In this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, Liam Garman is joined by senator for Queensland Matthew Canavan to discuss resource and food security, international politics and Australian domestic policy.

• The pair begin the podcast discussing voting trends in Australia and the results of the recent Queensland election.
• They then examine the need for a robust policy platform that supports Australia’s resources industry; protecting national sovereignty, delivering jobs and economic growth.
• Senator Canavan and Garman then unpack the economic impact of trade embargoes on Australia’s finances, before examining the need for effective biosecurity legislation to protect Australian farmers.
• Finally, the pair discuss the intersection between resources and building a skilled workforce.

Enjoy the podcast,
The Contested Ground team