Episode 150: Referendum disinformation, NSW budget, Victorian homes, worker rights and good news on seaweed

Van Badham and Ben Davison are BACK! Having, almost, recovered
from their illnesses Van and Ben dissect the disinformation that
is swamping the Voice referendum.  They break down what the
Voice is, why the disinformation is happening, where it is coming
from and what we can all do to make sure it doesn't taint our
democracy.


The Labor government in NSW has handed down its first budget
following a range of wins by workers in unions there are pay
increases, more teachers, more healthcare and less outsourcing of
the public sector.  You can join your union, whatever state
you live in, at australianunions.org.au/wow


In Victoria a long term Labor government has announced a new
massive policy on housing.  Ben and Van look at what's in
the package, how it shows the importance of long term Labor
governments and contrast material realism politics with culture
war politics.


It has been a huge week for workers with the High Court decision
finding Qantas illegally sacked 1,700 workers, the cross bench
teaming up with the Coalition to delay the closing of loopholes
bill until February and polling showing that every major measure
to close loopholes has the support of a majority of Australian's
of EVERY political persuasion. 


Plus Van, with her croaky voice, gives a shoutout to our Cadre
and Extend the Reach supporters, check out
www.buymeacoffee.com/weekonwednesday to become a supporter!