There is no shortage of solutions for the biggest problems Australia faces — only a shortage of bravery to implement them. Host Paul Barclay asks contributors to Australia Institute Press' first book about their big picture thinking on how we can change Australia for the better.
No nukes: Australia must push for serious global nuclear disarmament
Nuclear weapons are still a threat to humanity. In our age of uncertainty, Australia isn’t doing enough to rid the world of these weapons.
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Where to now for Indigenous justice?
Industry experts discuss the path forward for Indigenous justice in Australia after the Voice referendum, emphasizing the need to maintain hope and pursue meaningful change.
29 Jun 2025
Making climate action urgent and equitable
Industry experts discuss how Australia can address the climate crisis by prioritizing equity, inclusion, and sustainable development for countries facing energy poverty.
22 Jun 2025
Can you put a price on nature?
This episode explores the complex question of assigning economic value to nature and the potential consequences for conservation efforts.
15 Jun 2025
Safe to speak: protecting the whistleblower
This episode explores how a whistleblower protection authority empowers individuals to report wrongdoing without fear of reprisal, fostering transparency.
8 Jun 2025
One vote. One value.
This episode explores how proportional representation can empower Australian voters and address national issues currently perpetuated by a two-party system.
1 Jun 2025
Protecting your ABC
Industry experts discuss strategies for safeguarding the ABC, emphasizing its crucial role in upholding democracy.
25 May 2025
What does good cultural leadership look like?
Industry experts discuss the importance of public funding for Australian culture and how increased investment could address challenges within the sector.
18 May 2025
Australia has power, why don’t we act like it?
Australia's role in global affairs takes center stage as the episode explores the country's potential to exert greater influence on the international stage.
11 May 2025
A rich country in a housing crisis?
This episode explores how government subsidies for private investors contribute to housing crises, suggesting direct investment in social housing as a solution.
4 May 2025
We need political courage, not caution
This episode emphasizes that political courage triumphs over caution when tackling significant national issues.
29 Apr 2025
Yes, Australia can curb fossil fuel exports
This episode explores Australia's potential to reduce fossil fuel exports, drawing parallels with historical restrictions on other export industries.
23 Apr 2025
Introducing What's the Big Idea? with Paul Barclay
Host Paul Barclay introduces "What's the Big Idea?" by discussing contributors' big-picture thinking from the Australia Institute Press' first book on changing Australia for the better in this episode.
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