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In this Garage edition of The Court of Public Opinion, Jeremy Cordeaux reacts to the federal government’s $30 billion nuclear submarine construction commitment in South Australia, questioning the timing of major infrastructure announcements so close to elections and highlighting the long-term cost burden for taxpayers.

Jeremy also discusses the appointment of Angus Taylor as Liberal leader, outlining his early economic and immigration priorities while arguing that the Liberal Party must rebuild its credibility and present a clear alternative to Labor.

The episode then turns to the CFMEU corruption scandal, following new reporting by investigative journalist Nick McKenzie. Jeremy raises concerns that despite previous government commitments, serious criminal allegations and misconduct within the union remain unresolved, potentially costing taxpayers billions through inflated infrastructure projects.

Jeremy also explores the relationship between unions, political funding and government decision-making, calling for greater accountability and transparency in public spending and governance.

This edition delivers a strong focus on economic responsibility, political leadership and integrity in public institutions, continuing the Garage’s tradition of blunt and unapologetic commentary.

 

• $30 billion nuclear submarine construction site in Osborne

• Election timing and infrastructure announcements

• Taxpayer cost and government spending

• Australia’s Winter Olympics performance

• Angus Taylor appointed Liberal Party leader

• Immigration policy and assimilation debate

• Economic management and standard of living

• Lower taxes, inflation and interest rates discussion

• Leadership within the Liberal Party

• CFMEU corruption scandal

• Investigative reporting by Nick McKenzie

• Government response to union corruption

• Political donations and union influence

• Infrastructure project cost blowouts

• Big Build program cost increases

• Media coverage and accountability

• Waterfront union history and industrial disputes

• Role of government and unions in policing

• Political transparency and public trust

• Historical political and economic reflections

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In this Garage edition of The Court of Public Opinion, Jeremy Cordeaux reacts to another 25 basis point interest rate rise and questions whether Australians are being forced to endure cost-of-living pain that could be avoided with better economic management.

Jeremy argues that runaway government spending — now sitting at 27% of GDP — combined with high electricity costs is driving inflation and productivity decline. He criticises the NDIS as financially unsustainable and suggests alternative monetary approaches, including temporarily increasing superannuation contributions to reduce spending without crushing households.

At a state level, Jeremy questions election promises involving hundreds of millions in public spending, challenges the transparency of the not-for-profit sector, and criticises proposals to close hospital infrastructure amid ramping and bed shortages.

The episode also revisits the brumby cull in Kosciuszko National Park, calls for “castle doctrine” style self-defence protections for homeowners, and raises concerns about animal welfare in extreme heat.

As always, it’s a blunt, fast-paced and unapologetic Garage session focused on accountability, productivity and common sense economics.

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In this Garage edition of The Court of Public Opinion, Jeremy Cordeaux delivers a wide-ranging and deeply concerning commentary on political leadership, national debt, higher education and the accelerating impact of artificial intelligence. Jeremy predicts an imminent leadership change within the Liberal Party, arguing that opposition infighting is allowing the Albanese government to escape scrutiny during a worsening cost-of-living crisis.

Jeremy reflects on Australia’s economic shift since the Whitlam era, warning the nation is suffering from “reform fatigue” driven by ideology rather than outcomes. He raises alarm over skyrocketing national debt, uncontrolled government spending and the absence of meaningful cost–benefit analysis across public policy.

A major focus of the episode is the threat posed by AI to universities, professional qualifications and public trust. Jeremy warns that artificial intelligence is enabling students to graduate with credentials but without competence, undermining medicine, law, engineering and psychology. He also discusses the rise of AI-generated films, predictions that machines could overtake humans by 2047, and the growing tension between free speech and “social inclusion”.

The episode closes with a sharp critique of proposed changes to capital gains tax concessions, a reminder of Bill Shorten’s failed tax agenda, and a reflection on accountability, freedom and common sense in modern Australia.

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Broadcast from the garage, Jeremy Cordeaux delivers a wide-ranging critique of energy policy, national identity and political cowardice. He opens with Adelaide’s surging property prices and global praise for quality of life before turning to electric vehicle safety concerns, highlighting Volvo’s warning not to charge EV SUVs beyond 70 per cent due to fire risks.

Jeremy then launches into a fierce attack on Australia’s renewables-driven energy policy, arguing it has pushed inflation, interest rates and the cost of living higher while Australia exports cheap coal and gas to China and India. He questions the sustainability of rooftop solar, warning of looming disposal and replacement costs with no recycling plan in place.

The episode also tackles flag protocol and national symbolism after Australia’s High Commissioner to the UK sidelined the Australian flag on Australia Day, as well as polling showing Pauline Hanson as the country’s most popular politician. Jeremy closes with reflections on global instability, the Doomsday Clock, national pride, public safety, and what Australians should be debating next around the dining room table.

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In this Garage edition of The Court of Public Opinion, Jeremy Cordeaux delivers a hard-hitting economic and political assessment as Parliament returns and Australians brace for another interest rate rise. Jeremy warns that soaring electricity prices — driven by government energy policy — are about to jump another 20–25 per cent, pushing households and businesses toward bankruptcy while cheap Australian coal and gas power China and India at a fraction of the cost.

