Politics in the Pub

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May 2026

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Politics in the Pub

Politics in the Pub: Budget Wrap 2026

Verity Lane Market

Join Greg Jericho and Matt Grudnoff in conversation with Ebony Bennett for their analysis of the 2026-2027 Federal Budget. Who wins? Who loses out? What’s hiding in the budget papers, and what do you need to know? SPEAKERS: Greg Jericho – Chief Economist, The Australia Institute Matt Grudnoff – Senior Economist, The Australia Institute Ebony Bennett

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June 2026

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Politics in the Pub, Jane Caro Rich Kid Poor Kid East Coast Book Tour

Politics in the Pub: Rich Kid Poor Kid

The battle for public education
Verity Lane Market

Join Jane Caro AM and Dr Richard Denniss as they discuss Jane’s new Vantage Point Essay, Rich Kid Poor Kid: The battle for public education. For decades, Australia has been pumping money into private education while public schools struggle. Whether it’s crumbling classrooms, overworked teachers or cuts to music and STEM programs, the system is

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