#97 - Senator Alex Antic - Roberts-Smith, Immigration, Energy Chaos & ASIO Powers

About this episode

Senator Alex Antic discusses key issues in Australia including the Ben Roberts-Smith case, immigration, energy security, and the ASIO Amendment Bill 2026.

🎙 In This Episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down with Senator Alex Antic — for a direct and unfiltered conversation about some of the biggest and most controversial issues facing Australia right now. We dive into the Ben Roberts-Smith defamation case — unpacking the national debate, media coverage, and what this situation means for veterans, accountability, and public trust. We also explore global instability — including recent fires at oil refineries around the world — and what that could mean for energy security, supply chains, and Australia’s future. Beyond that, we get into immigration — how current levels are impacting housing, infrastructure, and the broader direction of the country — and why it’s become one of the most debated topics leading into upcoming elections. We also discuss the ASIO Amendment Bill 2026 — what it proposes, the concerns around government powers, and what it could mean for everyday Australians. This is a raw, honest conversation about politics, national security, and the future of Australia. 🧭 In This Episode We Cover:🪖 The Ben Roberts-Smith case and national debate🌍 Global refinery fires and energy security concerns🏡 Immigration…

People in this episode

Host: Sam Bamford

Guest: Senator Alex Antic

Topics covered

• Ben Roberts-Smith case
• energy security
• immigration
• ASIO Amendment Bill 2026
• public trust
• government powers

Keywords

• Ben Roberts-Smith
• immigration
• energy chaos
• ASIO powers
• Australia
• public trust
• government accountability

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ASIO

Places: Australia

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