In this episode of "The Court of Public Opinion," recorded in the garage, Jeremy Cordeaux discusses a range of current events and issues. Here’s a summary of the main topics covered:

• Eye Doctor Visit: Jeremy mentions his recent eye doctor visit and the lingering effects of eye drops.
• Missing Persons in Australia: Discussion on the surprising statistic that 56,000 people go missing in Australia each year.
• New Financial Year: Overview of tax cuts, pay rises, and the increase in the superannuation guarantee.
• Property Market Trends: Insight into property value increases across Australia, with Perth leading at a 17% rise.
• Economic Policies: Thoughts on using the superannuation guarantee to control inflation instead of interest rates.
• Senator Fatma Payman: Commentary on the senator crossing the floor to support a Palestinian state and the implications within the Labor Party.
• United Nations and the Taliban: Criticism of the UN's engagement with the Taliban.
• New Governor-General: Observations on Sam Mostyn's swearing-in as the 28th Governor-General of Australia and her stance on the Republic.
• Joe Biden’s Performance: Discussion on the criticism of Joe Biden’s debate performance and his potential re-election campaign.
• Political Candidates and Media Scrutiny: Analysis of the invasive scrutiny faced by political candidates and the impact of media sensationalism.
• Historical Anecdotes: Stories about Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and the respectability of notable figures.
• Miscellaneous Dates and Events: Mention of notable historical events, birthdays, and amusing anecdotes.

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