No Silly Questions

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  • What's the difference between the two major parties?

    Now the election has been officially set for May 21, the race is on. Leading the race are the two major parties in Australia - the Australian Labor Party and the Liberal Party. If you don't know the difference between the two, you're not alone. We're here to help.

    We have a massive federal election coming up. But before we engage young people in some big policy debates, we have to go on a journey to understand what’s at play. From The Daily Aus - creators of the viral news page, podcast and newsletter followed by over 340,000 Australians on social media - comes No Silly Questions. It's the podcast that will arm young people with everything they need to get involved in dinner table conversations ahead of the next federal election.

    The series will feature in-depth interviews with key politicians - we’re obsessed with making sure young people have the right content before they get hit with a wave of pre-election news.

    No Silly Questions is presented by political journalists Billi FitzSimons and Tom Crowley. It's presented by our partners at Future Super - Super with no fossil fuels and a plan for tackling climate change.

    Interests in Future Super are issued by Diversa Trustees Limited as trustee of the Future Super Fund. Please make sure you read the Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination. Information provided is of a general nature only and we have not taken your personal financial objectives, situation, or needs into account. You should consider whether Future Super’s products are right for your individual objectives and needs and consider seeking personal financial advice. Before making a decision to acquire, hold or continue to hold an interest in Future Super, please read the Product Disclosure Statement and check our Target Market Determination (TMD) available at https://www.futuresuper.com.au/documents-and-forms/

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    10 min
  • Where do the parties stand on corruption in politics?

    Over the last three years, a federal anti-corruption body has been on the agenda. Yet, as we officially commence the election period, both major parties continue to discuss its modelling, purpose and path to existence. To understand how both major parties are framing the introduction of a federal ICAC, we have to break this topic down from the beginning.

    We have a massive federal election coming up. But before we engage young people in some big policy debates, we have to go on a journey to understand what’s at play. From The Daily Aus - creators of the viral news page, podcast and newsletter followed by over 340,000 Australians on social media - comes No Silly Questions. It's the podcast that will arm young people with everything they need to get involved in dinner table conversations ahead of the next federal election.

    The series will feature in-depth interviews with key politicians - we’re obsessed with making sure young people have the right content before they get hit with a wave of pre-election news.

    No Silly Questions is presented by political journalists Billi FitzSimons and Tom Crowley. It's presented by our partners at Future Super - Super with no fossil fuels and a plan for tackling climate change.

    Interests in Future Super are issued by Diversa Trustees Limited as trustee of the Future Super Fund. Please make sure you read the Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination. Information provided is of a general nature only and we have not taken your personal financial objectives, situation, or needs into account. You should consider whether Future Super’s products are right for your individual objectives and needs and consider seeking personal financial advice. Before making a decision to acquire, hold or continue to hold an interest in Future Super, please read the Product Disclosure Statement and check our Target Market Determination (TMD) available at https://www.futuresuper.com.au/documents-and-forms/

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    16 min
  • How the heck do elections work?!

    Yeah, we get it. An election is coming. And a party will win. And a party will lose. And there's talk of the House of Reps and the Senate. And there's a big sheet of paper and a little sheet of paper. But... how do elections ACTUALLY work?

    We have a massive federal election coming up. But before we engage young people in some big policy debates, we have to go on a journey to understand what’s at play. From The Daily Aus - creators of the viral news page, podcast and newsletter followed by over 340,000 Australians on social media - comes No Silly Questions. It's the podcast that will arm young people with everything they need to get involved in dinner table conversations ahead of the next federal election.

    The series will feature in-depth interviews with key politicians - we’re obsessed with making sure young people have the right content before they get hit with a wave of pre-election news.

    No Silly Questions is presented by political journalists Billi FitzSimons and Tom Crowley. It's presented by our partners at Future Super - Super with no fossil fuels and a plan for tackling climate change.

