Philtered

Phil Dye

Asking the hard questions about a fractured Australian society. phildye.substack.com

  1. 29 июл.

    Ep 18 MINI: Australia's Broken Classrooms

    A 12-minute ‘MINI’ for parents on a new system of education for their children. Australian parents are sick of disruptive classroom behaviour, low student expectation and little or no choice. They want change and the solution is simple if there’s the political will to act. With an election looming, who will consider the ‘Free School’ fix? It’s a vote winner. (00:05) Katharine Birbalsingh speaks about parental involvement in their children’s lives, poor schools and poor teachers. (from Centre for Independent Studies YouTube episode). (00:20) Phil Dye (host) outlines the Mini Episode. (00:41) Host summarises Australia's Public - Private education system. (02:34) Katharine Birbalsingh outlines Free Schools in the UK. (03:33) Free School outline from West London Free School’s Robert Peel (courtesy of Chalk Talk with Anna Stokke). (04:21) Katharine Birbalsingh on exams and the National Curriculum (04:38) Host talks about Free (or Open) schools in Australia setting their own rules. (07:30) Katharine Birbalsingh speaks on high expectations and standards. (08:24) Host talks about the funding methods and how Free School parent funding would work in Australia. (11:07) Katharine Birbalsingh speaks about recruiting and sacking teachers. (11:52) Host winds up episode. (12:32) Katharine Birbalsingh speaks about certain teaching activities and questions their value in learning. (courtesy of Matthew Green and The Art of Teaching) . Host email: phil@phildye.au Host website: HERE Stings and extra music by Zapsplat Get full access to Philtered at phildye.substack.com/subscribe

    Ep 18 MINI: Australia's Broken Classrooms
  2. 17 июл.

    Ep 18: Australia's Broken Classrooms

    Satisfaction with public school education in Australia has totally collapsed since 2010. Parents are moving their children to the private sector with nearly 40% of students now educated in non-government schools. Many private schools however have fallen into the same disciplinary chaos. Parents are sick of disruptive classroom behaviour and low student expectation impacting their children’s future. They want change and the solution is simple if there’s the political will to act. (00:05) Katharine Birbalsingh speaks about parental involvement in their children’s lives, poor schools and poor teachers. (from Centre for Independent Studies YouTube episode) (04:13) Katharine Birbalsingh outlines Free Schools in the UK. (06:11) History of Free Schools from West London Free School’s Robert Peel (courtesy of Chalk Talk with Anna Stokke) (07:48) Katherine Birbalsingh on doing things differently and national exams. (09:39) Host outlines government education ideology and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. (11:44) Host talks about Free (or Open) schools in Australia setting their own rules. (13:03) Katherine Birbalsingh speaks on high expectations and standards. (15:09) Katherine Birbalsingh speaks about government mandated teacher professional development, kindness and values (courtesy of ARC London).. (18:12) Host talks about the funding methods and how much parents would be allocated for children of certain ages. (21:43) Katherine Birbalsingh speaks about recruiting and sacking teachers. (22:22) Host talks about union involvement in curriculum. (24:37) Episode credits. (25:38) Katherine Birbalsingh speaks about certain teaching activities and questions their value in learning. (courtesy of Matthew Green and The Art of Teaching) Host email: phil@phildye.au Host website: HERE Stings and extra music by Zapsplat Get full access to Philtered at phildye.substack.com/subscribe

    Ep 18: Australia's Broken Classrooms
  3. 27.10.2025

    Ep. 16: Fixing the News (part 2)

    Matthew 6:24, states “No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other.” Most people in the modern world understand this, yet it seems lost on Australia’s ABC. Funded by hard working taxpayers, the ABC Charter insist on the highest standards of news reporting completely free from outside influence. That Charter has been ripped apart through the ABC’s alliance with LGBTQA lobby group - ACON (The Aids Council of NSW). Kit Kowalski explains how this relationship is shaping Australia’s workplace and cultural landscape. (00:00) Introduction including ABC News theme and vocal courtesy of Cofemansky on YouTube entitled History of ABC Australia News Intros since 1956 (00:41) Phil Dye introduction. (2.45) Edited audio from ABC NEWS ‘Sapphire is 10…’ Original audio ABC Queer. (3.55) Host continues with detail on ACON - The Aids Council of NSW. (7:45) Interview with Kit Kowalski, Founder of ACON Exposed and host of the Welcome to the Dollhouse podcast on the Aids Council of NSW and ABC relationship. (16:20) Promotion for Declaration of Biological Truth Australia. (17:02) Interview with Kit Kowalski continues. (20:20) AI voice reads from the ABC Charter Appendix 1, part 6, section 8 - Duties of The Board. (21:50) Kit Kowalski discusses ABC Charter response, LGB rights and ACON sports program. (31:50) Response from Kim Williams, ABC Board Chairman regarding recent study of ABC bias in gender related news. (33:41) Phil Dye discusses possible answers to the problem. (38:38) Matthew Chapter 6, Verse 24 read by AI voice (Bible: Matthew 6:24 New International Version) Important links: Petitions: Please sign bothABC out of ACON Government Petition: https://www.aph.gov.au/e-petitions/petition/EN8495 ABC out of ACON General Petition: https://c.org/yjK9FYJh4N List of ACON AWEI Employer Members: https://philtered.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/AWEI-Subscribers-2025.pdf Email Phil Dye: phil@philtered.com.auPhil Dye Substack: HEREDeclaration of Biological Truth Australia: https://declarationofbiologicaltruth.au/ AI Voices courtesy RevoicerMusic by ZapsplatEffects by Pixabay Get full access to Philtered at phildye.substack.com/subscribe

