karen, to Labor quietly letting PwC out of exile after it sold government secrets to Big Tech. Plus, a spin tactic Konrad had used against him… and how you can use it to your advantage.

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Stupidity or Corruption? How Dodgy Coal Billionaire Dodges Tax Leaving Us With The Bill.

Punter Konrad & Punter James — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 19:00:00 -0000

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This week, Konrad and James unmask the real story behind Adani’s Carmichael mine - a billion dollar operation that’s paid zero corporate tax in over three years… and might never cough up a cent. From inside the corridors of Canberra’s tax summit to awkward run-ins with mining lobbyists, the boys break down how the system is rigged, and why young Aussies are carrying the load. Plus, Sticky Bandits, divided polls, and an update on the plans for our fancy fundraiser.

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How We Stop Rich Punts From Destroying Australia With Gary's Economics

Punter Konrad & Punter James — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 19:00:00 -0000

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Gary Stevenson (aka Gary’s Economics) made millions betting on the collapse of the middle class. This week he joins Konrad to unpack why wealth inequality isn’t just getting worse (it’s structural) and what we can do to stop the rich getting richer while the poor get poorer (listening to this episode is honestly a solid start). Plus he delivers a personalised message to our very own homegrown billionaire Gina Rinehart

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HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT: Punter's Politics Fundraiser (Watch Out Canberra - We're Hiring a Lobbyist)

Punter Konrad & Punter James — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 19:00:00 -0000

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This week Konrad and James decide whether the latest political scandal deserves the coverage it’s getting - or whether it’s just beauty pageant politics. Plus, Konrad has a big announcement to make about the latest IRL scheme for the punters… involving a gala, a lobbyist and selling his soul to the highest bidder. Most Outrageous Punter Mission Yet. HUGE.

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Corporate Media vs Punters: An Insider's Guide to Who Really Controls Your News

Punter Konrad & Punter James — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 19:00:00 -0000

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Former ABC, Nine Entertainment, and Sky News insider Osman Faruqi pulls back the curtain on how Australia's media monopoly really works - from billionaire owners rigging coverage to protect their interests, to how advertising revenue dictates what stories get buried. This conversation reveals why three powerful families control 90% of what Australians think, and how corporate media's profit-first model is destroying real journalism while keeping punters in the dark about the biggest scams being pulled on them.

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Stop Being Politically Useless: Lessons from a Bloke Who Told Tucker Carlson to F*** Off - Rutger Bregman

Punter Konrad & Punter James — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 19:00:00 -0000

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Dutch historian Rutger Bregman - the bloke who told billionaires to pay their bloody taxes at Davos and made Tucker Carlson have a meltdown on live TV - joins the pod to deliver a brutal reality check about political activism. He argues that making people "aware" of problems isn't enough anymore, and explains how punters can stop being political hobbyists and start building the kind of movements that actually change the world - even if it takes 75 years like it did for women's suffrage.

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Superannuation... Was I Wrong? (Bonus Ep)

Punter Konrad & Punter James — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 19:00:00 -0000

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After so much pushback on the previous opinion expressed about the proposed superannuation tax changes, Punter Konrad sits down with economist Leith Van Onselen and some forceful youtube comments to explore if he was wrong to not be worried about the proposed decrease in tax concessions given to the wealthiest 0.5% of Australians.

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Why Is Your Energy Bill So Expensive? Do We Blame Privatisation, Renewables, Climate Change?

Punter Konrad & Punter James — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 19:00:00 -0000

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This week Punter Konrad investigates if privatising the energy grid has actually brought down energy prices in Australia. With no James to bring his beauty pagaent politics, Konrad takes the helm with some ScoMo news plus some positive news for older punts. There's one hell of a blame game involving our good friends at Energy Australia (who aren't actually Australian) and an update on our sticker journey.

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The Cover-Up Continues: How Corporate Media Protects Gas Cartel's $215 Billion Heist

Punter Konrad & Punter James — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 19:00:00 -0000

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This week we expose how Murray Watt just handed Woodside a $215 billion gas bonanza for 45 years with zero royalties, while corporate media like The Project spin archaeology professors as "activists" to distract from the biggest rip-off in Australian history. Plus we reveal how changing public opinion has gas cartels so rattled that our own resource minister is warning them about angry punters

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Great Barrier Reef crisis, Victoria's public electricity return, Trump's Darwin Port play
Conrad's $86k HECS debt rollercoaster continues
Meg O'Neill blames Gen Z for climate change while making billions
How Roger Cook killed Australia's EPA to protect gas cartels
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The Project's Propaganda & Australia's 215 Billion Corporate Gas Give Away

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Super Tax Changes Explained: Rich Punts vs Regular Punters

Punter Konrad & Punter James — Tue, 27 May 2025 19:00:00 -0000

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Is Labor's new super tax really the attack on retirement savings that the media claims, or are wealthy Australians trying to protect their billion-dollar tax breaks - and why should regular Australians actually be celebrating these changes?

