About this episode

Karl discusses government overreach and the implications of recent events involving farmers and financial surveillance in Australia.

SKIP AHEAD: Albanese podcast backlash: 00:05 Farmer John Carter: 03:34 David Craig: 21:56 Dr Dennis Desmond: 47:45 This week on Karl Weekly. Karl reacts to the Anthony Albanese podcast backlash after his appearance on Bush Deep by Nikki Osborne, while questions continue over what many Australians believe the government should really be apologising for. Then, we speak with NSW cattle farmer John Carter after footage of his arrest went viral, becoming a flashpoint in the debate over government bureaucracy, property rights and regional Australia. Former AFP Detective Superintendent David Craig joins us to discuss the Ben Roberts-Smith arrest, why he believes it was handled the way it was, and the questions he says still deserve answers. Finally, former FBI Special Agent and financial crime expert Dennis Desmond breaks down Australia's sweeping new financial surveillance laws, what they mean for everyday Australians, and whether we're moving towards a society of increasing government oversight. Thank you to our new exclusive partners, Ringers Western. There's never been a better time to try Ringers Western. Get 20% off your first order with KARL20 at https://ringerswestern.com

People in this episode

Host: Karl Stefanovic

Guests: John Carter, David Craig, Dr Dennis Desmond

Topics covered

• government overreach
• farmer arrest
• financial surveillance
• Albanese controversy
• property rights
• regional Australia
• government oversight

Keywords

• government
• farmer arrest
• financial laws
• Albanese
• property rights
• Australia
• surveillance

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Ringers Western

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: AFP

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