TLDR [auspol]

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Too long; didn't read (TLDR) [auspol] is a podcast for the folks interested in the happenings of government, but not keen on wading through 100 page long policy documents to get the low down. Hosted by Rhi Tuntevski and co-host Annabelle Wilson, TLDR is about having conversations that equip you with fresh perspectives and cold hard facts on the intricacies of government policy. TLDR is a non-partisan podcast.

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#10 - The Budget Reply

Aug 03 2021 38 mins

Welcome to TLDR [auspol] - the podcast for the engaged-ish people of the world. This is the last of our 4-part budget series, today it's labor's time to shine with the budget reply In this episode, we talk about: What the budget reply is What Albo promised in this year's reply Young Innovators' Fund The HAFF Childcare Subsidy Caps Ideological differences in tactics After 10 eps i

#9 - some things COVID

Jul 06 2021 32 mins

Welcome to episode 9 of TLDR[auspol]! There's kind of no show notes today, this week Rhi and Aby take a wander down COVID lane. With half the country in lockdown this is a much simpler chat on what the pandemic has taught us about our system, and how they're both thinking about the current events. There's no key takeaways. And no links to read. Just a chat. Don't forget to follow u

#8 - Mental Health and the Budget

Jul 01 2021 42 mins

DISCLAIMER: this episode discusses mental health and suicide, if you or someone you know needs help please reach out to Lifeline on 13 11 14. Welcome to another ep of TLDR[auspol]! This week, we dive into the Mental Health announcements of the budget to work out where all that cash is goin. In this ep we (Abby and Rhi) cover: The budget announcements regarding mental health An ove

#7 - Aged Care and the Budget

Jun 23 2021 38 mins

Welcome to episode 7 of TLDR[auspol]! This week Annabelle and Rhi begin one of two deep dives on budget announcements, this week taking a look at Aged Care. Some episode disclaimers: - When we say RC, we mean Royal Commission - Abby says there are 103 older Australians waiting for a homecare package, but the figure is actually 103,000 - The episode is longer than normal, soz - We t

#6 - The TLDR on the Federal Budget

Jun 15 2021 38 mins

Welcome to episode 6 of TLDR [auspol] - the podcast for the engaged-ish people of the world. Today we're talking the Federal Budget (we know, we're late to the party). In this episode, we find out a bit about: Why we've been MIA (there's. bit of housekeeping and a few good stories this week) What is the Federal Budget The big announcements, where's our cash goin Rhi's fave budget

#5 - Emissions Reduction through Tech

May 18 2021 35 mins

Welcome to TLDR [auspol] - the podcast for the engaged-ish people of the world. In this episode, we talk about: Australia’s commitment to the Paris Agreement The government’s Emissions Reduction Through Technology Investment Plan What parts of the plan make sense? Where are wind and solar? Where did we land with this policy. You can follow TLDR [auspol] on the gram at @t

#4 - The Royal Commission into Veteran Suicide

May 04 2021 32 mins

Welcome to episode number 4 of TLDR [auspol] - the podcast for the engaged-ish people of the world. In this episode, we find out a bit about: The need for better services for our veterans Where the groundswell for a royal commission began The government’s response in appointing a national commissioner The difference between a royal commission and a national commissioner Whe

#3 - What is policy?

Apr 20 2021 24 mins

Welcome to episode 3 of TLDR[auspol]! In this episode, we’re defining policy: What is it? How are we going to talk about it? What are some of the ways it can be communicated Some stories from Annabelle about running for office You can follow TLDR [auspol] on the gram at @tldr_auspol

#2 - The Political Spectrum

Apr 06 2021 31 mins

Welcome to the second episode of TLDR [auspol] - the podcast for the engaged-ish people of the world. In this episode, we find out a bit about: The history of the Political Spectrum How the political spectrum helps us understand the ideologies that drive the way different parties approach policy (What is an ideology) Where the major parties in Aus sit on the spectrum How an indivi

#1 - The TLDR on TLDR

Mar 15 2021 24 mins

Welcome to the first episode of TLDR [auspol] - the podcast for the engaged-ish people of the world. In this episode, we find out a bit about: Your hosts Rhi Tuntevski and Annabelle Wilson Why they have started TLDR [auspol] What to expect from each episode Ways to keep in touch You can follow TLDR [auspol] on the gram at @tldr_auspol