TLDR [auspol]

Rhiannon Tuntevski

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.

Episodes

  1. 03/08/2021

    #10 - The Budget Reply

    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 it is time for us to call a hiatus on Season 1 of TLDR! We hope you've loved it as much as we have - don't forget to follow TLDR on the gram at @tldr_auspol and rate and review us wherever you get your poddies.

    38 min

  2. 06/07/2021

    #9 - some things COVID

    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 us on the gram @tldr_auspol and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts!

    32 min

  3. 02/07/2021

    #8 - Mental Health and the Budget

    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 overview of how mental health is funded in Aus currently Some interesting notes on past spending, primary health networks and different levels of government Lots of extra reading Don't forget to rate and review us on whichever platform you're listening, and follow us on insta @tldr_auspol!  https://www.health.gov.au/ministers/the-hon-greg-hunt-mp/media/historic-23-billion-national-mental-health-and-suicide-prevention-plan https://www.health.gov.au/news/budgets-historic-23-billion-investment-in-mental-health-and-suicide-prevention https://www.health.gov.au/resources/collections/prioritising-mental-health-preventive-health-and-sport https://www.aihw.gov.au/getmedia/8c6e5410-55cc-498d-9772-d3f9d7fcd351/Overview-of-mental-health-services-in-Australia.pdf.aspx https://www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au/monitoring-and-reporting/fifth-plan/5th-national-mental-health-and-suicide-prevention https://www.coag.gov.au/about-coag https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-05-11/billions-mental-health-funding-federal-budget/100130802#:~:text=Mental%20health%20services%20will%20receive,centres%20and%20suicide%20prevention%20efforts

    43 min

  4. 24/06/2021

    #7 - Aged Care and the Budget

    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 tried using the term 'earholes' and we didn't like it and won't do it again In this episode, you'll hear about: - Just how much money was allocated to aged care in the budget - How aged care support is currently delivered/subsidised - The recommendations of the royal commission, and the importance of re-writing the Act and the role of regulation/governance - Aged care and feminism - And some parting thoughts on what we think about it all Don't forget to find and follow us @tldr_auspol on instagram, and for some further reading, see below: https://womensagenda.com.au/latest/is-our-aged-care-crisis-breading-greater-gender-inequality/ https://agedcare.royalcommission.gov.au/system/files/2020-06/CTH.0001.7500.0120.pdf https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/australias-welfare/aged-care 64.4 per cent of their day on unpaid care work compared with 36.1 per cent for men, and that the hours spent caring for adult family members has doubled for women over the past year. According to international data by the World Journal of Psychiatry, nearly 70% to 80% of the impaired elderly are cared for at home by their family members. There are varying estimates across different countries, but what is consistent is that female caregivers, who are wives, adult daughters https://www.health.gov.au/news/budget-delivers-177-billion-for-once-in-a-generation-change-to-aged-care-in-australia https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-03-02/aged-care-royal-commission-final-report-key-takeaways/13203508 https://www.health.gov.au/health-topics/aged-care/about-aged-care/types-of-aged-care https://www.health.gov.au/ministers/the-hon-greg-hunt-mp/media/177-billion-to-deliver-once-in-a-generation-change-to-aged-care-in-australia https://www.health.gov.au/news/budget-delivers-177-billion-for-once-in-a-generation-change-to-aged-care-in-australia

    39 min

  5. 15/06/2021

    #6 - The TLDR on the Federal Budget

    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 facts Annabelle's face budget facts Teasers galore You can follow TLDR [auspol] on the gram at @tldr_auspol Some of the resources we used in preparing for this episode include: - https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/a-five-minute-rundown-of-the-federal-budget-20210507-p57pvc.html - https://budget.gov.au/ - https://www.smartcompany.com.au/budget-2021/digital-economy-strategy-budget-funding-better/

    39 min

  6. 19/05/2021

    #5 - Emissions Reduction through Tech

    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 @tldr_auspol

    35 min

  7. 04/05/2021

    #4 - The Royal Commission into Veteran Suicide

    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 Where we landed on the policy as a whole You can follow TLDR [auspol] on the gram at @tldr_auspol

    33 min

  8. 20/04/2021

    #3 - What is policy?

    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

    25 min

  9. 06/04/2021

    #2 - The Political Spectrum

    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 individual can use the political spectrum to help understand their own views, and where they align Ways to keep in touch You can follow TLDR [auspol] on the gram at @tldr_auspol

    31 min

  10. 15/03/2021

    #1 - The TLDR on TLDR

    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

    25 min
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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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    Rhiannon Tuntevski
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