Why do some countries have a Prime Minister and not a President? Why do some countries have both? I delve into the differences between the two roles, their powers, their function, and limitations, and give you a comprehensive answer to those questions. Because this channel is focused on Australian politics and a close ally of Australia is the US this episode compares and contrasts the President of the USA with the Prime Minister of Australia (with a few mentions of France for good measure). Enjoy!  

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Have you ever wondered what a backbencher is? Or the crossbench? Shadow Minister? Or crossing the floor? Well I explain the definitions of a few common political terms to help you understand the news and Australian politics better.   

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Auspol Explained would like to acknowledge the Whadjuk Nyoongar people and their Elders as the owners and custodians of the Land that the video was filmed and edited on. This Land was stolen and never ceded. It always was and always will be Aboriginal Land.

From hidden money, influence on policy, accusations of corruption, the rise of climate change denialism, and donations from foreign donors, the laws and influence of political donations in Australia is an intriguing subject.  So what exactly are the laws around political donations in Australia? Is there a limit to what can be given and by who? And just how have they influenced elections and policy over the past few decades? Well I dive into all those questions and dissect how money shapes politics.  

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Auspol Explained would like to acknowledge the Whadjuk Nyoongar people and their Elders as the owners and custodians of the Land that the video was filmed and edited on. This Land was stolen and never ceded. It always was and always will be Aboriginal Land.

Have you ever heard the complaint that "politicians are just in it for a good pension"? Do you want to know just how big those pensions can get? Well I dive in and bust some myths, talk about the factors, and discuss the effect on the budget in this thrilling episode. I promise there's no boring maths.  

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Auspol Explained would like to acknowledge the Whadjuk Nyoongar people and their Elders as the owners and custodians of the Land that the video was filmed and edited on. This Land was stolen and never ceded. It always was and always will be Aboriginal Land.

Have you ever wondered why Australia has two houses? What's the difference between them? What can the House of Representatives do that the Senate can't? In this episode I answer all those questions and more.  

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Auspol Explained would like to acknowledge the Whadjuk Nyoongar people and their Elders as the owners and custodians of the Land that the video was filmed and edited on. This Land was stolen and never ceded. It always was and always will be Aboriginal Land.

*whispers* in this special episode we listen to the soothing sounds of toilet paper, essential jig saw puzzles, and pasta, while I softly repeat highlights of Scott Morrison's early coronavirus press briefings. Remember that time? I hope you enjoy. 

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Auspol Explained would like to acknowledge the Whadjuk Nyoongar people and their Elders as the owners and custodians of the Land that the video was filmed and edited on. This Land was stolen and never ceded. It always was and always will be Aboriginal Land.

Have you ever wondered what could disqualify or remove a Prime Minister from the position besides an election? Turns out there are actually A LOT of different legal and technical ways in which a Prime Minister can find themselves no longer in the job. In today's episode I will explore the historical, the theoretical, and the obscure and near impossible methods in which a Prime Minister can both lose the position and be ejected from parliament entirely.  

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Auspol Explained would like to acknowledge the Whadjuk Nyoongar people and their Elders as the owners and custodians of the Land that the video was filmed and edited on. This Land was stolen and never ceded. It always was and always will be Aboriginal Land.

Prime Ministers can't just... get a regular job, or can they? The post-parliament life can be very different for different former-PMs as they need new jobs outside of politics and need something to do with their time. This episode explores all of that with both historic and contemporary examples of what Prime Ministers went off to do after their time in the top position.

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Auspol Explained would like to acknowledge the Whadjuk Nyoongar people and their Elders as the owners and custodians of the Land that the video was filmed and edited on. This Land was stolen and never ceded. It always was and always will be Aboriginal Land.

Have you ever wondered if there's any rules regulating whether politicians are allowed to lie during political ads or not? In this episode of Auspol Explained I explore all the ways Australian politicians can exploit or get around the limited restrictions on what they're allowed to say.  

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Auspol Explained would like to acknowledge the Whadjuk Nyoongar people and their Elders as the owners and custodians of the Land that the video was filmed and edited on. This Land was stolen and never ceded. It always was and always will be Aboriginal Land.

The Governor General is like our head of state. They also have a lot of reserve powers. This episode will explore what the Governor General can do and their role in the Australian political system. Enjoy!  

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Auspol Explained would like to acknowledge the Whadjuk Nyoongar people and their Elders as the owners and custodians of the Land that the video was filmed and edited on. This Land was stolen and never ceded. It always was and always will be Aboriginal Land.