169: Election Kick-Off & Budget Kick-Ons ft. Nick McKim

Serious Danger

Mar 29, 2025•1 hr 14 min

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Episode description

Tom is joined by Greens federal Senator for Tasmania and self-proclaimed best gamer in the Senate, Nick McKim! First up, the election has finally been announced for Saturday May 3rd (5:49). What is Nick’s review of the Albanese gov? Are Greens making a mistake by ruling out forming a minority with Dutton? Then, it’s time for Budget Winners and Losers 2025! (27:54) Is there anything good on offer? What were the LNP and Greens responses? Finally, a call to action (1:10:09). Also, the salmon scandal!

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Call to action -

THE ELECTION IS HERE! Go to this page, contact your local campaign >> https://greens.org.au/events

Folks in Lutruwita / Tasmania:

Saturday April 5th - Skate for the Skate

https://contact-tas.greens.org.au/civicrm/event/register?id=20835&reset=1

Sunday April 6th - Greens for a Free Palestine

https://contact-tas.greens.org.au/civicrm/event/register?id=20882&reset=1

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