Why Can't They Just...

Policy 4 People
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A podcast aimed at delving into Australian politics and policy with a focus on environment, wealth inequality and foreign policy. We try to answer the question why can't they (the government) just solve big issues with simple solutions

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    How can the government raise more revenue?

    Janaline and Glenn discuss different ways of raising revenue for the government and the effects of different approaches on how people behave and therefore how much can be raised. Here's a transcript. Please leave a comment, particularly if you have your own "Why can't they just..." question, or email us at whycanttheyjust@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you. Please also feel free to rate and review us, as it does help people to find us. Music:"Insurrection" Written by Pierre Chrétien Performed by the Soul Jazz Orchestra Courtesy of Do Right Music Inc.

    44 min

  2. 1 MAY

    Why can't they just plug all those tax loopholes?

    Welcome to a new series. In our first episode, Janaline, Glenn and Luke consider why the Government can't just plug the budget's $200 billion worth of tax loopholes (called 'tax expenditures'). There are lots of reasons, and we think they can and should plug some of them. Here's a transcript. Please leave a comment, particularly if you have your own "Why can't they just..." question, or email us at whycanttheyjust@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you. Please also feel free to rate and review us, as it does help people to find us. Music:"Insurrection" Written by Pierre Chrétien Performed by the Soul Jazz Orchestra Courtesy of Do Right Music Inc.

    41 min

  3. 27 APR

    Why should YOU vote Labor? Special episode with Ella Haddad MP

    Janaline, William and Ella Haddad MP delve into why they have decided to join and vote Labor. They discuss how Labor governments has prioritised the environment, social justice and support for vulnerable people, and how only governments can set the policy agenda, which limits the effectiveness of minor parties and independents to create real change. Please rate and review us - it helps people find the show. If you'd like to send us feedback or suggestions, especially if you have your own 'Why Can't They Just' question, email us at: whycanttheyjust@gmail.com. Music Credits: Composer: Franz Schubert Work: Piano Trio No. 2 in E-flat Major, Op. 100 (D. 929) Performers: * Rudolf Serkin (Piano) Adolf Busch (Violin) Hermann Busch (Cello) https://archive.org/details/lp_trio-no-2-in-e-flat-major-op-100_franz-schubert-rudolf-serkin-adolf-busch-h/disc1/01.02.+Trio+No.+2+in+E+Flat+Major%2C+Op.+100%3A+Andante+con+moto.mp3

    44 min

  4. 11 APR ·  BONUS

    Bonus episode: War on Iran crisis and Australia's response

    Janaline and William discuss the US and Israel attack on Iran, its consequences for the rest of the world and the Australian government's response. Here's the transcript. Please rate and review us - it helps people find the show. If you'd like to send us feedback or suggestions, especially if you have your own 'Why Can't They Just' question, email us at: whycanttheyjust@gmail.com. Music Credits: Composer: Franz Schubert Work: Piano Trio No. 2 in E-flat Major, Op. 100 (D. 929) Performers: * Rudolf Serkin (Piano) Adolf Busch (Violin) Hermann Busch (Cello) https://archive.org/details/lp_trio-no-2-in-e-flat-major-op-100_franz-schubert-rudolf-serkin-adolf-busch-h/disc1/01.02.+Trio+No.+2+in+E+Flat+Major%2C+Op.+100%3A+Andante+con+moto.mp3

    49 min

  5. 9 MAR

    Housing and cost of rent

    Janaline and William delve into the pros and cons of rent freezes as a cost of living measure and talk about the broader issues of housing affordability. Here is the transcript. The live event mentioned is on Sunday the 15th of March at 2pm, in the AEU Tasmanian branch here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/B6p9cZ9pyiQtg4zf8 Please rate and review us - it helps people find the show. If you'd like to send us feedback or suggestions, especially if you have your own 'Why Can't They Just' question, email us at: whycanttheyjust@gmail.com. Music Credits: Composer: Franz Schubert Work: Piano Trio No. 2 in E-flat Major, Op. 100 (D. 929) Performers: * Rudolf Serkin (Piano) Adolf Busch (Violin) Hermann Busch (Cello) https://archive.org/details/lp_trio-no-2-in-e-flat-major-op-100_franz-schubert-rudolf-serkin-adolf-busch-h/disc1/01.02.+Trio+No.+2+in+E+Flat+Major%2C+Op.+100%3A+Andante+con+moto.mp3

