We have restricted export industries in the past.
Australia is a rich country that can afford anything that is a priority. Dispelling myths about our economy helps Australians make choices about what kind of country we want to be.
On this episode Dr Richard Denniss joins Paul Barclay to discuss the importance of truth in democracy, the myths that mining is Australia’s economic ‘backbone’ and that Australia can’t ‘afford’ nice things, and how making you feel powerless is part of the strategy of the powerful.
This discussion was recorded on Thursday 30 January 2025 and things may have changed since the recording.
Order What’s the Big Idea? 32 Big Ideas for a Better Australia now, via the Australia Institute website.
Guest: Dr Richard Denniss, Executive Director, the Australia Institute // @richarddenniss
Host: Paul Barclay, Walkley Award winning journalist and broadcaster // @PaulBarclay
Show notes:
Australia’s small mining industry, the Australia Institute (December 2024)
Australia’s gas policy mess, the Australia Institute (December 2024)
Fossil fuel subsidies in Australia 2025 by Matt Grudnoff and Rod Campbell, the Australia Institute (March 2025)
We can, in fact, have nice things, Follow the Money (October 2024)
Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions
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