An Apple a Week with Dr Katie Allen

The Victorian Opposition Leader, John Pesutto, believes the policy settings for our state are wrong. Join me as we discuss his vision for a better Victoria

Member for Casey, Aaron Violi, has strong and deep connections with his community. He is concerned that the cost of living crisis is biting deep. He is disappointed in Labor’s failure to take the right approach to the crisis. Join me as we discuss a better way forward.

Shadow Treasurer, Angus Taylor has a lot to say on how best to lead our nation to a more prosperous future. Join me as we discuss taming inflation, the credit squeeze and why improving productivity is a goal worth fighting for.

The duty of care of the Corporation Act (2001) requires directors to have visibility, oversight and governance on emerging risk including cyber, data privacy and responsible AI adoption. Join me in conversation with Liz Hallifax who is Head of Operational Risk for Unilever as we discuss how to get the balance between regulation and legislation right for these rapidly emerging technological advances.

Join me with former Prime Minister John Howard as we discuss tax reform, home ownership and new nuclear energy policy and their importance to the future prosperity of Australia as well as other important topics from his new book, “A sense of balance”.

As Victorian Shadow Attorney General, Michael O’Brien has thought deeply about integrity and the rule of law in our state parliament. Join me as we discuss how to foster a justice system that works for all Victorians and how to ensure integrity in government.

As former Premier of Victoria Jeff Kennett helped turn around the economic decline of Victoria. Join me as we discuss his views on whether it can be done again.

Are Australia’s policy settings right to deal with the rapid rise in cost of living and how do we address sluggish productivity? Join me in discussion with Shadow Minister for Finance, Senator Jane Hume, as she outlines her views on our economic future.

As former Minister for Trade and Tourism and now Shadow Foreign Minister, Senator Simon Birmingham has a wealth of experience in how to build Australia’s future prosperity. Join me as we discuss why Australia should always champion a global rules-based approach to trade, including with China, and how important it is to support Ukraine. He provides insights into why a last minute cancellation of the Commonwealth Games in Victoria should have been avoided.

As a journalist, author and former head of China analysis for the Australian defence department Paul Monk has thought deeply about our changing relationship with China. Join me as we discuss current issues pertaining to our relationship with China in the post-pandemic era.