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Santos, Sharks & Susan Ley: Why Privatisation Isn't Always the Answer

Punter Konrad & Punter James — Tue, 20 May 2025 19:00:00 -0000

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James brings distracting news about sharks and e-bikes while Konrad breaks down how corporate bludgers like Santos and Energy Australia continue to rip off everyday punters through dodgy privatisation deals. The boys discuss Susan Ley's appointment as Liberal leader, & the Northern Beaches Hospital failures, and reveal how privatising essential services has led to higher costs for Aussies while profits flow to tax havens.

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Is Your Facebook Group Actually Run by Billionaire Corporations?

Punter Konrad & Punter James — Tue, 13 May 2025 19:00:00 -0000

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Big corporations are pretending to be grassroots community groups to push their agenda, hiding behind friendly-sounding names while pumping dark money into Australian politics. We dig into who's really behind these fake organizations and expose how they're trying to influence punters while keeping their corporate connections secret.

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The Election Is Over... So What Now?

Punter Konrad & Punter James — Tue, 06 May 2025 19:00:00 -0000

Dutton is done for, the Liberal party have been sent into the wilderness to think about what they have done, Albo has taken home a decisive win, so where does that leave we the Punters? Where to from here? A quick election recap with Punter Konrad.

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Man Vs Government Accountability: Punters' Audit v Rex Patrick

Punter Konrad & Punter James — Thu, 01 May 2025 17:00:00 -0000

In this bonus episode we catch up with Senator Rex Patrick running for senate for the Jacqui Lambi Network.

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Should You Vote Labor? Punters Audit V Chris Bowen

Punter Konrad & Punter James — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 19:00:00 -0000

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We chat with current Labor minister for climate and energy Politician Chris Bowen. We discuss gas, corporate tax bludgers and has he done enough to address the big issues facing aussie punters!

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What Do "Left" and "Right" Actually Agree on? (Heaps!)

Punter Konrad & Punter James — Sun, 27 Apr 2025 17:00:00 -0000

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We sit down with ex-liberal party now independent senator for Queensland Gerard Rennick.

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Who are the 'BETTER' Economic Managers? & Other Political BS

Punter Konrad & Punter James — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 19:00:00 -0000

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Ever wondered why politicians bang on about being 'better economic managers' while your cost of living keeps going up? In this episode, economist Greg Jericho helps us cut through the BS about budget surplus myths, explains why 'the economy' is about people (not corporate profits), and reveals how tax breaks for the mega-wealthy are robbing everyday punters of the services we actually need - like dental care, better schools, and affordable housing.

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Breaking The Duopoly: Can Independents Change the Game?

Punter Konrad & Punter James — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 22:05:00 -0000

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Konrad and James speak with former Triple J host Alex Dyson and marathon runner Erchana Murray-Bartlett about their journey from everyday punters to independent candidates challenging Australia's broken two-party system.

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The Only Politician Who Gives a S#!t About Gas

Punter Konrad & Punter James — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 19:00:00 -0000

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A candid conversation with Senator David Pocock about Australia's gas export crisis and why both major parties continue to serve corporate interests over everyday punters.

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Don't Get Scammed This Election: A Punter's Guide to Voting

Punter Konrad & Punter James — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 18:00:00 -0000

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Everything you need to know about enrolling and voting in the upcoming federal election, featuring special guest Lizzie from Build a Ballot who breaks down Australia's voting system into simple terms for everyday punters. From dodgy text message scams to understanding how preferences actually work, this episode gives you the essential knowledge to make your vote count while avoiding common election season tricks.

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Don't Get Scammed This Election: A Punter's Guide to Voting

Punter Konrad & Punter James — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 18:00:00 -0000

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Should You Vote For The Liberal Party? Punters' Audit V Bridget Archer

Punter Konrad & Punter James — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 18:00:00 -0000

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Join Konrad and James as they chat with Liberal MP Brigid Archer about political transparency, corporate influence, and her unique position as a Liberal Party member who occasionally crosses the floor.

