Find Your Voice with Zoe Daniel

Former ACCC Chief, Professor Allan Fels AO joins Zoe Daniel MP to dissect the scrutiny facing Australia’s supermarket giants. Together they explore strategies to strengthen competition policy, how to tackle market power imbalances, and contemplate what may be in store for the future of the food economy.Professor Allan Fels AO is a distinguished figure in Australian regulatory affairs, renowned for his influential role as Chair of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) from 1989 to 2003. Throughout his tenure, he spearheaded pivotal reforms in competition and consumer law, solidifying his reputation as one of the nation's most effective regulators. Professor Fels continues to be an influential voice in Australian economic affairs, advocating for measures to address market imbalances and ensure the well-being of consumers and businesses alike. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Domestic and family violence has rightly been dubbed ‘Australia’s great shame’. Zoe Daniel MP breaks down the crisis with Kathy Kaplan OAM, Founder of IMPACT for Women who shares profound insights and details her incredible work in making a difference for Victorian women and children escaping extreme home violence.IMPACT for Women is a completely volunteer-run charity in Goldstein. Starting as an ova of an idea in March 2006, Kathy and twenty of her friends sourced donations and, in a friend’s lounge room, packed 100 hampers which were then delivered to several metropolitan Safe Houses that support domestic violence victims. Last April nearly 500 volunteers packed almost 2000 Bags of Love.To find out more about the work of Impact for Women visit their website www.impactforwomen.org.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australia is sitting on an extraordinary economic resource. Women. Zoe Daniel MP is joined by Sam Mostyn, Chair of the Women’s Economic Equality Task Force to break down the Women's Economic Equality Report: A 10-year plan to unleash the full capacity and contribution of women to the Australian economy, and explore what we stand to gain as a nation when we break down the systemic barriers impeding women’s economic participation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whistleblowers should be protected not punished. In this episode, Zoe Daniel MP is joined by Kieran Pender, Senior Lawyer in the Democratic Freedoms team at the Human Rights Law Centre to discuss the state of whistleblower protections in Australia and the necessary law reforms required to minimise the cost of courage and safeguard truth-telling Australians. Discover more about Kieran Pender's work and explore his opinion pieces in various news outlets at: https://www.hrlc.org.au/staff/kieran-penderLearn more about the Human Rights Law Centre's Whistleblower Project here: https://www.hrlc.org.au/whistleblower-project Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Find Your Voice with Zoe Daniel.In this episode, Zoe Daniel MP leads a focused collaboration on the escalating youth mental health crisis in Australia with a panel of distinguished guests including Professor Patrick McGorry, Executive Director of Orygen; Andrew Wallace MP, the Member for Fisher; and Dr Mike Freelander MP, revered paediatrician and Member for Macarthur. Against the backdrop of the alarming surge in mental health conditions among young individuals, this conversation navigates the complexities and causes of this growing crisis, the necessity for comprehensive reforms, including enhanced primary and specialized care, and the crucial need to streamline efforts for the betterment of Australia's youth mental well-being.Panellists include:Professor Patrick McGorry, the Executive Director of Orygen and Professor of Youth Mental Health at the University of Melbourne. Professor McGorry is a world-leading researcher in the area of early psychosis and youth mental health. Notably, he led the advocacy which resulted in the National Youth Mental Health Foundation, known today as Headspace.Andrew Wallace MP, the Federal Member for Fisher. Andrew is passionate about improving mental health outcomes, with a particular focus on youth mental health, suicide prevention, eating disorder treatment and veteran and first-responder wellbeing.Dr Mike Freelander MP, the Federal Member for Macarthur. Dr. Freelander has consistently championed the welfare of our youth, ensuring they receive optimal opportunities for a promising future with a career spanning 37 years as a dedicated pediatrician in Campbelltown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Zoe Daniel MP as she discusses the state of social connections in Australia with Andrew Leigh MP, economist, author and Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities, and Treasury. They explore the decline of social connectivity, the role of philanthropy in fostering inclusivity, and necessary reforms to enhance philanthropic giving. See Andrew Leigh's books, Disconnected, which explores the decline in various forms of social connection, including family ties, civic participation, and neighbourhood relationships, Battlers and Billionaires, which unpacks income inequality in Australia, and Reconnected, which examines the disconnect in communities and looking at how to rebuild social connections, including philanthropy, argues that while government and policy enhance community connectivity and inclusiveness, individual and corporate acts of generosity also have a crucial part to play. