Countering effective mislabelling
Democracy Sausage with Mark Kenny
by The Australian National University
1w ago
Senator Larissa Waters joins Democracy Sausage to talk electoral reform, resisting the far right and the Greens’ ongoing negotiations.   What’s stopping donations data from being revealed in real-time?  Do proposed donation reforms go far enough to strengthen Australian democracy?  And is the left too fractured to rise to the challenge at the next election?  On this episode of Democracy Sausage, Senator Larissa Waters joins Professor Mark Kenny to discuss political donations, truth in advertising and responding to the far right.  Senator Larissa Waters is the Lead ..read more
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Shrinking leaders and nations
Democracy Sausage with Mark Kenny
by The Australian National University
2w ago
Cultural studies professor Graeme Turner joins Mark and Marija to compare election campaign expectations, media concerns, and ask whether Donald Trump’s return could affect Australian democracy.  Can we expect Peter Dutton to adopt a Trump-style for the upcoming election?    Could such a campaign ever gain traction in Australia?    And if it did, would the government hold it off? Or have portfolio governance changes and an incremental approach to progress left Labor with no defining re-election narrative?    On this episode of Democracy Sausage, Emeritus P ..read more
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Hungry for hope in the new year
Democracy Sausage with Mark Kenny
by The Australian National University
2M ago
Historian Frank Bongiorno and political scientist Marija Taflaga join Democracy Sausage to look back on 2024 and ahead to upcoming election year.   After a turbulent year for democracy, does incumbency offer an advantage anymore? What does this say about the Albanese government’s chances next year?  And what is Peter Dutton’s vision for Australia (and what are his policies to achieve it)?    On this episode of Democracy Sausage, Professor Frank Bongiorno and Dr Marija Taflaga join Professor Mark Kenny to reflect on the year that was and make some forecasts about the p ..read more
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Punishing kids for adult failures
Democracy Sausage with Mark Kenny
by The Australian National University
2M ago
Teen journalist Leonardo Puglisi and youth justice expert Faith Gordon join Democracy Sausage to discuss social media bans.  How can we manage the very real harms of social media – for young people and society? Is the youth social media ban the first step towards safer social media or purely performative? And can large tech and social media companies be regulated?     On this episode of Democracy Sausage, Professor Mark Kenny is joined by Leonardo Puglisi, managing director of 6 News Australia, and Associate Professor Faith Gordon to discuss the blunt instrument ..read more
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Troubled waters
Democracy Sausage with Mark Kenny
by The Australian National University
2M ago
On this Democracy Sausage, Mark Kenny and Marija Taflaga discuss the trajectory of the Albanese government after a challenging year at the helm. Why is immigration such a treacherous issue for Labor politically? Will there be any imminent relief from the economic headwinds that have been buffeting Australians – and their government? And can Anthony Albanese keep the ship on an even keel in 2024? Professor Mark Kenny and Dr Marija Taflaga reflect on a turbulent year in federal politics on this episode of Democracy Sausage.   Marija Taflaga is the Director of the ANU Centre ..read more
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Perception and judgement
Democracy Sausage with Mark Kenny
by The Australian National University
2M ago
Mark Kenny and Marija Taflaga discuss the final sitting week of 2024, what drives political deal making and how politicians interpret public opinion.   With the last sitting week upon us, how long until an election is on the horizon? What do the politics behind the Greens’ shift to back Labor’s housing policy say about the current political climate? And what does the science say about how public opinion sways and influences a politician’s decisions?     On this episode, Dr Marija Taflaga joins Democracy Sausage to discuss the end of the year, deal making and how ..read more
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Big money, big influence, big parties
Democracy Sausage with Mark Kenny
by The Australian National University
2M ago
Independent MPs Kate Chaney and Zali Steggall join Democracy Sausage to talk campaign finance reform and how it impacts your choice at the ballot box.  Will Labor’s election finance reform bill strengthen democracy or give major parties an unfair head start? What do the details of the bill look like? And what does this tell us about major parties and their willingness to adapt to the rise of the teals?    On this episode of Democracy Sausage, Independent MPs Kate Chaney and Zali Steggall discuss Labor’s proposed reforms to campaign donations and spending caps.  ..read more
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Throwing in the Trump wild card
Democracy Sausage with Mark Kenny
by The Australian National University
3M ago
Marija Taflaga and Elise Stephenson return to Democracy Sausage to discuss the ripple effects of a new Trump era.  What influenced Trump’s decisive win in the US presidential election? Does this signal another global shift toward populist, strongman leaders? And what will this mean for the upcoming election in Australia?    On this episode of Democracy Sausage, Dr Marija Taflaga and Dr Elise Stephenson return to discuss Trump mark two, the desire for change through populist leaders, and why Australian pollies should be taking note.  Elise Stephenson is the Depu ..read more
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Big crisis, little change
Democracy Sausage with Mark Kenny
by The Australian National University
3M ago
Former climate change envoy Howard Bamsey joins Democracy Sausage to talk about the expectations and challenges of COP29 post the U.S. election.  The climate emergency is at its tipping point as world leaders prepare to meet in Baku, Azerbaijan, for the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29).  But with time for change melting away as quickly as the glaciers, what impact will this year’s negotiations actually have? Do developed countries have a greater responsibility to meet targets and mobilise climate finance? And will progress towards a fossil-free future ..read more
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A perilous occupation with Peter Greste
Democracy Sausage with Mark Kenny
by The Australian National University
3M ago
Peter Greste joins Democracy Sausage to talk press freedom — what happens when it's taken away and how to protect it.  In a world where journalists have their homes and workplaces raided under national security rounds, how can we preserve the public's right to know?  With no explicit constitutional right to freedom of expression, how can Australia protect press freedom? And how do we tackle the declining levels of trust in journalism?    On this episode of Democracy Sausage, Professor Peter Greste joins Professor Mark Kenny to reflect on his detention in Egypt, the e ..read more
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