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The Truth About 'Teals': Punters' Audit Vs Simon Holmes à Court

Punter Konrad & Punter James — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 18:00:00 -0000

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Simon Holmes à Court, the son of Australia's first billionaire and founder of Climate 200, explains how he's helping everyday Aussies challenge the two-party system by supporting community independents who put their local area ahead of party politics.

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Should You Vote For The Greens? Punters' Audit Vs Max Chandler Mather

Punter Konrad & Punter James — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 18:00:00 -0000

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Max Chandler-Mather from the Greens faces the first "Punters Audit" where his voting record, financial interests, and policy positions are scrutinized through the lens of everyday Australians. The episode also includes updates on Konrad's billboard campaign exposing gas company tax avoidance, and addresses administrative issues with merchandise delivery to supporters.

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BILLBOARD WEEK: How 2000 Punters Are Fighting The Gas Bludgers

Punter Konrad & Punter James — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 18:00:00 -0000

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When 2000 everyday punters chip in to expose corporate greed, you end up with billboards across Australia - and one right in the heart of Tokyo calling out Japan's largest gas cartel. From Peter Dutton's suspicious share trading to the launch of our national billboard campaign, this week we're taking the fight straight to the corporate bludgers who think they can keep scamming Aussie punters without consequences

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Has Labor Actually Done Anything Good?

Punter Konrad & Punter James — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 18:00:00 -0000

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In this episode, Konrad and James dive into Labor's biggest wins of 2024, from wage growth finally ticking up to groundbreaking multinational tax transparency laws. Plus, they tackle the latest Medicare policy drama and why politicians are choosing podcasts over legacy media. Join the punters as they separate the genuine progress from the political theatre, all while keeping it real about what still needs fixing. Warning: May contain unauthorised Married At First Sight commentary.

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Punters Back For A Big 2025

Punter Konrad & Punter James — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 18:00:00 -0000

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Back for election season, Konrad and James discuss major updates including an $84k billboard campaign, upcoming live shows, and a candid chat about getting dragged into social media drama.

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Was Anything Achieved Politically in 2024?

Punter Konrad & Punter James — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 23:55:05 -0000

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We catch up with politician David Pocock as he shares his thoughts on the hectic final week of Parliament, was anything accomplished this year? What were the wins and fails of the 2024 political year.

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One Last SCAM For The Year & It's BIG!

Punter Konrad & Punter James — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 18:00:00 -0000

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In this explosive episode, Punter Konrad takes punter James on a journey into the murky waters of a secret gas deal in the Northern Territory . Grab your tinfoil hats, punters – this one's a doozy!

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Punter Citations

“NT Chief Minister Natasha Fyles referred to ICAC over political adviser’s gas lobbying ties.” ABC News, 13 December 2023. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-12-13/natasha-fyles-referred-to-icac-by-mark-turner/103220822

2. “Cost of gas deal between the NT government and Tamboran to remain a secret.” NT Independent. https://ntindependent.com.au/cost-of-gas-deal-between-the-nt-government-and-tamboran-to-remain-a-secret/

3. “NT Chief Minister divests Woodside shares after scrutiny.” ABC News, 16 November 2023. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-11-16/nt-chief-minister-divests-woodside-shares-after-scrutiny/103114812

4. “‘Terrible outcome for taxpayers’: Buying gas to generate electricity more expensive than solar, report finds.” NT Independent. https://ntindependent.com.au/terrible-outcome-for-taxpayers-buying-gas-to-generate-electricity-more-expensive-than-solar-report-finds/

5. “Chief Minister’s private shares in major gas company revealed.” NT Independent. https://ntindependent.com.au/chief-ministers-private-shares-in-major-gas-company-revealed/

6. “The NT government has green-lit fracking in the Beetaloo Basin. What does it mean?” ABC News, 3 May 2023. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-05-03/beetaloo-basin-fracking-given-go-ahead-explainer/102295840

7. “Northern Territory Chief Minister Natasha Fyles has resigned. How did we get here?” The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/northern-territory-chief-minister-natasha-fyles-has-resigned-how-did-we-get-here-220137

8. “Former NT Deputy Chief Minister Nicole Manison takes up role with fracking company Tamboran Resources.” ABC News, 19 November 2024. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11-19/former-nt-deputy-chief-minister-nicole-manison-tamboran-job/104618406

9. “NT donations data reveals $47,850 flow from frackers to political backers.” Lock the Gate. https://www.lockthegate.org.au/nt_donations_data_reveals_47_850_flow_from_frackers_to_political_backers

