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  1. LISTEN: Pauline Hanson Surges, The CFMEU Scandal Deepens & Adelaide's Tree Massacre

    1d ago

    LISTEN: Pauline Hanson Surges, The CFMEU Scandal Deepens & Adelaide's Tree Massacre

    Jeremy Cordeaux marks the anniversary of his arrival in Adelaide and reflects on a lifetime in broadcasting before launching into a fiery critique of the Albanese Government, union influence, public sector growth and economic management. Jeremy examines the collapse in auction clearance rates, Pauline Hanson’s rising political fortunes, the CFMEU controversy, and Labor’s decision to abolish the Australian Building and Construction Commission. He also tackles the Adelaide Parklands tree removal controversy, the ongoing Brumby cull in New South Wales, and what he sees as double standards in animal welfare policy. Along the way, he shares personal reflections, historical observations and his trademark commentary on politics, culture and current affairs. Basic Topics Discussed Jeremy's 50th anniversary of arriving in Adelaide Inflation figures and economic concerns Weak housing auction clearance rates Pauline Hanson and polling trends CFMEU corruption allegations Abolition of the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) Labor Party and union influence ABC political coverage and media bias Budget policies and taxation concerns Public service growth in Australia Adelaide Parklands tree removal controversy Motorcycle race impacts on parklands Brumby cull in NSW and Victoria Animal welfare and laboratory animal rehoming Australian history and heritage Christopher Cordeaux birthday reflection Thailand cave rescue anniversary Iceland's parliament and historical trivia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    19 min
  2. LISTEN: Australians Worse Off Than Ever? Jeremy Cordeaux Sounds the Alarm

    6d ago

    LISTEN: Australians Worse Off Than Ever? Jeremy Cordeaux Sounds the Alarm

    In this Garage Edition of The Court of Public Opinion, Jeremy Cordeaux tackles rising fuel prices, global uncertainty and what he sees as growing public frustration with government decisions. From the Strait of Hormuz and fuel excise relief to the SpaceX IPO frenzy, climate change scepticism, Australia's tax burden and the expanding public service, Jeremy questions whether Australians are becoming poorer, less optimistic and increasingly disconnected from those in power. He also examines social media's impact on children, the state of modern education, concerns surrounding charity regulations, Centrelink's customer service failures, and the broader shift away from human interaction in government and business. Topics Discussed Fuel excise relief ending and rising fuel costs Strait of Hormuz tensions and global trade concerns SpaceX IPO and investor speculation Historical share market manias and financial bubbles Climate change scepticism and public belief systems Australian taxation levels and government spending KPMG survey showing Australians feel worse off Electricity prices and cost-of-living pressures Social media's impact on children's mental health Education standards and concerns about "woke" ideology Kevin Donnelly's book The War on Woke Charity regulation and accountability concerns Andrew Leigh and charity sector oversight Centrelink customer service and automation Offshore call centres and customer frustration Winston Churchill and WWII history Amelia Earhart and historical anniversaries Paul McCartney birthday mention Waterloo anniversary and historical events See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    25 min
  3. LISTEN: Pauline Surges, Labor's Tax Bombshell & The NDIS Crisis Nobody Can Ignore | Jeremy Cordeauxv

    Jun 15

    LISTEN: Pauline Surges, Labor's Tax Bombshell & The NDIS Crisis Nobody Can Ignore | Jeremy Cordeauxv

    Jeremy Cordeaux returns from the garage to tackle what he sees as the biggest political and economic issues facing Australia. He discusses the Federal Government's proposed tax changes, argues that productivity and investment are under threat, examines Pauline Hanson's rising popularity, questions the sustainability of the NDIS, criticises Labor's economic management, and warns about the long-term impact of government spending and ideological policymaking. Jeremy also reflects on historical events, famous birthdays and lessons from the past that still resonate today. Topics Discussed Interest rates and the Reserve Bank Proposed tax changes and Senate hearings Productivity and business concerns Pauline Hanson's growing popularity One Nation fundraising success Anthony Albanese and Jim Chalmers criticism Capital gains tax expansion Government spending and ideology NDIS sustainability concerns NDIS fraud and organised crime allegations Disability Support Pension and welfare spending Cost of living pressures Electricity prices and energy policy Government debt and taxation Donald Trump's birthday and political career AI and Grammy Award rules Historical anniversaries and political lessons Abraham Lincoln quotes and modern politics Soviet history and the Marshall Plan Popular culture milestones including Psycho and Grease See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    23 min
  4. LISTEN: Albo's Poll Collapse, Hospital Chaos & Australia's AI Bubble | The Court of Public Opinion

