INDIscussion
39 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago -Nadia is Labor's candidate for the federal seat of Indi in the upcoming Australian federal election. Each week she will discuss current issues, news and ideas important to regional Australians, interview experts and locals alike to hear what's going on across the most beautiful part of Victoria, and talk about her passion and plans for the future. A political podcast with a country flavour. Authorised by Chris Ford, Victorian Labor, 438 Docklands Dr, Docklands VIC 3008.
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Episodes
Budget Breakdown
April 06, 2022 01:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBThis is probably the last podcast episode before the election is finally called and Nadia gives a run down on the Budget and Budge Reply. If you want to follow Nadia's campaign please click here.
Julian Burnside QC Talks Refugees
March 27, 2022 20:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBThis week Nadia is joined by Julian Burnside, QC, to talk about refugees, human rights and climate action. It's a wide ranging discussion with one of Australia's most eminent barristers. What a pleasure to have 45 minutes with a mind like this. Find out more about Nadia and follow her campaign here.
The Bill Shorten Tour Wrap
March 22, 2022 09:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBThis episode Nadia reflects on touring with Bill Shorten, what she learned from her discussions with people about the way the NDIS currently works and what needs to be considered when we look at how to fix it. Check out Nadia's website here
Collective Trauma
March 14, 2022 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBNadia talks about the last two weeks and the way government should respond in times of collective trauma and desperation. Make sure you like and share the podcast with your friends! Check out Nadia's website and sign up for the newsletter.
The Nordic Paradox
February 28, 2022 02:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBThis week Nadia talks about the invasion of Ukraine, the case for a focus on prevention rather than criminal justice when looking at how we reduce gendered violence, and her understanding of 'alternative fact' believers. Please rate, review and share if you like what you hear!
How to Repair Democracy
February 21, 2022 04:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBThis week Nadia talks about tackling corruption in government and increasing transparency - it's not just a Federal ICAC, though that will definitely help! Nadia discusses political donations, transparency in political influence and the need for a robust public service. View are definitely Nadia's and not Labor policy - though in the interests of full transparency she's keen to influence ALP policy in this direction. Check out the website for more info and to sign up to the newsletter.
Freedom and Discrimination All In One Week
February 14, 2022 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBThis week Nadia reflects on a tumultuous week that challenged our views and principles. From the Religious Discrimination Bill to the 'Freedom Convoy', we are being pummelled with big ideas and big problems. As always, please review and share INDIscussion - talk about it with your friends!
Rural Australians for Refugees' Marie Sellstrom and Bern Fraser
February 05, 2022 13:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBThis week Nadia is joined by local activists and organisers, Marie Sellstrom and Bern Fraser. Both women are deeply involved in Rural Australians for Refugees, an organisation tirelessly working to support, sponsor, advocate and organise for asylum seekers and refugees. The treatment of asylum seekers is a key issue people raise with Nadia and this discussion showcases why regional and rural Australians are so concerned with Australia's policies in this area in the last twenty five years. C...
Future-Proofing Australia
January 30, 2022 06:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBNadia talks about the news of the week and discusses the two major election promises from the Morrison Government about the Great Barrier Reef and koalas. She also discusses how governments should focus on future-proofing their communities and the failures of the Abbott and Morrison Governments to do this. Donate to Nadia's campaign to win Indi for Labor here.
Dr Rod Pearce - Breastscreen Initiative
January 22, 2022 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBThis episode, Nadia speaks with Dr Rod Pearce from the Breastscreen Initiative about better ways to ensure as many eligible Australian women as possible get screened for breast cancer and the barriers facing regional and rural women accessing preventative health care. It's a wide-ranging discussion with another of Australia's leading GPs and advocates for preventative healthcare. Follow the Breastscreen Initiative on twitter for more information.
Making things in Australia
January 17, 2022 02:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBIn the new season of INDIscussion, Nadia gets into it about the mishandling of COVID by the Morrison 'Government' and the massive issues face by the Australian manufacturing industry. The Morrison 'Government' has a lot to answer for on both counts.