10. “Disappointing: NT Minister Nicole Manison denigrates scientists, backs Beetaloo fracking.” The Australia Institute. https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/disappointing-nt-minister-nicole-manison-denigrates-scientists-backs-beetaloo-fracking/

11. “Revealed: Documents detail key players behind vast Australian fossil fuel expansion.” The Guardian, 19 June 2023. https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/jun/19/revealed-documents-detail-key-players-behind-vast-australian-fossil-fuel-expansion

12. “Gas: The Facts.” The Australia Institute. https://australiainstitute.org.au/initiative/gas-the-facts/

13. “Former Coalition ministers incurred $2.5m of legal expenses linked to robodebt inquiry.” The Guardian, 7 July 2023. https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/jul/07/robodebt-inquiry-coalition-legal-expenses-scott-morrison-christian-porter

14. “Concerns over NT government and Tamboran Beetaloo gas deal.” ABC News, 26 April 2024. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-26/concerns-over-nt-government-and-tamboran-beetaloo-gas-deal/103769966

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Labor & Liberal's Secret Plan to RIG Elections

Punter Konrad & Punter James — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 18:00:00 -0000

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Punter Konrad and Punter James chat with independent politician Kate Chaney about the "electoral reform" bill being rushed through parliament at record speed. How could this bill entrench the political duopoly and take Australia further down the path to an American style two party "democracy".

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The Punter's Lobbyist... WTF Happened?!

Punter Konrad & Punter James — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 17:00:00 -0000

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Punter Konrad and Punter James catch up about Konrad's trip to Parliament house becoming a lobbyist for the punters for just one day and what the hell he did to get him kicked out.

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Who Do You Vote For? Wil Anderson Interview

Punter Konrad & Punter James — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 17:00:00 -0000

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A Lobbying update, a merch update some beauty pageant politics and an we explore the politics of popular punters Wil Anderson, host of Guen and Wilosophy Podcast

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Punter v Politician LIVE With Federal MP Sophie Scamps

Punter Konrad & Punter James — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 18:00:00 -0000

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Conspiracy in Plain Sight: How the Government Spends Your Money to Keep You in the Dark

Punter Konrad & Punter James — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 21:42:55 -0000

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Punter Citations -

"Rex Patrick, Labor, FOI, Freedom of Information, Documents, Secret, Albanese," The Guardian, August 14, 2024.
"Judges Reject Commonwealth Attempt to Keep Documents Secret After Ministers Leave Office," The Guardian, September 25, 2024.
Isabelle Reinecke, "Seeing Through Government," The Monthly, May 2024.
"The Albanese Government's Reliance on NDAs," The Saturday Paper, September 14, 2024.
"Scott Morrison's Secret Ministry Appointments: Who Knew and When," ABC News, August 17, 2022.
"Senate Submission: Freedom of Information Inquiry," The Australia Institute, August 2023.
"OECD Survey on Drivers of Trust in Public Institutions 2024: Australia," OECD, 2024.

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The SIMPLE Fix For Government Politicians DON'T Want You To Know!

Punter Konrad & Punter James — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 18:00:00 -0000

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Billboard update, Punters Lobbyist Update, and a New Puntermon Dr Priya Dev.

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Punter Citations -

Dr Priya Dev - https://www.innovationaus.com/bringing-the-pgpa-in-line-with-the-corporation-act/

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/article/2024/jun/20/us-software-company-salesforce-gave-ndis-officials-gifts-worth-more-than-100-on-45-occasions-ntwnfb

https://michaelwest.com.au/top-40-tax-dodgers-of-2023/

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Australia's Money Laundering Problem and The Politicians Who Don't Want To Stop It

Punter Konrad & Punter James — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 17:00:00 -0000

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We explore the alarming scale of money laundering in Australia and the politicians and businesses fighting to make sure Australia remains a money laundering capital of the world.

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Can We Punters ACTUALLY Make A difference? Or Is It All A Scam?

Punter Konrad & Punter James — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 18:00:00 -0000

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Are you one of the cynical punters who's lost all hope in the political system? Or do you still believe that everyday Australians can make a real difference? This episode of the Punters Politics Podcast is diving deep into that very question.

We'll be hearing from independent MP Dr. Monique Ryan, who pulled off a stunning upset victory by unseating a top Liberal Party leader. So what can her story teach us about the power of engaged citizens? And are things like letters, phone calls, and petitions actually worth the effort - or are they just a waste of time?