  4. 15.08.2025

    Ep 15: Fixing the News (part 1)

    Is the news Australians read, hear or view always objective, true and complete? In some news outlets, activism has taken over from journalistic integrity to push alternative ideas. Subjective opinion pieces are wrongly labelled as ‘news’, while important yet progressively unpalatable news is overlooked. Should our news stories be written with an ideological slant, or with a focus on reality? Who are the biggest culprits? You may be shocked. These chapters are AI generated. Please let us know if errors occur. (00:07) Media Bias and Censorship ExplainedMedia's influence on Australian society, concerns about bias and viewpoint diversity, and recommendations for objective journalism. Thanks to ABC Australia, Sky News and NewsMaxAus for the audio clips via YouTube. (09:25) Media Censorship and Bias IssuesInterview with Julie Szego. https://substack.com/@julieszegoJournalists face challenges covering trans issues, as well as others, due to censorship and bias by omission in media. (24:37) The Impact of Bias in MediaActivism's impact on journalism and academia, social media's role, and concerns about academic freedom and objectivity are discussed. Short grab from the ABC’s Nick Rheinberger. Link to Phil Dye ABC Trans-bias Research: https://philtered.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/NEWS-Bias-at-the-ABC.pdf Declaration of Biological Truth Australia link: https://declarationofbiologicaltruth.au/ Thanks to the ABC, Sky News and News Max Aus for audio clips.Music via Zapsplat and Upbeat. Phil Dye - host contact: phil@philtered.com.au Get full access to Philtered at phildye.substack.com/subscribe

  5. 21.07.2025

    Ep 14: The Devil in Daycare

    Australia’s institutional childcare sector is in serious trouble. While expensive and short on places, the sector has been plagued by horrific sexual and physical abuse of children in their care by staff members. Parents are furious and the reworking of childcare arrangements has already begun for many. Could the voices of parents, together with some common sense, turn the sector around? (00:06) Introduction from Phil Dye (00:23) Segments from TV News broadcasts thanks to the ABC plus Channels 7, 9 and 10. (01:34) Host comments. (02:16) Voices of parents on the current problems. (02:37) Interview with Celine Baumgarten. https://x.com/celinevmachine (04:20) Voices of parents regarding men in childcare. (05:16) Interview with Celine Baumgarten continues. (06:49) Voices of parents regarding trans-women in childcare. (07:45) Interview with Celine Baumgarten continues. (11:06) Voices of parents regarding institutional childcare. (11:42) Interview with Celine Baumgarten continues. (12:38) Excerpt from Where do the Children Play by Yusuf / Cat Stevens (13:16) Voices of parents regarding recruitment diversity in childcare. (13:39) Host comments on putting DEI recruitment in childcare over safety. (15:39) Voice of parent. (15:47) Host comments on the differences between mothers and fathers. Host wind-up. (18:30) Voice of parent. Email Phil Dye: phil@philtered.com.au Intro / Exit music by Zapsplat Get full access to Philtered at phildye.substack.com/subscribe

  6. 02.07.2025

    Ep 13: Unfair Play

    Women’s and girl’s sport in Australia is at the crossroads. Males identifying as female can now compete against women in most ‘community’ level sports. This is seeing women and girls leaving the sport they love due to safety and fairness. They’re also missing grade advancement and podium finishes. Yet parents, players, fans and coaches have had enough. Unfair play, helped by government funded LGBTQA groups, is fast approaching full-time. (00:00) Matildas game commentary (from Football Australia YouTube) and comment from parents. (00:41) Phil Dye introduction. (03:07) Interview with Nerissa Scott from Save Women’s Sport Australia. https://www.savewomenssport.com/ (15:24) Voice of Alison Byrnes, Labor MP for Cunningham. (15:39) Interview with Nerissa Scott continues. (16:35) Matildas game commentary (from FIFA YouTube) + Commentary of Australia v England Women first One-Day International 2025 (from Cricket Australia YouTube) (17:04) Interview with Nerissa Scott continues. (19:57) Interviews from parents. (22:20) Interview with Nerissa Scott continues. (24:30) Promo from the Declaration of Biological Truth. https://declarationofbiologicaltruth.au/ (25:28) Matildas game commentary (from Football Australia YouTube) (26:05) Interview with Nerissa Scott continues. (37:28) Parent comments and wind-up from host. (39:10) Commentary of 2024 Women’s 4 x 100 Olympic Relay Final (from Wide World of Sports YouTube). Email Phil Dye: phil@philtered.com.au Save Women’s Sport Australasia: https://www.savewomenssport.com/ Intro / Exit music by Zapsplat Get full access to Philtered at phildye.substack.com/subscribe

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