A 20-something millennial explores the many ways Australia's political landscape impacts society – with the help of older, smarter and more politically engaged folk than her.
Young, Dumb & Politically Disengaged
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A 20-something millennial explores the many ways Australia's political landscape impacts society – with the help of older, smarter and more politically engaged folk than her.
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1/31/2021
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October 31, 2021
Janet Rice: Greens Senator - Victoria
<p>A founding member of the Greens in Victoria, Janet Rice took her seat as a Greens Senator in 2014. She began her working life campaigning to protect forests as a trained climate scientist and was part of the famous 1983 Franklin River Blockade. As Mayor of the City of Maribyrnong, Janet positioned the council as a leader in reducing carbon pollution and acting against global warming. In Parliament, Janet advocates for federal funding for public transport, bike and walking infrastructure, protecting Australia’s native forests and animals, and proudly fights for the rights of LGBTIQ+ communities.</p> <p>October saw climate talks, states opening up and borders coming down. We chat about Glasgow's COP26 climate conference, the dark truth about poverty in Australia, and the personal journey Janet shared with her late wife Penny as members of the LGBTIQ+ community.</p>
September 30, 2021
Louise Crawford: Labor Mayor - City of Port Phillip
<p>Louise Crawford was re-elected for a second term as a Labor Councillor for the City of Port Phillip following the 2020 local government election, and was soon thereafter appointed Mayor. Louise previously ran for several different seats across various levels of government, including both state and federal elections. Before politics, Louise was an actor working in film and TV, appearing in many Aussie soaps and dramas. Louise is passionate about her creative community, litter picking programs, flood mitigation and waste transformation, action on climate change and greening, and continued support for early education.</p> <p>September saw protests turn to riots in Melbourne, unsettling the city and causing dismay and anger among many Victorians. We discuss local vaccination rates, being a first time Mayor during a pandemic and Louise's podcast: Politics Is Not A Dirty Word.</p>
August 31, 2021
John Kennedy: Labor State Member - Hawthorn
<p>After growing up in Sydney, John Kennedy became a flight lieutenant in the Royal Australian Air Force in the late 70s before moving to Melbourne. John enjoyed a long career in the education sector, notably serving as the founding principal of Loyola College in Watsonia. Today, John lives in Hawthorn and has resided locally in the Boroondara area for over 25 years now. John was elected as a member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly in 2018, becoming Hawthorn’s first Labor MP in over 60 years. Refugees, poverty, health, climate change and public transport are high on John's agenda.</p> <p>August saw conflict in Kabul and marked an unpleasant milestone for Melburnians: 200 days in lockdown. We delve into lockdowns, our vaccination uptake, mandatory jabs, booster shots, the reopening of borders, and why John's never driven a car.</p>
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