A report by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) highlights a gender pay gap in the Australian public sector, where men earn significantly more than women in certain roles. While the gap is narrower in the public sector compared to the private sector, it still shows that for every $1 a man earns, a woman makes only 94 cents. The report indicates that the public sector has made progress in achieving gender balance, which contributes to the smaller pay gap. However, areas for improvement remain, particularly regarding men taking parental leave and addressing the underlying reasons for pay disparities that favour men in almost half of public sector employers.

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This source discusses the GENIUS Act, a bill recently advanced by the US Senate aiming to regulate certain aspects of cryptocurrency, specifically stablecoins. The legislation seeks to implement consumer protections by requiring stablecoin issuers to maintain asset reserves and provide repayment priority in case of bankruptcy. While supporters view the bill as a necessary step for establishing industry standards and enabling stablecoins to become more mainstream, critics argue that it offers weak regulations and fails to adequately address potential conflicts of interest, such as those highlighted by former President Trump's involvement in stablecoin ventures. The bill's provisions regarding reserve requirements and anti-money laundering measures are highlighted as key components.

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We Dive Into a White House press briefing covering several key areas of policy and current events. Significant discussion centres on the "One Big Beautiful bill," described as pro-family, pro-small business, and featuring substantial tax cuts, including provisions for MAGA baby savings accounts and changes to the child tax credit. Also highlighted is the Take It Down Act, aimed at protecting victims of digital exploitation and holding online platforms accountable. Foreign policy matters addressed include President Trump's recent Middle East trip and his efforts to end conflicts, as well as remarks on the Israel-Gaza situation and plans for calls with the leaders of Russia and Ukraine.

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A recent ruling by a Victorian magistrate in Australia has potentially significant implications for the taxation of Bitcoin transactions. During a theft case involving a former police officer, the judge determined that Bitcoin should be treated similarly to Australian dollars, classifying it as property but not subject to capital gains tax. This contrasts with the Australian Taxation Office's long-standing position, which has treated Bitcoin as a capital gains asset since 2014. If this ruling is upheld on appeal, which is not expected until late 2025, it could lead to substantial tax refunds for Bitcoin holders who paid CGT after 2019. The defence team is appealing the ruling that Bitcoin is property at all, arguing it is simply information.

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This ABC discusses Australia's decision to send retired M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine despite some private frustrations expressed by US officials regarding their potential usefulness and sustainment challenges in the current conflict. Work has reportedly begun to load the first of the 49 tanks onto a cargo ship, though the Australian government will not disclose specific arrival details for security reasons. Ukraine's president has thanked Australia for the donation, while some concerns about the tanks' vulnerability to drones have been raised by Australian Defence officials. The article also mentions past criticisms of Australia's refusal to donate retired helicopters to Ukraine.

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In this garage edition, Jeremy Cordeaux delivers a fearless commentary on Australia’s political and economic missteps. From the RBA's anticipated rate cuts to blistering critiques of climate policy, taxation, social media influence, and over-regulation, Jeremy doesn't hold back. He dives into the folly of renewable subsidies, unpacks population policy failures, and highlights the farce of costly cataract surgeries and home medicine inspections. With nods to history and pop culture, this episode is a blend of passionate opinion, sharp insight, and classic Jeremy.

Topics Covered:

• RBA’s expected interest rate cuts

• Trump-Putin talks and Ukraine speculation

• Angus Taylor’s failed Liberal leadership bid

• Criticism of net-zero and anti-nuclear stance

• Dr. Eddie Patterson’s views on nuclear power

• Rebates for solar and battery installations

• The hypocrisy in global coal consumption

• Concerns over unrealised capital gains tax

• Cumulative national tax burden near $1 trillion

• Duplicative bureaucracy in state vs federal government

• Lack of population policy with mass migration

• Social media influencers and political transparency

• MH17 and lack of Russian accountability

• Medicare inefficiencies and costly cataract surgeries

• For-profit childcare and government policy failure

• Home medication inspections – unnecessary bureaucracy

• Over-servicing in healthcare

• Historic trivia, including Bee Gees, blue jeans, electric cars, and Amelia Earhart

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In this episode of The Court of Public Opinion, Jeremy Cordeaux challenges rising health insurance premiums, government waste, and the growing cultural division in Australia. He confronts the economic burdens facing Australian families, criticises the lack of political accountability, and questions controversial topics like the Voice to Parliament, foreign aid allocations, and the shrinking role of personal responsibility. Expect powerful quotes, historical references, and a no-nonsense approach from the dining room table.

