LIVE: Is Australia Selling Itself Short? Professor David Flint Exposes the Fatal Flaws in Our Economic and Constitutional Policies
In this episode, Jeremy Cordeaux interviews Professor David Flint, a distinguished constitutional lawyer and commentator, discussing a wide range of topics from constitutional matters to economic policies and the impact of past political decisions on Australia's current landscape.
Key Topics Discussed:
- Media Landscape: Discussion on the decline of print media and the current state of journalism, with specific mention of The Spectator.
- ABC's Political Bias: Critique of the ABC\u2019s perceived left-wing bias and the challenges faced by conservative appointees.
- Republican Movement in Australia: Analysis of the recent shelving of the Minister for the Republic position, and the potential constitutional issues surrounding it.
- High Court Influence: Concerns about the centralization of power and the role of the High Court in shaping Australia\u2019s federal structure.
- Taxation and State Policies: Reflection on Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen\u2019s abolition of death duties in Queensland and its impact on national tax policies.
- Lima Declaration and Manufacturing: Discussion on the 1975 Lima Declaration, signed by Gough Whitlam, which Professor Flint argues contributed to the deindustrialization of Australia and the outsourcing of manufacturing to China.
- Gas Policy and Economic Sovereignty: Critique of Australia\u2019s gas export policies and the lack of domestic reservation policies, comparing it to practices in other major gas-exporting countries.
- White Australia Policy: A historical perspective on the White Australia Policy, emphasizing its roots in labor protectionism rather than racial discrimination.
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