Bob Katter on Taking Down Prime Ministers, 50 years in politics & Australia Selling Itself Out
About this episode
Bob Katter discusses his extensive political career, the impact of deregulation on agriculture, and the current state of Australian politics.
Bob Katter is one of Australia's longest-serving politician with 51 years in parliament and one of the most recognisable figures in the country. In this conversation, Katter reveals how he brought down Prime Minister Julia Gillard over the live cattle export ban, explains why he left the National Party, Australia's problem with selling out, rise of One Nation and details the structural collapse he's witnessed across rural Australia. He discusses the deregulation that decimated sugar, dairy, tobacco and other agricultural sectors, and why he believes politicians today simply won't govern. You can subscribe to the free Mentored newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/e7C8akgj . Join my exclusive Mentored+ community: https://mentored.com.au/become-a-member/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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