    Jun 10

    LISTEN: Albo's Poll Collapse, Hospital Chaos & Australia's AI Bubble | The Court of Public Opinion

    Jeremy Cordeaux returns to the Garage Edition of The Court of Public Opinion with a wide-ranging commentary on politics, healthcare, taxation, government spending and the growing pressures facing everyday Australians. Jeremy questions Anthony Albanese's collapsing popularity, attacks South Australia's hospital ramping crisis, examines whether government subsidies are driving up healthcare and childcare costs, and argues that excessive taxation is fuelling Australia's booming illegal cigarette market. He also discusses union demands for shorter work weeks amid the rise of artificial intelligence, concerns about wage-price inflation, South Australia's growing debt burden, controversial tree removals for major events, speculative investment in artificial intelligence companies and the increasing visibility of homelessness on Adelaide streets. As always, Jeremy combines political commentary, economic observations and historical reflections in another thought-provoking Garage Edition. Topics Discussed Anthony Albanese's declining popularity Opinion polls and political trends South Australia's hospital ramping crisis Medicare and healthcare affordability Private health insurance rebate changes Childcare costs and government subsidies Illegal cigarettes and tobacco taxation The Laffer Curve and tax avoidance ACTU and Sally McManus comments on AI Productivity versus shorter work weeks Fair Work wage increases Wage-price inflation concerns South Australia's Aboriginal Voice election State budget debt blowout Government bureaucracy and spending Anti-Slavery Commissioner role AI investment boom and market speculation Adelaide tree removals for major events Economic development versus event spending Homelessness in Adelaide See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    25 min
  5. LISTEN: Albanese's Poll Collapse, Housing Crisis & The $350 Billion Submarine Gamble | Jeremy Cordeaux

    Jun 8

    LISTEN: Albanese's Poll Collapse, Housing Crisis & The $350 Billion Submarine Gamble | Jeremy Cordeaux

    Jeremy Cordeaux returns to the garage with a fiery critique of the Albanese Government, examining plunging Newspoll numbers, controversial tax changes, housing affordability, and what he sees as serious failures in economic management. Jeremy argues that proposed tax reforms and attacks on investment are already hurting Australia's housing market, warning of rising rents and lower auction clearance rates. He also takes a deep dive into the AUKUS submarine program, comparing it to the abandoned French submarine deal and questioning whether taxpayers are getting value for money from Australia's largest-ever defence procurement project. Jeremy reflects on billions already spent with little to show for it and calls for greater transparency around defence spending. Along the way, he shares stories from Australian history, famous birthdays, political intrigue, and memorable moments from the past, delivering the unique mix of opinion, commentary and nostalgia that listeners have come to expect from The Court of Public Opinion. Join Jeremy Cordeaux and friends for The Court of Public Opinion LIVE every Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (ACST), streaming from the dining room table at jeremycordeau.com and via Auscast Radio at auscastnetwork.com. Download the podcast anytime on your favourite podcast app via Auscast Network. Source: Basic Topics Covered Anthony Albanese's collapsing Newspoll ratings One Nation's growing popularity Labor's proposed tax changes Housing affordability and rising rents Falling auction clearance rates Economic management and government spending AUKUS submarine controversy The cancelled French submarine contract Defence procurement and taxpayer costs Government transparency and accountability Victorian Labor politics and Jacinta Allan Historical anniversaries and events Margaret Thatcher Michael J. Fox Charles Dickens Tony Bennett Miscellaneous historical stories and oddities See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    22 min
  6. LISTEN: Labor's "Aspirational" Budget Under Fire, ISIS Brides & Australia's Tax Explosion

    Jun 3

    LISTEN: Labor's "Aspirational" Budget Under Fire, ISIS Brides & Australia's Tax Explosion

