In this Garage Edition of The Court of Public Opinion, Jeremy Cordeaux delivers a wide-ranging commentary on Australian politics, government bureaucracy, immigration, gambling advertising and the future of the nation’s economic structure.

Jeremy questions whether Australia’s federal system has become an expensive duplication of government and explores the controversial idea of dissolving the federation of states. He also criticises gambling advertising, media spending decisions such as the massive radio contract for Kyle and Jackie O, and the authenticity of charity advertising campaigns.

The episode also tackles immigration levels, Australia’s fuel security risks, rising petrol prices, and the discipline imposed on political representatives within party systems. Jeremy closes by previewing the upcoming live Friday broadcast and reflecting on historical events that occurred on March 12.

Topics Covered

Calls to abolish daylight saving
Debate about dissolving the Australian Federation
Western Australia’s wealth and complaints about federal funding distribution
Criticism of bureaucracy and duplication between states and Canberra
Proposal to ban gambling advertising
Criticism of the $200 million radio deal for Kyle & Jackie O
Discussion about whether syndicated radio works across Australian cities
Concerns about charity advertising authenticity
Former Labor minister Ed Husic criticising party discipline
Immigration levels and assimilation debate
Pauline Hanson’s immigration population warnings
Australia’s limited fuel reserves and national vulnerability
Rising petrol prices and comments from Rod Sims
Preview of upcoming Friday live broadcast panel guests
Historical events and birthdays for March 12

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LISTEN: Is Canberra Too Big? Jeremy Cordeaux Questions Federation, Immigration and Media Power