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Making things in Australia
January 17, 2022 02:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBIn the new season of INDIscussion, Nadia gets into it about the mishandling of COVID by the Morrison 'Government' and the massive issues face by the Australian manufacturing industry. The Morrison 'Government' has a lot to answer for on both counts.
2021: The Year That Was
December 21, 2021 06:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBIn the last podcast for 2021, Nadia gives an overview of the two big issues she's been talking about in the campaign so far. There's a quick grab from the Violet Town Market campaign stall to give a little taste of it - more to come in 2022! Thanks to all you listeners out in pod-land who have been getting into the campaign podcast that is INDIscussion. Nadia will be back mid-January to kick off the next phase in the campaign for Indi!
Episode 14 - The Year That Was
December 21, 2021 06:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBIn the last podcast for 2021, Nadia gives an overview of the two big issues she's been talking about in the campaign so far. There's a quick grab from the Violet Town Market campaign stall to give a little taste of it - more to come in 2022! Thanks to all you listeners out in pod-land who have been getting into the campaign podcast that is INDIscussion. Nadia will be back mid-January to kick off the next phase in the campaign for Indi!
Episode 13 - Dr Rebecca McGowan
December 11, 2021 20:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBThis episode Nadia talks with local rural GP and women's health advocate, Dr Rebecca McGowan, about the state of rural and regional healthcare, climate change and access to specialists in country Australia. As the second youngest of 14, Rebecca decided very early in life that she wanted to be a GP in the area she's from, the Indigo Valley north of Beechworth, Victoria. Rebecca still lives in the Indigo Valley and practices in Albury while also speaking globally on the impact of climate chang...
Dr Rebecca McGowan and Rural Healthcare
December 11, 2021 20:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBThis episode Nadia talks with local rural GP and women's health advocate, Dr Rebecca McGowan, about the state of rural and regional healthcare, climate change and access to specialists in country Australia. As the second youngest of 14, Rebecca decided very early in life that she wanted to be a GP in the area she's from, the Indigo Valley north of Beechworth, Victoria. Rebecca still lives in the Indigo Valley and practices in Albury while also speaking globally on the impact of climate chang...
Episode 12 - The Bigger Picture
November 29, 2021 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBThis week Nadia discusses her purpose and the Labor focus on vision and growing the country. There needs to be a re-setting of Australian politics to recalibrate and put the representation of each electorate in the context of the federal system. We are not just our electorates, or even our communities, but a nation, and our politicians need to be able to balance both roles - representatives and members of parliament. Leaders. Authorised by Chris Ford, Victorian Labor.
Seeing The Bigger Picture
November 29, 2021 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBThis week Nadia discusses her purpose and the Labor focus on vision and growing the country. There needs to be a re-setting of Australian politics to recalibrate and put the representation of each electorate in the context of the federal system. We are not just our electorates, or even our communities, but a nation, and our politicians need to be able to balance both roles - representatives and members of parliament. Leaders. Authorised by Chris Ford, Victorian Labor.
The Hon Chris Bowen MP - Rewiring the Nation
November 20, 2021 20:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBThis week Nadia talks with the Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy, the Hon Chris Bowen MP. It's a discussion about Labor's climate change principles, the plans for our transition to renewable energy future and why Chris has the middle names he does. As always, please get involved in the campaign via Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Donate here (thank you so much!).
Episode 11 - The Hon Chris Bowen MP
November 20, 2021 20:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBThis week Nadia talks with the Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy, the Hon Chris Bowen MP. It's a discussion about Labor's climate change principles, the plans for our transition to renewable energy future and why Chris has the middle names he does. As always, please get involved in the campaign via Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Donate here (thank you so much!).
Politics as Representative Activism
November 08, 2021 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBThis week Nadia discusses the revelations she has had about what we want in our leaders and representatives - activism and representation. It is not enough to be elected, which is really just a popularity contest, a member of parliament must be connected with their constituents and fundamentally activist in their approach to issues. It is not enough to just write letters and have meetings - we must, as politicians, be activists to be effective representatives. Follow Nadia's campaign on Ins...
