Episode 119: Whether Australia Day or Invasion Day January 26th needs to change, will the RBA cause a recession? Good news from the Mersey river!

Ben Davison examines some of the history, the changing attitudes,
the cultural impacts and the evolving community sentiment towards
January 26th.  Ben believes there is a need for change to
"Australia Day"/"Invasion Day" if we are to have a day that
celebrates modern Australia while recognising our complex and
painful history.   You can find more info on the views
of First Nations Workers and how to become an ally at
www.fnwa.org.au


Inflation has hit a new high, though lower than the 8% forecast,
and Ben discusses what that means, what the policy options are
and why the RBA might end up forcing Australia into a
recession.  With the RBA governor demanding that workers
wear the cost, while businesses reap the profits, it is a vital
time to join your union at australianunions.org.au/wow to help
protect your wages, conditions and even your job.


Once the most polluted river in the UK, the Mersey is now a
thriving habitat again.  Ben talks through some good news
and the lessons it gives us all.


While Van couldn't be in this episode she will be at the Adelaide
Fringe for The Week on Wednesday LIVE! Tickets now available at
https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/the-week-on-wednesday-live-with-van-badham-ben-davison-live-podcast-af2023


And Ben does the shoutouts for our Cadre and Extend the Reach
supporters, reminding us all why Van normally does them!