Podcasts by Australian Politics Nerdjacking
A podcast to provide for Nerdjacking; and for other purposes
Further podcasts by Kym Tidswell
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Episode 69–What a position to finish from 2017-10-22T10:38:55
In this episode I hang up the parliamentary boots and toast a successful season of Nerdjacking. We played hard on the left wing, kicked aimlessly on the right wing, marked whilst moving forward and...
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Episode 68–Herdjacking from 2017-10-15T10:33:48
Welcome to Herdjacking, my podcast about Australian animal husbandry. In this special mini episode Malcolm and I reflect on one of the most important aspects of Australian democracy – the democracy...
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Episode 67–Vote if you want to from 2017-10-08T14:28:36
In this episode Malcolm and I discuss that pesky requirement to have your name checked off the electoral roll every 3 years – compulsory voting. Which countries have it? What are the pros and cons?...
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Episode 66–September in review from 2017-10-02T12:30:55
In this mini episode I reflect on what happened in Australian politics for the month of September. We’ll look at elections around the world, what the High Court has been up to, and whether any legi...
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Episode 65–The curious case of a UK Senator from 2017-09-24T12:52:32
In this episode I discuss the recent High Court case of a Senator who thought he was definitely an Australian citizen and not a dual citizen of another country, because you know, the vibe. Have a l...
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Episode 64–Hansard 1976 media reform from 2017-09-17T12:49:23
In this mini episode I read Hansard from 1976. With the government managing to do something unexpected, like pass a media reform bill, I thought we should all have a look at what media reform sound...
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Episode 63–Electio Terminus Distributus from 2017-09-10T12:56:50
In this episode I’m joined by Ben as we discuss electoral boundary redistributions. Why do they happen? Who gets to decide? And what will it mean for the next election? Also enjoy my made up Latin ...
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Episode 62–August in review from 2017-09-03T11:45:30
In this mini episode I’ll summarise what happened in Australian politics for the month of August 2017. We’ll take a closer look at all the crazy things that went on in parliament, what legislation ...
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Episode 61–Disqualified and disgraced from 2017-08-27T14:01:31
In this episode I’m joined by Matt as we discuss part 4 of Good for your constitution. We look at what will go down as Australia’s most well known and bizarre section of the Constitution – Section ...
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Episode 60–Hansard 1977 a national song from 2017-08-20T12:06:50
In this mini episode I am joined by Kate as we read Hansard from 1977. With all this talk about plebiscites why not have a look at one that actually went ahead. It was a question so burning and so ...
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Episode 59–A Bill for an Act to conduct a voluntary postal survey from 2017-08-13T15:43:37
In this episode Annie and I discuss what a plebiscite is, how it differs from a referendum, and why everyone keeps talking about them? Without getting too deep into the debate itself, we’ll discuss...
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Episode 58–July in review from 2017-08-06T10:24:30
In this mini episode I’ll summarise what happened in Australian politics for the month of July 2017. We’ll take a closer look at how many senators were kicked out for being foreigners, and why no l...
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Episode 57–Keeping it in the family from 2017-07-30T12:30:19
In this episode I’m joined by Malcolm where we discuss political dynasties and families of influence. Who has been running this joint for generations? Who hands over their electorate like it’s an i...
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Episode 56–Hansard 1975 Qualification of a Senator from 2017-07-23T12:55:27
In this mini episode I am joined by Kate as we read Hansard from 1975. That dastardly Constitutional Section 44 – disqualification to be a member or senator has been troublesome of recent times, so...
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Episode 55–Censucising part 2 from 2017-07-17T14:24:39
In this episode Annie and I discuss the results of the 2016 Census. Did enough people complete it to get any statistics? Listen to find out. Stuff we discussed: Get the low down directly from the A...
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Episode 54–From little bills big laws grow from 2017-07-09T12:47:51
In this episode Ben and I discuss how our laws are made. From the introduction of a bill, through the debate, until it’s finally passed. It’s a central aspect of our parliament, so how does the mag...
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Episode 53–June in review from 2017-07-02T11:58:16
In this mini episode I’ll have a go at summarising what happened in Australian politics for the month of June 2017. We’ll look at the Finkle energy review, the curious case of Ministers vs the cour...