    44 min

  6. 24 FEB

    Rise of One Nation

    Janaline and William discuss the implications of One Nation overtaking the Coalition in the latest polls and how the Labor Party needs to adjust to a changing political environment. The Dan Carlin reference was a reference to Dan Carlin's Wrath of the Khans Series in his Hardcore History Podcast. Here's the ⁠⁠transcript⁠⁠. Please rate and review us - it helps people find the show. If you'd like to send us feedback or suggestions, especially if you have your own 'Why Can't They Just' question, email us at: whycanttheyjust@gmail.com. Music Credits: Composer: Franz Schubert Work: Piano Trio No. 2 in E-flat Major, Op. 100 (D. 929) Performers: * Rudolf Serkin (Piano) Adolf Busch (Violin) Hermann Busch (Cello) https://archive.org/details/lp_trio-no-2-in-e-flat-major-op-100_franz-schubert-rudolf-serkin-adolf-busch-h/disc1/01.02.+Trio+No.+2+in+E+Flat+Major%2C+Op.+100%3A+Andante+con+moto.mp3

    44 min

  7. 9 FEB

    Australia's New Hate Speech Laws

    Janaline and William discuss the hate speech laws passed in the parliament in the wake of the Bondi attack. They discuss the implications of the new laws, whether they were necessary and if the government should be doing something else to combat antisemitism. Here's the ⁠transcript⁠. Please rate and review us - it helps people find the show. If you'd like to send us feedback or suggestions, especially if you have your own 'Why Can't They Just' question, email us at: whycanttheyjust@gmail.com. Music Credits: Composer: Franz Schubert Work: Piano Trio No. 2 in E-flat Major, Op. 100 (D. 929) Performers: * Rudolf Serkin (Piano) Adolf Busch (Violin) Hermann Busch (Cello) https://archive.org/details/lp_trio-no-2-in-e-flat-major-op-100_franz-schubert-rudolf-serkin-adolf-busch-h/disc1/01.02.+Trio+No.+2+in+E+Flat+Major%2C+Op.+100%3A+Andante+con+moto.mp3

    35 min

  8. 1 FEB

    US bilateral relationship, international rules-based order

    Janaline and William delve into the current state of the international rules-based order in the wake of Canadian PM Mark Carney's speech in Davos. They talk about the new Australian ambassador to the US as Kevin Rudd bows out early, and the nature of the Australian-US relationship as it stands today. Here's the transcript. Please rate and review us - it helps people find the show. If you'd like to send us feedback or suggestions, especially if you have your own 'Why Can't They Just' question, email us at: whycanttheyjust@gmail.com. Music Credits: Composer: Franz Schubert Work: Piano Trio No. 2 in E-flat Major, Op. 100 (D. 929) Performers: * Rudolf Serkin (Piano) Adolf Busch (Violin) Hermann Busch (Cello) https://archive.org/details/lp_trio-no-2-in-e-flat-major-op-100_franz-schubert-rudolf-serkin-adolf-busch-h/disc1/01.02.+Trio+No.+2+in+E+Flat+Major%2C+Op.+100%3A+Andante+con+moto.mp3

    48 min
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A podcast aimed at delving into Australian politics and policy with a focus on environment, wealth inequality and foreign policy. We try to answer the question why can't they (the government) just solve big issues with simple solutions

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  • Creator
    Policy 4 People
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Policy 4 People
  • Show Website
    Why Can't They Just...

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