Perth Dialogues

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  • #21 Housing Crisis, Interest Rates, Construction Costs, Negative Gearing, Immigration | Dillon Kanbi

    Dillon Kanbi is an astute investments and research leader with a background in economics and finance. He has worked in research roles at institutions such as the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA) and contributed to economic policy and market analysis, particularly related to property and housing sectors in Western Australia. Kanbi’s experience spans research, investments, acquisitions, and industry forecasting, and he has been involved in collaborative reporting and advisory groups focused on economic, housing, and market trends.

    Know about the host, NIrmal Singh, at https://nirmalsingh.au/

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    47 min
  • #20. Bringing community together through Sikh Food Van | Tejinder Singh

    Tejinder Pal Singh is a Darwin-based Sikh community leader known for his selfless service through the Sikh Food Van. Originally from Punjab, India, he moved to Australia in 2006 and began operating the food van in 2012 after a racist encounter inspired him to break down cultural barriers and promote understanding of his faith. His efforts have received widespread recognition including the 'Australian of the Day' in 2015 and the 2017 Northern Territory Local Hero award.


    #Sikh #Charity #Food #Darwin #PerthDialogues


    Timestamps:


    00:00 Introduction to Tejinder Singh's Journey


    01:35 The Sikh Family Food Van Initiative


    04:20 Challenges and Community Support


    10:13 Motivation and Community Impact


    12:35 Awareness and Cultural Representation


    15:32 Running for Local Council


    19:27 Vision for Darwin's Future


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    23 min
  • #19. Unlock Your Career Potential & Get Hired Faster through Recruitment Agency | Fabio Mastrocoloa

    Fabio Mastrocola is an experienced recruitment professional and business development manager based in Perth, Western Australia. With over 20 years of expertise, he specialises in connecting top talent with leading organisations across various industries, focusing on recruitment analysis, freelance recruitment, job coaching, and marketing analysis.


    In this conversation, Fabio shares his tips and insights for job seekers to use recruitment agencies in addition to direct job application in landing your job application faster.


    Connect with Fabio on LinkedIn at 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabio-mastrocola-b240062b/


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    Timestamps:


    00:00 Introduction to Recruitment Experience


    02:02 Understanding Recruitment Agencies


    04:51 Navigating Job Applications and Agency Legitimacy


    07:13 The Recruitment Process Explained


    09:52 Timeline Expectations for Job Seekers


    12:32 Common Mistakes in Job Applications


    15:46 Cultural Fit and Modern Recruitment Tools


    24:05 The Shift to Hybrid Work Models


    27:00 Navigating Video Interviews


    28:37 Job Seeking Across States


    30:46 A Day in the Life of a Recruiter


    33:41 Memorable Recruitment Stories


    37:32 Cultural and Gender Differences in Job Applications


    41:16 Challenges in the Recruitment Industry


    45:02 Resources for Job Seekers


    48:09 Final Thoughts and Advice


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    51 min
  • #18. Terrorist attack in Pahalgam, India from Australian Perspective | Col. Mool Bhargava

    The 2025 Pahalgam attack was an attack on tourists by five armed militants near Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir, India in which 26 civilians were killed on 22 April 2025. The militants mainly targeted Hindu tourists, though a Christian tourist and a local Muslim were also killed in the attack. This incident is considered the deadliest attack on civilians in India since the 2008 Mumbai attacks.


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    Timestamps:


    00:00 Introduction and Context of the Attack

    05:18 Details of the Pahalgam Terrorist Attack

    08:24 Media Coverage and Public Awareness

    11:09 Terrorism in Kashmir: Historical Context

    14:04 Motivations Behind the Attack

    16:49 Religious Targeting and Its Implications

    19:35 The Role of Local Support in Terrorism

    22:23 Reactions from the Indian Community in Australia

    26:29 Public Sentiment and Government Response

    29:44 Media Reporting Bias and Its Implications

    36:56 Australia's Role in Global Terrorism Response

    41:26 Community Tensions and the Risk of Conflict

    45:52 Understanding Terrorism and Community Awareness

    52:27 Messages for the Indian and Australian Communities


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    55 min
  • #17. Developing Young Sikh Professionals, Mentoring, Leadership, Service & Equality | Amardeep Singh

    Amardeep Singh is the Chair of Young Sikh Professional Network (YSPN) guiding its development, expansion and programs for the last 8 years.

    YSPN is a non-profit organisation that focuses on promoting Sikhism's values in the modern working world. It bring together professional development skills and networking to enrich the community with Sikh values of equality, selflessness and servant leadership.


