What’s the Big Idea?
There is no shortage of solutions for the biggest problems Australia faces — only a shortage of bravery to implement them. Host Paul Barclay asks contributors to the book ‘What’s the Big Idea?’ about their big picture thinking on how we can change Australia for the better.
One vote. One value.
Australians know how to solve national problems, but our political system protects the duopoly that creates them. That’s why we need proportional representation.
Protecting your ABC
The ABC is always under attack. The best thing we can do for democracy is defend it.
May 2025
What does good cultural leadership look like?
There’s nothing indulgent about public funding for Australian culture. More funds would fix many of the sector’s problems.
Australia has power, why don’t we act like it?
In a world of uncertainty, it is more important than ever for Australia to stop dismissing ourselves as a ‘middle power’ and start exerting our influence on the global stage.
A rich country in a housing crisis?
To end the housing crisis, governments need to stop subsidising private investors and instead directly invest in social housing.
We need political courage, not caution
When it comes to solving the biggest national problems, a bit of courage leaves political caution for dead. Now’s not the time for politeness.
April 2025
Yes, Australia can curb fossil fuel exports
We have restricted export industries in the past.
TRAILER | Introducing What’s the Big Idea? with Paul Barclay
There is no shortage of solutions for the biggest problems Australia faces — only a shortage of bravery to implement them.
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