He criticises runaway government spending, ballooning hospital funding commitments, and what he calls the unchecked growth, waste and fraud inside the NDIS. Jeremy also condemns $50 million in foreign aid sent to Afghanistan, questioning priorities during a domestic cost-of-living crisis. The episode takes aim at massive public-sector salary increases, media silence fuelled by government advertising, and the planned slaughter of thousands of brumbies in Kosciuszko National Park. It’s a blunt, wide-ranging and unapologetic garage session focused on accountability, priorities and the “pub test”.

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• Dr John Bruni – Founder, SAGE International
  Geopolitics, global power shifts, Russia, Ukraine, Iran and international strategy.

• Professor Ian Plimer – Geologist and public intellectual
  Energy policy, climate debate, national sovereignty and resource security.

• Jim Penman – Founder, Jim’s Group
  Entrepreneurship, Australia’s falling birth rate, social change and business culture.

• Frank Pangallo – Independent South Australian politician
  State politics, accountability, transparency and voter frustration.

In this three-hour live edition of The Court of Public Opinion, Jeremy Cordeaux delivers a wide-ranging and uncompromising discussion on the major political, social and cultural issues shaping Australia and the world.

Broadcast live from Jeremy’s dining room table, the program explores the growing impact of artificial intelligence on education and professional standards, shifting political loyalties across Australia, global instability driven by geopolitical conflict, and serious questions around national identity, values and leadership.

With expert guests joining the discussion throughout the morning, Jeremy examines international power shifts, declining birth rates, economic pressures on families, and whether Australia’s institutions are keeping pace with rapid social change. As always, the conversation is direct, unscripted and driven by common sense.

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Broadcast from the garage, Jeremy Cordeaux delivers a wide-ranging and uncompromising critique of government waste, youth crime policy failures and climate hypocrisy. Jeremy highlights Victoria’s $35 million ankle-bracelet trial tracking just eight youth offenders, calling it an extraordinary example of political theatre over real action. He compares it to previous costly failures such as machete surrender schemes that delivered negligible results.

Jeremy also dismantles what he sees as climate double standards, pointing to politicians celebrating new wetlands while ignoring the fact wetlands are the world’s largest natural producers of methane. He questions the effectiveness of the under-16 social media ban, reveals a $730,000 travel bill for Australia’s Aboriginal envoy, and condemns the use of $1.5 million in taxpayer funds to promote changing the date of Australia Day after the Voice referendum result.

The episode closes with an emotional appeal to stop the planned helicopter shooting of brumbies in Kosciuszko National Park, with Jeremy urging listeners to contact MPs and animal welfare organisations before it’s too late.

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Broadcast from the garage, Jeremy Cordeaux delivers a sharp critique of political leadership, government waste and taxpayer-funded hypocrisy. Jeremy predicts an imminent leadership spill within the Liberal Party, arguing Susan Ley has failed to define or defend core values, leaving voters drifting toward One Nation. He highlights a scathing assessment of the Liberal Party by former MP Craig Kelly, who declares the party “dead” due to cowardice and ideological surrender.

The episode also tackles alarming figures on lithium-ion battery fires, taxpayer-funded childcare and IVF subsidies for high-income earners, and runaway government advertising spend at both state and federal levels. Jeremy questions why governments spend hundreds of millions on political advertising while owning the ABC outright, arguing the national broadcaster already provides unmatched reach.

As always, the program blends political analysis, cultural commentary and historical perspective, finishing with reflections on power, accountability and why the Court of Public Opinion remains one of the few places for unfiltered debate.

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In this Australia Day Garage edition of The Court of Public Opinion, Jeremy Cordeaux takes aim at what he calls the deliberate distortion of Australian history. Reacting to a Victorian council flying the Australian flag at half-mast on January 26, Jeremy rejects the “Invasion Day” narrative and explains why Australia Day is rightly anchored to the 1948 Nationality and Citizenship Act — the moment Australia formally became a nation of citizens.

Jeremy contrasts post-war immigration policies built on assimilation with what he describes as today’s failed experiment in multiculturalism. He also delivers an emotional update on his campaign to stop the slaughter of wild brumbies in Kosciuszko National Park, condemning the silence of major animal welfare organisations. The episode touches on public safety, ideology, free speech, international events and historical perspective, closing with Jeremy’s trademark reflections on culture, common sense and national identity.

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Guests include 

• Dr John Bruni — Geopolitical analyst; host of The Focus podcast

• Professor Ian Plimer — Geologist and climate policy critic

• Frank Pangallo — Former South Australian politician and media commentator

• John Overton — Commentator and regular contributor

Broadcast live from Jeremy Cordeaux’s dining room table, this three-hour edition of The Court of Public Opinion delivers a wide-ranging and unfiltered discussion on Australia’s political direction, global instability and cultural decline.

Jeremy is joined by a rotating panel of expert guests and commentators as the program examines Australia’s cost-of-living crisis, immigration and integration, welfare dependency, national security failures and the erosion of shared values. The discussion expands to global flashpoints including Russia, Ukraine, Iran, Hamas and the growing risk of large-scale conflict, with the Doomsday Clock now sitting closer to midnight than ever before.

The program also tackles free speech, identity politics, political cowardice, law enforcement failures and the growing divide between ordinary Australians and political elites. Listener calls, candid debate and sharp historical perspective make this one of the most comprehensive and confronting live editions of the program to date.

This is The Court of Public Opinion in its purest form — long-form, uncensored and driven by common sense.

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