. Clip 02. Could publicly owned supermarkets deliver cheaper groceries in Victoria? In this interview clip, Ellen explains a proposal to trial ten public supermarkets, five in metropolitan Melbourne and five in regional Victoria, and introduce price caps on essential grocery items. Responding to an audience question about whether a New York-inspired model could work … Continue reading Could Public Supermarkets Cut Grocery Prices? Victoria’s 10-Store Proposal (Ellen Sandell MP)

. How can we make life more affordable in Australia? In this interview clip, we discuss proposals to tackle the cost of living, from cheaper groceries and housing to lower energy bills and free public transport. Responding to an audience question, our guest outlines an election platform that includes building more public housing, limiting rent … Continue reading Ellen Sandell MP: Cost of Living Australia – Cheaper Groceries, Rent Caps & Free Public Transport?

. Clip 02. Rapidly growing suburbs need more than new houses, they need transport, education, recreation and places where genuine communities can develop. Tania Lawrence, Federal Labor MP for Hasluck in Western Australia, discusses the infrastructure required to support Ellenbrook and Perth’s expanding outer suburbs. She explains how the Ellenbrook railway line has reduced travel … Continue reading Ellenbrook’s Growth: Trains, Education and Community With Tania Lawrence MP

. Are single Australians being overlooked by politicians while government policies focus on “working families”? Tania Lawrence, Federal Labor MP for Hasluck in Western Australia, answers a question from a single Australian struggling to meet household expenses without the financial support of a second income. In this interview clip, Lawrence discusses the additional cost-of-living pressures … Continue reading Cost of Living for Single Australians: Tania Lawrence MP Responds

. Clip 02. What does the Legalise Cannabis WA Party stand for beyond cannabis reform? This is the official YouTube channel of the r/Australian community of Reddit. This material is copyrighted Creative Commons NC for non-commercial use. In this Australia Asks interview clip, Dr Brian Walker MLC discusses the wider political priorities that matter to … Continue reading Beyond Cannabis: Dr Brian Walker MP’s Political Priorities for Western Australia

. Should medicinal cannabis patients be penalised for the presence of THC when they are not impaired? In this Australia Asks interview clip, Dr Brian Walker MLC discusses Western Australia’s medicinal cannabis driving laws, roadside drug testing and the case for assessing driver impairment instead of simply detecting THC. Topics covered include: WA medicinal cannabis … Continue reading Medicinal Cannabis Driving Laws: Presence vs Impairment in WA – Dr Brian Walker MP

. Clip 02. How does Guardian Australia decide which political stories to cover, and how does its approach differ from other Australian news organisations? In this short Australia Asks interview clip, Political Editor Tom McIlroy explains The Guardian’s approach to reporting federal politics, public policy and the institutions shaping Australian life. The discussion explores: How … Continue reading How The Guardian Reports Australian Politics: Tom McIlroy (Political Editor) Explains

. Does Australian media coverage help One Nation gain political support by giving Pauline Hanson and her candidates more attention than their electoral position warrants? In this short Australia Asks interview clip, Guardian Australia Political Editor Tom McIlroy discusses how journalists should report on One Nation, populist politics and controversial political statements. The discussion explores: … Continue reading Tom McIlroy (Political Editor): Does Australian Media Give One Nation Too Much Attention?

. Is immigration responsible for Australia’s housing crisis, stagnant wages and pressure on public services, or are migrants being blamed for deeper policy failures? In this short Australia Asks interview clip, Greens Senator David Shoebridge challenges common claims about immigration and discusses how politicians can counter misinformation without ignoring legitimate concerns about population growth. The … Continue reading Is Immigration Really to Blame for Australia’s Problems? Senator David Shoebridge Discusses

. Why is populist politics gaining support in Australia, and how should progressive parties respond to One Nation, Pauline Hanson and the political influence of billionaires such as Gina Rinehart? In this short Australia Asks interview clip, Greens Senator David Shoebridge discusses the rise of populism, economic frustration and how political movements can counter simple … Continue reading One Nation, Gina Rinehart and the Rise of Populism: Senator David Shoebridge

. Is Community Strong genuinely independent, or is it politically aligned with Labor, the Liberal Party, the Greens or the wider “teal” movement? In this short Australia Asks interview clip, Allegra Spender MP and Zali Steggall MP explain how Community Strong relates to other Australian political parties and community-backed independents. The discussion explores: Whether Community … Continue reading Is Community Strong Aligned With Labor, Liberals or Greens? Allegra Spender MP & Zali Steggall MP

. Why did Allegra Spender MP and Zali Steggall MP choose the name “Community Strong”, and why not simply call their new political organisation the Teal Party? In this short Australia Asks interview clip, the two independent federal MPs explain the thinking behind the Community Strong name and what it says about their approach to … Continue reading Why Allegra Spender MP and Zali Steggall MP Chose “Community Strong” and Not “Teals”

. How much electricity and water do data centres consume, and should new developments face stronger environmental and planning controls? In this short Australia Asks interview clip, David Ettershank MLC discusses concerns about proposed data centres in Victoria, including their potential effects on electricity demand, water supplies and surrounding communities. The discussion explores: Data-centre development … Continue reading Are AI Data Centres Draining Victoria’s Water and Power? David Ettershank MLC Explains

. Should cannabis possession and personal use remain criminal offences in Australia, or should governments adopt a health-based approach? In this short Australia Asks interview clip, David Ettershank MLC discusses cannabis decriminalisation, the limitations of prohibition and possible alternatives to Australia’s existing drug laws. The discussion explores: Cannabis decriminalisation in Australia The difference between decriminalisation … Continue reading Should Australia Decriminalise Cannabis? David Ettershank MLC Explains

. Why are hospitals and healthcare services on the NSW Central Coast struggling to keep up with growing demand? In this short Australia Asks interview clip, former emergency doctor and federal MP Dr Gordon Reid discusses the regional healthcare bottleneck affecting the Central Coast, including pressure on Gosford Hospital, Wyong Hospital and local medical services. … Continue reading Why Central Coast Hospitals Are Under Pressure: Dr Gordon Reid MP

. Is Australia receiving a fair return from its liquefied natural gas exports, and should multinational gas companies pay more tax? In this short Australia Asks interview clip, Dr Gordon Reid MP discusses LNG exports, resource taxation and the relationship between Australia’s abundant gas reserves, government revenue and domestic energy prices. The discussion explores: Taxation … Continue reading Does Australia Tax LNG Companies Enough? Dr Gordon Reid MP on Gas Exports

. Are Coles and Woolworths price gouging Australian shoppers? Dr Andrew Leigh MP discusses supermarket prices, competition and whether families are receiving a fair deal at the checkout In this short Australia Asks interview clip, Leigh addresses concerns about Australia’s highly concentrated grocery market and the market power held by the major supermarket chains. The … Continue reading Are Coles & Woolworths Price Gouging? Dr Andrew Leigh MP on Supermarket Prices

. Dr Andrew Leigh MP discusses whether Australia’s fines for monopolies and powerful corporations are strong enough to deter anti-competitive behaviour. In this short Australia Asks interview clip, Andrew Leigh explains why financial penalties must be large enough to influence corporate decision-making - not simply become another cost of doing business. The discussion covers: Monopolies … Continue reading Should Australia Fine Monopolies More? Dr Andrew Leigh MP on Corporate Penalties