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Senator David Pocock discusses Australia's major issues and the need for long-term solutions.

From gas taxes to housing affordability and gambling reform, Senator David Pocock lays out a clear argument: Australia’s biggest problems aren’t unsolvable, they’re just not being tackled long-term. We unpack why policy short-termism is costing Australians, where vested interests hold influence, and what a more ambitious, future-focused Australia could look like. Chapters: 00:00 – Introducing David Pocock: from Wallabies captain to parliament 03:04 – Quickfire: Pocock’s backstory, activism, and personal values 07:29 – What gives Pocock hope in Australian politics? 09:24 – The problem with short-term decision making in government 11:08 – Money, lobbying, and incentives in politics 20:57 – Gas tax: why Australians aren’t getting paid for their resources 30:04 – Housing crisis: supply vs tax reform and structural issues 38:36 – Gambling ads and the failure of partial bans 45:31 – AI, jobs, and why Australia isn’t prepared 51:08 – Where political pressure is actually working ——— Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a  voice note  or  send us a message And come and join the conversation in the Equity Mates  Facebook Discussion Group . ——— Want more Equity…

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