Appendix W is the podcast where we dive deep into the science of society. Brought to you by Wallis Social Research, each episode we will explore the ideas, data, and/or people shaping our understanding of human behaviour, policy, and culture. Join us as we unpack the stories behind the studies, challenge assumptions, and uncover what makes our world tick.
Appendix W: The Wallis Social Research Podcast
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Appendix W is the podcast where we dive deep into the science of society. Brought to you by Wallis Social Research, each episode we will explore the ideas, data, and/or people shaping our understanding of human behaviour, policy, and culture. Join us as we unpack the stories behind the studies, challenge assumptions, and uncover what makes our world tick.
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July 22, 2026
Stacking the Deck: Gambling Harm and the Politics of Reform
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style= "mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US">Anthony Frosh speaks with Martin Thomas, CEO, Alliance for Gambling Reform. The Alliance is best known for campaigning to reduce gambling harm through policy reform. Alongside advocacy, the organisation has commissioned and promoted research into gambling participation, particularly among young Australians.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style= "mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US">Some of the main topics discussed in the episode include:</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style= "text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style= "font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span> <!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US">How gambling has become a public health issue</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style= "text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style= "font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span> <!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US">How the gambling landscape has changed over the last 10-20 years.</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style= "text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style= "font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span> <!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US">Young people and gambling</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style= "text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style= "font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span> <!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US">Evidence for gambling harm</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style= "text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style= "font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span> <!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US">Recent policy and regulatory reforms, and Martin's critique of those reforms</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style= "text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style= "font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span> <!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US">Policy considerations and recommendations</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style= "text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style= "font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span> <!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US">What the landscape might look like 10 years from now</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #373737; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"> To find more information about the research discussed, as well as other adjacent research, visit the AGR website:</span> <a href= "https://www.agr.org.au"><span style= "mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"> https://www.agr.org.au</span></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #373737; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"> For the specific research about young people, see</span> <a href= "https://www.agr.org.au/young-people-gambling-and-harm1"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"> https://www.agr.org.au/young-people-gambling-and-harm1</span></a></p> <p style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;"> <strong><span style= "font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: #373737;"> Martin Thomas</span></strong> <strong><span style= "font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: #373737; font-weight: normal;"> is the CEO of the Alliance for Gambling Reform.</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style= "mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US">The Alliance for Gambling Reform is a national advocacy organisation working to reduce gambling harm in Australia. They partner with other organisations and with local councils with the aim of reducing the level of gambling harm in Australia, working to change the laws and rules governing the gambling industry.<span style= "mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> They do not seek to ban gambling but rather to influence government to minimise the harmful behaviours of the gambling industry.</span></p>
June 4, 2026
Setting the Price: Understanding Who or What Really Drives Home Rental Prices
<p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" data-pm-slice="1 1 []"> Anthony Frosh speaks with Sarah Panckridge who heads up research at the Consumer Policy Research Centre (CPRC), about the housing rental market. The CPRC is an independent, not-for-profit consumer think-tank. Sarah and her colleagues at the CPRC have recently published several reports on the housing rental market.</p> <p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true">Some of the main topics discussed in the episode include:</p> <p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true"> · Key features that define the housing rental market</p> <p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true"> · The key drivers of rent increases</p> <p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true"> · The impact of the media on the market</p> <p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true"> · Types of landlords and the associated experience of renters</p> <p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true"> · The role of real estate agents</p> <p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true"> · Policy considerations and recommendations</p> <p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true">To find more information about the research discussed, as well as other adjacent research, visit the CPRC website: https://cprc.org.au/research/reports/</p> <p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true"><strong>Sarah Panckridge is the Senior Research and Engagement Advisor at the</strong> <a href="https://cprc.org.au/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"><strong>CPRC.</strong></a></p> <p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true">In this role, Sarah designs and undertakes comprehensive consumer research to inform and underpin policy recommendations that will protect and advocate for consumers.</p> <p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true">Sarah brings social research experience from the justice and union sectors, specialising in qualitative research, policy analysis and advocacy. This experience has included writing submissions to Royal Commissions and inquiries, as well as sitting on ethics and legislative reform committees.</p> <p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true">This episode is edited and marketed by Sarah Guy.</p>
November 11, 2025
Longitudinally Yours: 30 Years of LSAY
Host Anthony Frosh interviews Ronnie Semo, Tasman Swanton, and Julie Higgs about the Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth, exploring its origins, methodology, key findings, and societal impacts over three decades.
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