Episode 93: Morrison’s march through the institutions uncovered, we have COVID and Albo signs up for ambitious action on climate change

Van Badham and Ben Davison have COVID!  But that doesn't
stop them from examining how a decade of Liberal/National
government gave Morrison the chance to stack out various
Australian institutions, ranging from the ABC to the Reserve
Bank.


While many appointments across government may have been on merit
the uniform ideological background of people on the Reserve Bank
Board have many people questioning the recent demands by the
Governor of the RBA for workers to wear more pay cuts and
suggesting a return to the board of a strong worker voice. 


Just as Fraser, Hawke and Keating appointed the head of the
Australian Union movement to the board of the Reserve Bank many
are now calling for Sally McManus, or at least someone with a
labour market understanding, to be appointed.  If you think
worker's should wear the costs of higher profits but should get
decent pay rises and want one for yourself join your union at
australianunions.org.au/wow


Van gives a background on where "long march through the
institutions" comes from and Ben gives a rant about "If I was
reserve bank governor."  Did we mention they both have
COVID?


COVID hasn't gone away.  Van and Ben have it and discuss
how, after a lull, the numbers of infections, hospitalisations
and deaths are again rising.  Wear a mask, get vaccinated,
stay safe.


The good news is that the Albanese Labor Government has signed up
to a 43% reduction in emissions by 2030.  In a move that
brought together stakeholders from across the environment, labour
and business sectors Labor has set out an achievable ambition for
real climate action.


It might be a shorter episode but we'd never forget to
acknowledge our Cadre and Extend the Reach supporters who Van
reads out by name every episode.