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Will Banning Donations Fix Democracy or RIG the Game? We Interrogate A State Premier!

Punter Konrad & Punter James — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 18:00:00 -0000

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In this episode, we grill South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas on his controversial plan to ban all political donations in the state. We dig deep to find out if this bold move will truly clean up the dirty money in politics or if it's just a sneaky scheme to entrench the power of major parties like his own.

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Punter Citations

Dominic Perrottet to join BHP in senior Washington role. (2024, July 19). The Australian Financial Review.
Money and power in South Australian elections. (n.d.). The Australia Institute.
Honest Government Ad | How to rig elections. (2022, August 25). YouTube.
Perpitch, N. (2023, August 21). Mark McGowan passes audition for his new mining job. Crikey.
SA donation laws - The Devil in the Details - Webinar. (2023, April 5). YouTube.
Chan, G. (2023, October 14). The bipartisan deal designed to thwart independents. The Saturday Paper.

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Supermarkets Screwing Us. We Ask a Politician How To Fix It.

Punter Konrad & Punter James — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 18:00:00 -0000

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In this episode, Konrad and James chat with politician and senator Nick McKim about Woolies and Coles and what can be done about these record high prices.

Punter Citations

ABC News - "Coles underpaid over 7,800 employees more than $115 million, Fair Work Ombudsman alleges" (December 1, 2021)
The New Daily - "Woolworths wage theft bill blows out to $571 million on new underpayment" (February 23, 2022)
Oxfam Australia Media - "Australian companies rake in $98 billion in 'crisis profits' off the back of global suffering: Oxfam report" (June 2024)
ABC News - "Woolworths boss's enormous maximum payout revealed" (February 22, 2024)
Open Politics - "Nick McKim's private interests"

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WTF is an "Economy?" & What THEY Won't Tell You About It!

Punter Konrad & Punter James — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 22:43:59 -0000

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In this episode, Konrad and James chat to another Puntermon Richard Dennis to find out what the hell the 'economy' really is, and if we should actually care about it. There's also a massive update on the propaganda war

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HELP! Our Ambitious (or Stupid) Plan to Take On the Gas Cartel

Punter Konrad & Punter James — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 17:00:00 -0000

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In this episode, Konrad and James uncover even MORE of the gas industry's scam, and launch a cheeky crowdfunded billboard campaign to raise awareness, and make sure every punter in Australia knows just how ripped off we are getting!

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The Punters' Propaganda War Against the Mining Industry Begins!

Punter Konrad & Punter James — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 17:00:00 -0000

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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.

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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

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The FORBIDDEN Solution to the Housing Crisis

Punter Konrad & Punter James — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 18:00:00 -0000

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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.

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Punter 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

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A Punter's Guide to Spotting Reliable Information Online - Feat. Chas from Planet America

Punter Konrad & Punter James — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 17:00:00 -0000

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In this episode, Konrad and James are joined by Chas Licciardello from Planet America (& the Chasers War on Everything) to discuss strategies for navigating the complex online information world. How do we find reliable information sources? and who REALLY holds all the power in Australian politics.

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News Sucks! Who should you trust?

Punter Konrad & Punter James — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 17:00:00 -0000

Should you watch the news? Who should you trust and how do you know whats true in a world dominated by algorithms made by billionaires? Konrad and James provide a solution to societies most difficult problem, will it be enough?

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Punter Citations -
www.mediabiasfactcheck.com
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C8-Y-ggSYxV/?igsh=MWZzdHBpb3NmYjh6ag%3D%3D

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Yup...THEY are lying to you!

Punter Konrad & Punter James — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 18:00:00 -0000

Can We Really Trust the Media? Exploring Australia’s Press Freedom Crisis with independent journalist and former corporate media journalist Michael West.

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Citations

The Conversation, July 27, 2023 (https://theconversation.com/australias-secrecy-laws-include-875-offences-reforms-are-welcome-but-dont-go-far-enough-for-press-freedom-218234)
2. Edelman, February 2023 (https://www.edelman.com.au/sites/g/files/aatuss381/files/2023-02/2023%20Edelman%20Trust%20Barometer%20Report%20-%20AUS%2002-2023.pdf)
3. The Conversation, December 6, 2016 (https://theconversation.com/is-australias-media-market-one-of-the-worlds-most-concentrated-68437)
4. AJF, June 2019 (https://www.journalistsfreedom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/AJF-Press-Freedom-In-Australia-2019.pdf)
5. Michael West Media, April 2023 (https://michaelwest.com.au/media-concentration-by-murdoch-nine-and-stokes-and-abc-cuts-a-danger-to-democracy-report/)

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Is Konrad a sell out?