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to our podcast, where we confront Australia's pressing housing crisis head-on. This issue, having multiple complex roots, demands urgent attention as it lies at the heart of our nation's prosperity and well-being.In this episode, we host a unique panel discussion involving experts deeply involved in efforts to address the housing deficit and increase the supply of homes. Our discussion will navigate through the intricacies of housing cost, supply, funding, and planning, acknowledging the severity of the current and projected demands for social and affordable housing.Join us as we welcome three accomplished panellists:Mary Delahunty, Founder of Seven Advisory, provides an institutional and international investor perspective. With over 15 years in senior roles in financial services and former Head of Impact for HESTA, she is a fervent advocate for authentic progressive capital and social and affordable housing.Robert Pradolin, Founder and Director of Housing All Australians, offers his expertise from over 35 years in the property industry. Rob has pivoted his career from corporate property to a not-for-profit initiative to tackle Australia's housing crisis.Ludwina Dautovic, CEO of The Room Xchange, shares her ground-breaking approach to addressing the immediate need for housing. Ludwina's verified house-sharing platform, The Room Xchange, offers a novel solution to increasing housing supply immediately.Join us in this crucial conversation as we explore potential solutions, learn from experts, and discuss how, as a society, we can collaboratively work towards alleviating the housing crisis.Resources and links:Seven Advisory https://www.sevenadvisory.com.au/Housing All Australians: https://housingallaustralians.org.au/The Room Xchange https://theroomxchange.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s podcast, I am delighted to be joined by Mary Crooks - AO. Mary is the Executive Director of the Victorian Women’s Trust. For those that might not know, the Victorian Women’s Trust was established in 1985 in support of advocacy work of three high impact areas: economic security, health and safety, and equal representation. Helping to create change in these areas is key to achieving true gender equality and an equal future for all.Mary designed and led ground-breaking community engagement initiatives, such as the Purple Sage Project and Our Watermark Australia, an exceptional example of a nationwide, community engagement project based around issues of water sustainability and the conversational model of ‘Kitchen Table Conversations’ as a key part of community engagement.  In June 2012, Mary was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia, for her distinguished services to public policy and advocacy for the advancement of women. That same year, Mary authored A Switch In Time – Restoring Respect to Australian Politics which has been distributed widely across Australia.This year, all Australians will be asked to vote in a referendum to enshrine a First Nations Voice to Parliament in our national constitution.  Today, we are speaking to Mary about her involvement in the Kitchen Table Conversation Model, and in particular, the ‘Together, Yes’ movement as part of the nationwide recruitment of conversation hosts.   Resources: Victorian Womens Trust https://www.vwt.org.au/Together Yes https://togetheryes.com.au/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My guest is Tim Forcey, an engineer who advises households on what can be done to improve home comfort and energy use as well as reduce our energy bills. Tim has helped over 1,000 Melbourne homes decide what they can do, in what order and what priority.On this episode, we will be discussing home energy and how we can make our households more efficient and also reduce our emissions. ResourcesFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MyEfficientElectricHome/members/ A subsidy from the Vic gov for reverse-cycle air cons. For landlords to make the switch.https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/saving-renters-money-and-creating-more-comfortable-homesMinimum performance standards… which can lead to air cons being installed to replace gas heaters.https://www.iea.org/policies/13428-victorian-minimum-heating-rental-standardsArticlesHow to cut your energy bills https://theconversation.com/22-ways-to-cut-your-energy-bills-before-spending-on-solar-panels-60847 Don’t hate the home you just bought https://thefifthestate.com.au/columns/spinifex/dont-hate-the-energy-guzzling-old-home-you-just-bought-fixes-are-in-reach/Tim Forcey Website http://timforcey.com.au/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Professor Marcia Langton AO joins us to discuss The Indigenous Voice to Parliament Referendum, what it is, how it will work and why it is a crucial step towards reconciliation. Marcia is a leading academic and Indigenous spokesperson who has held the