Serious Danger

Pauline Hanson is upset about paper bags for her pointless distraction this week. Emerald and Tom go through the Optus 000 saga after more unanswered calls have resulted in three deaths (7:52). You can’t privatise essential services without breaking a few eggs! Then, a look at the controversial recent Larissa Waters’ appearance on Insiders (35:37), which has brought criticism for her takes on Israel, Manchester and wind farms, and also she said a swear. Five months into her leadership of the federal Greens, is she cutting through? Finally, a call to action (1:18:57).

Video version - https://youtu.be/Aaa3XJoX1g0 

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Just released on Patreon - “Student Politics 101 ft. Dru Sims, UQ Greens President”

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Attend one of the rallies happening across Australia for Palestine today Sunday 11th Oct

Just announced guest - Wil Anderson!
Serious Danger 200th show live at Comedy Republic in Melbourne on Sat Nov 1st at 4pm, tickets at - https://www.comedyrepublic.com.au/event/38:517/38:1803/ 

“A Night Of Humanity for Palestine” - Thursday 16 Oct at the Enmore Theatre -

https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=NOHPAL25 

See Tom live on tour in Melbourne Fringe, Geelong and Brisbane -

https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard/ 

Produced by Michael Griffin

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In this bonus series for Patreon subscribers, Tom and Emerald are joined by Dru Sims, President of the UQ Greens, to discuss student politics! What does politics at uni look like in 2025? Is it a breeding ground for the cesspool of grown up politics? And  what is the state of the race in the UQ union election?

UQU election dates -

Fri Oct 10th midday - postal vote applications close

Mon Oct 13th 9:30am - voting opens

Fri Oct 17th 4:30pm - voting closes

Fri Oct 24th - postal votes must be returned 

Voting info at -
https://www.instagram.com/uqunion 

https://www.facebook.com/UQUnionNoticeboard 

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Progressives 4 UQ -

https://www.progressives4uqu.org/ 

Produced by Michael Griffin

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Freya Fired Out! Emerald and Tom are joined by leader of the Greens in the ACT, Shane Rattenbury! (12:58) First up a look at ACT politics and the state of play. Then, housing (34:24). As ACT makes it a human right, the federal 5% Home Guarantee Scheme comes into effect. Are these policies actually designed to make things worse? Finally, a call to action (1:07:54).

Video version - https://youtu.be/Pf_vLW2F8w0 

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Just released on Patreon - “Inside the Greens #10: Christine Milne’s overhaul & Scott Ludlam’s arrival”

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Follow Shane Rattenbury - https://greens.org.au/act/person/shane-rattenbury 

Just announced guest - Wil Anderson!
Serious Danger 200th show live at Comedy Republic in Melbourne on Sat Nov 1st at 4pm, tickets at - https://www.comedyrepublic.com.au/event/38:517/38:1803/ 

“A Night Of Humanity for Palestine” - Thursday 16 Oct at the Enmore Theatre -

https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=NOHPAL25 

See Tom live on tour in Melbourne Fringe, Geelong and Brisbane -

https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard/ 

Produced by Michael Griffin

https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz 

Listen to Floodcast for more left green discussion about Aussie politics produced by The Griff -
https://linktr.ee/floodcastau 

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In this bonus series for Patreon subscribers, Tom and Emerald continue chapter 10 of author Paddy Manning’s epic history of the Australian Greens movement, “Inside The Greens: The Origins and Future of the Party, the People and the Politics.”

In this instalment - Christine Milne is a controversial leader, Tassie troubles, Scott Ludlam comes and goes, the party debates blocking the 2014 budget, Milne leaves, and Richard di Natale is elected!

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Links -

Scott Ludlam’s speech -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtqrfiEV8Gs 

Buy Inside The Greens - https://www.blackincbooks.com.au/books/inside-greens 

Paddy Manning -

https://twitter.com/gpaddymanning 

Inside Inside The Greens - a rebuttal -

https://www.inside-insidethegreens.com.au/ 

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Albanese goes to the UN to obtain photographic evidence to prove to the other kids that Trump thinks he’s cool. Tom is joined by guest host and Greens upper house member for NSW, Abigail Boyd, MLC! What is the state of NSW politics? (12:58) And updates on Hannah Thomas, the childcare industry inquiry, worker’s comp, and some colourful characters in parliament. Finally, a call to action (55:42).