Punter Konrad & Punter James — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 17:00:00 -0000

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Two Politicians Walk Into a Pub, Which One Do You Trust?

Punter Konrad & Punter James — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 17:00:00 -0000

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How do you know which politicians you can trust & how can you evolve into a political nerd. We chat to the sh*t posters and political "nerds" Toilet Paper Australia, and get some tips on how to pass the politics pub test.

Which punter are you?

Cynical punter
Ignorance is bliss punter
Outsourcing punter
Superfan punter
Single issue punter
Bargain hunter punter
Political nerd punter

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The SECRET Corporations DON'T Want You To Know!

Punter Konrad & Punter James — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 19:00:00 -0000

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Konrad and James discuss the problem of political donations in Australia, explaining how corporations use donations and lobbying to influence government policy in their favor.

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Punter Citations

The Centre for Public Integrity. “Money in politics: a flood of political donations.” Retrieved from publicintegrity.org.au.

McGuire, A., Jaspan, C., & Sakkal, P. (2023, June 28). “Australia may ban gambling ads within three years after inquiry report.” The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved from smh.com.au.

Murphy, K. (2019, February 1). “Australia’s federal politics and foreign donations: An overview.” ABC News. Retrieved from abc.net.au.

Sawer, M. (2016, April 4). “Australia trails way behind other nations in regulating political donations.” The Conversation. Retrieved from theconversation.com.

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Help... they're coming after me

Punter Konrad & Punter James — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 17:00:00 -0000

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In a room with SANTOS posters on the walls that definitely contains rich mahogany table, Punter Konrad and his problematic content is almost certainly being discussed. The only thing that can keep him safe are the punters!

This episode -

The Punters Lobbyist update.
James shares his concerns about Konrad's wellbeing.
We chat with the Frackman, a bloke that went toe to toe with the gas companies that started drilling in his back year.
Konrad annoys big gas executives in Perth.

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Show links

Watch the Frackman Documentary

Watch the Frackman debate a Gas lobbyist

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Should our PM be decided by who can lift the most?

Punter Konrad & Punter James — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 17:00:00 -0000

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Could a Bench Press Comp determine our PM?

Join Everyday Punter's Konrad & James each week as they expose the hidden agendas, break down the odds stacked against us and explore a new way to do politics.

This episode -

Why does government suck?
We find out just how many 'lobbyists' there are walking around parliament house.
A chat with Independent Senator David Pocock.

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Punter Citations

The Guardian: Australia's political parties received $90m in dark money from donors during election year
The Conversation: Lobbying 101: How interest groups influence politicians and the public to get what they want
ABC News: Lobbyists outnumber politicians, code of conduct regulation
Cambridge University Press: Testing Theories of American Politics: Elites, Interest Groups, and Average Citizens
Grattan Institute: Who’s in the room? Access and influence in Australian politics
The Conversation: Revealed: The extent of job swapping between public servants and fossil fuel lobbyists

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You were right... It's a scam

Punter Konrad & Punter James — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 17:00:00 -0000

Oi Punters, WELCOME to the first episode of the Punters Politics podcast!

Join Everyday Punter's Konrad & James each week as they expose the hidden agendas, break down the odds stacked against us and explore a new way to do politics.

Don’t give up and get cynical, together we can create a movement of everyday punters who will change the rules, not just whinge about the odds.

Okay, maybe we'll whinge a little bit but that is the part of politics we enjoy the most…

Power to the punters.

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Punter Citations

Australia PRRT: Oil giants under scrutiny as Treasurer Chalmers eyes federal budget - ABC News
Ignore those spruiking for gas companies: Australia’s demand for gas is falling - The Australia Institute
Fossil Fuel Fiesta: Australia’s coal and gas giants get more in subsidies than they pay in royalties - Michael West
Gas company Santos flew Resources Minister Keith Pitt on chartered jet to Darwin event, documents reveal - Renew Economy
Revealed: The extent of job swapping between public servants and fossil fuel lobbyists - The Conversation

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Punters Politics Trailer

Punter Konrad & Punter James — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 01:46:23 -0000

Welcome to the Punters Politics podcast, making politics simple for the everyday punter.

Join Everyday Punter's Konrad & James each week as they expose the hidden agendas, break down the odds stacked against us and explore a new way to do politics.

Power to the punters.

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