    Jeremy Cordeaux delivers a fiery Garage Edition focused on the Albanese Government's latest budget, questioning claims that it is "aspirational" and arguing it punishes ambition, investment and hard work. Jeremy takes aim at negative gearing changes, unrealised capital gains proposals, Australia's growing tax burden and what he sees as Labor's drift away from working Australians. He also discusses ISIS brides appearing in court, whether justice is truly being served, and reflects on political hypocrisy, government spending and taxpayer-funded perks. Plus, Jeremy explores things Australians don't see anymore, from phone boxes and trafficators to Mr Whippy vans, before wrapping up with a fascinating journey through history, including Dunkirk, D-Day, Henry Ford, Tiananmen Square and Bruce Springsteen's Born in the U.S.A.Thanks To Rossdale Homes Topics Discussed Things Australians don't see anymore Mr Whippy vans and phone boxes Trafficators and anti-static car straps ISIS brides appearing in Australian courts Terrorism charges and legal representation Federal Budget criticism "Aspirational" budget claims challenged Anthony Albanese and investment properties Negative gearing changes Capital gains tax debate Unrealised capital gains tax proposal Paul Keating's comments on wealth and greed Government spending and debt The Laffer Curve and taxation Australia's growing tax burden Share ownership and superannuation concerns Labor's relationship with working Australians Battle of Dunkirk D-Day preparations Tiananmen Square anniversary Bruce Springsteen's Born in the U.S.A. anniversary Join Jeremy Cordeaux and friends for The Court of Public Opinion LIVE every Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (ACST), streaming from the dining room table at jeremycordeaux.com and via Auscast Radio at auscastnetwork.com. Download the podcast anytime on your favourite podcast app via Auscast Network. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    24 min
  7. LISTEN: Pauline Hanson Surges, AUKUS Questions & Labor's Budget Blowback | The Court of Public Opinion

    Jun 1

    LISTEN: Pauline Hanson Surges, AUKUS Questions & Labor's Budget Blowback | The Court of Public Opinion

    Jeremy Cordeaux returns to the garage with a blistering critique of the Albanese Government, questioning everything from energy policy and housing affordability to AUKUS submarines and the latest federal budget measures. Jeremy examines new polling that suggests Pauline Hanson and One Nation have become a major political force, discusses fears of falling property values and negative equity, and asks why Australians continue paying more for electricity despite promises that renewables would reduce costs. He also questions Australia's submarine deal with the United States, attacks what he sees as excessive public spending, and explores the legal battle surrounding the North West Shelf gas project. Plus, Jeremy takes listeners through this day in history, celebrating notable events and personalities from around the world. Topics Discussed: Pauline Hanson becoming Australia's most popular politician in recent polling One Nation's surge in voter support Housing market concerns and negative equity risks Falling property values in Sydney and Melbourne AUKUS submarine controversy and second-hand Virginia-class submarines Richard Marles and Australia's defence strategy North West Shelf gas project legal challenges Friends of Australian Rock Art court action Australia's energy crisis Renewable energy and electricity prices Federal Budget criticism Jim Chalmers and economic policy Tax offsets and bracket creep Public service growth Join Jeremy Cordeaux and friends for The Court of Public Opinion LIVE every Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (ACST), streaming from the dining room table at jeremycordeaux.com and via Auscast Radio at auscastnetwork.com. Download the podcast anytime on your favourite podcast app via Auscast Network. Government spending and economic uncertainty Queen Elizabeth II and the Platinum Jubilee Alexander Graham Bell and the first sound transmission Marconi and wireless telegraphy Tiananmen Square anniversary Bruce McLaren and motorsport history This Day in History segment See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    23 min
  8. LISTEN: Labor’s Rail Disaster, Woke Media Madness & Australia’s Tax Explosion | The Court of Public Opinion

    May 27

    LISTEN: Labor’s Rail Disaster, Woke Media Madness & Australia’s Tax Explosion | The Court of Public Opinion

    Jeremy Cordeaux returns to the garage for another fiery edition of The Court of Public Opinion, tackling government waste, woke media absurdities, tax avoidance, infrastructure failures and the growing divide between common sense and political ideology. Jeremy questions Labor’s decision to effectively abandon the Inland Rail project, slams what he sees as political compromises tied to union influence, and weighs in on everything from the ABC’s perceived conflicts of interest to the bizarre trend of pixelating a dog’s face in the media. There’s also discussion around tax policy driving Australians toward collectibles and asset protection, the rise of the controversial “Enhanced Games” where performance-enhancing drugs are allowed, and inspiring stories of young Australians achieving extraordinary feats. Jeremy rounds out the episode with his signature “This Day in History” segment featuring Joan of Arc, Ian Fleming, Kylie Minogue, Audie Murphy, Watergate and more. Topics Covered: The Beatles’ hotel merchandising stunt “Woke media” and pixelating a dog’s face Labor abandoning the Inland Rail project Union influence over transport policy Catherine King and infrastructure decisions Tax avoidance versus tax evasion Collectibles and capital gains tax ABC journalist conflict of interest concerns The “Enhanced Games” drug Olympics Young Australians achieving remarkable goals War memorial vandalism in Melbourne Billie Jean King returning to university Michelin tyre history and restaurant stars Ian Fleming and James Bond Alan Turing and modern computing Joan of Arc and historical controversy Johnson & Johnson opioid lawsuits Watergate scandal anniversary Kylie Minogue birthday mention Upcoming Friday live stream preview See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    24 min

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