• Australia’s health insurance inflation and unaffordability

• Government spending priorities and waste

• The erosion of national unity and overuse of identity politics

• Controversy around the Voice to Parliament

• Unchecked foreign aid and questionable allocations

• The undermining of personal accountability in society

• Housing policy and tax on home ownership

• Cynicism about media manipulation and political spin

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From the Garage, Jeremy Cordeaux tackles Australia's most pressing issues—from soaring energy costs to broken housing promises. With insight, wit, and trademark honesty, he unpacks media bias, political spin, and government hypocrisy just days out from the Federal Election. Don't miss this unfiltered edition of The Court of Public Opinion.

🔹 KEY TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• The story of the dog Valerie, lost for 529 days and found alive.

• Commentary on the tradition and pageantry of the Catholic Church and Pope Francis.

• Spending $500 million on the Canberra War Memorial vs. a free Virtual War Memorial.

• Booing during ANZAC Day Welcome to Country segment.

• Ernie Dingo’s origins of Welcome to Country.

• Channel 7 Leaders Debate: Albanese vs. Dutton.

• Campaign funding: Labor’s union-backed advertising blitz.

• Indigenous settlement Binjari’s undelivered housing promises ($4 billion pledged, zero built).

• Bulk billing myths debunked—90% claim labelled false.

• Nationalising doctors & Medicare’s broken business model.

• The case for nuclear power and Australian uranium.

• Global vs. Australian coal-fired power station numbers.

• Albanese’s unknown Greens candidate: Hannah Thomas and her anti-Israel remarks.

• Mass koala killings by Victorian government.

• Schizophrenia and mass violence concerns.

• Reflections on history: Captain Cook, ANZACs, Rupert Murdoch.

• Final thoughts ahead of election day.

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Jeremy Cordeaux returns to The Court of Public Opinion with a fiery take on the climate summit potentially coming to Adelaide. He dismantles the hypocrisy of the COP conferences, reveals failed green energy projects, criticises university indoctrination, and backs Peter Dutton’s small business plan. From Canada’s Vegemite ban to university welcome-to-country scandals, this episode covers it all—fast, factual, and fearless.

🔹 Dot Point List of Topics Covered

• Hahndorf Hill Winery wins big at international wine competition

• Easter goodwill moment: the "Happy Easter" freeway sign

• Early voting begins for May 3 election

• Media attempts to wedge political parties over Trump

• Adelaide lobbying to host COP26: climate conference hypocrisy

• Climate industry worth $1.6 trillion

• Criticism of renewables: 30% more expensive, says Jeremy

• Failure of green hydrogen plants in SA and WA

• Canada’s temporary Vegemite ban due to vitamin regulations

• Greens want to spend $11.6B on free school lunches

• Jeremy defends Peter Dutton’s plan for 150,000 new small businesses

• Labour wants to enshrine penalty rates, removing worker choice

• Trump threatens Harvard funding over woke policies

• Welcome to Country downgraded at Aussie unis amid backlash

• Universities should be entrepreneurial like Oxford and Cambridge

• Eye-opening segment on ANZAC Day traditions and 2-Up ban

• Historical birthdays and trivia

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Donald Trump is reportedly launching a Monopoly-style mobile game in April, developed by an associate and featuring in-game currency, though it is not affiliated with Hasbro's Monopoly. This venture expands Trump's digital portfolio, which includes past games, NFT collections, and the significantly devalued TRUMP memecoin. Despite criticism and concerns about conflicts of interest, the Trump family defends their involvement in cryptocurrency, asserting their strong belief in the sector. The new game aims to replicate the feel of existing mobile board games and could potentially incorporate Trump-branded digital assets. This move marks Trump's continued exploration of digital ventures, following previous forays into NFTs and cryptocurrency initiatives.

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