    Interests in Future Super are issued by Diversa Trustees Limited as trustee of the Future Super Fund. Please make sure you read the Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination. Information provided is of a general nature only and we have not taken your personal financial objectives, situation, or needs into account. You should consider whether Future Super’s products are right for your individual objectives and needs and consider seeking personal financial advice. Before making a decision to acquire, hold or continue to hold an interest in Future Super, please read the Product Disclosure Statement and check our Target Market Determination (TMD) available at https://www.futuresuper.com.au/documents-and-forms/

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    11 min
  • How can the government bring down the cost of living?

    $100 tanks of petrol, $7 coffees - the rise in the cost of living is the hot topic in Australian politics right now. Will we ever buy a $3.50 coffee again?

    No, that's not a silly question. And we've got the answers.

    We have a massive federal election coming up. But before we engage young people in some big policy debates, we have to go on a journey to understand what’s at play. From The Daily Aus - creators of the viral news page, podcast and newsletter followed by over 340,000 Australians on social media - comes No Silly Questions. It's the podcast that will arm young people with everything they need to get involved in dinner table conversations ahead of the next federal election.

    The series will feature in-depth interviews with key politicians - we’re obsessed with making sure young people have the right content before they get hit with a wave of pre-election news.

    No Silly Questions is presented by political journalists Billi FitzSimons and Tom Crowley. It's presented by our partners at Future Super - Super with no fossil fuels and a plan for tackling climate change.

    Interests in Future Super are issued by Diversa Trustees Limited as trustee of the Future Super Fund. Please make sure you read the Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination. Information provided is of a general nature only and we have not taken your personal financial objectives, situation, or needs into account. You should consider whether Future Super’s products are right for your individual objectives and needs and consider seeking personal financial advice. Before making a decision to acquire, hold or continue to hold an interest in Future Super, please read the Product Disclosure Statement and check our Target Market Determination (TMD) available at https://www.futuresuper.com.au/documents-and-forms

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    14 min
  • What does the Government ACTUALLY do?

    Ok... here's a curly question. What does the Government actually DO? Like, today?

    No, that's not a silly question. And we've got the answers.

    We have a massive federal election coming up. But before we engage young people in some big policy debates, we have to go on a journey to understand what’s at play. From The Daily Aus - creators of the viral news page, podcast and newsletter followed by over 320,000 Australians on social media - comes No Silly Questions. It's the podcast that will arm young people with everything they need to get involved in dinner table conversations ahead of the next federal election.

    The series will feature in-depth interviews with key politicians - we’re obsessed with making sure young people have the right content before they get hit with a wave of pre-election news.

    No Silly Questions is presented by political journalists Billi FitzSimons and Tom Crowley. It's presented by our partners at Future Super - Super with no fossil fuels and a plan for tackling climate change.

    Interests in Future Super are issued by Diversa Trustees Limited as trustee of the Future Super Fund. Please make sure you read the Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination. Information provided is of a general nature only and we have not taken your personal financial objectives, situation, or needs into account. You should consider whether Future Super’s products are right for your individual objectives and needs and consider seeking personal financial advice. Before making a decision to acquire, hold or continue to hold an interest in Future Super, please read the Product Disclosure Statement and check our Target Market Determination (TMD) available at https://www.futuresuper.com.au/documents-and-forms

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    10 min
  • What is the Federal Government's role in responding to a natural disaster?

    Who is responsible for helping people in flood-affected regions? Will we be talking about emergency response in the upcoming election? What will we learn from the floods of early 2022?

    There are no silly questions here. Let's get into it.

    We have a massive federal election coming up. But before we engage young people in some big policy debates, we have to go on a journey to understand what’s at play. From The Daily Aus - creators of the viral news page, podcast and newsletter followed by over 330,000 Australians on social media - comes No Silly Questions. It's the podcast that will arm young people with everything they need to get involved in dinner table conversations ahead of the next federal election.

    No Silly Questions is presented by political journalists Billi FitzSimons and Tom Crowley. It's presented by our partners at Future Super - Super with no fossil fuels and a plan for tackling climate change.

