This is where things get a bit fun! And, actually, this episode explains WHY i decided to do this election series.
So. The policy and ideas gridlock is real. And there’s a reason for it. But there’s also a solution and policy think tank The Grattan Institute has mapped it out with research. It’s to vote in a number of climate-focused MPs who do not belong to either of the major parties. As it happens, there are about 30 running across Australia this election, and if three of them (give or take) get voted in May 21, then they will hold the balance of power. And thusly Australia has the best chance of moving forward on those 5 Pillars of Care I keep banging on about: climate policy; a federal corruption body; women's equality; an indigenous voice to parliament; and addressing the growing divide between the haves and have nots. It might sound wonky and complex, but the Institute's Danielle and I break the whole thing down into simple - and super hopeful - terms.
That Gridlock report we talk about? It’s here https://grattan.edu.au/institutional-change-needed-to-reignite-policy-reform/
You can learn about the independents, and see if there’s one running in your electorate, here https://www.climate200.com.au
I mention a few “teal indies” I follow on Instagram:
Dr Monique Ryan for Kooyong https://www.instagram.com/mon4kooyong/
Allegra Spender running in Wentworth https://www.instagram.com/allegra.spender/
Zoe Daniel for Goldstein https://www.instagram.com/zoedaniel/
Kylea Tink for North Sydney https://www.instagram.com/kyleatink/
Hannabeth Luke in Page https://www.instagram.com/hanabethluke/
Kate Chaney for Curtin in WA https://www.instagram.com/chaneyforcurtin/
David Pocock in Canberra (senate) https://www.instagram.com/davidpocock/
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THIS WILD ELECTION: EP 9, Who has the best policies for women with Jane Caro and CheekMedia's Kristen Perissinotto
THIS WILD ELECTION: EP 8, How to #voteclimate, with Richie Merzian
THIS WILD ELECTION: EP 7, A dead simple guide to voting (tag and share!)
THIS WILD ELECTION: EP 6, What if Anthony Albanese becomes PM? with Karen Middleton
THIS WILD ELECTION: EP 5, Who *actually* is Scott Morrison? Sean Kelly explains
THIS WILD ELECTION: EP 4, Things have got dodgy, we need an ICAC with teeth, with Mike Seccombe
THIS WILD ELECTION: EP 2, You’re not imagining it, things have got pretty bad... with Jan Fran and Zara Seidler
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BRIAN KLASS: Why so many leaders in 2022 are dodgy, awful humans
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