Episode 10 - Representative Activism
November 08, 2021 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBThis week Nadia discusses the revelations she has had about what we want in our leaders and representatives - activism and representation. It is not enough to be elected, which is really just a popularity contest, a member of parliament must be connected with their constituents and fundamentally activist in their approach to issues. It is not enough to just write letters and have meetings - we must, as politicians, be activists to be effective representatives. Follow Nadia's campaign on Ins...
We Deserve a Real Plan
October 31, 2021 10:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBThis week, Nadia talks about the need for real vision in our planning, and her desire to see leadership act for everyone. Please follow Nadia's campaign on Instagram and Facebook. Any donation to Nadia's campaign most gratefully received. These donations go towards printing campaign flyers, corflutes, t-shirts and setting up the campaign website. Authorised by Chris Ford, Australian Labor Party.
Episode 9 - We Deserve a Real Plan
October 31, 2021 10:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBThis week, Nadia talks about the need for real vision in our planning, and her desire to see leadership act for everyone. Please follow Nadia's campaign on Instagram and Facebook. Any donation to Nadia's campaign most gratefully received. These donations go towards printing campaign flyers, corflutes, t-shirts and setting up the campaign website. Authorised by Chris Ford, Australian Labor Party.
Episode 8 - The Word on the Street
October 24, 2021 01:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBNadia talks about her first campaign stall at Benalla over the weekend, and what she heard from people who were generous enough to share their ideas, thoughts and experiences with her. The Morrison Government is (no surprises) very on the nose and the closure of the Benalla Centrelink was an example of how out of touch the LNP is with regional, working class people. Donations (thank you!): https://thisislabor.org/donate-INDI Facebook and Instagram. Email: [email protected]
The Word on the Street in Benalla
October 24, 2021 01:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBNadia talks about her first campaign stall at Benalla over the weekend, and what she heard from people who were generous enough to share their ideas, thoughts and experiences with her. The Morrison Government is (no surprises) very on the nose and the closure of the Benalla Centrelink was an example of how out of touch the LNP is with regional, working class people. Donations (thank you!): https://thisislabor.org/donate-INDI Facebook and Instagram. Email: [email protected]
Episode 7 - Van Badham and the Lizard People
October 18, 2021 23:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBThis week the indomitable Van Badham, Australian feminist of note, author and columnist, playwright and woman of deep authenticity, joins Nadia on the podcast to talk about all things online conspiracy theory. Van's insights are vital at a time when many of us are confused and somewhat anxious about the apparent rise in extremism, particularly in the online space. Van hosts a podcast on politics - the Week on Wednesday - with her partner Ben Davison which you can catch here. If you are kee...
Van Badham and the Lizard People
October 18, 2021 23:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBThis week the indomitable Van Badham, Australian feminist of note, author and columnist, playwright and woman of deep authenticity, joins Nadia on the podcast to talk about all things online conspiracy theory. Van's insights are vital at a time when many of us are confused and somewhat anxious about the apparent rise in extremism, particularly in the online space. Van hosts a podcast on politics - the Week on Wednesday - with her partner Ben Davison which you can catch here. If you are kee...
Re-imagine the Future and Make it Happen
October 10, 2021 11:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBThis week, Nadia talks about the clear differences in mindset between the conservative and progressive sides of Australia's political environment. Labor, the party of innovation, reform and big picture thinking, is the only clear choice when it comes to looking for leadership during this time of transition to a carbon-free economy. Follow Nadia on Instagram and Facebook, if these are your things. If you are interested in being part of Nadia's campaign, click here. Get in touch with Nadia ...
Episode 6 - Big picture thinking
October 10, 2021 11:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBThis week, Nadia talks about the clear differences in mindset between the conservative and progressive sides of Australia's political environment. Labor, the party of innovation, reform and big picture thinking, is the only clear choice when it comes to looking for leadership during this time of transition to a carbon-free economy. Follow Nadia on Instagram and Facebook, if these are your things. If you are interested in being part of Nadia's campaign, click here. Get in touch with Nadia ...
