Why Can't They Just...

Janaline and Glenn discuss different ways of raising revenue for the government and the effects of different approaches on how people behave and therefore how much can be raised.
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Music:"Insurrection"
Written by Pierre Chrétien
Performed by the Soul Jazz Orchestra
Courtesy of Do Right Music Inc.

Welcome to a new series. In our first episode, Janaline, Glenn and Luke consider why the Government can't just plug the budget's $200 billion worth of tax loopholes (called 'tax expenditures'). There are lots of reasons, and we think they can and should plug some of them.
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Music:"Insurrection"
Written by Pierre Chrétien
Performed by the Soul Jazz Orchestra
Courtesy of Do Right Music Inc.

Janaline, William and Ella Haddad MP delve into why they have decided to join and vote Labor. They discuss how Labor governments has prioritised the environment, social justice and support for vulnerable people, and how only governments can set the policy agenda, which limits the effectiveness of minor parties and independents to create real change.
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Music Credits:
Composer: Franz Schubert

Work: Piano Trio No. 2 in E-flat Major, Op. 100 (D. 929)

Performers: * Rudolf Serkin (Piano)
Adolf Busch (Violin)

Hermann Busch (Cello)

https://archive.org/details/lp_trio-no-2-in-e-flat-major-op-100_franz-schubert-rudolf-serkin-adolf-busch-h/disc1/01.02.+Trio+No.+2+in+E+Flat+Major%2C+Op.+100%3A+Andante+con+moto.mp3

Janaline and William discuss the US and Israel attack on Iran, its consequences for the rest of the world and the Australian government's response.
Here's the transcript.
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If you'd like to send us feedback or suggestions, especially if you have your own 'Why Can't They Just' question, email us at: [email protected].
Music Credits:
Composer: Franz Schubert

Work: Piano Trio No. 2 in E-flat Major, Op. 100 (D. 929)

Performers: * Rudolf Serkin (Piano)
Adolf Busch (Violin)

Hermann Busch (Cello)

https://archive.org/details/lp_trio-no-2-in-e-flat-major-op-100_franz-schubert-rudolf-serkin-adolf-busch-h/disc1/01.02.+Trio+No.+2+in+E+Flat+Major%2C+Op.+100%3A+Andante+con+moto.mp3

Janaline William and Ella Haddad delve into why they have decided to join and vote Labor. They discuss the importance of Labor governments and initiatives for environment, justice and support for vulnerable people why and alternative progressive coalition government with several left wing parties is not a better alternative.

Please rate and review us - it helps people find the show.
If you'd like to send us feedback or suggestions, especially if you have your own 'Why Can't They Just' question, email us at: [email protected].
Music Credits:
Composer: Franz Schubert

Work: Piano Trio No. 2 in E-flat Major, Op. 100 (D. 929)

Performers: * Rudolf Serkin (Piano)
Adolf Busch (Violin)

Hermann Busch (Cello)

https://archive.org/details/lp_trio-no-2-in-e-flat-major-op-100_franz-schubert-rudolf-serkin-adolf-busch-h/disc1/01.02.+Trio+No.+2+in+E+Flat+Major%2C+Op.+100%3A+Andante+con+moto.mp3