    Interests in Future Super are issued by Diversa Trustees Limited as trustee of the Future Super Fund. Please make sure you read the Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination. Information provided is of a general nature only and we have not taken your personal financial objectives, situation, or needs into account. You should consider whether Future Super’s products are right for your individual objectives and needs and consider seeking personal financial advice. Before making a decision to acquire, hold or continue to hold an interest in Future Super, please read the Product Disclosure Statement and check our Target Market Determination (TMD) available at https://www.futuresuper.com.au/documents-and-forms

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    21 min
  • What’s the difference between the left and right wing?

    What does the left wing mean? Do I identify as right wing? Are we talking about birds?

    There are no silly questions here. Let's get into it.

    We have a massive federal election coming up. But before we engage young people in some big policy debates, we have to go on a journey to understand what’s at play. From The Daily Aus - creators of the viral news page, podcast and newsletter followed by over 330,000 Australians on social media - comes No Silly Questions. It's the podcast that will arm young people with everything they need to get involved in dinner table conversations ahead of the next federal election.

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    10 min
  • Will welfare payments be increased in Australia?

    We have a massive federal election coming up. But before we engage young people in some big policy debates, we have to go on a journey to understand what’s at play. From The Daily Aus - creators of the viral news page, podcast and newsletter followed by over 330,000 Australians on social media - comes No Silly Questions. It's the podcast that will arm young people with everything they need to get involved in dinner table conversations ahead of the next federal election. The series will feature in-depth interviews with key politicians, experts, and advocates. We’re obsessed with making sure young people have the right content before they get hit with a wave of pre-election news. No Silly Questions is presented by political journalists Billi FitzSimons and Tom Crowley, and produced by Joey Watson.


    Today's episode of No Silly Questions is brought to you by The Judith Neilson Institute - supporters of quality journalism, informed debate and great ideas.

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    21 min
  • NO SILLY QUESTIONS: DROPPING 22 MARCH

    We have a massive federal election coming up. But before we engage young people in some big policy debates, we have to go on a journey to understand what’s at play. From The Daily Aus - creators of the viral Instagram news page followed by over 330,000 Australians on social media - comes No Silly Questions.

    It's the podcast that will arm young people with everything they need to get involved in dinner table conversations ahead of the next federal election. The series will feature in-depth interviews with key politicians, experts, and advocates. We’re obsessed with making sure young people have the right content before they get hit with a wave of pre-election news.

    No Silly Questions is presented by political journalists Billi FitzSimons and Tom Crowley, and produced by Joey Watson.

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    1 min
  • The Uluru Statement from the Heart: Four years on

    We have a massive federal election coming up. But before we engage young people in some big policy debates, we have to go on a journey to understand what’s at play. Welcome to Young, Dumb & Informed - the four-part podcast that will arm young people with everything they need to get involved in dinner table conversations ahead of the next federal election.


    Today's episode of Young, Dumb and Informed is brought to you by Swysh - personalised video messages from your favourite sports stars. Swysh videos are the gifts that keep on giving with 20% of all proceeds going to local children's charities. Give a timeless gift to your favourite person without contributing to global waste. Check out Swysh and order your gift today! Use the code TDA10 to get 10% off your next video!


    Today, we look at Indigenous recognition in the Australian political system - and how senior politicians in both the Liberal and Labor Party are approaching this major election topic. We’re obsessed with making sure young people have the right content before they get hit with a wave of pre-election news.


    Young, Dumb & Informed is presented by political journalist Billi FitzSimons, and produced by The Daily Aus.


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    33 min

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We have a massive federal election coming up. But before we engage young people in some big policy debates, we have to go on a journey to understand what’s at play. From The Daily Aus - creators of the viral news page, podcast and newsletter followed by over 350,000 Australians on social media - comes No Silly Questions. It's the podcast that will arm young people with everything they need to get involved in dinner table conversations ahead of the next federal election.

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