    Join YSPN at: https://www.yspn.org.au/

    Join Perth Dialogues at: https://perthdialogues.au/

    Join Nirmal at: https://nirmalsingh.au/


    Timestamps:


    00:00 Introduction to YSPN and Its Mission


    04:43 Amardeep's Professional Journey and Values


    08:49 The Importance of Mentoring Programs


    13:23 Cultural Challenges for Young Sikh Professionals


    18:07 Networking Strategies for Success


    22:41 Balancing Identity in Professional Environments


    26:43 Managing Setbacks and Resilience


    27:24 Leadership and Sikh Values in Organizations


    29:11 The Importance of ‘Chardi Kala’


    30:45 Mentorship and Career Development


    31:12 Success Stories from YSPN


    34:30 Barriers for Sikh Women in Professional Spaces


    37:26 Amardeep's Journey and Career Reflections


    42:19 The Role of Mentors in Personal Growth


    45:49 Advice for Young Professionals


    48:27 Challenges of Running a Volunteer Organization


    53:14 Getting Involved with YSPN


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    56 min
  • #16. Australian politics, Duopoly, Crossbench, Welfare, Immigration, Scare Tactics | Vern Hughes

    Vern Hughes is the Convenor of Democracy First and a prominent figure in Australian civil society reform movements. Hughes emphasises "sensible conservatism" and civil society empowerment, positioning Democracy First as a balance-of-power alternative to major parties. His work critiques career politicians and promotes institutional accountability.https://democracyfirst.org.au/ #Democracy #TwoPartySystem #LiberalLabor #CrossBench #Independents Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to Democracy First and Historical Context05:04 The Decline of Major Political Parties10:05 The Rise of Minor Parties and Political Polarisation14:45 Challenges of Minority Governments and Cross-bench Influence19:30 Cost of Living Crisis and Housing Solutions29:18 Sustainability of Government Spending and Welfare Expenditures45:16 The Challenges of Disability Support Funding49:25 Economic Growth and the Care Economy52:15 Australia's Economic Complexity Crisis55:24 Immigration and Social Cohesion Issues01:07:14 Navigating Global Relations and Tariffs01:11:41 Political Campaign Tactics and Scare Tactics01:16:33 Reforming Political Funding and Representation==============================================Perth Dialogues is a platform to celebrate migrant success in Australia, bringing Australian and migrant communities closer and helping understand Australian issues (https://perthdialogues.au/)Join and Subscribe to Perth Dialogues on our channels 👇

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    1 hr 29 min
  • #15. Tarunpreet Singh on WA Sikh History, Contributions, Renaming a Street & Community Engagement

    Tarunpreet Singh is a tireless advocate of Sikh History in Australia. Researching the pioneer followers of Sikh ideology, he highlights the lives of those who came from lush green fertile lands to desert landscape in Australia leaving a legacy of success enduring life without a family during late 19th century or early 20th century.


    We thank and credit Tarunpreet Singh, Shire of Irwin and Irwin Districts Historical Society for the images in this podcast.


    Know more about the Sikh history in Dongara:https://irwinhistory.org.au/sikh-heritage/

    #Donraga #ShireOfIrwin #SikhInAustralia #SikhInWA #SikhLane #podcast #perthdialogues


    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Introduction to Sikh History in Australia

    07:22 - The Dongara Project and Community Engagement

    15:28 - Significance of the Sikh Lane Naming

    22:49 - Historical Contributions of Sikhs in WA

    30:35 - Celebrating Sikh Heritage and Community Connections

    42:43 - Introduction to Tarunpreet's Work

    45:36 - Community Engagement and Heritage Preservation

    48:34 - Call to Action for Community Participation

    50 min
  • #14. Voting as a Muslim with ASM Mohiuddin

    Muslim Votes Matters is a group seeking to put forward its case to Australian Muslims incorporating the areas they should consider while voting in the upcoming Australian Federal elections.


    In this Perth Dialogues podcast, ASM Mohiuddin discusses the MVM's case in light of Islamic viewpoint and as a common Australian Muslim.


    The conversation also covers participation in the Australian democratic process, making taxation fairer, need for greater citizen participation and activism and the place of religion in a democratic process.


    #muslim #muslimvotesmatters #gaza #palestine #australia #elections2025 #Islam #hijab #Trump #handouts #taxation.


    00:00 Introducing ASM Mohiuddin

    01:59 Understanding Islam Beyond Religion

    05:42 Role of Free Will in Voting

    06:53 Consequences of Collective Voting

    09:03 Impact of Silence on Global Issues

    17:01 Navigating Political Advocacy and Identity

    19:44 Intersection of Land and Religion in Conflict

    24:39 Complexities of Middle Eastern Politics

    30:47 Selective Attention to Global Muslim Issues

    37:25 Consequences of Inaction in the Muslim World

    43:37 Role of Leadership and Community Responsibility

    48:34 Ethics of Political Strategy

    54:13 Citizen's Role in Political Dynamics

    01:00:22 Role of Free Will in Political Choices

    01:14:18 Challenge to the Muslim Community

    01:22:29 Reflections on Islam and Humanity

    1 hr 29 min
  • #13. Vote No - Voice Referendum

    Nyunggai Warren Mundine AO is an Australian Aboriginal businessman, political strategist, advocate for Indigenous affairs and leading campaigner pushing for a No vote to the forthcoming Voice to Parliament referendum.


    https://australiansforunity.com.au

    www.recogniseabetterway.org.au


    13 min

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Perth Dialogues is a long-form interview podcast exploring the issues shaping Australian life — housing, healthcare, tax, democracy, identity, and community.