Think Again

Jennifer Borrell & Jacques Boulet
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Think Again offers weekly conversations and reflections about current events, trends and public pronouncements on contemporary and emerging issues. The show moves beyond what we read and hear via the public and ‘social’ media, to invite alternative possibilities to guide our thinking, living and organising.

  1. 6d ago

    Automated decision-making affecting people's lives in the new NDIS Bill and across government departments

    Sarah Sacher from the Human Technology Institute (HTI) explains the expanded provisions for automated decision making in the new NDIS Bill before parliament, that lack human oversight and proper guard rails. This decision-making relates to the supports that people with disability can access.While certain types of decisions may be appropriate for automation, those that require human discretion and judgement are not. It appears that government has learnt little from the Robodebt tragedy, and the failures and travesties of automated decision-making in areas such as aged care assessments, Jobseeker compliance assessments, and the many unlawful cancellations of Centrelink payments.In a submission to a Senate inquiry, the HTI recommends that the Australian Government urgently implements a legislated framework for its use of all automated decision making. In addition, Sarah suggests that listeners raise this urgent issue with their local (federal) MP.LinksNational Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026Submission and article by the Human Technology Institute (HTI)Karen Barlow 2026, 'Exclusive: Unprecedented automation in NDIS decisions', The Saturday Paper No. 603, 6-12 June 2026. (by subscription)Getting help in VictoriaCentrelink issues: Social Security Rights VictoriaLegal help: Federation of Community Legal Centres Victoria

  2. Jul 3

    Sudan's civil war and the fallout for refugees as told by Aziza Hussein

    Whilst we only very occasionally hear or view on our mainstream media about what's going on in Sudan, the civil war in that countrry has been and continues to be one of the most violent in recent history and still with any possible resolution in sight. It is known that the United Arabic Emirates have been funding and continue to support the rebel militia, the details remain obscure. What is too often forgotten is the human toll especially also the plight of refugees fleeing the country and on the basis of her own experiece, Aziza Hussein reveals what it means to be displaced from your home country and culture and need to adapt to the culture of often not-so-welcoming new host countries and their people(s). The loss of your own culture is often a forgotten but important aspect of such displacements.

  3. Jul 2

    People's declining faith in democracy, while the wealthy cry into their milk about tax changes

    Jennifer and Jacques have a closer look at why citizens are losing faith in political systems and processes, and the idea that democracies are working in their interests. This is a world-wide trend.Meanwhile, on the home front, tone-deaf representatives of wealth and power tell a senate committee looking into tax changes, why they should pay lower tax to normal income earners. Against all the evidence to the contrary, they argue that tax breaks make them more productive and lead to them contributing more to society.ReferencesJoseph Stiglitz 2019, People, power and profits: Progressive capitalism for an age of discontent, Great Britain, Allen Lane.Richard Sennett 1977, The fall of public man.Transcripts of 2-day senate hearing regarding tax changes

  4. Jun 19

    Kelvin Thomson talks about his life-long engagement with nature and current community projects

    Ex Member for Wills, Kelvin Thomson, talks about his passionate connection with nature dating back to childhood, and current projects he is leading and is involved in to protect local habitats and waterways.These include the Moonee Ponds Chain of Ponds collaboration, and the 'Adopt a Creek' initiative that involves community members keeping small patches of creek litter-free.Kelvin suggested community members can support this and similar local initiatives. On a broader policy level he suggested people camapign to reduce the huge and unsustainable level of litter we are producing as a society. LinksChain of Ponds - Adopt a CreekBoomerang Alliance - taking action against wasteAbout the UK Plastic Packaging TaxMore about the UK Plastic Packaging Tax

  5. Jun 12

    Radiothon retrospective: Revisiting some Think Again themes

    In this radiothon special, the presenters discuss the origins and 'reason for being' of Borderlands Cooperative and its program at 3CR, 'Think Again'.Themes have included:peace and how this is best folded into everyday relations and organising (while countering 'command and control' managerialism)developing and celebrating community, and generating change from the grassrootsexploring alternative and more cooperative ways of doing 'economy'holistically connecting the range of issues affecting us and their historical contexts.You can still donate to 3CR(NB: Feel free to nominate 'Think Again' for your donation to help us reach our target).People's Plan for Footscray

  6. Jun 5

    Lurch to One Nation, collapse of the two-party system, and confusions of the current Australian political-economy

    Jennifer and Jacques unpick what is happening in the Australian electorate with some big shifts in community sentiment and voting trends, such as a move to One Nation and the demise of the National-Liberal Coalition.They argue that the changing voting patterns are not temporary anomalies, but a response to the inequity that has grown over several decades of market-rules neoliberalism. As argued by Kim Carr, former Labor Senator, governments need to restore people's confidence in democratic institutions that can deliver economic security and fairness.ReferencesAmy Remeikis, 'Ham-fisted embrace of "Australian values" exposes a craven hollowness', The New Daily, 16 April 2026.Karen Barlow, 'The rules have changed: Inside the push for a teal party', The Saturday Paper, 30 May 2026.Kos Samaras, 'Three Australias: new polling shows deepening divide'. Pearls and Irritations, 29 May 2026.

  7. May 29

    Threading together some of the key factors behind Israel's genocidal war

    Jennifer and Jacques weave together a few threads relating to Israel's occupation and genocide in Palestine, including the complicity of the US and western powers, Zionism, Christian Zionism, big money, and the media. For their analysis they are helped by Jewish scholars and historians.The presenters warn against pro-Zionist forces which are working to suppress free speech and critique of Israel in Australia today.ReferencesYakov Rabkin 2026, Zionism decoded in 101 quotes, Montreal: Barak Books.Adam H Johnson 2026, How to sell a genocide: The media's complicity in the destruction of Gaza, London: Pluto Press.Video links'Zionism's biggest mistake in 300 years', with Y Rabkin & J Sachs'Can the Imperial Core be Reformed?' with C Hedges &  A MatéA Jewish holocaust survivor campaigns against Zionism

  8. May 22

    Report on serious anti-Palestinian racism in our institutions and communities

    Nour Salman, who leads the Anti-Palestinian Racism project, talks about a preliminary report on incidents recorded through a national online register (by APAN).Anti-Palestinian racism includes racial vilification and dehumanisation, suppression of political and cultural expression, and denial of identity and equal rights. It is often directed at people standing in solidarity with Palestinian people, as well as at people of Palestinian heritage.Incidents documented in the report are highly alarming, with impacts including serious psychological harm, loss of a feeling of safety within communities, job loss, career damage, and interruption to studies. Many incidents of anti-Palestinian racism in the report take place in mainstream institutions including work places, government offices, and universities. The systemic racism is further evidenced and compounded by the inaction of police in response to incidents, leaving people feeling vulnerable and powerless. LinksWebsite to report incidents of Anti-Palestinian RacismAnti-Palestinian racism reportPast interviewsNick Reimer on Universities Australia definition of anti-semitismGreg Barns SC on Australia's new hate speech laws

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Think Again offers weekly conversations and reflections about current events, trends and public pronouncements on contemporary and emerging issues. The show moves beyond what we read and hear via the public and ‘social’ media, to invite alternative possibilities to guide our thinking, living and organising.

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  • Creator
    Jennifer Borrell & Jacques Boulet
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    340
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Think Again