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Episode 52–Podiversary from 2017-06-25T05:46:08
Happy Podiversary! In this episode I’ll reflect on 12 months of podcasting by going back to where it all began. I’ll pick out a few of my favourite moments, and let you know what’s in store for the...
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Episode 51–Hansard collection from 2017-06-19T14:06:26
In this mini episode I take a trip down memory lane, back to episode 3 to be precise, when I discussed why I have a Hansard collection. In fact I discuss the very person who was the original owner ...
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Episode 50–Happy birthday Mrs Windsor from 2017-06-12T12:52:25
In this episode I’m joined by Kate as we discuss today’s public holiday, the Queen’s Birthday. Why is it in June? Why do we celebrate it? Listen to find out! Stuff that we discussed: All the detail...
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Episode 49–Treaty yeah from 2017-06-05T15:03:17
In this episode I’m joined by Annie as we discuss that great 90’s Yothu Yindi song, Treaty. Or more to the point we’ll discuss the substance of that song – a treaty. What is it? And why is it still...
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Episode 48–Hansard 1967 from 2017-05-28T14:01:27
In this mini episode I am joined by Kate as we read Hansard from 1967. The moment 50 years ago when the Australian parliament granted a referendum to count Aboriginal people as part of the Commonwe...
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Episode 47–Committee as you are from 2017-05-21T13:35:26
In this episode Kate and I discuss parliamentary committees, what they are, why they exist and who gets to be on one! Why aren’t they more widely known in society? Things we discussed: Are committe...
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Episode 46–Mummy why is that man nerdjacking? from 2017-05-14T13:43:46
In this episode Kate and I discuss some of the politics and laws relating to mothers and families. What are ‘women’s issues’ and why do we care what dress she wore? What does any of that have to do...
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Episode 45–Hansard 1973 free university from 2017-05-07T13:06:53
In this mini episode I am joined by Kate as we read Hansard from 1973. One of the Whitlam Government’s signature pieces of legislation was the Student Assistance Act 1973. This gave Australians (fo...
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Episode 44–Getting high on the taxpayer supply from 2017-04-30T14:48:57
In this episode I discuss the parliament’s night of nights – The Budget. Well more specifically the appropriation bills, why they are needed and how the parliament passes them. With all the glitz a...
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Episode 43–Party time from 2017-04-25T13:44:15
In this episode I’m joined by Malcolm as we discuss political parties, particularly the ones that don’t exist anymore. How easy is it to register a party? How many have come and gone? Listen to fin...
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Episode 42–Hansard 1962 and a correction from 2017-04-17T13:47:08
In this mini episode I am joined by Ben as we read Hansard from 1962. To round off our voting systems series, we find a significant turning point in Australia’s electoral system with an historic bi...
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Episode 41–Pass the votes part 3 range and approval from 2017-04-09T11:33:01
In this episode I’m joined by Ben as we discuss part 3 of our voting systems series (listen to part 1 and part 2 if you haven’t already). What on earth is range voting? And who would you give your ...
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Episode 40–To 18C or not to 18C, that is the question from 2017-04-02T11:56:08
In this episode I’m joined by Matt as we discuss Sections 18C and 18D of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 and try and work out why it’s such a hot topic. Stuff that we discussed: The Jewish commu...
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Episode 39–Hansard 1975…and chips from 2017-03-26T12:52:36
In this mini episode I am joined by Lauren and Anthony as we read Hansard from 1975. With all this talk about Section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act, we delve into the history books to find o...
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Episode 38–Diversity part 2 from 2017-03-19T11:34:03
In this episode Kate and Joanna continue their discussion with part 2 of diversity in politics. What would happen if our parliament was truly representative of all our cultures and religions? Stuff...
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Episode 37–Diversity part 1 from 2017-03-12T12:24:16
In this episode Kate and Joanna take over Nerdjacking and discuss diversity in politics. What would happen if our parliament was truly representative of all the groups in Australian society? Of the...
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Episode 36–Hansard 1975 from 2017-03-05T12:06:02
In this mini episode I am joined by Malcolm as we read Hansard from 1975. With all this talk about energy policy, what did our forebears do to fix the rising demand for power? Find out the history ...
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Episode 35–Dirty coal done dirt cheap from 2017-02-26T13:59:54
In this episode I’m joined by Matt as we discuss energy policy, renewables and blackouts. There was so much wind energy bellowing from everyone’s mouths that we had to record an update to the podca...
