Myopes

Hugh Vuillier & Richard Ackland
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Major issues in the news through the prescribed lenses of law and politics. Hosted by Hugh Vuillier and Richard Ackland, Publisher of Justinian, Gazette of Law & Journalism and writer of 500Words.com.au. Follow us on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  1. 10/10/2023

    Anne Twomey: The Voice & the Australian Constitution

    In this episode, we engage with Professor Anne Twomey on Australia's forthcoming Voice referendum, scheduled for October 14. A preeminent authority on Australian constitutional law, Twomey has played a pivotal role in shaping the proposal. We delve into the referendum's significance and the ongoing debate around it. Twomey helps shed light on the history that lies beneath the surface of Australia's Constitution. Find out more about the upcoming referendum: https://voice.gov.au/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 giờ 7 phút

  2. 13/08/2023

    Azar Gat: War, Nationalism, and Ideological Fixation

    Professor Azar Gat is a leading scholar on war and peace, and has also studied the questions of nationalism and ideological fixation. These are all subject to our conversation. Azar obtained his doctorate at the University of Oxford and is today professor at the University of Tel Aviv. He previously served as a major in the Israeli Defence Force. Books War in Human Civilization - https://www.amazon.com/War-Human-Civilization-Azar-Gat/dp/0199236631/ref=sr_1_1?crid=ODC6LXUR20ZX&keywords=azar+gat&qid=1691933130&sprefix=azar+ga%2Caps%2C225&sr=8-1 Ideological Fixation: From the Stone Age to Today's Culture Wars - https://www.amazon.com/Ideological-Fixation-Stone-Todays-Culture/dp/0197646700/ref=sr_1_3?crid=ODC6LXUR20ZX&keywords=azar+gat&qid=1691933130&sprefix=azar+ga%2Caps%2C225&sr=8-3 Nations: The Long History and Deep Roots of Political Ethnicity and Nationalism: https://www.amazon.com/Nations-History-Political-Ethnicity-Nationalism/dp/1107400023/ref=sr_1_2?crid=ODC6LXUR20ZX&keywords=azar+gat&qid=1691933130&sprefix=azar+ga%2Caps%2C225&sr=8-2 Myopes Contact https://twitter.com/TheMyopes team@myopeproductions.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 giờ 12 phút

  3. 28/07/2023

    James Walter: Australian Politics, Prime Ministers, & Political ideas

    In this discussion with Professor Emeritus James Walter, former chair of political science at Monash University, we discuss the distinctive features of Australian politics, parties, and its leaders. We then examine the ideas which inhabit our political debates, including liberalism and values capitalism, and grapple with the broader decline of political engagement in Australia. James published the first pioneering study of ministerial staff, The Ministers’ Minders: personal advisers in national government (Oxford University Press, 1986). He has elaborated on this research in later books, including What Were They Thinking? The politics of ideas in Australia (UNSW Press, 2010), and The Pivot of Power: Australian Prime Ministers and Political Leadership, 1949-2016 (with Paul Strangio and Paul ‘t Hart, Melbourne University Press, 2017). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 giờ 15 phút

  4. 10/07/2023

    Kevin Magee: Taiwan, Australia, and Diplomatic Power

    Kevin Magee was the Australian Representative to Taiwan and Ambassador to Saudi Arabia. He has also held senior diplomatic positions in Russia and China. He is now Policy Fellow at the ANU Australian Centre for China in the World. In this conversation we discuss the importance of Taiwan, Chinese politics, Australia's role in the world, and other geopolitical issues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 giờ 38 phút

  5. 05/06/2023

    Greg Barns SC: Julian Assange, the Republic of Australia, and Right-Wing Populism

    Greg Barns SC is a leading criminal barrister, former political advisor, and author. We first examine the appeal against the extradition to the United States of Julian Assange, who Greg first advised more than 10 years ago. Formerly the National Chair of the Australian Republican Movement, we discuss his experience of the failed 1999 referendum and the lessons it holds for the upcoming Voice Referendum. We then discuss the idea of Liberalism and the long rise of right-wing populism. Books by Greg Barns: https://www.amazon.com/Whats-Wrong-Liberal-Party-Barns/dp/052154288Xhttps://www.hardiegrant.com/au/publishing/bookfinder/book/rise-of-the-right-by-greg-barns/9781743795422 Twitter: https://twitter.com/BarnsGreghttps://twitter.com/TheMyopes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 phút

  6. 27/05/2023

    Arthur Sinodinos: AUKUS, Biden, Political Life, and Feta

    Earlier this year, Arthur Sinodinos AO concluded his three year term as Australia's ambassador to the United States where he was privy to the earliest days of the AUKUS treaty. In addition to his insights on the historic alliance, Arthur discusses his upbringing and his wide political experience; Senator, Minister in two federal governments, and chief of staff to Australia's second longest serving prime minister, John Howard. Producers: Max Shanahan, Nemo Lynn Host: Hugh Vuillier Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 giờ

  7. 04/05/2023

    Professor Terry Carney: Robodebt, Automated Decisions, and the AAT

    In this episode, Hugh Vuillier sits down with Professor Terry Carney to examine the failures of the Robodebt scheme and the dangers presented by automated decision-making. They also discuss the Administrative Appeals Tribunal and consider the reasons behind its unfortunate demise.  Terry Carney AO is Emeritus Professor of Law at the University of Sydney Law School, where he was a long-serving Director of Research and past Head of Department. He was one of the first to raise his voice against the Robodebt scheme which he fell upon as a part-time member of the now defunct Administrative Appeals Tribunal. He has written extensively on issues such as automated decision-making, child welfare, and health law. Follow us on Twitter Edited by Richard Ackland and Hugh Vuillier Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 giờ 1 phút

  8. 28/04/2023

    The Voice, Macron's Reforms, and Murdoch Libel

    In the first episode of Myopes, Richard Ackland and Hugh Vuillier grapple with recent events through the prescribed lenses of law and politics. They look at the recent movements around the Australian referendum for the Voice; Macron's path after the protests; and the Murdoch's recent spats in the courts of Delaware and Australia. Follow us on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 phút
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Major issues in the news through the prescribed lenses of law and politics. Hosted by Hugh Vuillier and Richard Ackland, Publisher of Justinian, Gazette of Law & Journalism and writer of 500Words.com.au. Follow us on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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