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Unf*cking Down Under: And the Long Arm of the Chicago School.
Description
The time has come to honor our Down Under F*ckers who have been supporting UNFTR since we launched. As we’ve done in prior shows about other countries, we attempt to explain the Australian political system, provide an overview of key issues and draw parallels between our experiences. Basically, a rough translation of Aussie politics for American listeners that only scratches the surface of this incredible nation. There’s an election coming up and several hot button issues facing the Australian people so it’s a good time to level set on what’s up down under. Note to our beloved Down Under F*ckers: This will be hilariously rudimentary to you but hopefully amusing enough to keep your attention. Now, piss off.
Chapters
Aussie Disclaimer: 00:00:05
Intro: 00:01:15
Chapter One: 00:05:48
Chapter Two: 00:10:13
Chapter Three: 00:16:09
Chapter Four: 00:21:20
Chapter Five: 00:35:08
Post Show Musings: 00:46:23
Outro: 00:59:50
Resources
Australian Government Style Manual: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
CIA: The World Factbook
Parliament of Australia: Hon Anthony Albanese MP
Parliament of Australia: Hon Scott Morrison MP
The Parliamentary Education Office: Prime Minister
Australia.com: Guide To Christmas Island
Australia.com: Guide To Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Australia.com: Guide To Norfolk Island
Hydrocarbons Technology: Gorgon LNG Project
The Guardian: Australian leader Tony Abbott ousted by Malcolm Turnbull after party vote
Law Council of Australia: Indigenous Legal Issues
Centre For 21st Century Humanities: Colonial Frontier Massacres, Australia, 1788 to 1930
Common Ground: Massacres
The Guardian: The Killing Times
SBS News: Great Barrier Reef avoids UNESCO 'in danger' listing after Australian lobbying effort
The Guardian: PM personally approved $443m fund for tiny Barrier Reef foundation
The Guardian: ‘A mockery’: Great Barrier Reef Foundation raises just $21m of $357m target
The Sydney Mo