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Episode 34–Pass the votes part 2 multimember electorates from 2017-02-19T12:13:44
In this episode I’m joined by Ben as we discuss part 2 of our voting systems series (listen to part 1 if you haven’t already). What is proportional representation? What about multimember electorate...
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Episode 33–Hansard 1978 from 2017-02-12T13:15:16
In this mini episode I am joined by Kate as we read Hansard from 1978 – Minister for a day edition. Imagine this – Malcom Fraser wins the election, he’s just given you a call to give you the good n...
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Episode 32–Shine ya boots guvna from 2017-02-05T12:06:40
In this episode I’m joined by Malcolm as we discuss part 3 of Good for your constitution, specifically the Governor-General. How are they appointed? What role do they play? Listen to find out. Some...
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Episode 31–Because I got High (Court) from 2017-01-29T12:16:11
In this episode I’m joined by Matt as we discuss part 2 of Good for your constitution. We look at some of the aspects of the Constitution in more detail, such as the High Court and the separation b...
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Episode 30–Hansard 1955 from 2017-01-22T12:24:28
In this mini episode I am joined by Kate and Annie as we read Hansard from 1955 – Hansard Roulette edition. Kate reads about child endowment, Annie reads about foreign affairs and defence, and Kym ...
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Episode 29–Pass the votes to the preferential side from 2017-01-15T11:43:14
Nerdjacking is back for 2017, bigger, better and jam packed full of nerdy and politicky goodness. In this episode I’m joined by Ben as we discuss different voting systems. What are their advantages...
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Episode 28–Good for your constitution from 2016-12-18T12:48:54
In this episode I’m joined by Matt (an actual law-knowing-guy) as we discuss the highest law in the land – the Australian Constitution. Why is it important? Listen to find out. Plus we find a few c...
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Episode 27–Hansard 1973 Christmas from 2016-12-11T10:50:54
In this mini episode I am joined by Kate as we read Hansard from 1973 – the Christmas edition. As the last sitting day of the year draws to a close, Gough Whitlam and Billy Sneddon put down the glo...
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Episode 26–Working hard for the money from 2016-12-06T06:57
In this episode I’m joined by Kate as we discuss whether we get value for money out of our politicians. Could you survive on a poultry $199,040 salary? What about a lifetime of free domestic travel...
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Episode 25–Captain Trump from 2016-11-28T11:13:57
In this episode I’m joined by Malcolm as we discuss Captain Trump, he’s our hero, he’s going to take Mexican immigration down to zero. Do we have an equivalent in Australia? Can we Frankenstein our...
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Episode 24–Hansard is still alright with me from 2016-11-20T11:24:19
In this mini episode I am joined by Malcolm as we read Hansard from 1973. We discover what caused 1980’s television and when solar panels were invented. Do you have a pocket on your bib?
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Episode 23–We’re not in ANZUS anymore Toto from 2016-11-13T12:45:30
In this episode I discuss the treaties that make a difference. Well one treaty anyway: the Australia, New Zealand, United States Security Treaty – ANZUS. As usual I said a bunch of things on the po...
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Episode 22–Murika f*ck yeah from 2016-11-06T12:33:33
In this episode I’m joined by James as we discuss the US election. Who will win, Trump or Clinton? Why should we care? What does it have to do with Australian politics? Listen to find out!
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Episode 21–Hansard or not from 2016-10-30T10:23:50
In this mini episode I am joined by Kate as we rant about the week in politics. Who can afford a house? Who can afford smashed avocado? Who can afford to buy an insolvent Senator? Well listen and f...
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Episode 20–Moving houses from 2016-10-24T12:57:38
In this episode I’m joined by Malcolm as we discuss moving from the Senate to the House. Why would anyone want to do that? If it’s anything like actually moving house, it sounds like too much effor...
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Episode 19–I saw the (parliamentary) sign from 2016-10-16T11:39:28
In this episode I’m joined by Kate as we discuss symbolism in parliament. What traditions have been around for hundreds of years and why do we still have them? Does your workplace have a black rod?...
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Episode 18–Hansard 1950 from 2016-10-09T10:28:28
In this mini episode I am joined by Malcolm as we read an eclectic mix of readings from 1950 – the earliest edition of Hansard in my collection. Parliament is fighting about immigrants, pensioners ...
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