Video version - https://youtu.be/zNxTIPkpiSs 

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Just released on Patreon - “Targeting emission reductions targets”

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Follow Abigail Boyd -

https://greens.org.au/nsw/person/abigail-boyd 

Rising Tide People’s Blockade 

https://www.risingtide.org.au/pb2025

Independent Education Union Start Strong Day of Action - October 15th https://www.ieu.asn.au/start-strong-pay-fair/ 

Just announced guest - Wil Anderson!
Serious Danger 200th show live at Comedy Republic in Melbourne on Sat Nov 1st at 4pm, tickets at - https://www.comedyrepublic.com.au/event/38:517/38:1803/ 

“A Night Of Humanity for Palestine” - Thursday 16 Oct at the Enmore Theatre -

https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=NOHPAL25 

See Tom live on tour in Melbourne Fringe, Geelong and Brisbane -

https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard/ 

Produced by Michael Griffin

https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz 

Listen to Floodcast for more left green discussion about Aussie politics produced by The Griff -
https://linktr.ee/floodcastau 

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The emissions targets are out, and we need to get it right. Emerald and Tom go over the news that the United Nations (sort of) released a report declaring Israel’s action in Palestine a genocide (12:20). So that’s all sorted then? Next up, Susssssan Ley gave a speech this week about breaking the “growing expectation that the government will pay for everything.” (34:31) With no repercussions for robodebt, it’s a bold return to an old favourite way to make your stupid uncle mad. Finally, a call to action (1:05:52).

Video version - https://youtu.be/KjftKa29X3k 

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Just released on Patreon - “Targeting emission reductions targets”

The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over SEVENTY-FIVE past bonus episodes.

https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU 

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“A Night Of Humanity for Palestine” - Thursday 16 Oct at the Enmore Theatre -

https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=NOHPAL25 

Just announced guest - Wil Anderson!
Serious Danger 200th show live at Comedy Republic in Melbourne on Sat Nov 1st at 4pm, tickets at - https://www.comedyrepublic.com.au/event/38:517/38:1803/ 

Produced by Michael Griffin

https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz 

Listen to Floodcast for more left green discussion about Aussie politics produced by The Griff -
https://linktr.ee/floodcastau 

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In this bonus episode for Patreon subscribers, Emerald and Tom keep talking about the bigger picture for the future of the climate movement. As the government announces mediocre emissions reductions targets, how can real results still be accomplished as things seem to be backsliding? Can we solve the climate crisis (in this episode)?

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Full episode now out on Patreon!

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Produced by Michael Griffin

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Paying for an ambulance is crook. Emerald’s back! She and Tom catch up on some Greens news - Hannah Thomas has her charges dropped but that doesn’t fix her eye (6:58), Asta Hill has a new job as mayor of Alice Springs (13:26), and Adam Bandt also has a new job as CEO of the Australian Conservation Foundation! (22:01) Then some big announcements about what’s up next for Serious Danger (30:50), along with a big chat about the future of the movement. Corporate power is kicking goals, so how can the Greens rethink their approach?

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Just released on Patreon - “Is centrism killing us? ft. Richard Denniss”

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Now on sale!!! Serious Danger 200th show live at Comedy Republic in Melbourne on Sat Nov 1st at 4pm, tickets at - https://www.comedyrepublic.com.au/event/38:517/38:1803/ 

Produced by Michael Griffin

https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz 

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Albo bullied Max Chandler-Mather at the school formal and the Griff thinks he’s a fugly slut. Tom is joined by guest host and Executive Director of The Green Institute, Tim Hollo! First up, a look at an ugly week in Aussie racism, as politicians use the aftermath of the March for Australia to vice-signal their awfulness (9:27). Then a chat about the Green Institute and some news from Tim Hollo about the future (45:49). What is next for the green movement? Is the Greens Political Party just a useful idiot that props up capitalism?

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Just released on Patreon - “Is centrism killing us? ft. Richard Denniss”

The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over SEVENTY-FIVE past bonus episodes.

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Listen to Floodcast for more left green discussion about Aussie politics produced by The Griff -
https://linktr.ee/floodcastau 

Tim Hollo -
​​https://www.instagram.com/timhollo/
https://bsky.app/profile/timhollo.bsky.social

Green Institute -

https://www.greeninstitute.org.au/ 

Produced by Michael Griffin

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In this bonus episode for Patreon subscribers, Emerald and Tom are joined again by economist and Executive Director of The Australia Institute Dr Richard Denniss, to discuss his new essay ‘Dead Centre: How Political Pragmatism is Killing Us.’ This one is a cracker, almost an hour of insightful takes from your favourite progressive economist boyfriend. Enjoy, sickos!

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Follow Richard Denniss -

https://australiainstitute.org.au/expert/richard-denniss/
https://bsky.app/profile/richarddenniss.bsky.social 

Read ‘Dead Centre: How Political Pragmatism is Killing Us’ out now in Vantage Point - https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/dead-centre-vantage-point-issue-2 

Richard’s tour -
https://australiainstitute.org.au/events/dead-centre-richard-denniss-book-tour/ 

Produced by Michael Griffin

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