foundation chair of Australian Indigenous Studies at the University of Melbourne since February 2000. She is a powerful advocate for Indigenous rights, working as a consultant to a range of government and non-government organisations, and has served on a number of committees and advisory bodies. She has published widely on a range of Aboriginal affairs issues including land rights, the mining industry and indigenous communities, resource management and the social impacts of development. In recognition of her contributions to Indigenous scholarships and advocacy, Marcia was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in 1993. Resources and further information:Indigenous Voice Co-design Process - Professor Dr Marcia Langton AO and Professor Tom Calma AO, July 2021https://voice.niaa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-12/indigenous-voice-co-design-process-final-report_1.pdfUluru Statement from the Hearthttps://ulurustatement.org/the-statement/Uluru Statement from the Heart - FAQshttps://ulurustatement.org/education/faqs/What is The Voice?https://fromtheheart.com.au/what-is-a-voice-to-parliament/Get involvedhttps://togetheryes.com.au/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we discuss the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Looking at what is working, what isn't and what can be done to ensure it adequately supports the over 4.4 million Australians, it was designed to assist today and in the future.My guest is the Hon. Bill Shorten, Minister for the NDIS and Government services. Minister Shorten played a key role in establishing the NDIS in 2013 while he was a senior member of the Labor Government. In his current role, he is responsible for the task of improving access and support for those with living with a disability, while also ensuring the cost of the NDIS is sustainable today and into the future.Website: https://www.billshorten.com.au/Twitter: @billshortenmp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this podcast, we will be discussing economic policy as it relates to women, and the opportunity to not only increase economic productivity, but also address the growing skills shortage across Australia. My guest is Dr Angela Jackson, an economist with expertise across health, disability, gender and fiscal policy. She was Deputy Chief of Staff to Australia’s Finance Minister the Hon Lindsay Tanner MP during the Global Financial Crisis. Angela is currently a member of the Victorian National Heart Foundation Advisory Board, a Board Member of GenVic and Deputy National Chair of the Women in Economics Network.She is currently Lead Economist, at Impact Economics and Policy.Website: https://www.impacteconomics.com.au/Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/jacksonangela/Twitter: @EconomistAnge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My guest is Stephen Charles KC, a former Court of Appeal judge. He is a board member of the Accountability Round Table and the Centre for Public Integrity and co-author of Keeping them Honest - the case for a genuine national integrity commission and other vital democratic reforms.We had a conversation about the National Anti-Corruption Commission bill (NACC) that has been tabled to parliament.You can find more information on my guest Stephen Charles and the NACC legislation via the links below.The Centre for Public Integrity https://publicintegrity.org.au/NACC PublicationsAustralian Government Attorney General's Departmenthttps://www.ag.gov.au/integrity/publications/nacc-publications Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zoe Daniel MP delivers her first speech to the 47th Federal Parliament. Recording took place in the House of Representatives on July 26, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australia’s longest-serving former fire commissioner, Greg Mullins joins us to discuss extreme weather management and the critical climate action underpinning it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back for the second season of Find Your Voice.Sarah McNamara, CEO of the Australian Energy Council, and Lynne Gallagher, CEO of Energy Consumers Australia, join the podcast as we look at Australia’s deepening energy supply crisis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Three days out from the 2022 federal election, we round up the podcast with Indi’s first Independent, Cathy McGowan, and veteran journalist, Kerry O’Brien. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Grimes, CEO of the Smart Energy Council, Behyad Jafari, CEO of the Electric Vehicle Council, and Wendy Farmer, President of Voices of the Valley, join the podcast to discuss Australia’s climate economy and clean energy potential. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Award-winning historian and best-selling author, Clare Wright, delves into the significance of our electorates namesake, Vida Goldstein. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liam Elphick, Associate Lecturer in the Monash Faculty of Law discusses the complicated nature of discrimination law in Australia, past and current proposed amendments, and the harmful ripple effect of nationwide debates on minority communities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.