Episode 5 - Gladys and the Mobile Blackspots
October 03, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBThis episode Nadia talks about the serious gaps in telecommunications service across regional and rural Australia and what we need to get a federal anti-corruption commission in place. As always, please stay in touch on Instagram, Facebook or by email at [email protected] Please consider donating to Nadia's campaign here. If you want to know more about Labor's plans for a federal anti-corruption commission, you can find out more here.
Gladys and the Mobile Blackspots
October 03, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBThis episode Nadia talks about the serious gaps in telecommunications service across regional and rural Australia and what we need to get a federal anti-corruption commission in place. As always, please stay in touch on Instagram, Facebook or by email at [email protected] Please consider donating to Nadia's campaign here. If you want to know more about Labor's plans for a federal anti-corruption commission, you can find out more here.
Episode 4 - The art of bringing people with you
September 26, 2021 06:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBThis week, Nadia gives her take on the riots in Melbourne and the need to be cautious about mandating behaviours in a democratic society. These are difficult times and we need an effective, competent group of adults in Government but that isn't always what we've got in the LNP. Follow Nadia's campaign socials on Instagram and Facebook. Contact Nadia at [email protected] Donate to the Labor for Indi campaign here.
The Art of Bringing People With You
September 26, 2021 06:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBThis week, Nadia gives her take on the riots in Melbourne and the need to be cautious about mandating behaviours in a democratic society. These are difficult times and we need an effective, competent group of adults in Government but that isn't always what we've got in the LNP. Follow Nadia's campaign socials on Instagram and Facebook. Contact Nadia at [email protected] Donate to the Labor for Indi campaign here.
Richard Beasley, SC, and the Murray-Darling Basin Plan
September 19, 2021 00:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBThis is a longer than usual episode with the esteemed Richard Beasley, SC, author of the fantastic book, Dead in the Water, about the Murray-Darling Basin Plan arising from the Bret Walker SC Royal Commission into the same. Richard talks with me about how the MDBP went so wrong and how we can fix it. This is an issue that affects Indi greatly, given most of our agriculture is in the MDB and our entire northern border is the Murray-Darling. The gradual degradation and death of this mighty ...
Episode 3 - Richard Beasley, SC, and the Murray-Darling Basin Plan
September 19, 2021 00:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBThis is a longer than usual episode with the esteemed Richard Beasley, SC, author of the fantastic book, Dead in the Water, about the Murray-Darling Basin Plan arising from the Bret Walker SC Royal Commission into the same. Richard talks with me about how the MDBP went so wrong and how we can fix it. This is an issue that affects Indi greatly, given most of our agriculture is in the MDB and our entire northern border is the Murray-Darling. The gradual degradation and death of this mighty ...
9/11 and the 'Women's Safety' Summit
September 11, 2021 06:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBThe 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attack is a big moment to mark. It changed the course of all our lives in one way or another. In this episode I talk about 9/11, the 'Women's Safety' Summit and gendered violence in Australia, and I make a big announcement about my special guest on the next episode. As always, if you would like to keep up with my campaign and adventures around Indi, you have a few options: Facebook: NadiaforIndi Instagram: @nadiaforindi Email: [email protected]...
Episode 2 - 9/11 and the 'Women's Safety' Summit
September 11, 2021 06:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBThe 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attack is a big moment to mark. It changed the course of all our lives in one way or another. In this episode I talk about 9/11, the 'Women's Safety' Summit and gendered violence in Australia, and I make a big announcement about my special guest on the next episode. As always, if you would like to keep up with my campaign and adventures around Indi, you have a few options: Facebook: NadiaforIndi Instagram: @nadiaforindi Email: [email protected]...
Introducing the Candidate
September 03, 2021 04:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBWelcome to the INDIscussion podcast! This is the first episode of a brand new podcast by the newly minted Labor candidate for Indi, Nadia David. This podcast will be a platform for Nadia to talk about Federal issues that matter to Indi, and talk with people in Indi about the issues that matter to them. Nadia is a former NSW Police officer and prosecutor, Commonwealth public servant and now a criminologist who breeds Australian Stock Horses and runs the local bookshop with her husband and two...